All Classes
BALLET, TAP, JAZZ, HIP HOP, CONTEMPORARY, ACRO, AERIAL SILKS & MORE
We offer a full range of classes for dancers ages 2 through adult. From first-time beginners to experienced performers, students can explore ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, acro, aerial, and more. Our programs are designed to help all dancers grow, build confidence, technique, and a lifelong love of dance in a supportive, family-focused environment.
Alphabetical
Acro 1
AGES 3-5
ACRO
Acro Dance (45 minute class)
This acrobatics class combines both the gymnastics and dancing disciplines to condition students flexibility, strength and agility. Perfect balances, into to contortion tricks and how to eventually incorporate acrobatic skills into dance without a mat. Students must be enrolled in a core class that includes ballet.
CLASS TIMES: Wed 4:15pm / Sat 9:15am
Acro 2
AGES 6-8
ACRO
Acro 2 Dance (45 minute class)
This acrobatics class combines both the gymnastics and dancing disciplines to condition students flexibility, strength and agility. Perfect balances, into to contortion tricks and how to eventually incorporate acrobatic skills into dance without a mat. Students must be enrolled in a core class that includes ballet.
CLASS TIMES: Sat 11:30am
Acro 3
AGES 6-10
ACRO
Acro 3 Dance (45 minute class)
This acrobatics class combines both the gymnastics and dancing disciplines to condition students flexibility, strength and agility. Perfect balances, into to contortion tricks and how to eventually incorporate acrobatic skills into dance without a mat. Students must be enrolled in a core class that includes ballet.
CLASS TIMES: Wed 7:45pm
Acro (older)
AGES 10+
ACRO
Acro 10 Dance (90 minute class)
This acrobatics class combines both the gymnastics and dancing disciplines to condition students flexibility, strength and agility. Perfect balances, into to contortion tricks and how to eventually incorporate acrobatic skills into dance without a mat. Students must be enrolled in a core class that includes ballet.
CLASS TIMES: Sat 10am
Aerial Silks
AGES 7+
AERIAL SILKS
Aerial Silks Beginner & Experienced (60 minute class)
“Silks” is a specialty fabric that students use to climb, wrap, bend and drop as they learn a variety of aerial skills, positions, and movements. This class is for students with no experience, or growing experience.
CLASS TIMES: Mon 7:45pm / Sat 12:15pm
Adult Tap
AGES 16-99
TAP
Adult Tap (60 minute class)
Tap classes designed for older teens and adults (all levels welcome). Classes focus soley on tap technique and choreography.
BEGINNER TAP CLASS TIMES: Mon 6:00pm / Tues 10:30am
EXPERIENCED TAP CLASS TIMES: Mon 6:45pm / Tues 11:30am
Adult Variety
AGES 16-99
BALLET, CONTEMPORARY, JAZZ +
Adult Variety (60 minute class)
Variety class designed for older teens and adults (all levels welcome). Class includes technique and choreography in multiple genres such as ballet, contemporary, sassy jazz, and more!
VARIETY CLASS TIMES: Thurs 8:15pm
Ballet Jeté
AGES 12+
BALLET, POINTE & CONTEMPORARY
Ballet Jeté / Pre-Professional & Performing Company (audition only)
Our Pre-Professional Company, Ballet Jete’, is designed to further the student’s education in Ballet training. Pre-requisite to audition is 3 or more years of ballet training in the graded ballet program (or the equivalent of). Students perform throughout the year in classical and contemporary styles and are showcased in KDT’s annual presentation of “The Nutcracker”. Jete’ is directed by Ballet Mistress, Simona Di Nardo. Her goal is to promote arts education and to prepare her students who desire to go on to become professional dancers, or to continue on in their study of dance at the university level. Those in the company spend countless hours in the dance studio training in ballet technique and choreography. These elite dancers will receive more performing opportunities throughout the year including being featured in KDT’s annual performances of The Nutcracker and “Enchanted Evening.” They also participate in many other community performances at the Jewish Community Center, Dance Houston festivals, NASA functions, and have competed at the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP).
CLASS TIMES (all required): Mon 8:15pm / Tues 8:15pm / Sat 12:15pm
Creative Dance 1
AGES 3-4
TAP & BALLET
Creative Dance 1 (45 minute class)
An introductory course in the basics of tap and ballet. Fifteen minutes are devoted to each activity in order to stimulate, yet not overextend, the young child’s limited attention span. Routines are taught in tap and ballet.
