by Steve Sucato | Oct 4, 2018 | News
“Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore,” Dorothy famously announces in the beloved 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. Kansas City, Missouri, rather, is where audiences will find Dorothy this fall. October 12–21, Kansas City Ballet presents...
by Lauren Warnecke | Sep 30, 2018 | Profiles
Lilliana Hagerman stepped into the spotlight in 2016, dancing the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy in Kansas City Ballet’s Nutcracker during her first season as a full company member. But it’s her chameleon-like ability to shift between classical and...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Jun 26, 2018 | Profiles, Trending
You might be used to throwing on a leotard, tights and warm-ups each day, but now it’s summer, and your schedule is different. Whether you’re trying to dress to impress for a day off at your intensive or you’re packing for a much-needed vacation...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | May 7, 2018 | News
Wonder what’s going on in ballet this week? We’ve pulled together some highlights. New Peter Pans at Ballet Austin and Kansas City Ballet Never Never Land becomes a reality this week with two exciting new productions. Kansas City Ballet presents world...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Apr 2, 2018 | News, Viral Videos
What’s going on in ballet this week? We’ve pulled together some highlights. National Ballet of Canada Brings John Neumeier’s Nijinsky to San Francisco NBoC is bringing their acclaimed production of John Neumeier’s Nijinsky to San...
by Gavin Larsen | Mar 1, 2018 | Audition Advice, Career
Artistic directors sift through hundreds of audition packets a season, and your resumé is often your first chance to catch their attention. Naturally, you want a document that makes a positive impression. But some surprising (and seemingly minor) details can...
by Marissa DeSantis | Dec 5, 2017 | Everything Nutcracker, Health & Body, Wellness
Whether you’re on performance 1 or 21, sweaty stage makeup and layers of hairspray take a toll on your hair and skin. Read on for top tips from dermatologists and dancers to get you through Nutcracker season. Photo by Nathan Sayers HAIR 1) Wash Hair Daily: Dove...
by Madeline Schrock | Oct 4, 2016 | Company Life
Photo by Linda Johnson. Kelsey Hellebuyck isn’t afraid of new experiences. After dancing with Boston Ballet and Pennsylvania Ballet, she took a bold leap, joining Kansas City Ballet this fall. Pointe spoke with Hellebuyck about her new home before her KCB...