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Kansas City Ballet Guild Fall Luncheon 2025

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September 11th was the date for Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Fall Luncheon, which was held at the Hilton Hotel President. Guild President Ron Fredman welcomed guests, and everyone enjoyed remarks from Devon Carney and Christopher Ruud, both with Kansas City Ballet. The afternoon featured a wonderful performance by the Second Company, which included iconic dances from Swan Lake. The lovely afternoon was planned by Peggy Younger, along with Vicki DuBois and Shawn Conwell, hosts.

Guild President Ron Fredman
Craig Sole, Susan Sands, and Jeanie Murphy
Margaret Lesher and Marsha Hunt
Devon Carney, Kansas City Ballet; delivered remarks to the guests. 
Second Company dancers performed Christopher Ruud’s Heidi’s Playhouse, which was originally choreographed for Heidi Gardner’s birthday party. 

Featured in the October 18, 2025 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Kenny Johnson Photography

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