Kansas City Ballet Don Quixote Backstory

And here's where we pretend to have a bit of class on this dump of a blog . . . 

The KC Ballet coming attraction . . . Don Quixote . . . This one is interesting to us if only because every cinematic production of this classic has been completely doomed . . . Even Johnny Depp couldn't rescue a version of story.

Even better . . .

We post this one just to remind our TKC blog community that this town isn't all about dirty politics, gunfire, BBQ and pro-sporting fandom . . . Here's a bit about how local ballerinas are gearing up for the production . . . Check-it . . .  

Lian-Marie guided dancers through “character development and moment-to-moment work,” using techniques from Stanislavsky, Hagen, and Spolin. “A lot of work was spent on clarity of what they were doing, as well as encouraging them to be braver with their acting choices and to not let any moment go unexamined,” she says.

Lian-Marie believes audiences will feel the difference in Don Quixote – getting swept up in the story more than they expect. “I think they will be delighted by how everyone on stage is fully contributing to the narrative, from the principal dancers to the ensemble. They will not only see a difference, but hopefully, they will feel more from the ballet.”

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

More Than Dance: Elevating the Artistry in Don Quixote - KC Ballet

Don Quixote choreographer Anna-Marie Holmes isn't just coaching bold ballet moves for the March 21 opening at the Kauffman Center - she's helping the dancers deepen their artistry through acting. Her secret weapon? Her daughter Lian-Marie Holmes Munro.