Nutcracker Ballet
Each December Kennedy Dance Theatre gets into the holiday spirit with their production of The Nutcracker, choreographed by Ballet Mistress Yuka Omori. Ballet Jete’, KDT’s Pre-Professional Company is featured in the show and a surprise visit from Santa Claus will top off the night! All in attendance will have the opportunity to shop at Clara’s Closet Christmas Market to help them find their favorite gifts! Nutcracker: December 18th & 19th, 2020 at University of Houston Clear Lake Bayou Theatre.
Nutcracker Ballet
Each December Kennedy Dance Theatre gets into the holiday spirit with their production of The Nutcracker, choreographed by Ballet Mistress Yuka Omori. Ballet Jete’, KDT’s Pre-Professional Company is featured in the show and a surprise visit from Santa Claus will top off the night! All in attendance will have the opportunity to shop at Clara’s Closet Christmas Market to help them find their favorite gifts! Nutcracker: December 18th & 19th, 2020 at University of Houston Clear Lake Bayou Theatre.
Jazz Company Showcase "All That Jazz"
Each year KDT’s award-winning Jazz Company puts on an exciting show including various styles of dance. Special guest performances include KDT’s graded level jazz classes, Diva performing groups, and their Shining Stars class. Jazz Company directors Jennifer Holbert and Kelsey Mueller are proud to direct such a talented group of dancers! All That Jazz 2021 Performance will be held on Satday, February 13th. It will be held at University of Houston Clear Lake - Bayou Theatre (2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, TX 77058).
Each year KDT’s award-winning Jazz Company puts on an exciting show including various styles of dance. Special guest performances include KDT’s graded level jazz classes, Diva performing groups, and their Shining Stars class. Jazz Company directors Jennifer Holbert and Kelsey Mueller are proud to direct such a talented group of dancers! All That Jazz 2021 Performance will be held on Satday, February 13th. It will be held at University of Houston Clear Lake - Bayou Theatre (2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, TX 77058).
Enchanted Evening
Each year Ballet Jete’ Pre Professional Company and KDT’s Graded division Ballet classes put on a formal concert dedicated to celebrating the joy of dance. Internationally acclaimed choreographer and KDT’s Ballet Mistress, Milena Leben, serves as Artistic Director of this production. Leben showcases all new original choreography in neo-classical, jazz, contemporary and classical variations. All young aspiring ballerinas are invited to attend dressed in their favorite princess costume to enjoy a wonderful evening of dance! Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the show. Purchase tickets through PayPal with the button below.
Each year Ballet Jete’ Pre Professional Company and KDT’s Graded division Ballet classes put on a formal concert dedicated to celebrating the joy of dance. Internationally acclaimed choreographer and KDT’s Ballet Mistress, Milena Leben, serves as Artistic Director of this production. Leben showcases all new original choreography in neo-classical, jazz, contemporary and classical variations. All young aspiring ballerinas are invited to attend dressed in their favorite princess costume to enjoy a wonderful evening of dance! Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the show. Purchase tickets through PayPal with the button below.
Ballet Jete Tea
Each year KDT holds a beautiful "Ballerina Princess Tea" to announce new members of the Ballet Jete' Company. All younger, aspiring ballerinas are invited to attend and wear their favorite princess outfit. After receiving special autographs of Ballet Jete', guests are treated to lunch and tea at beautifully decorated tables created by each company member. The afternoon concludes with a performance by Ballet Jete' and Yuka Omori, Artistic Director and Choreographer, announcing the new company members and their exciting performances for the upcoming season.
Each year KDT holds a beautiful "Ballerina Princess Tea" to announce new members of the Ballet Jete' Company. All younger, aspiring ballerinas are invited to attend and wear their favorite princess outfit. After receiving special autographs of Ballet Jete', guests are treated to lunch and tea at beautifully decorated tables created by each company member. The afternoon concludes with a performance by Ballet Jete' and Yuka Omori, Artistic Director and Choreographer, announcing the new company members and their exciting performances for the upcoming season.
Dynamo Half Time Show
Jazz Co. and Divas are excited to reprise their performance at halftime during the Houston Dynamo game! This event will be held TBA at BVPA Stadium in Downtown Houston.
Jazz Co. and Divas are excited to reprise their performance at halftime during the Houston Dynamo game! This event will be held TBA at BVPA Stadium in Downtown Houston.
Competition
Each year KDT's companies and performing groups attend several competitions including Showstoppers, Rainbow, Kids' Artistic Revue, Starbound, Youth America Grand Prix and many more. KDT has consistently had many dancers and routines placing as regional champions along with receiving other awards including: Overall High Point, Technical Excellence, Choreography, Good Sportsmanship, Studio Excellence, Photogenic, Dancer of the Year Finalists and many scholarship invitations and judges awards. See office staff or email office@kennedydance.com for dates for competitions.
Each year KDT's companies and performing groups attend several competitions including Showstoppers, Rainbow, Kids' Artistic Revue, Starbound, Youth America Grand Prix and many more. KDT has consistently had many dancers and routines placing as regional champions along with receiving other awards including: Overall High Point, Technical Excellence, Choreography, Good Sportsmanship, Studio Excellence, Photogenic, Dancer of the Year Finalists and many scholarship invitations and judges awards. See office staff or email office@kennedydance.com for dates for competitions.
Annual Recital
At the end of each dance season we give all of our dancers an opportunity to perform on stage in front of a large audience at our annual Dance Recital. Recital is not mandatory, however we highly encourage participation to develop confidence and stage presence as a culmination of what they have been working on for the year. Kennedy Dance Theatre's 47th Annual Recital will be held May 28-30, 2021 at San Jacinto Central Campus, Slocomb Auditorium, 8060 Spencer, Pasadena, TX 77505. Tickets on sale in Spring 2021.
At the end of each dance season we give all of our dancers an opportunity to perform on stage in front of a large audience at our annual Dance Recital. Recital is not mandatory, however we highly encourage participation to develop confidence and stage presence as a culmination of what they have been working on for the year. Kennedy Dance Theatre's 47th Annual Recital will be held May 28-30, 2021 at San Jacinto Central Campus, Slocomb Auditorium, 8060 Spencer, Pasadena, TX 77505. Tickets on sale in Spring 2021.