Kim Raymond

Founder and Artstic Director

Kim is a native of Springfield, MO. She began ballet at age seven and completed her advanced training under the direction of Julia Bubalo. Upon high school graduation, Kim moved to Jackson, MS, to join Ballet Magnificat!’s Trainee program in 2001. After three years as a Trainee, she was promoted to Company member with Ballet Magnificat! Omega. In August 2004, Kim married Jason Raymond, who was later employed as the company's road manager. The couple moved to Springfield in June of 2007 and founded Petra Ballet Company the following January. Kim’s teaching experience includes six years at Ballet Magnificat! School of the Arts, Ballet Magnificat! Summer Dance Intensives, and workshops at Credo Dance Academy, Ozark Dance Academy, Red Door Dance Company, and Springfield Ballet. Kim has guested as instructor and choreographer on tour in the United States and internationally, including master classes in Soust, Holland and at the Prague Conservatory of Dance. Kim is the Founder and Artistic Director of Petra Ballet Company. She currently teaches at Ozark Dance Academy, Red Door Dance Company, and serves as Petra's resident choreographer and company dancer. Jason and Kim are the proud parents of their two sons, Jaden and Tyler.