FROM CORE TO FRINGE
(CON TI N U ED)
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Tierney retired from dancing professionally only two years ago, but she still retains her inner ballerina. A 4-year-old student of hers recently boasted, “My ballet teacher is a REAL ballerina NOT a pretend one, is even prettier than Ariel, and she smells like cupcakes.” Tierney, a Sacramento native, says she adores Kansas City and plans to continue to contribute to the dance, music, and fashion threads here. “I’ve visited almost every major city in the country thanks to my dance career, and I can confidently say that Kansas City is my favorite. The arts are alive, well and supported in Kansas City, especially for our size. Each art community is incredibly welcoming and motivated to be inclusive, to collaborate, and to continue to push boundaries and thrive for the benefit of everyone who calls KC home.” Look for Tierney’s upcoming showings at Omaha Fashion Week ‘19 as well as KCFW ’19. This spring, Tierney will pres-
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ent at JCCC’s Fashion Show and hopes to be accepted again into W. 18th St. Fashion Show with a new collection for Summer 2019.
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For more info, visit: AMERICAN DANCE CENTER 11728 Quivira Rd., Overland Park KS 66210 Americanyouthballet.org amdance.org j.tierinadesigns.com 36
Johnson County Lifestyle | February 2019