Houston Ballet and its artists come together from a multitude of backgrounds and experiences with a common goal – to bring the beauty and artistry of ballet to our community. Get to know these artists and what they are experiencing during this ongoing crisis.
About the Artist
Kellen Hornbuckle has been a member of the Corps de Ballet at Houston Ballet since 2019. Originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, she was accepted into Houston Ballet Academy’s Summer Intensive Program in 2012 and became a member of HBII in 2016. She joined Houston Ballet’s professional company as an Apprentice in 2018.
Q&A with Kellen Hornbuckle
What do you miss about dancing/performing?
“I miss the beautiful costumes and the feeling of accomplishment from all my hard work in rehearsing each ballet.”
When we return, what do you hope to see as a Black dancer?
“As a Black female dancer, I’d love to see more diversity in dancers within companies performing lead roles. I’d also love to see new upcoming choreographic possibilities with inspiration drawn from varying cultures.”
What do we need to do to #savethearts?
“I think that in order to save the arts we need to keep our audience interested, not only in the classics, but with new works that relate to our world today.”
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En Pointe with Houston Ballet 