CLASS TIMES: Mon 10:30am & 5:15pm / Tues 5:30pm / Thurs 4:00pm / Sat 9:30am
Creative Dance 2
AGES 4-6
TAP, BALLET & JAZZ
Creative Dance 2 (60 minute class)
A continuation of the creative dance curriculum that builds on the previous level. Classes will include the basics of tap and ballet with introductions to jazz and stretching. Students will learn both technique and choreography. Dancers progress once curriculum has been mastered.
CLASS TIMES: Mon 11:15am & 5:15pm / Tues 6:45pm / Wed 6:00pm / Thurs 4:45pm / Fri 6:30pm / Sat 10:15am
Creative Dance 3
AGES 6-8
TAP, BALLET & JAZZ
Creative Dance 3 (60 minute class)
A continuation of the creative dance curriculum that builds on the previous level. Classes will include the basics of tap and ballet with introductions to jazz and stretching. Students will learn both technique and choreography. Dancers progress to CD 3 or School Age Combo once curriculum has been mastered.
CLASS TIMES: Mon 5:30pm / Tues 4:45pm / Wed 6:30pm / Thurs 5:45pm / Sat 11:15am
Dance Collective
AGES 10-18
TAP, BALLET & JAZZ
Dance Collective (60 minute class per genre)
A one day a week commitment for students ages 11-18 that includes separate 1-hour technique classes designed for continued dance advancement and technical training while promoting self-discipline, dedication, teamwork, individual growth, and confidence. Participation in all three genres is highly encouraged, as each discipline contributes to developing well-rounded dancers.
CLASS TIMES: (TAP) Tues 5:15pm / (BALLET) Tues 6:15pm / (JAZZ) Tues 7:30pm
Diva 1-2
AGES 4-8
JAZZ
Diva 1-2 (45 minute class)
A jazz performing group that is made up of three levels split according to age and ability. “Divas” learn jazz technique as well as fun energetic choreography to perform at various events throughout the year. Pre-requisite: enrolled CD 1 or higher; this performing group is by invitation only and students must be enrolled in a core dance technique class. Directed by Jennifer Holbert and Kelsey Mueller.
CLASS TIMES: Wed 4:30pm
Diva 2
AGES 5-8
JAZZ
Diva 2 (30 minute class)
A jazz performing group that is made up of three levels split according to age and ability. “Divas” learn jazz technique as well as fun energetic choreography to perform at various events throughout the year. Pre-requisite: enrolled CD 1 or higher; this performing group is by invitation only and students must be enrolled in a core dance technique class. Directed by Jennifer Holbert and Kelsey Mueller.
CLASS TIMES: Wed 4:15pm
Diva 3
AGES 7-12
JAZZ
Diva 3 (45 minute class)
A jazz performing group that is made up of three levels split according to age and ability. “Divas” learn jazz technique as well as fun energetic choreography to perform at various events throughout the year. Pre-requisite: enrolled CD 1 or higher; this performing group is by invitation only and students must be enrolled in a core dance technique class. Directed by Jennifer Holbert and Kelsey Mueller. Contact office for more details.
CLASS TIMES: Wed 5:15pm
Funky Feet
AGES 4-7
TAP
Funky Feet (30 minute class)
A performing tap group taught by Erica Carmona. This group performs throughout the year for community events as well as KDT and Dance Tree Recitals. By Invitation or class audition only. (pre-requisite: enrolled in a current tap class).
CLASS TIMES: Thurs 5:15pm
Graded Program
AGES 9+
BALLET, TAP, JAZZ & CONTEMPORARY
Graded Level Classes 1-5 (invitation or audition only)
Offerings include ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, pre-pointe, and pointe. Classes are designed as an intense program for the serious student, and are held 2-5 times a week based on age and ability. Placement is at the discretion of the faculty based on years of study and ability.
CLASS TIMES: Various days Mon-Sat depending on Graded Level and dance genres
Hip Hop Graded
AGES 9+
HIP HOP
Graded Hip Hop (60 minute class)
Classes include warm up & conditioning, stretching, and the latest hip hop techniques and choreography; classes are grouped according to age and experience.
