Kansas City Ballet Guild
Kansas City Ballet Guild held its annual Kickoff Party on August 18th at Boulevard Brewing Company, celebrating the start of the Kansas City Ballet season. On hand to greet Guild members and guests were Company Dancers, Second Company Dancers, and Ballet staff, including David Gray and Devon Carney, who introduced the new school director, Oliver Till. The lovely event was planned by Cindy Wurm, vice president of social activities, and Carrie Kruse and Jennifer Pontier, Kickoff co-chairmen. Karen Yungmeyer is the Guild president.
Featured in the October 5, 2024 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Kenny Johnson Photography
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