Kansas City Ballet School
Junior Summer Intensive
Junior Summer Intensive in Kansas City
The perfect way for aspiring dancers to spend their summer days!
June 3 – June 21, 2024 MORE INFORMation coming soon!
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, nationally acclaimed guest teachers and school faculty.
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Important Dates
November 27, 2023 – Pre-registration for JSI Audition opens
February 8, 2024 – Last day to pre-register for the JSI Audition
February 11, 2024 – JSI Audition
February 16, 2024 – Video audition submission deadline
February 24, 2024 – Audition results sent out and registration opens
March 18, 2024 – Registration and deposit due by 6:00pm CST
April 1, 2024 – Financial aid application due
April 7, 2024 – JSI t-shirt orders due
May 13, 2024 – Tuition balance due
June 3, 2024 – First day of the JSI
June 21, 2024 – Last day of the JSI
Invited students must secure their spot in the program by March 18, 2024.
Curriculum
All dancers will attend class 9:00AM-4:00PM. Students will be divided into two levels for classes.
Classes for 2024 may include:
Ballet Technique
Pre-Pointe
Pointe (prior pointe experience required)
Repertory
Variations
Modern
Jazz
Character
Contemporary
Musical Theater
Yoga
Progressing Ballet Technique
Pilates Mat
Cost
| Tuition | $1,500 |
| Deposit (applied toward the total tuition cost) | $250 |
Need-Based Financial Aid
KCBS offers a limited amount of need-based financial aid for the Junior Summer Intensive.
FAQs
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:
| Extended Stay America 5401 W 110th St Overland Park, KS 66211 913-661-7111 |
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites 10920 Nall Ave Overland Park, KS 66211 913-312-0900 |
| Embassy Suites 10601 Metcalf Ave Overland Park, KS 66212 913-649-7060 |
Hyatt Place 5001 W 110th St Overland Park, KS 66211 913-491-9002 |
Will there be a performance?
Students will showcase their progress in an informal demonstration on Friday, June 21. More details about the location and time will be coming soon! Students who do not reside in Kansas City should make travel plans for Saturday in the case of an evening demonstration.
Audition Information
For more information on the audition at Kansas City Ballet School on February 11:
AUDITION INFORMATION (COMING SOON)
To register for the JSI audition:
Audition Registration Form (Coming Soon)
Junior Summer Intensive Student Page
More information about the JSI, for accepted students, can be found on the student page!