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2016 Ballet Bash Benefactor Dinner

The 2016 Ballet Bash Benefactor Dinner was held on October 13th at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Lisa Merrill Hickok was presented with the Pirouette Award for sharing her time, talent and treasure with the Kansas City Ballet for so many years. Trapp and Company provided the beautiful décor, and guests savored a delicious dinner by Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions. 

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Mr. and Mrs. Myron Wang
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Mr. John Rensenhouse, emcee
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Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Marker and Barbara Lordi
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Trainee Kathryn Anderson, Mr. Cameron Thomas, KCB II dancer; Mrs. Michael Fenske, Mrs. David Embry, Mrs. Jack Spilker, Marisa Whiteman, KCB II dancer; Mr. Lukas Pringle, trainee; and Allison Rainford, trainee

Additional photos featured in the November 12, 2o16 issue 
Photo Credit: Larry F. Levenson

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