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Septime Webre | Becoming a Choreographer

September 20, 2018  |  Brad Austin  |  1 min read

Septime Webre, artistic director of the Hong Kong Ballet and choreographer for the world premiere of the Kansas City Ballet’s “Wizard of Oz,” gives his top three suggestions for aspiring choreographers.

Every Tuesday and Thursday through Oct. 12, Flatland looks at the various people and professions that go into creating “The Wizard of Oz.” Follow #MeDorothyDoc on Twitter and Facebook.

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Restoration of Black church in Parkville inspires rainbow coalition

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