Legacy School Of The Arts

Specialties

Pursuing the tradition of excellence in the performing arts.

History

Established in 2001.

We are heading into our 15^th year in business. Former students are now performing in venues in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Las Vegas. While some are working as dancers and singers as entertainers, others are dancing with companies. This year three of our students were asked to be trainees with companies.

Meet the Business Owner

Maura L.

Business Owner

Maura has entertained audiences from Europe to Branson. She danced for Silja Cruise Lines in Scandinavia then returned ashore to work with Andy Williams at his Moon River Theater. She also appeared in his television specials. In addition, Maura was a member of a former Kansas City jazz company and the Missouri Theatre Dance Company. As a student, she was selected to perform in ‘Serenade’ for a nationwide Balanchine Celebration in Philadelphia. Maura also had the opportunity to work with Alvin Ailey, Judith Jamison and David Parsons.

Some of her training includes: University of the Arts, Giordano Dance Center, Joffrey Ballet School, Lou Conte Dance Studio and Balettakademien in Stockholm. Maura has also studied with jazz legends, Gus Giordano and Phil Black. In addition, her credits include commercial work, musical theatre, live television and industrials. Following her performing career, Maura graduated with a B.S. in Journalism/​Advertising from the University of Kansas.