Kansas City Ballet Guild – 56th annual Nutcracker Ball
Kansas City Ballet Guild’s 56th annual Nutcracker Ball was held on December 1st at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Jo Anne Dondlinger was the chairman, and Susan Lordi Marker and Dennis Marker served as the honorary chairmen. Angela and John Walker were honored with the 2023 Pirouette Award. The event featured cocktails, dinner, dancing, and a performance from Kansas City Ballet Academy and Reach Out And Dance (R.O.A.D.) students.
Featured in the January 27, 2024 issue of The Independent.
Photo credit: Kenny Johnson Photography
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