Kennedy Dance Company

Twirls, tutus, and tiny ballet dreams 🩰💜🌷
Our little dancers are blossoming beautifully this spring and getting so excited to shine at recital night! 🌺💕

🩰💜Tiny tutus, big smiles, and so much sparkle ! 💜🩰

Our Kennedy Dance Company dancers have been working so hard and are SO ready to shine on stage at recital! From twirls to tiptoes, these tiny dancers are bringing the cutest energy and the biggest hearts. We can’t wait to watch them light up the stage !

🩰🐇♠️ FIELD TRIP TO THE BALLET 🩰🐇♠️

Miss Carolyn and Kennedy Dance Company academy dancers loved spending the day at Milwaukee Ballet’s spectacular production of ALICE (in wonderland) at the stunning Marcus Performing Arts Center!

The dancers were inspired by the incredible professional artistry, imaginative storytelling, colorful costumes, dynamic choreography, and high-energy performances that brought Wonderland to life on stage. The production featured dance, theater, circus elements, and puppetry in an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. 

At Kennedy Dance Company, we are passionate about exposing our dancers to professional productions and supporting Milwaukee’s thriving performing arts industry. Watching live performances helps young artists grow creatively, deepen their appreciation for the arts, and dream even bigger for their own futures on stage. 💫

So grateful for opportunities to inspire the next generation of performers through the beauty of dance and live theater! ❤️

❤️❤️❤️Kennedy Dance Company is proud to share that Miss Carolyn is honored to serve on this year’s Executive Leadership Team alongside an inspiring group of industry and community leaders.

Representing Kennedy Dance Company, Miss Carolyn continues to advocate for leadership, mentorship, the arts, and creating meaningful impact throughout the Milwaukee community. We are thrilled to see dance, arts education, and young performers represented among so many accomplished professionals and changemakers. ❤️❤️❤️

Sending congratulations out to all of our 2026 Milwaukee Executive Leadership Team members for all your efforts during the campaign! Congratulations to (from left) Caroly Culea, Kennedy Dance Company; Katie Poehling Seymour, First Supply and Gerhard’s Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Store; Gina Skibo, Wipfli; Tami Marek-Loper, The Marek Group; Chair Lori Malett, Hatch Staffing Services; Angi Krueger, OwnersEdge, Inc.; Heather Nelson, Spring Bank ; and Linda Crawford, BizTimes Media.

Not pictured are: Jenny Kasun, JPMorganChase; Irenda Jones, Riverstone Wealth Partners; Shelia Taphorn, Marquette University; Linda Mieth-Krenke, Krenke Quest CE; Kirsten Cull, ProHealth Care; Dr. Janice Litza, Aurora Health Care; and Lisa Rambol, Amcor Rigid Plastics.

THANK YOU for all your leadership!

❤️❤️❤️ Miss Carolyn + one of KDC’s tiny dancers supporting Go Red for Women ❤️❤️❤️

This past weekend, Miss Carolyn represented Kennedy Dance Company at the American Heart Association Go Red for Women 2026 Luncheon, alongside an extraordinary group of female industry leaders in business, healthcare, philanthropy, and civic engagement across Milwaukee.

Through Miss Carolyn’s role on the Executive Leadership Team, she serves as the youngest member, providing advisory leadership and strategic influence across multiple aspects of this year’s campaign and event. Miss Carolyn also helped champion initiatives that brought Milwaukee national recognition, including the city’s inaugural Teen of Impact campaign—the first of its kind in market history—positioning Milwaukee among the Top 10 out of more than 150 participating Go Red markets nationwide.

Miss Carolyn was also proud to support dear friend and former Miss Wisconsin Organization titleholder Mandi Genord of Marquette University Law School, dear friend and event chair Lori Malett, and Claire Freeze through the inaugural Teen of Impact initiative—contributing through mentorship, advocacy, community connections, and auction support.

This inspiring signature event and year-long campaign showcased the power of collaboration, leadership, and service—a reminder of what Milwaukee can accomplish when passionate people come together in support of a meaningful cause.

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At Kennedy Dance Company, we are proud to support and actively engage in the Midwest performing arts community by fostering excellence, accessibility, and a lifelong love of dance!

On Thursday, April 23, 2026, Miss Carolyn had the honor of hosting the Milwaukee Ballet Emerging Leaders Council Annual Luncheon alongside business owners, community leaders, and dedicated supporters of the arts committed to strengthening opportunities for young professionals in the performing arts.

The Milwaukee Ballet continues to stand as a top-rated, nationally recognized company and a leader in artistic excellence. Through its Emerging Leaders Council, the organization is on the cutting edge of connecting and inspiring the next generation in meaningful and accessible ways—ensuring a strong and vibrant future for dance and the performing arts in our community.

On behalf of Kennedy Dance Company, thank you so much for your generous sponsorship of this year’s United Performing Arts Fund - UPAF Ride for the Arts. Your support means so much to us and plays a key role in helping bring the event to life.

We’re especially excited about the Kids Zone and the opportunity it creates to inspire creativity, promote healthy activity, and build community awareness through the arts. We are truly grateful to partner with you in supporting such an impactful cause.

Thank you again for your generosity—we’re looking forward to a wonderful event together!

Join us at the UPAF Ride for the Arts, May 31, 7:00am-12:00pm!

The UPAF Ride for the Arts, Presented by Miller Lite, is one of Wisconsin’s largest one-day recreational bike rides, bringing together thousands of participants each year to support Southeastern Wisconsin’s world-class performing arts scene. Riders of all ages and abilities enjoy scenic routes—including the iconic Hoan Bridge—while raising critical funds for the United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF). Proceeds support arts accessibility, education programs, and vibrant performances that enrich our community. Join Elite
at the Kid's Zone at Henry Maier Festival Park.

Deadline to register for "Team Elite" is May 1st. Register at events.upaf.org and save $5 on ride registration with promo code S26ELITE2.

🪻🪻🪻Tiny ballerinas, big dreams 🪻🪻🪻
Miss Carolyn guiding our dancers through the beauty of ballet—where technique meets imagination and confidence begins to shine!

At Kennedy Dance Co, ballet is the foundation. It builds strength, grace, discipline, and a deep appreciation for the performing arts that carries into every style of dance.

🪻🪻🪻 Watching these little ones blossom in skill, poise, and passion is pure magic—like spring blooms coming to life on stage !🪻🪻🪻