Performers

MARY KAY LEE
(Curlie Dimple, Polecat Annie)

Curlie Dimple is a diminutive, warm-hearted clown. Polecat Annie is a western wild woman. Both characters are alter egos of multi-talented variety artist, Mary Katheryn Lee (acrobat, mime, juggler, puppeteer, balloon artist and psychic). She began training as a dancer at the age of two. By age sixteen, she had opened her own dance studio. At the same time, she continued training as a gymnast with the U. S. Olympic Team. After a knee injury prevented her from competing in the '68 Olympic Games, Mary used her experience and knowledge. to assist others; pursuing a career as a certified coach with the United States Gymnastics Federation.

Mary earned a reputation not only as. a successful coach, but also as an exceptional instructor in tap, ballet and modern dance. For thirteen years, she was the choreographer for the Kansas City Renaissance Festival and won national recognition as an authority on traditional folk dance. Since 1994, Renaissance Festival patrons have seen her as the "rat lady," one of that event’s most popular attractions.

When not performing, Mary and Sandy enjoy collecting antiques (especially dolls and toys) and restoring their Victorian home in concordia" Missouri.