KENNEDY DANCE THEATRE

I have really enjoyed my Zumba classes! I have lost a little weight, got better at dancing, and have been having so much fun! I love your energy and style, and even if I had an awful day I can go to Zumba and come out happy! I hope to participate in as many Zumba dance events as I can. Please let me know whenever there are opportunities and thanks again for helping me find something I truly love to do!

Heaven Padgett

November 2009

KDT has been part of Brianna's life since she was 3 years old. It is not only a place to become a great dancer, but also a place of love and friendship, acceptance, and spiritual encouragement. Mary Lee has made it the best place I could ask for to entrust so many hours of my daughter's time. Ms. Milena has been a wonderful teacher for her to study under these past two years, and we are looking forward to seeing how far she can take her students in the next two years while Brianna is still at KDT!

Beth Dowling

September 2009

KDT is a wonderful place to experience dance! Ms. Mary Lee is amazing...all that energy! She always has a smile on her face and a positive word for each student! She does not hesitate to pray for and with her students and parents when situations come up. This means so much to us!

In the office, Vicki, Pam, Laurie, and April are most efficient, prompt, and most of all caring about each family. These amazing women care about each student as a person and a child of God, not just a number. Ms. Milena is an incredibly talented teacher. She reaches out to these girls, motivating them to truly want to do their best. Due to experiences at a previous studio, my daughter had lost the joy of dancing. It had been drained from her. Everyone at KDT gave her back that joy, and what a gift that is in her life! We are most grateful.

Mike & Susan Grygier

September 2009

My daughter Sienna has been atttending KDT for three years now. Not only does she love the classes and her interaction with Mrs. Jennifer, she loves the independence and growth her dance classes have taught her. From a parent perspective, KDT is my family away from home. The spiritual connections, the immediate sense of family and belonging, and the many friends I have met have made a lasting impression on my heart. Thank you KDT for building families and keeping dreams alive.

Sabrina Pyke
September 2009

Just wanted to provide some feedback on my experience thus far with KDT. Toward the very end of last year's season, I emailed you for information regarding possible classes for my daughter, Isabella. I had received a recommendation from a good friend for KDT, and you immediately responded by having information regarding your summer classes and camps sent to me.

My oldest daughter, Kaylee who is seven, attended ballet and tap at another studio for two years when she was four and five. Unfortunately, it was not a good experience for either one of us. They were too concerned about her hair out of place and the parents were, to be nice about it, rather obnoxious. So, when my younger daughter, Isabella, started to show interest in dancing, I knew I wanted to find an alternate location.

Long story short, I just wanted to tell you that I am SOOOOOOOO happy that I listened to my friend and enrolled Isabella at KDT. I cannot even describe to you how different the experience is. Instead of the parents sitting around trying to out do one another, they either keep to themselves or crowd around the window, exclaiming "how cute" all the little girls are. Insofar as the instruction goes, Ms. Jennifer is AMAZING. She is firm and strict and yet not so much that the children do not have fun. More importantly, while she maintains a certain reverence for the dance and her position as lead instructor, she does not make the children in the class feed like peons or that she is so much better than them. And, the result is some pretty amazing moves for children this age!

I particularly REALLY liked the Princess Camp that Isabella attended this summer. I could not believe that you all were able to teach these young girls FOUR distinct dances in ONE week. It was amazing!

Currently, Isabella is enrolled in CD 1/2, Musical Theatre, and Divas in Training and LOVING every minute of it. Kaylee is also enrolled in a Hip Hop class on Friday and she is having a blast. And YOU allow that all to happen.

So, thank you so much for the opportunities. We are all giddy with excitement in anticipation of the Rockets Game and Sweat Treats, and of course I cannot wait for the recital. A friend of mine asked if Kaylee and I wanted to come watch her daughter in this past year's recital, and I readily agreed and had sooooooo much fun watching. Even Kaylee was mesmerized for three hours. It reminded me of dancing when I was younger and how the recital was by far my favorite part!

Anyway, thanks again! Keep up the great work, great attitude, and Christian approach. I really feel blessed that I was able to find your practice!

Cristan Morales

August 2009

The Hubbard Family believes that if you want your child to experience the very best in ballet, tap, and modern dance preparation, you need to have them go to Kennedy Dance Theatre! All three of our children have blossomed so much while attending the school, and our daughter is using her training there to get her to Broadway!

We believe in Kennedy Dance Theatre!

Ellis & Lynn Hubbard

September 2008

Thank you for the wonderful performance opportunity offered to our daughters this year at the Grand Opera House in Galveston. It was an amazing recital and the theater is so beautiful and comfortable. Parking went smoothly and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the show each time we got to sit in the audience. I was so impressed by your staff's organization and all the wonderful Grand volunteers who made it a joy and a "truly elegant" experience. All the teachers did a wonderful job with the costumes and choreography. All the performers looked great and I know that is due to a huge effort backstage!

Kelly & Kelly Allin

(parents of 4 dancing daughters)

August 2008