Junior Summer Intensive in Kansas City

The perfect way for aspiring dancers to spend their summer days!

June 2 – June 20, 2025
South Campus at meadowbrook
Students (9-14)

The Kansas City Ballet School’s Junior Summer Intensive is specifically designed with the young dancer in mind. This three-week program offers students a rigorous and comprehensive study of ballet technique and exposure to a broad variety of dance styles. All curriculum in this program is presented in a nurturing and positive environment at Kansas City Ballet School’s South Campus at Meadowbrook. Students will experience a truly unique program working with members of the Kansas City Ballet’s artistic staff and school faculty.

Important Dates

December 2, 2024 – Pre-registration for JSI audition opens
January 19, 2025 – JSI Audition
February 14, 2025 – Financial aid applications and video auditions due
March 17, 2025 – Registration and deposit due
April 7, 2025 – JSI t-shirt orders due
May 5, 2025 – Tuition balance due
June 2, 2025 – First day of the JSI
June 20, 2025 – Last day of the JSI

Invited students must secure their spot in the program by March 17, 2025.

Curriculum

All dancers will attend class Monday through Friday, 9:00AM-4:00PM. Students will be divided into three levels for classes.

Classes for 2025 may include:
Ballet Technique
Pre-Pointe
Pointe (prior pointe experience required)
Repertory
Variations
Modern
Jazz
Contemporary
Yoga
Progressing Ballet Technique
Pilates Mat

Need-Based Financial Aid

KCBS offers a limited amount of need-based financial aid for the Junior Summer Intensive.

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION

Will housing be provided?

Dormitory housing is not provided for Junior Summer Intensive students.

Below is a list of hotels located near the South Campus for out-of-town students:

Accomodations near the South Campus

Will there be a performance?

Students will showcase their progress in an informal demonstration on Friday, June 20. This performance will take place at KCB’s Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity. More information is available in the JSI Info Packet.