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Adult Spring Intensive
REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 4, 2027
DATES: MARCH 19-21, 2027
Location: Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity
Friday 6:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
For Beginners & Intermediate/Advanced
$350 ($75 non-refundable deposit & registration fee)
REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 4, 2027
Adult Ballet Summer Intensive
Registration Opens February 10, 2027
Dates: July 26-30, 2027
Location: South Campus at Meadowbrook
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
For Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced
Optional final showcase at Bolender Center
$650 ($150 non-refundable deposit at registration fee)
REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 10, 2027
What Every Intensive Includes
In the Studio
- Ballet technique every day, in two levels
- Variations and classical repertory
- A new work learned over the program, with an optional final showcase*
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Beyond the Barre
- Daily conditioning: Pilates mat, yoga, or Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)
- Lecutre series: music, dance history injury prevention, and conversations with professional dancers
- Community: train alongside adult dancers from Kansas City and across the country
Levels
Choose the level that fits your experience. A foundational knowledge of ballet is required for both.
- Beginner: For dancers who know the fundamental positions, steps, and terminology and take class regularly, such as students who have completed at least six months to one year of Beginning Ballet. Faculty will allow extra time to explain and review exercises, so you can build technique and confidence over the week.
- Intermediate/Advanced: For dancers who have taken intermediate-level classes or above for at least two to three years and are comfortable picking up longer combinations at a quicker pace. Dancers with two or more years of pointe experience may take the ballet class on pointe.
Both levels follow a full-day schedule with more than four hours of dancing each day, so regular weekly classes beforehand are recommended.
Not sure which level fits? Email school@kcballet.org. Faculty may adjust level placement on the first day. New to ballet? Start with our weekly Beginning Ballet classes and join us for a future intensive.
A Typical Day
Each day begins with mindful conditioning to support dancer wellness and ends with a lecture on a different topic. Afternoons build toward the final showcase on the last day. Schedules vary slightly day to day.
Note for Spring: Spring may follow a condensed version of the day.
| TIME | CLASS |
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| 9:00-9:45 a.m. | Conditioning: Pilates, yoga, or PBT |
| 10:00-11:30 a.m. | Ballet technique |
| 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Variations |
| 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Lunch break |
| 1:30-2:45 p.m. | Classical repertory or new-work rehearsal |
| 3:00-4:00 p.m. | Lecture series or professional dancer conversation |
Plan Your Week
In the Studio
what to wear
There is no required dress code. Participants should wear attire that allows for full range of motion and safe participation in class. Ballet shoes are required. All other clothing choices are left to the participant’s discretion.
what to bring
Please bring a water bottle for hydration. Light snacks are recommended throughout the day. Participants may bring their own lunch or plan to purchase food from nearby restaurants during the lunch break. Please plan accordingly, as refrigerator and microwave access will not be available on site.
Getting Here
Classes
Classes are held at either Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity or South Campus at Meadowbrook.
Bolender Center: 500 W. Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO 64108
South Campus: 9415 Nall Ave, Suite 101, Prairie Village, KS 66207
showcase
Review details above for each intensive’s showcase information, held at either Bolender Center or South Campus.
Where to Stay
A list of suggested accommodations can be found below:
AccomModations near the kcbs south campus
Tuition & Policies
Space is limited. When an intensive session fills, registration moves to a waitlist.
| Spring Intensive | |
| Tuition | $350 |
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| Due at registration | $75 ($50 non-refundable deposit + $25 registration fee) |
| Payment Plan | 50% of tuition ($150.00) automatically drafts on February 5th.
50% of final tuition ($150.00) automatically drafts on March 5th. |
| Refunds | 50% of eligible tuition-only ($150.00 max) refund through February 15th. |
Space is limited. When an intensive session fills, registration moves to a waitlist.
| SUMMER INTENSIVE | |
| Tuition | $650 |
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| Due at registration | $150 (non-refundable deposit + $25 registration fee) |
| Payment plan | 50% of tuition ($262.50) automatically drafts on April 5th.
50% of final tuition ($262.50) automatically drafts on June 5th. |
| Refunds | 50% of eligible tuition-only ($262.50 max) refund through June 30th. |
Additional Resources
Visit our open division webpage to learn more about policies, pricing, and our ongoing class schedules.