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KC Ballet Summer Intensive and ChoreoLab Costs
| Item | Cost | Registration Fee |
| 5 week Summer Intensive Tuition | $3,100 | $100 |
| 5 week Summer Intensive Housing (includes dorm and cafeteria costs) | $3,700 | N/A |
| 1 week ChoreoLab: Movers and Makers Tuition | $650 | $50 (waived if attending Summer Intensive) |
| 1 week ChoreoLab: Movers and Makers Housing | $740 | N/A |
Please note the Summer Intensive and ChoreoLab costs will be separate charges if enrolling in both.
A non-refundable $700 deposit is required to reserve a place in the Summer Intensive Program. This includes $100 registration fee.
A non-refundable $700 deposit is required to reserve a place in the Summer Intensive Dormitory.
A non-refundable $50 registration fee is required to reserve a place in the ChoreoLab. (not required if attending the Summer Intensive also.)
These deposits, minus the registration fee, is applied toward the total tuition/housing costs.
The balance of fees is due by May 18, 2026. Any accounts with a balance remaining on May 26, 2026 may be subject to a $150 late fee.
Scholarships
Merit scholarships are awarded based on the audition and students receiving them will be notified in their acceptance letter. There is no application process. Merit scholarships must be accepted by the date listed in their acceptance letter. Merit scholarships are prioritized for in person auditions.
Refund Policy
If your student has to withdraw from the program for any reason, a portion of tuition costs may be refunded at the discretion of the School Director. Based on the date of withdrawal notice, certain payments are non-refundable.
| Non-Refundable Summer Intensive Registration Fee | $100 |
| Non-Refundable Summer Intensive Tuition | $600 Deposit |
| Non-Refundable Summer Intensive Housing | $700 Deposit |
| Non-Refundable ChoreoLab Registration Fee | $50 |
Injury Policy
In the event a student is injured to the point where they are unable to participate between May 18th and the beginning of the program:
- A doctor’s note explaining the injury must be received by KCBS.
- Housing is nonrefundable.
- 50% of Tuition will be refunded via check.
Deadlines
Final payments are due by May 18, 2026.
- Any accounts with a balance remaining on May 26, 2026 may be subject to a $150 late fee.
- Any accounts with a balance remaining on May 29, 2026, with no communication from the family or payment plan in place, will forfeit their spot in the program.
Frequently Asked Questions
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For more information about Kansas City Ballet’s Summer Intensive or ChoreoLab, contact Kansas City Ballet School at 816.931.2299 or summerintensive@kcballet.org