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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.

Guild members were delighted to hear about the upcoming season from David Gray, Kansas City Ballet
Guild President Karen Yungmeyer, Devon Carney, Kansas City Ballet; Ron Fredman, and John Walker
Jennifer Owens, Julia Kim Malter, Anna Breedlove, and Stacy Brooks with Jennifer Pontier and Carrie Kruse, Kickoff co-chairmen; and Elizabeth Sady
John and Angela Walker with Kathy and Andy Anderson

Featured in the October 5, 2024 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Kenny Johnson Photography

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