Summer Programs
Ballet Camps for Kids 3-12
Kids Summer Camps Kansas City
Give your child the gift of dance this summer as they learn that movement can be FUN!
Why Summer Camp is better at KC Ballet
These week-long camps are an excellent way for your child to learn poise, balance, rhythm, taking instruction, and working with others, and more—all under the guidance of our professional, year-round dance faculty.
Locations
Bolender Center
500 W Pershing Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64108
South Campus
9415 Nall Ave Ste 101
Prairie Village, KS 66207
Camps for Ages 3-7
Ages 3-5
| Bolender Center | South Campus |
| June 9 – 12
Mon-Thu 10:00 – 11:30AM Theme: Snow White |
June 23 – 26
Mon-Thu 10:00 – 11:30AM Theme: Snow White |
| July 7 – 10
Mon-Thu 10:00 – 11:30AM Theme: Swan Lake |
Children will revel in the magic of exploring stories from popular ballets! Along with dance instruction, the creation of props and art projects will bring your child’s imagination to life. On the final day of the camp, parents will be invited in for a brief demonstration.
Ages 5-7
| Bolender Center | South campus |
| June 9 – 12 Mon-Thu 3:45 – 5:15PMTheme: Snow White |
June 23 – 26 Mon-Thu 4:00 – 5:30PMTheme: Swan Lake |
| July 7 – 10
Mon-Thu 4:00 – 5:30PM Theme: Snow White |
1 week session $150
Ages 3-7 Camp Dress Code
Female Identifying Students
- Solid color leotard
- Pale pink or flesh toned footless tights
- No ballet shoes
- Dancers are not to wear undergarments under their leotard and tights. If a dancer needs to wear undergarments, we ask that it be easily concealed by their leotard.
- Hair should be pulled back neatly and secure
- No jewelry, accessories or watches. Stud earrings are allowed.
Male Identifying Students
- White t-shirt
- Black bike shorts
- No ballet shoes
- Hair should be styled neatly and kept out of the face
- No jewelry, watches or hair accessories. Stud earrings are allowed.
Level 1 Workshop
Level 1 Workshop
In addition to taking ballet class, students will learn a section from a classical ballet.
1 week session $150
New students must take a placement class before enrolling.
| Bolender Center | South campus |
| July 7 – 10
Mon-Thu 5:30-7:30PM |
June 9 – 12
Mon-Thu 5:00-7:00PM |
Level 1 Workshop Dress Code
Female Identifying Students
- Solid color leotard
- “Ballet Pink” color Body Wrappers Total Stretch Mesh Seamed Convertible Tights
- Pink, split sole ballet shoes
- Optional flesh toned tights and shoes for ballet
- Dancers are not to wear undergarments under their leotard and tights. If a dancer needs to wear undergarments, we ask that it be easily concealed by their leotard.
- Hair pulled back neatly and secure in a ballet appropriate hairstyle with no accessories
- No jewelry, accessories or watches. Stud earrings are allowed.
Male Identifying Students
- White Body Wrappers short-sleeved t-shirt
- Black M Stevens or Body Wrappers tights
- White shoes with white socks
- Hair should be neatly styled and kept out of the face
- No jewelry, accessories or watches. Stud earrings are allowed.
Level 2 Workshop
Level 2 Workshop
In addition to taking ballet class, students will learn a section from a classical ballet.
1 week session $200
Bolender Center
July 28 – 31
Mon – Thu 5:15 – 7:45PM
New students must take a placement class before enrolling.
Level 2 Workshop Dress Code
Female Identifying Students
- Solid color leotard
- “Ballet Pink” color Body Wrappers Total Stretch Mesh Seamed Convertible Tights
- Pink, split sole ballet shoes
- Optional flesh toned tights and shoes for ballet classes
- Dancers are not to wear undergarments under their leotard and tights. If a dancer needs to wear undergarments, we ask that it be easily concealed by their leotard.
- Hair pulled back neatly and secure in a ballet appropriate hairstyle with no accessories
- No jewelry, accessories or watches. Stud earrings are allowed.
Male Identifying Students
- White Body Wrappers short-sleeved t-shirt
- Black M Stevens or Body Wrappers tights
- White shoes with white socks
- Hair should be neatly styled and kept out of the face
- No jewelry, accessories or watches. Stud earrings are allowed.
Level 3 Workshop
Level 3 Workshop
In addition to taking ballet class, students will explore conditioning, jazz, modern and contemporary.
4 day session $350
South Campus
July 21 – 24
Mon – Thu 1:00 – 5:15PM
New students need to take a placement class before enrolling.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
| Conditioning 1:00-1:30PM | Conditioning 1:00-1:30PM | Conditioning 1:00-1:30PM | Conditioning 1:00-1:30PM |
| Ballet 1:30-3:00PM | Ballet 1:30-3:00PM | Ballet 1:30-3:00PM | Ballet 1:30-3:00PM |
| Rep 3:15-4:15PM | Rep 3:15-4:15PM | Rep 3:15-4:15PM | Rep 3:15-4:15PM |
| Modern 4:15-5:15PM | Seminar 4:15-5:15PM | Jazz 4:15-5:15PM | Modern 4:15-5:15PM |
Level 3 Workshop Dress Code
Female Identifying Students
- Solid color leotard
- “Ballet Pink” color Body Wrappers Total Stretch Mesh Seamed Convertible Tights
- Pink, split sole ballet shoes
- Optional flesh toned tights and shoes for ballet classes
- Dancers are not to wear undergarments under their leotard and tights. If a dancer needs to wear undergarments, we ask that it be easily concealed by their leotard.
- Hair pulled back neatly and secure in a ballet appropriate hairstyle with no accessories
- Tan slip-on jazz shoes
- Green Thera-band
- No jewelry, accessories, warm ups or watches. Stud earrings are allowed.
Male Identifying Students
- White Body Wrappers short-sleeved t-shirt
- Black M Stevens or Body Wrappers tights
- Black ballet shoes
- Black slip-on jazz shoes
- Ballet class notebook
- Hair should be styled neatly and kept out of the face
- No jewelry, accessories, warm ups or watches. Stud earrings are allowed.
Intro to Ballet for Ages 9-12
Intro to Ballet for Ages 9-12
1 day a week for 1 month $60
South Campus
June 30 – July 21
Mondays 6:00-7:30PM
Join us for a month long session for beginner pre-teen dancers. This class is designed for students who want to try ballet for the first time in a welcoming environment.
Intro to Ballet for Ages 9-12 Dress Code
Female Identifying Students
- Solid color leotard
- Pink ballet tights
- Pink, split sole ballet shoes
- Optional flesh toned tights and shoes for ballet classes
- Dancers are not to wear undergarments under their leotard and tights. If a dancer needs to wear undergarments, we ask that it be easily concealed by their leotard.
- Hair pulled back neatly and secure in a ballet appropriate hairstyle with no accessories
- No jewelry, accessories, warm ups or watches. Stud earrings are allowed.
Male Identifying Students
- White short-sleeved t-shirt
- Black bike shorts
- White shoes with white socks
- Hair should be styled neatly and kept out of the face
- No jewelry, accessories, warm ups or watches. Stud earrings are allowed.
Get Moving!
To enroll in one of our children’s camps, submit a registration form online.
Additional Resources
Everything from dress code to location information to auditions, Kansas City Ballet’s Parent Resources will tell you everything you need to know to set up your child for success.