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Kennedy Dance Theatre

Our Vision

Kennedy Dance Theatre is dedicated to inspiring a lifelong love of dance in children and adults by providing exceptional training in technique, style, and performance, while encouraging every student to grow in confidence and reach their fullest potential.

At Kennedy Dance Theatre, our Christian values guide everything we do—from the respectful and encouraging atmosphere in our classes to the choreography, music, and costume choices we make—ensuring that every performance reflects integrity, positivity, and character while nurturing students’ growth both on stage and in life.

"Teaching Excellence in Dance and Values for Life."

Meet Our Teachers

All Kennedy Dance Theatre teachers are required to complete 6 hours of outside dance education each year, as well as all staff who participate in our annual training retreat. Staff members also are certified in CPR training, Concussion Training, First Aid, Youth Abuse Training, as well as CMG Safe Haven training for teachers who instruct in applicable external schools. Our instructors have their own varying certifications such as, Pilates and yoga, business and children’s etiquette, Youth Protection Advocates in Dance and more.

Mary Lee Kennedy

FOUNDER & aRTISTIC DIRECTOR

Camille Myers

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Kyra Davis

STUDIO Director, Dance Instructor & Spirit in Motion Director

Stephanie Reyes

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Jennifer Holbert

Dance Instructor & Jazz Company Director

Kelsey Mueller

Dance Instructor & Jazz Company Director

Erica Carmona

Dance Instructor & Petite Jeté Director

Heather Reyna

Dance Instructor & K&Co Apprentice Director

Jeremy Carmona

Dance Instructor & Rhythm and Moves Director

Cadence Blount

Dance Instructor & Rhythm and Moves Director

Katie Allin Walther

Dance Instructor

Bethany Mills

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Mallory Davy

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Simona Di Nardo

Ballet Mistress

Madison Rains

AERIAL INSTRUCTOR

Deborah Carmona

Front Office Administration

Brandi Shallenberger

Media & Stage Manager

Camille Myers brings 49 years of dance experience and a lifelong love of dance to her role as Executive Director of Kennedy Dance Theatre. She has been part of the KDT family since 1995 as an instructor, dance mom, and part of the leadership team and is now beginning her 25th year of service to the organization.

Camille grew up immersed in the dance world. The daughter of a dance teacher and studio owner, she began dancing as soon as she could walk. By age 14, she was teaching classes and competing in dance and drill team competitions, earning multiple awards, including First Runner-Up for Miss High Kick.

Camille served as Colonel of her high school dance team. At 16, she was selected for the Showmakers All-Star National Dance Team and performed at the European Indoor Soccer Championship in Vienna, Austria. While attending the University of Texas at San Antonio, she continued her training and founded Camille’s Christian Dance Academy.

Throughout her years at KDT, Camille has taught students of all ages across a wide range of dance styles and skill levels. She led all levels of graded jazz and Levels 1–3 of graded tap for several years, taught exercise and barre classes at KDT and beyond, and led performing groups including Happy Tappers, Sassy Tappers, and Encore.

Camille has also served for many years as backstage manager for KDT recitals and as Staff Liaison, facilitating communication, helping resolve concerns, and supporting a positive and collaborative environment for staff and dance families.

She is deeply thankful for the mentorship and friendship of KDT founder Mary Lee, whose influence has shaped Camille’s personal and professional journey.

Camille’s faith is central to her life and leadership. She served for 19 years as Women’s Ministry Director at her previous church and now attends Sagemont Church, where she serves as Co-Director of the Vacation Bible School dance team and mentors young mothers through Bible study. She and her husband also mentor young married couples.

Camille is married to her best friend, Danny. They have three married daughters and many grandchildren who call her “Coco.” She is grateful for her parents, who have supported her throughout her entire dance journey. Her life verse is Psalm 25:4–5.

With a lifelong passion for dance, a heart for people, and a strong commitment to faith, community, and outreach, Camille is honored to help carry forward the legacy and values of KDT. She looks forward to serving our dancers, families, instructors, and staff while helping guide the next generation in their confidence and love of dance.

Simona Di Nardo has built a unique dual career in the performing arts and sports science. Trained in ballet and contemporary dance at the Centro di Danza Balletto di Roma (Italy), she specialized in Dance Composition and Improvisation, earning a BA from the Accademia Nazionale di Danza in Rome, before completing a BS in Exercise Science and an MS in Sports Science.

Throughout her career, Simona has worked nationally and internationally as a dancer, guest choreographer, rehearsal director, production assistant, and dance educator, collaborating with dance companies, universities, festivals, artistic residencies, and interdisciplinary productions. In 2023, she served as Rehearsal Director and Production Assistant for Allstars U.S.A. Creative Entertainment at Maxx Royal Resorts in Turkey, coordinating over 35 international performers and supporting the production and delivery of large-scale entertainment shows. In 2025, she was invited as a Guest Lecturer and Guest Choreographer at the Accademia Nazionale di Danza in Rome, where she created an original work for twenty second-year undergraduate ballet students. Her leadership experience also includes casting dancers for dance companies and international entertainment agencies. Across these roles, she has developed a distinctive approach that combines artistic leadership, choreographic research, dance education, and evidence-based training to foster both technical excellence and long-term dancer development.

She is the creator of OCS® (Our Comic Side), an original compositional methodology that explores comedy as a choreographic language through improvisation and embodied choreographic research. The method informed the creation of the production “Zapping”, presented at La Maison de l’Eau – L’Allegres Des Fumades in France (2023). Since then, OCS® has been presented across Europe and North America through performances, artistic residencies, festivals, masterclasses, and international academic and educational programs. She has been invited as a guest speaker, presenter, and workshop leader at international dance conferences including the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS) and dance-science events hosted by institutions including Wayne State University, and University of Calgary.

Today, as Co-Founder of I’M Strong® | IMS Human Performance, Simona translates her artistic and scientific background into evidence-based systems that support performers, and athletes. Grounded in her Pyramid Approach to performance, her work integrates strength and conditioning, and lifestyle strategies to build strong health foundations that support technical excellence and long-term career sustainability.