Kennard Henson entered our TWIGS program in late elementary, having never danced ballet before. Upon graduating from TWIGS in eighth grade, he was offered a full scholarship by the School of American Ballet. He’s now a dancer with the New York City Ballet.
Name: Kennard Henson
Discipline: Dance
Class Year: Twigs Class of 2013
Current Gig: Dancer with the New York City Ballet
Best Lesson Learned at BSA: You have to be willing to learn just as much as your teacher is willing to teach you.
Most Awkward BSA Moment: Showing up to my ballet audition in oversized basketball shorts, a white t-shirt, and no ballet shoes while everyone else was in actual ballet attire, neat hair, socks, and a tucked-in shirt. Obviously I had no experience and was very intimidated by the others.
Funniest BSA memory: One time when I was performing the role of Fritz in The Nutcracker, I slipped and fell. I jumped up so fast and kept going. It wasn’t funny back then, but I laugh looking back at it now.
Proudest Moment: Officially graduating from the TWIGS program.
