Hello to my Village!

My name is Kennedy and I've been dancing since I was 3 years old. I just turned 10 this year and have decided that I want to be a professional ballerina. Please purchase some raffle tickets below for a chance to win 1 of 2 amazing prizes AND to help me raise at least $4000 so that I can attend 2 of the most prestigious dance camps in the country this summer: American Ballet Theatre (ABT) and The Joffrey Ballet School. I’d love for you to share my raffle page with your friends as well.

In January, my mom flew me to NYC for a day to audition for the American Ballet Theatre 2025 Young Dancer Summer Workshop. This a 2 week summer intensive that provides the opportunity for serious young dancers to flourish in a professional yet nurturing environment. Auditions are held in several cities nationwide and is a very selective program. Well guess what?! I GOT ACCEPTED!

I also auditioned for the 1-week Joffrey South Ballet Summer Intensive and I've also been accepted to that!

I am so excited and ready to learn from industry leaders!

The American Ballet Theatre summer intensive costs $1800 plus travel costs to Costa Mesa, CA and the Joffrey South Ballet Summer Intensive costs $1700 including dormitory housing and is located here in Atlanta, GA. I really, really need your support!

https://www.abt.org/training/dancer-training/summer-programs/ydsw/

https://www.joffreyballetschool.com/summer-intensives/joffrey-south-ballet-intensive/

History of the American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre is considered one of the greatest dance companies in the world, revered as a living national treasure since its founding in 1939. Few ballet companies rival ABT in size, scope, and outreach. Though located in New York City, ABT annually tours the United States – performing for 300,000 people annually – and is the only major cultural institution to do so. The Company has made more than 30 international tours to 45 countries in order to share American ballet with the world, and on many of these engagements ABT received sponsorship from the State Department of the United States Government.

More about the Joffrey South Ballet Summer Intensive
Nestled in the campus of Kennesaw State University in the Atlanta-Metro Area, the Joffrey South Ballet Intensive is the ideal setting for the student who wishes to have an intimate, supportive, and rigorous training experience while simultaneously living on an iconic historic college campus. Students are challenged on a daily basis and given the tools they need to grow beyond their expectations under the artistic direction of Colleen Barnes.

My mom is Ebony and can be reached at 843-301-1775 if you have any questions.

While you’re here enjoy some of my dance photos 🩰💕


I performed ballet with my dance school, Dancemakers of Atlanta, at the Georgia Festival of Trees Christmas Celebration.

Audition day at Joffrey Ballet School

Selfie after a class I took with Desmond Richardson (He has been a principal dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre and Ballet Frankfurt. He is co-founder of Complexions Contemporary Ballet Company)

My team’s Powerpuff Girls hip hop competition placed 2nd overall at competition

Audition day at the American Ballet Theatre

My audition group at Joffrey with artistic director Colleen Barnes

Hanging after class with Phil Wright (World-renowned dancer and choreographer, Phil Wright, is executive producer and choreographer of Disney Fam Jam)

After tap dance class with world famous Chloe Arnold (Chloe Arnold is an American dancer and Emmy-nominated choreographer, actress, director, and producer. She is best known internationally as a tap dancer, and was seen on Season 11 of FOX's So You Think You Can Dance with her company Chloe Arnold's Syncopated Ladies.)

I fell in love with Martha Nichols after her class (Martha Nichols is a force. An award winning choreographer, master teacher and dynamic speaker, Martha creates work that stirs the spirit of both artist and audience, while curating spaces where her ministry, her movement, and her words work together to empower all involved.)