A preview article as the Kansas City based Wylliams/Henry Danse Theatre troupe celebrates its ten year anniversary. Has anyone come across this group? <P> <A HREF="http://www.kcstar.com/item/pages/fyi.pat?file=fyi/3774f2df.b28" TARGET=_blank>http://www.kcstar.com/item/pages/fyi.pat?file=fyi/3774f2df.b28</A>

I knew Mary Pat Henry when I taught in the Midwest. I believe she teaches ballet at U. of Missouri-kansas City. One of the stronger ballet programs in the Midwest, I might add. Interestingly, the article doesnt' mention that Leni Wylliams passed away a few years ago...This company seems to model the "Bill T.Jones/Arnie Zane" idea in honoring the original founders of the group, I presume. I wish them luck...there are not many groups in KC like this...there's Missouri Ballet (I can't remember the precise name)--run by Todd Bolender-a former Balanchine dancer. But not many "chamber" size groups, which is what this appears to be.