Kennady Jackson, born and raised in Washington D.C., began dancing at the age of three at a local studio. She continued her training at The Washington Ballet where she worked with Julie Kent and Septime Webre, performing in works such as ALICE (in wonderland), The Great Gatsby, and The Nutcracker. After graduating high school, Kennady joined Richmond Ballet, spending two years as a Trainee and one year as a member of the Studio Company. In her time in Richmond, she has had the opportunity to perform in George Balanchine’s Serenade, Ben Stevenson’s Dracula, and Ma Cong’s Calling. Kennady is looking forward to her first season as a Company Apprentice!
Our professional company is made up of elite dancers from around the world who have helped earn Richmond Ballet critical acclaim. Dance/USA says Richmond Ballet is “a jewel among U.S. dance companies,” while The Washington Post calls it “a company to which dance fans everywhere ought to pay attention.” We’re proud of all that our company dancers bring to Richmond, and the world.
The Artistic Staff at Richmond Ballet is made up of international professionals who each bring incredible talent, expertise, and credentials to their respective roles. With impressive backgrounds and world experience, they offer a unique perspective that has helped shape our organization over the years.