


Celebrating Excellence: Meet Kansas City Ballet’s 2025-2026 Dancer Honorees
Congratulations to Kansas City Ballet Company dancers Gavin Abercrombie, Kaleena Burks, Sidney Haefs, and Paul Zusi, who were selected by Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney as this season’s named dancer honorees. Gavin Abercrombie, Sally and Thomas J. Wood Senior…
A Timeless Classic Returns: Kaleena Burks on Dancing Odette/Odile in Swan Lake
Exquisite dancing, enchanting music, and a timeless tale of love and loss. From October 17 -26, Kansas City Ballet brings back Swan Lake to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Perhaps the most beloved ballet of all time, Swan Lake captivates audiences with its iconic bat…
What Moves Me This Season by Dancer Marisa DeEtte Whiteman
As I begin my 12th season with Kansas City Ballet, the thing that has kept me inspired and drawn to dancing is the movement itself. Dancing is filled with artistry and connection without the need for words. These aspects drew me in at the age of 4 when I started dancing with my t…


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