CLASS TIMES: Fri 7:15pm
Hip Hop Primary
AGES 5-10
HIP HOP
Primary Hip Hop (45 minute class)
Classes include warm up & conditioning, stretching, and the latest hip hop techniques and choreography; classes are grouped according to age and experience.
CLASS TIMES: Wed 4:30pm / Fri 6:30pm
Hip Hop Secondary
AGES 7-14
HIP HOP
Secondary Hip Hop (45 minute class)
Classes include warm up & conditioning, stretching, and the latest hip hop techniques and choreography; classes are grouped according to age and experience.
CLASS TIMES: Thurs 4:30pm
Hip Hop Adult/Teen
AGES 15+
HIP HOP
Teen/Adult Hip Hop (45 minute class)
Classes include warm up & conditioning, stretching, and the latest hip hop techniques and choreography, suitable for beginners or growing experience adults and teens.
CLASS TIMES: Wed 8:15pm
Hippity Hop
AGES 4-6
HIP HOP
Hippity Hop (45 minute class)
A high energy hip hop, fitness and motor skills class. (No prerequisite.)
CLASS TIMES: Wed 5:15pm / Fri 4:15pm
Kennedy & Co
AGES 9+
JAZZ, CONTEMPORARY, LYRICAL, TAP, HIP HOP & MUSICAL THEATER
Kennedy & Co / Competition & Performing Company (audition only)
Kennedy and Company is KDT’s Competitive Performance Team with multiple divisions: Spirit in Motion, Rhythm & Moves, Apprentices, and Jazz Co Minis & Juniors. Dancers are able to audition for Kennedy & Company as a whole. Dancers are placed in the appropriate competitive group(s) based on the company directors’ decision. Their division(s) may depend on age, core class, stylistic strength and skills and attendance record. Dancers in the graded division may be in multiple groups within Kennedy & Co. They participate in several competitions, conventions and additional community performance events and service projects throughout the year.
CLASS TIMES: Various times Mon/Wed/Thurs depending on division
Lyrical Primary
AGES 5-10
LYRICAL
Primary Lyrical (30 minute class)
A class designed for the experienced school age or growing student that focuses on lyrical dance, combining the technique of ballet and jazz with expressive movement that tells a story or conveys emotion. Prerequisites include Creative Dance levels or instructor approval.
CLASS TIMES: Wed 6:00pm
Lyrical Secondary
AGES 7-14
LYRICAL
Secondary Lyrical (45 minute class)
A class designed for the experienced school age or growing student that focuses on lyrical dance, combining the technique of ballet and jazz with expressive movement that tells a story or conveys emotion. Prerequisites include Primary levels or instructor approval.
CLASS TIMES: Wed 4:30pm
Modern
AGES 12-18
LYRICAL
Modern (60 minute class)
A concert style of dance that originally began in an effort to break the traditional codified rules of ballet. Varying elements include breath, contraction and release, grounded movement, floor work and fall and recovery. Dancers should wear any solid color leotard, shorts, leggings or tights and be barefoot with their hair pulled back out of the face.
CLASS TIMES: Tues 8:15pm
Open Technique
AGES 12-21
BALLET & JAZZ
Open Technique (60 minute class)
A class focused soley on advancing technique with ballet and jazz opportunities. Designed for dancers participating in drill team, or looking for classes without performance requirements. This is for students with dance experience.
JAZZ CLASS TIMES: Mon 8:15pm
BALLET CLASS TIMES: Tues 7:15pm
Petite Jeté
AGES 8-12
BALLET
Petite Jeté / Performing Company (audition only)
Petite Jete is a performing group with the focus on ballet. This group will be by audition only for Secondary classes and graded 1 & 2. It will be an extra ballet class once a week where students will work on technique and learn additional choreography for various community performances and they’ll get to perform at the Ballet Jete’ Tea. Ms. Erica Carmona is excited to be able to lead this performing group.
CLASS TIMES (all required): Thurs 5:15pm / Fri 7:15pm
Pilates
AGES 12+
STRENGTH/EXERCISE
Pilates (45 minute class)
This Pilates class is an exercise session focusing on core strength, flexibility, and controlled movements. Performed on a floor mat using your own body weight for resistance, often adding small props like bands or balls.
