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Petra Ballet Junior Company exists as an extension of Petra School of the Arts. This select group of intermediate to advanced students will participate in weekly class and rehearsal in a focused and intentional environment to refine, grow, and challenge dancers physically, spiritually, and artistically beyond the classroom. Creative Worship is also a foundational part of the vision and heart of this company of dancers. Performance opportunities will be scheduled both individually for the Junior Company and in collaboration with the Touring Company.
The mission of the Junior Company upholds the mission of Petra Ballet Company by lifting up the Name of Jesus through excellence in the arts. We desire to give students an opportunity to work together in a semi-professional environment under company directors, dancers, and choreographers to teach, train, and impart both technicality and a heart of worship. This outlet for outreach will impact our city with the love of Jesus and express His heart through the art of dance.
Kim Raymond is originally from Springfield, Missouri. She began her ballet training at the age of seven under the instruction of Debbie Claus Moore. Kim completed her advanced training under Julia Bubalo at Ozark Dance Academy. She also received training and performed with Springfield Ballet and Missouri State University. Upon high school graduation, Kim moved to Jackson, MS, to join Ballet Magnificat!’s Trainee Program in 2001. She was later promoted to Company Member with Ballet Magnificat! Omega. In August 2004, Kim married Jason Raymond, who served as the company’s Road Manager. The couple moved to Springfield in June of 2007 and founded Petra Ballet Company in January of 2008.
Kim’s teaching experience includes six years at Ballet Magnificat! School of the Arts, Ballet Magnificat! Summer Dance Intensives, and workshops at Credo Dance Academy, Ozark Dance Academy, Red Door Dance Company, and Springfield Ballet. Kim has guested as instructor and choreographer on tour in the United States and internationally, including master classes in Soust, Holland and at the Prague Conservatory of Dance. Kim is the Founder and Artistic Director of Petra Ballet Company, Petra School of the Arts, and Petra Junior Company.
