Kansas City Ballet York City Ballet dancer Patricia McBride performed her first full-length production of "Giselle" with the KCB. In January 1981, Todd Bolender, a renowned and long-time New York City Ballet (NYCB) dancer, teacher, and choreographer, accepted the artistic directorship of the Kansas City Ballet. His first year proved to be pivotal for the company with the introduction of major new works and the implementation of several major initiatives. In May 1982, Bolender saluted his mentor, George Balanchine, by presenting a four-day Balanchine Festival at the Lyric Theatre. Kevin Amey joined KCB as company manager in February 1983. During the 1983-1984 season,
Lexington Ballet Company Lexington Ballet Company The Lexington Ballet Company is a ballet company located in Lexington, Kentucky. The ballet was founded in 1974 by Nels Jorgenson, former dancer of Joffrey Ballet and granted status as a 501(c)(3) organization in 1975. The Ballet mission is "Inspire. Educate. Cultivate." Luis Dominguez was born in Mexico City and began his ballet training under two former principles of The National Ballet of Mexico. After coming to the United States, Mr. Dominguez trained at Dance Theatre of Harlem in New York City and toured with them as a dancer for eighteen years. Mr. Dominguez took the role