CLASS TIMES: Sat 11:15am
Pointe A, B, C
AGES 12+
POINTE
Pointe A, B, C (45-60 minute class)
This class is designed for experienced ballet students who are ready to progress to pointe work. Dancers will focus on proper technique, strength, and alignment while learning the fundamentals of dancing in pointe shoes, building both artistry and safe practice.
CLASS TIMES: Sat (A) 9:15am / (B) 10am / (C) 11am
Pre-dance
AGES 2-3
BALLET & TAP
Pre-Dance (30 minute class)
A learning readiness program designed to develop motor skills and body awareness. Basic gross motor development, simple tap, and ballet routines are taught.
CLASS TIMES: Mon 10am & 6pm / Tues 5pm / Sat 9am
Primary 1 & 2
AGES 5-10
BALLET, TAP & JAZZ
Primary Core Classes (30 minute class per style)
A variation of ballet, tap, and jazz classes at 30 minutes each. Designed for the experienced school age or growing student who wishes to pursue dance training on a once a week basis. Prerequisites include Creative Dance levels or instructor approval.
Primary 1
BALLET CLASS TIMES: Tues 5:45pm / Thurs 6:45pm
JAZZ CLASS TIMES: Tues 7pm / Thurs 7:30pm
TAP CLASS TIMES: Tues 6:15pm / Thurs 6:15pm
Primary 2
BALLET CLASS TIMES: Mon 6:45pm / Thurs 6:45pm
JAZZ CLASS TIMES: Mon 6:15pm / Thurs 7:45pm
TAP CLASS TIMES: Mon 7:30pm / Thurs 7:15pm
Rockin' Tappers & Young Rockin'
AGES 7-13 / AGES 4-7
TAP
Rockin’ Tappers & Young Rockin’ Tappers (45 minute class)
A performing tap group for Primary, Secondary, SAC and Graded 1 taught by Jeremy Carmona. This group performs throughout the year for community events as well as KDT and Dance Tree Recitals. By Invitation or class audition only. Pre-requisite: enrolled in a current tap class.
YOUNG ROCKIN’ CLASS TIMES: Wed 6:45pm
CLASS TIMES: Thurs 5:15pm
School Age 1 & 2
AGES 7-12
BALLET, TAP & JAZZ
School Age (60 minute class per style)
Combination class of tap, ballet, and jazz designed to give the beginning older student a broad foundation. Register for one combination class for your dancer.
SCHOOL AGE 1 CLASS TIMES: Wed 5pm / Fri 5:30pm
SCHOOL AGE 2 CLASS TIMES: Wed 7:15pm
Secondary 1 & 2
AGES 7-14
BALLET, TAP & JAZZ
Secondary (45 minute class per style)
A variation of ballet, tap, and jazz classes at 45 minutes each. Designed for the experienced school age or growing student who wishes to pursue dance training on a once a week basis. Prerequisites include Primary levels or instructor approval.
Secondary 1
BALLET CLASS TIMES: Tues 7:15pm / Wed 5:15pm
JAZZ CLASS TIMES: Tues 5:30pm / Wed 7pm
TAP CLASS TIMES: Tues 6:15pm / Wed 6pm
Secondary 2
BALLET CLASS TIMES: Thurs 6pm
JAZZ CLASS TIMES: Thurs 6:45pm
TAP CLASS TIMES: Thurs 7:30pm
Shining Stars
AGES 6+
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Shining Stars (45 minute class)
This FREE class is offered with care for students with Down Syndrome, Autism and other developmental disabilities, and is a great way for Special Needs children to get involved in an extracurricular activity while improving motor skills, confidence, and socialization. This incredible group is directed by Jennifer Holbert, and include technique and performance in tap, hip hop, gymnastics, & musical theatre.
CLASS TIMES: Sat 11:15am
Order By Age
Pre-dance
AGES 2-3
BALLET & TAP
Pre-Dance (30 minute class)
A learning readiness program designed to develop motor skills and body awareness. Basic gross motor development, simple tap, and ballet routines are taught.
CLASS TIMES: Mon 10am & 6pm / Tues 5pm / Sat 9am
Creative Dance 1
AGES 3-4
TAP & BALLET
Creative Dance 1 (45 minute class)
An introductory course in the basics of tap and ballet. Fifteen minutes are devoted to each activity in order to stimulate, yet not overextend, the young child’s limited attention span. Routines are taught in tap and ballet.
