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Kendell Wood

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Kendell Wood was born in West Palm Beach, Florida and began her early training with Demetrius Klein.  She continued her training with Sandra Miller in Hendersonville, North Carolina.  In 2004, Kendell began her three-year stay with the University of North Carolina, School of the Arts.  There she studied under Melissa Hayden and Keejuan Han.  Kendell attended summer intensive programs at the Kirov Academy, Ben Stevenson Academy, and Harid Conservatory.  During her past two seasons as an apprentice with City Ballet, Kendell has danced in the company's productions of Carmina Burana, Stravinsky Pieces, La Bayadere, A Midsummer's Night Dream and The Nutcracker.  This season marks Kendell's first season as a full company member.