Kennedy Dance Theatre

Kennedy Dance Theatre offers dance, musical theatre, and performing arts classes, including ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, aerial fabric, and fitness. The program also provides etiquette consulting services through its sister program, Manners Pro. All levels are available for ages 2 through adult, and a free trial class is available.

• Ages: 2–18 years old

Kennedy Dance Theatre was opened as a performing arts studio in 1973 in Pasadena, Texas, under Director and Founder Mary Lee Kennedy. Its mission statement is “Teaching Excellence in Dance and Values for Life.” The staff is described as professionally trained and bringing quality dance education. Kennedy Dance Theatre has been featured on ABC 13 News, Fox 26 News, Great Day Houston, the Houston Chronicle, Change Magazine, and Bay Area Houston Magazine. The program is dedicated to giving back to the community by performing for local events and organizations free of charge, offering a Special Needs Program with free dance classes for students with down syndrome, autism, and other developmental disabilities, and providing a scholarship fund for students who could not otherwise afford instruction.

Last updated January 30, 2026.