CLASS TIMES: Mon 10:30am & 5:15pm / Tues 5:30pm / Thurs 4:00pm / Sat 9:30am
Acro 1
AGES 3-5
ACRO
Acro Dance (45 minute class)
This acrobatics class combines both the gymnastics and dancing disciplines to condition students flexibility, strength and agility. Perfect balances, into to contortion tricks and how to eventually incorporate acrobatic skills into dance without a mat. Students must be enrolled in a core class that includes ballet.
CLASS TIMES: Wed 4:15pm / Sat 9:15am
Creative Dance 2
AGES 4-6
TAP, BALLET & JAZZ
Creative Dance 2 (60 minute class)
A continuation of the creative dance curriculum that builds on the previous level. Classes will include the basics of tap and ballet with introductions to jazz and stretching. Students will learn both technique and choreography. Dancers progress once curriculum has been mastered.
CLASS TIMES: Mon 11:15am & 5:15pm / Tues 6:45pm / Wed 6:00pm / Thurs 4:45pm / Fri 6:30pm / Sat 10:15am
Hippity Hop
AGES 4-6
HIP HOP
Hippity Hop (45 minute class)
A high energy hip hop, fitness and motor skills class. (No prerequisite.)
CLASS TIMES: Wed 5:15pm / Fri 4:15pm
Rockin' Tappers & Young Rockin'
AGES 7-13 / AGES 4-7
TAP
Rockin’ Tappers & Young Rockin’ Tappers (45 minute class)
A performing tap group for Primary, Secondary, SAC and Graded 1 taught by Jeremy Carmona. This group performs throughout the year for community events as well as KDT and Dance Tree Recitals. By Invitation or class audition only. Pre-requisite: enrolled in a current tap class.
YOUNG ROCKIN’ CLASS TIMES: Wed 6:45pm
CLASS TIMES: Thurs 5:15pm
Diva 1-2
AGES 4-8
JAZZ
Diva 1-2 (45 minute class)
A jazz performing group that is made up of three levels split according to age and ability. “Divas” learn jazz technique as well as fun energetic choreography to perform at various events throughout the year. Pre-requisite: enrolled CD 1 or higher; this performing group is by invitation only and students must be enrolled in a core dance technique class. Directed by Jennifer Holbert and Kelsey Mueller.
CLASS TIMES: Wed 4:30pm
Primary 1 & 2
AGES 5-10
BALLET, TAP & JAZZ
Primary Core Classes (30 minute class per style)
A variation of ballet, tap, and jazz classes at 30 minutes each. Designed for the experienced school age or growing student who wishes to pursue dance training on a once a week basis. Prerequisites include Creative Dance levels or instructor approval.
Primary 1
BALLET CLASS TIMES: Tues 5:45pm / Thurs 6:45pm
JAZZ CLASS TIMES: Tues 7pm / Thurs 7:30pm
TAP CLASS TIMES: Tues 6:15pm / Thurs 6:15pm
Primary 2
BALLET CLASS TIMES: Mon 6:45pm / Thurs 6:45pm
JAZZ CLASS TIMES: Mon 6:15pm / Thurs 7:45pm
TAP CLASS TIMES: Mon 7:30pm / Thurs 7:15pm
Lyrical Primary
AGES 5-10
LYRICAL
Primary Lyrical (30 minute class)
A class designed for the experienced school age or growing student that focuses on lyrical dance, combining the technique of ballet and jazz with expressive movement that tells a story or conveys emotion. Prerequisites include Creative Dance levels or instructor approval.
CLASS TIMES: Wed 6:00pm
Hip Hop Primary
AGES 5-10
HIP HOP
Primary Hip Hop (45 minute class)
Classes include warm up & conditioning, stretching, and the latest hip hop techniques and choreography; classes are grouped according to age and experience.
CLASS TIMES: Wed 4:30pm / Fri 6:30pm
Creative Dance 3
AGES 6-8
TAP, BALLET & JAZZ
Creative Dance 3 (60 minute class)
A continuation of the creative dance curriculum that builds on the previous level. Classes will include the basics of tap and ballet with introductions to jazz and stretching. Students will learn both technique and choreography. Dancers progress to CD 3 or School Age Combo once curriculum has been mastered.
