Open Division
2026 KCBS Adult Ballet Summer Intensive
Dance & Fitness in Kansas City
July 27 – July 31, 2026
We are thrilled to offer our Adult Ballet Summer Intensive, now in its third year, for dancers ages 18 and older, taking place at our South Campus at Meadowbrook!
Adult Ballet Summer Intensive
Designed for adult dancers from across the country, the KCBS Adult Ballet Summer Intensive offers a week of focused training, artistic growth, and community. Led by our exceptional KCBS faculty, dancers will experience world-class instruction in a supportive and engaging environment.
Levels of Training
Two levels are offered, welcoming dancers with foundational ballet or more intermediate/advanced experience an opportunity to deepen their artistry and technical refinement. Note: a foundational knowledge of ballet is required to register.
Focus of the KCBS absi
This intensive is ideal for adult dancers who value thoughtful instruction, physical conditioning, and meaningful connection through dance. Classes will include ballet technique, optional pointe classes, variations, classical repertoire, and new work. Each day will begin with a mindful conditioning class to support dancer wellness, and each day will end with a thoughtful lecture on a variety of educational topics.
What to expect
You may register for the Full-Day option or the Half-Day option. The Full-Day will be 9:00am-4:00pm Monday through Friday, with a lunch break built into each day. The Half-Day will be 9:00am-12:30pm Monday through Friday. Full-Day participants will learn a new work and perform at the Bolender Center Frost Studio Theater on the final day of the intensive.
Schedule
| Sample 1 | |
| 9:00-9:45 a.m. | Pilates |
| 10:00-11:30 a.m. | Ballet Technique |
| 11:45-12:30 p.m. | Pre-Pointe/Pointe/Men’s |
| 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:30-2:45 p.m. | Classical Repertory |
| 3:00-4:00 p.m. | Music Lecture |
| Sample 2 | |
| 9:00- 9:45 a.m. | Yoga |
| 10:00-11:30 a.m. | Ballet Technique |
| 11:45-12:30 p.m. | Variations |
| 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:30-2:45 p.m. | Rehearse New Work |
| 3:00-4:00 p.m. | Dance History Lecture |
Classes may include:
- Ballet technique
- Pointe/pre-pointe
- Men’s technique
- Conditioning methods including Pilates mat, yoga, and Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)
- Variations
- Classical repertory
- Lecture series with topics including music, injury prevention, dance history, and professional dancer interviews
Making Plans
Performance location
Dancers enrolled in the Full-Day program rehearse each afternoon and will learn a new work over the course of the week. Participation in the final performance is optional. The performance will take place on the last day at our Bolender Center location in downtown Kansas City, in the Michael and Ginger Frost Studio Theater.
dress code
There is no required dress code for the ABSI. 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 dancer’s discretion.
what to bring
Please bring a water bottle for hydration. Our studios feature two water bottle refilling stations, but no water fountain. 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.
Who to contact
Reach out to the South Campus Principal, Taryn Ouellette, at touellette@kcballet.org with any questions.
Where to Stay
A list of suggested accommodations can be found below:
AccomModations near the kcbs south campus
Tuition and Registration
Full-Day (9:00am-4:00pm Mon-Fri)
Tuition $650
$150 tuition deposit (includes $25 registration fee) due at registration. 50% of remaining balance will draft on 4/5/2026, final 50% balance will auto draft on 6/5/2026.
Half-Day (9:00am-12:30pm Mon-Fri)
Tuition $300
$75 tuition deposit (includes $25 registration fee) due at registration. 50% of remaining balance will draft on 4/5/2026, final 50% balance will auto draft on 6/5/2026.
Space is limited and registration will move to a waitlist when the program fills.
Refund Policy
50% tuition-only refund is allowed through June. 27, 2026. No refunds allowed after this date.
Registration Opens February 12
Additional Resources
Visit our open division webpage to learn more about policies, pricing, and our ongoing class schedules.