photos by Katie rich and Philip koenig

Sonja Schulz is a professional dancer and aerialist in the Kansas City area. Alongside teaching and working in the dance and fitness fields, Sonja performs professionally with KC Contemporary Dance, Circus Scorpius, Quixotic, and with other artists in project-based works including Suzanne Ryan Strati and Katarina Fitzpatrick. She is originally from Elk Grove Village, IL, where she grew up training in dance and gymnastics and later graduated from the University of Iowa with her BFA in Dance, BA in Economics, and 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teaching Certification. Sonja enjoys teaching all ages and performing in the KC community.