Daytime Program

The Daytime Program provides an intensive schedule for dedicated students looking to expand their dance education. Classes for these levels meet five days a week.

Designed for aspiring dancers ages 13 and older, the Pre-Professional Division Daytime Program offers an immersive training experience for those preparing for the demands of a future career in ballet and dance. This program is ideal for highly motivated students seeking to elevate their technical proficiency, artistic expression, and overall versatility.

REGISTRATION information

25-26 Academy Class Schedule

Academy Parent Page

School Calendar

Daytime FAQs

Students train five days per week, totaling approximately 23 hours of in-studio instruction. Daily classes in ballet and pointe (or men’s technique class) form the core of the curriculum, supported by a rotating schedule of additional disciplines, including:

• Women and Men’s Variations
• Pas de Deux
• Character or Flamenco
• Modern, Contemporary, or Jazz
• Pilates (In the KCB Pilates studio)
• Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)
• Yoga
• Strength Training (Female and Male track)
• Coaching

This multi-disciplinary approach expands each dancer’s movement vocabulary and artistic range.

Students also participate in seminars that enrich their dance curriculum covering:

• Ballet history
• Music appreciation
• Resume and audition preparations
• Dance Pedagogy
• Choreography
• Kansas City Ballet company rehearsal observations
• Dancer wellness and healthy mindset*
• Anatomy and injury prevention*

* These sessions are offered in collaboration with Children’s Mercy Hospital and Performance Rehab, ensuring dancers receive credible, dance-specific education.

In-Person Audition

The primary way to audition for the Pre-Professional Division is by attending one of our Summer Intensive Tour in-person auditions. To complete your audition registration, please visit the registration page.

Video Audition

If you are unable to attend an in-person audition, we also accept video auditions. Please complete the online form to submit your materials. All video requirements are clearly listed within the form for your reference.

Choreographic Program
Students are encouraged to explore creativity through choreography—either creating original work or performing in works choreographed by fellow classmates.

Student Forum
Representatives from each level meet regularly with school leadership to share ideas, voice concerns, and provide feedback that strengthens the student experience.

Artistic Staff Observation
Students are frequently observed by Kansas City Ballet Artistic Staff. Pre-Professional dancers 17 and older may be considered for the prestigious Kansas City Ballet Trainee Program.

Elevé Dancewear Uniforms
All students wear premium Elevé Dancewear uniforms, designed for comfort, performance, and a polished professional appearance.

Academic Studies
Pre-Professional students are responsible for securing their own alternative academic study options to accommodate daytime training. Many students enroll in online, hybrid, or accredited independent study programs that support their training schedule.

Trainee & Conservatory Partnership
Kansas City Ballet School proudly offers a Trainee and UMKC Conservatory partnership, allowing students to earn academic credits while pursuing rigorous dance training. Many KCB Trainees began in the Daytime Program and advanced through the levels to become Trainees with Kansas City Ballet.

Female-Identifying Students

Ballet

• *NEW* Uniform “Dark Navy” colored KCBS SophiaCap Sleeve Elevé leotard
• Optional uniform Eleve leotard styles available: Sophia tank and Nolte
• “Ballet Pink” color Body Wrappers Total Stretch Mesh Seamed Convertible Tights or flesh toned convertible tights 
• Pink or flesh toned ballet shoes

Pointe/Variations

• *NEW* “Dark Navy” colored Eleve mesh “Wrap Skirt”
•  Sewn pointe shoes

Jazz

• Black convertible tights
• Black slip-on jazz shoes

Contemporary

• Black dance socks (recommended: Capezio Lifeknit Sox II or Blochsox Dance Socks)
• Optional: Danznmotion or Eurotard knee pads in black or tan

Modern

• Black convertible tights

Flamenco

• Black flamenco skirt
• Black character shoes

Conditioning

• Blue Thera-band
• Yoga Mat

Performances

• *NEW* “Dark Navy” colored Eleve mesh “Wrap Skirt”

Hair & Accessories

• 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

Ballet

• Uniform White KCBS Gabe short sleeved Eleve shirt
• *NEW* Uniform gray “Sean” Eleve tights with suspenders
• Dance belt
• White ankle socks
• White ballet shoes
• Ballet class notebook to be used to write down corrections & self-reflections. Can also be used to take notes if observing class.

Jazz

• Black slip-on jazz Shoes

Contemporary

• Black dance socks (recommended: Capezio Lifeknit Sox II or Blochsox Dance Socks)
• Optional: Danznmotion or Eurotard knee pads in black or tan

Flamenco

• Black character shoes

Conditioning

• Blue Thera-band
• Yoga Mat

Hair & Accessories

• Hair should be styled neatly and kept out of the face
• No jewelry, accessories, warm ups or watches. Stud earrings are allowed.

Female-Identifying Students

Ballet

• *NEW* Uniform “Blackberry” colored KCBS SophiaCap Sleeve Elevé leotard (one included with registration fee)
• Optional uniform Eleve leotard styles available: Sophia tank and Nolte
• “Ballet Pink” color Body Wrappers Total Stretch Mesh Seamed Convertible Tights or flesh toned convertible tights 
• Pink or flesh toned ballet shoes

Pointe/Variations

• *NEW* “Blackberry” colored Eleve mesh “Wrap Skirt”
• Sewn pointe shoes

Jazz

• Black convertible tights
• Black slip-on jazz shoes

Contemporary

• Black dance socks (recommended: Capezio Lifeknit Sox II or Blochsox Dance Socks)
• Optional: Danznmotion or Eurotard knee pads in black or tan

Flamenco/Character

• Black flamenco skirt
• Black character shoes

Conditioning

• Blue Thera-band
• Yoga Mat

Performances

• *NEW* “Blackberry” colored Eleve mesh “Wrap Skirt”

Hair & Accessories

• 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 secured in a ballet bun, or similar style to the best of your ability. Protective styles are welcome and encouraged as needed for your hair type and care routine, with the shared goal of keeping hair secured and away from the face. To ensure the safety and focus of all dancers, we kindly ask that decorative accessories—such as scrunchies, flowers, bows, and beads—not be worn during class.
• No jewelry, accessories, warm ups or watches. Stud earrings are allowed.

Male Identifying Students

Ballet

• Uniform White KCBS “Gabe” short sleeved Eleve shirt (one included with registration fee)
• *NEW* Uniform gray “Sean” Eleve tights with suspenders
• Dance belt
• White ankle socks
• White ballet shoes
• Ballet class notebook to be used to write down corrections & self-reflections. Can also be used to take notes if observing class.

Jazz

• Black slip-on jazz Shoes

Contemporary

• Black dance socks (recommended: Capezio Lifeknit Sox II or Blochsox Dance Socks)
• Optional: Danznmotion or Eurotard knee pads in black or tan

Character

• Black character shoes

Conditioning

• Blue Thera-band
• Yoga Mat

Hair & Accessories

• Hair should be styled neatly and kept out of the face
• No jewelry, accessories, warm ups or watches. Stud earrings are allowed.