CLASS TIMES: Mon 5:30pm / Tues 4:45pm / Wed 6:30pm / Thurs 5:45pm / Sat 11:15am
Acro 3
AGES 6-10
ACRO
Acro 3 Dance (45 minute class)
This acrobatics class combines both the gymnastics and dancing disciplines to condition students flexibility, strength and agility. Perfect balances, into to contortion tricks and how to eventually incorporate acrobatic skills into dance without a mat. Students must be enrolled in a core class that includes ballet.
CLASS TIMES: Wed 7:45pm
Shining Stars
AGES 6+
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Shining Stars (45 minute class)
This FREE class is offered with care for students with Down Syndrome, Autism and other developmental disabilities, and is a great way for Special Needs children to get involved in an extracurricular activity while improving motor skills, confidence, and socialization. This incredible group is directed by Jennifer Holbert, and include technique and performance in tap, hip hop, gymnastics, & musical theatre.
CLASS TIMES: Sat 11:15am
Aerial Silks
AGES 7+
AERIAL SILKS
Aerial Silks Beginner & Experienced (60 minute class)
“Silks” is a specialty fabric that students use to climb, wrap, bend and drop as they learn a variety of aerial skills, positions, and movements. This class is for students with no experience, or growing experience.
CLASS TIMES: Mon 7:45pm / Sat 12:15pm
Diva 3
AGES 7-12
JAZZ
Diva 3 (45 minute class)
A jazz performing group that is made up of three levels split according to age and ability. “Divas” learn jazz technique as well as fun energetic choreography to perform at various events throughout the year. Pre-requisite: enrolled CD 1 or higher; this performing group is by invitation only and students must be enrolled in a core dance technique class. Directed by Jennifer Holbert and Kelsey Mueller. Contact office for more details.
CLASS TIMES: Wed 5:15pm
School Age 1 & 2
AGES 7-12
BALLET, TAP & JAZZ
School Age (60 minute class per style)
Combination class of tap, ballet, and jazz designed to give the beginning older student a broad foundation. Register for one combination class for your dancer.
SCHOOL AGE 1 CLASS TIMES: Wed 5pm / Fri 5:30pm
SCHOOL AGE 2 CLASS TIMES: Wed 7:15pm
Secondary 1 & 2
AGES 7-14
BALLET, TAP & JAZZ
Secondary (45 minute class per style)
A variation of ballet, tap, and jazz classes at 45 minutes each. Designed for the experienced school age or growing student who wishes to pursue dance training on a once a week basis. Prerequisites include Primary levels or instructor approval.
Secondary 1
BALLET CLASS TIMES: Tues 7:15pm / Wed 5:15pm
JAZZ CLASS TIMES: Tues 5:30pm / Wed 7pm
TAP CLASS TIMES: Tues 6:15pm / Wed 6pm
Secondary 2
BALLET CLASS TIMES: Thurs 6pm
JAZZ CLASS TIMES: Thurs 6:45pm
TAP CLASS TIMES: Thurs 7:30pm
Lyrical Secondary
AGES 7-14
LYRICAL
Secondary Lyrical (45 minute class)
A class designed for the experienced school age or growing student that focuses on lyrical dance, combining the technique of ballet and jazz with expressive movement that tells a story or conveys emotion. Prerequisites include Primary levels or instructor approval.
CLASS TIMES: Wed 4:30pm
Petite Jeté
AGES 8-12
BALLET
Petite Jeté / Performing Company (audition only)
Petite Jete is a performing group with the focus on ballet. This group will be by audition only for Secondary classes and graded 1 & 2. It will be an extra ballet class once a week where students will work on technique and learn additional choreography for various community performances and they’ll get to perform at the Ballet Jete’ Tea. Ms. Erica Carmona is excited to be able to lead this performing group.
CLASS TIMES (all required): Thurs 5:15pm / Fri 7:15pm
Graded Program
AGES 9+
BALLET, TAP, JAZZ & CONTEMPORARY
Graded Level Classes 1-5 (invitation or audition only)
Offerings include ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, pre-pointe, and pointe. Classes are designed as an intense program for the serious student, and are held 2-5 times a week based on age and ability. Placement is at the discretion of the faculty based on years of study and ability.
