One of the foremost authorities in Spanish dance is in Kansas City helping stage flamenco choreography for the Kansas City Ballet's world premiere of Carmen, choreographed by artistic director William Whitener.
By Laura Spencer
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Kansas City, MO – SPRING PERFORMANCE 2007
May 3-6, Lyric Theatre (11th & Central)
Thursday, May 3, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 4, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 5, 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 6, 2:00 p.m.
Valse Fantaisie
Choreography: George Balanchine
Music: Mikhail Glinka
Lark Ascending
Choreography: Bruce Marks
Music: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Carmen (World Premiere)
Choreography: William Whitener
Music: Rodion Shchedrin after Georges Bizet
For pictures from a recent rehearsal, check here.
This story was originally produced for KC Currents.
