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…
Back to School and Bigger Dreams for Kansas City Ballet School
Every fall, something magical happens inside the studios of Kansas City Ballet School (KCBS). The floors echo with determined steps, the air hums with music, and hundreds of Academy students return with one goal: to become the dancers they dream of being. And in many ways, that m…
Behind the Curtain: How Devon Carney Finds the Next Generation of Kansas City Ballet Dancers
As Kansas City Ballet prepares for a new season, seven exceptional dancers are stepping into the Main Company, each bringing fresh energy, distinctive talent, and a shared commitment to artistic excellence. Their arrival is part of Artistic Director Devon Carney’s careful selec…
