Kenedy Kallas
Kenedy Kallas joined Nederlands Dans Theater 2 (NDT2). During her time with NDT2 she originated roles in new creations by: Marco Goecke, Paul Lightfoot, Sol Leon, Dimo Milev, Tom Weinberger, Marcos Morau, Nadav Zelner, Emilie Leriche, David Raymond & Tiffany Tregarthen. She also performed pre-existing works by Ohad Naharin, Sharon Eyal, Alexander Ekman, Johan Inger, Edward Clug and Hans Van Manen. She is currently dancing with Hessisches Staatsballett Wiesbaden in Germany where she has originated roles in new creations by Marne and Imre Van Opstal and David Raymond and Tiffany Tregarthen thus far.
Kenedy’s dance trajectory went from competitive dance to focusing on classical ballet at Ballet West in her hometown of Utah to training year round on full scholarship at San Francisco Ballet. Kenedy was awarded The Prestigious Natalia Makarova award at YAGP, and was invited to perform a new creation at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg Russia. She has performed works created by Josie Walsh at the international Gala De Danza, as well as YAGP Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow gala in New York City, and Yellow Stone International Arts Festival in Montana.
Kenedy has spent many summers at the Joffrey SF program growing up and is excited for this special moment to give back and share all of her knowledge.