Mission Statement
Kinetics Dance Theatre, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to the development and presentation of contemporary dance as a living art form to the community. Kinetics continues to demonstrate its strong commitment to the region through community involvement in dance presentation, dance education and outreach.

In 1984, Dorothy Fried, Keith Nichols and Stephanie Simmons founded Kinetics Dance Theatre to promote dance through performance and to offer high quality dance education to students of all ages. Kinetics is a four-component, non-profit organization, comprised of the Professional Dance Company, Senior and Student Dance Companies and the School of Contemporary Dance. The Professional Company is committed to creating unique and diverse modern dance works for audiences of all ages. Kinetics performs year-round in a variety of venues throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Dance Technique Program
Elementary Dance Classes
Creative Dance—Ages 3-4
Dance Basics—Ages 4-5
Dance Fundamentals—Ages 5-6
Pre-Ballet, Pre-Jazz, Pre-Tap—Ages 6-7
Creative Movement (Fundamentals of modern dance)—Ages 7-9
Elementary Modern—Ages 9-10
Elementary A Ballet , Jazz and Tap—Ages 7-9
Elementary B Ballet and Jazz—Ages 9-10
Elementary Modern—Ages 9-10

Note: There is flexibility for age within the elementary track depending on the student’s maturity and experience.

The Performance Dance Track
Students who are interested in pursuing dance on a serious level should consider enrolling in our Performance Dance Track. All students enrolled in this track are required to take at least one ballet class; however, we strongly recommend and encourage our dancers to take at least two ballet classes in addition to their modern or jazz class. At Kinetics, we believe that a good, strong ballet foundation will allow them to pursue and succeed in any dance form they choose to study. A solid dance foundation in more than one discipline also allows students to grow and develop into well-rounded, proficient dancers. All students are placed according to ability and skill level and by permission of the school director. Performance track classes are denoted with the word “Level” and a letter – Level A, Level B1 and B2 and Level C.

The Recreational Dance Track
Students who are interested in pursuing dance on a more fun, recreational level, have the option of enrolling in our Recreational Dance Track. All students who are enrolled in this track may take any class they choose – jazz, ballet, modern - without the required ballet class. This track is for the student who loves to dance but who has limited time for multiple classes. Recreational classes are denoted with a Roman numeral – I or II. Dancers are placed according to age and in some cases, ability and level.

Please note that Elementary classes and both dance tracks will prepare students for a final recital. All dancers will have the opportunity to participate in the fantastic End of the Year Showcase in June at the Jim Rouse Theatre in Columbia.

Board of Directors
Priscilla Kaufhold – President, Professional Company Director
Julie Myers – Vice President
Chris Nibali – Treasurer
Kristine Copeman – Secretary
Anna Martin
Carol Asher
Akosua Kankam
JoAnn O’Neill
Michele Shepherd, honorary member
Emily Socolinsky - School Director, Senior Company Director

Kinetics Dance Theatre is generously supported by:
Columbia Foundation
Everydancer
Maryland State Arts Council
Pizza Hut
Choice Hotels International
Savin Sound
Howard County Arts Council
MU Costume Shop
Howard County Government
National Endowment for the Arts
Target
Walmart

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
Kinetics Dance Theatre, School of Contemporary Dance, admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs and other school-administered programs.

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