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

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 dual-component, non-profit organization, comprised of the Professional Dance Company, Senior and Student Dance Companies, as well as 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 Programs
Elementary Dance Classes
We’ve got something for every child! Our children’s program begins as young as two years old, with parents. Students ages 3 – 6 are offered creative introductory dance classes, while those aged 6-12 have a broad range of options,

The Performance Dance Track
For dedicated students, the Performance Dance Track offers the option to audition for our Junior and Senior Dance Companies. Performance Track students are required to take at least three technique classes per week in ballet and modern dance. Classes are denoted with the word “Level” and a letter (e.g., Level A).

The Recreational Dance Track
Students who love to dance, but have limited time for multiple classes, enjoy our Recreational Dance Track. Students in this track choose any classes from our Recreation listings and our Specialty Dance classes without additional requirements. These classes also perform in our annual Spring Showcase.

Adult Dance Classes
In addition to the essential dance disciplines, we offer adult classes in Yoga, Zumba, Eurhythmics, and more! Classes sponsored by Kinetics, rather than Howard County Parks and Recreation, can be taken on a drop-in basis or through class cards. Skilled adult dancers may also audition for the Kinetics Professional Dance Company

Board of Directors
DirectorsPriscilla Kaufhold – President, Professional Company Director
Julie Myers – Vice President
Chris Nibali – Treasurer
Kristine Copeman – Secretary
Anna Martin - Director of Development
Akosua Kankam
Mary Pizzo
Barbara Lokitis
JoAnn Shay O’Neill
Assistant School Director - Rachel Boyd

Kinetics Dance Theatre is generously supported by:
Columbia Foundation
Everydancer
Maryland State Arts Council
Pizza Hut
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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