CLASS TIMES: Various days Mon-Sat depending on Graded Level and dance genres
Kennedy & Co
AGES 9+
JAZZ, CONTEMPORARY, LYRICAL, TAP, HIP HOP & MUSICAL THEATER
Kennedy & Co / Competition & Performing Company (audition only)
Kennedy and Company is KDT’s Competitive Performance Team with multiple divisions: Spirit in Motion, Rhythm & Moves, Apprentices, and Jazz Co Minis & Juniors. Dancers are able to audition for Kennedy & Company as a whole. Dancers are placed in the appropriate competitive group(s) based on the company directors’ decision. Their division(s) may depend on age, core class, stylistic strength and skills and attendance record. Dancers in the graded division may be in multiple groups within Kennedy & Co. They participate in several competitions, conventions and additional community performance events and service projects throughout the year.
CLASS TIMES: Various times Mon/Wed/Thurs depending on division
Hip Hop Graded
AGES 9+
HIP HOP
Graded Hip Hop (60 minute class)
Classes include warm up & conditioning, stretching, and the latest hip hop techniques and choreography; classes are grouped according to age and experience.
CLASS TIMES: Fri 7:15pm
Acro (older)
AGES 10+
ACRO
Acro 10 Dance (90 minute class)
This acrobatics class combines both the gymnastics and dancing disciplines to condition students flexibility, strength and agility. Perfect balances, into to contortion tricks and how to eventually incorporate acrobatic skills into dance without a mat. Students must be enrolled in a core class that includes ballet.
CLASS TIMES: Sat 10am
Dance Collective
AGES 10-18
TAP, BALLET & JAZZ
Dance Collective (60 minute class per genre)
A one day a week commitment for students ages 11-18 that includes separate 1-hour technique classes designed for continued dance advancement and technical training while promoting self-discipline, dedication, teamwork, individual growth, and confidence. Participation in all three genres is highly encouraged, as each discipline contributes to developing well-rounded dancers.
CLASS TIMES: (TAP) Tues 5:15pm / (BALLET) Tues 6:15pm / (JAZZ) Tues 7:30pm
Pointe A, B, C
AGES 12+
POINTE
Pointe A, B, C (45-60 minute class)
This class is designed for experienced ballet students who are ready to progress to pointe work. Dancers will focus on proper technique, strength, and alignment while learning the fundamentals of dancing in pointe shoes, building both artistry and safe practice.
CLASS TIMES: Sat (A) 9:15am / (B) 10am / (C) 11am
Modern
AGES 12-18
LYRICAL
Modern (60 minute class)
A concert style of dance that originally began in an effort to break the traditional codified rules of ballet. Varying elements include breath, contraction and release, grounded movement, floor work and fall and recovery. Dancers should wear any solid color leotard, shorts, leggings or tights and be barefoot with their hair pulled back out of the face.
CLASS TIMES: Tues 8:15pm
Open Technique
AGES 12-21
BALLET & JAZZ
Open Technique (60 minute class)
A class focused soley on advancing technique with ballet and jazz opportunities. Designed for dancers participating in drill team, or looking for classes without performance requirements. This is for students with dance experience.
JAZZ CLASS TIMES: Mon 8:15pm
BALLET CLASS TIMES: Tues 7:15pm
Adult/Teen Hip Hop
AGES 15+
HIP HOP
Adult/Teen Hip Hop (45 minute class)
Classes include warm up & conditioning, stretching, and the latest hip hop techniques and choreography, suitable for beginners or growing experience adults and teens.
CLASS TIMES: Wed 8:15pm
Adult Tap
AGES 16-99
TAP
Adult Tap (60 minute class)
Tap classes designed for older teens and adults (all levels welcome). Classes focus soley on tap technique and choreography.
BEGINNER TAP CLASS TIMES: Mon 6:00pm / Tues 10:30am
EXPERIENCED TAP CLASS TIMES: Mon 6:45pm / Tues 11:30am
Adult Variety
AGES 16-99
BALLET, CONTEMPORARY, JAZZ +
Adult Variety (60 minute class)
Variety class designed for older teens and adults (all levels welcome). Class includes technique and choreography in multiple genres such as ballet, contemporary, sassy jazz, and more!
VARIETY CLASS TIMES: Tues 8:15pm
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