Step into the world of ballet beyond the spotlight with our exclusive feature! Each edition offers a glimpse into the off-stage lives of your favorite dancers, showcasing their unique hobbies and passions. Discover the surprising and delightful activities that make these artists’ lives as captivating as their performances.
KACI JEAN KING
Indianapolis Ballet
Dancer
@kaci.king
Essential item in your dance bag?
RubiaWear leg warmers.
Movie you can re-watch till the end of time?
Dirty Dancing.
Dancer who’s inspired you?
Suzanne Farrell.
Song/artist/playlist you’ve been playing on repeat?
“Hello It’s Me” by Todd Rundgren.
Least favorite dance step?
Grand Plié.
How do you like to spend your time outside of dance?
Walking around the city and taking a yoga class!
Best place to hang out in your company’s home city?
Mass Ave!
Dream role?
Choleric from Balanchine’s Four Temperaments.
Go-to coffee shop order?
Iced Chai Latte.
Essential post-show ritual?
Ice cream!
ABOUT KACI JEAN
Kaci began her dance journey at age four in Northwest Indiana. She began with competitive dance, and after achieving many accolades, transitioned into classical training. Kaci proceeded with ballet training in Chicago at Ruth Page Center for the Arts underneath Dolores Long and Victor Alexander. Alongside ballet, she has trained at Indiana Youth Ballet, Hubbard Street Chicago, and Lou Conte.
Kaci was introduced to the Indianapolis School of Ballet at fifteen during a summer course and was thrilled to become a Professional Level Program student the following fall. Since joining the program, she has performed in company productions, such as Valse Fantaise, Serenade, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Coppélia, Paquita, The Firebird, The Sleeping Beauty, Ancient Airs and Dances, Romeo and Juliet, and other various works.
Kaci will be continuing on as an apprentice for the 2024–25 season and could not be more thankful for her time spent as a PLP student, and as an apprentice last season.
Featured image by David Hoffman
Images 1 and 3 by Sonja Clark
Images 2 and 5 by David Hoffman
