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A Picture of Junie Kenworthy, principal dancer (Yellow Dress) with the Kennedy Dancers Repertory Company, as the sun is setting on the Hudson River while dancing on the J. Owen Grundy Pier in Jersey City, New Jersey, facing the freedom tower directly across the Hudson River in New York City. The dancer extends her arms and embraces the setting sun.

Kennedy Dancers

Kennedy Dancers Inc. A professional contemporary dance company. A non-profit Corp

Location:New JerseyHudson County

Address: 79 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07306

Contact Name Diane Dragone

kennedydancers@aol.com

201-659-2190

Website: https://kennedydancers.org/

About us

The Kennedy Dancers Inc. is a nonprofit NJ-based professional repertory co., Inner City Youth Pre- Professional training program & dance school founded in 1976 by Diane Dragone. We bring high-quality performances, dance education & professional training to children, teens & adults throughout NJ & greater metropolitan region. Since its inception, the co. continually transformed its programming to respond to the needs of our audience which includes young children, at risk incarcerated teens referred through the juvenile justice system, low-income families, people with disabilities, older adults, & Black, Indigenous, & People of Color (BIPOC) & Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders (AAPI). 85 percent of all dance students (all ages) are low to moderate income by HUD standards.

Programming / Repertoire / Offerings

Kennedy Dancers, Inc. offers a comprehensive range of dance programs catering to diverse communities. Our offerings include;

*Professional Repertory Company: a paid performing contemporary dance company, includes the original works of the Artistic Director Diane Dragone and other choreographers.
*Inner City Youth (ICY) Dance Training Program: A scholarship-based initiative providing pre-professional training to youth aged 10–17.
*Creative Aging Program: Free classes for seniors, including Yoga, Ballet, and Contemporary Dance, promoting health and wellness. ​
*The Amazing Summer Dance Experience festival: A performance series at J. Owen Grundy Pier, Jersey City, featuring professional dance companies.​
*Kennedy Dancers Studio School offers Diverse Dance Classes: Instruction in Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Latin styles, and more, available for all age groups and skill levels.

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Venue Accessibility

  • Accessible restrooms
  • Accessible seating
  • Entrances: Inside
  • Entrances: Outside
  • Gender Neutral restrooms
  • Hallways: ADA compliant
  • Manual Open Doors: Inside
  • Manual Open Doors: Outside
  • Public restrooms
  • Public Seating
  • Quiet Spaces Available

Additional Accessibility Information:

Our outdoor performances are completely accessible for people with disabilities. The indoor theaters and venues are completely accessible, and both indoor and outdoor concerts are compliant with ADA requirements.

Organization/Business Type + Areas of Expertise

Artistic/creative directionChoreographyProfessional trainingHealthcare & WellnessMedia services (videography and photography)PerformanceScholarship (academia, research, etc.)Studio/training facility

Dance Styles & Movement Techniques

AcrobaticsBalletBelly danceContemporaryHip-HopJazzModernPostmodernStreet JazzTap

Getting Here

Subway

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Bus

  • Bronx
  • Brooklyn
  • Manhattan
  • Queens
  • Accessible Drop Off Points
  • Parking Nearby

Media

Kennedy Dancers' performance of "Calling God" at the Atrium of the World Trade Center. Choreography by Diane Dragone.
Kennedy Dancers, Quincy Southerland, and Sarah Huchinson in a salute to Duke Ellington. Choreography by Diane Dragone.
Kennedy Dancers at the Lowe's theater in Jersey City, New Jersey, performing Dragone's work " Pachelbel's Cannon in D Major"
Kennedy Dancers in J. Owen Grundy Pier Performing choreography by Diane Dragone called "In the Heights".
Kennedy Dancers Reportory company performing Sean Curran's work called "Force of Circumstance".
Abigail Haugh, Principal Dancer with Kennedy Dancers, performing Diane Dragone's choreography "In a sentimental mood"

The first Video is a compilation of Kennedy Dancers Repertory Company performances on the J. Owen Grundy Pier in Jersey City and Manhattan Motion Movement Performing Arts Center on West 60th St., an off-Broadway theater located in midtown Manhattan. These clips are spring and summer performances featuring regular repertory works by Diane Dragone as well as new choreography by world-class choreographers Sean Curran and Catherine Reese. The second video, Kennedy Dancers at a holiday celebration, features clips of the repertory company performing holiday showcase choreography by Diane Dragone, the Artistic Director. It is an eclectic group of choreographies celebrating December holidays using traditional music and popular holiday tunes. It’s not the Nutcracker.