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Summer Intensive Life
Housing & Activities
Housing and activities to enhance your summer intensive experience.
Students will be in classes Monday-Friday. Classes typically begin at 9 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. There are no classes on Saturday and Sunday. Dorm students will attend organized activities which are included in the cost of housing.
Students have the option of living at the Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI). This housing is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, as demand exceeds capacity. The residence fee includes daily transportation to and from the residence and Kansas City Ballet, three full meals per day, Summer Intensive tee shirt, and all activities.
Located in the heart of Kansas City, KCAI is an independent four-year college of fine arts and design founded in 1885. The beautiful campus is nestled in a historic neighborhood surrounded by two of the best art museums in the country, the Nelson-Atkins Museum and the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.
Residence Hall
KCAI’s Barbara Marshall Residence Hall opened in January 2020. During the Summer Intensive, KCBS occupies an entire floor of the facility. The new Residence Hall features suite-style rooms with semi-private bathrooms and basic furniture. These dorm rooms are available for students ages 12-17.
The Studio Apartments at KCAI are available for students ages 18-22. Studio Apartment residents will have full access to KCAI campus and dining hall and will be bussed along with all other students. These rooms have their own bathroom and a full kitchen.
Dining Hall
The Wylie Dining Hall at KCAI is located adjacent to the Residence Hall and steps away from The Studio Apartments. Food options are healthy and nutritious with a dancer’s needs and body demands in mind. Breakfast and dinner during the week and all weekend meals take place at Wylie Dining. Dancers will pack their lunch at the Dining Hall in the morning and bring it to the Bolender Center. Vending machines are available at KCB and KCAI.
Amenities in the Dining Hall include: hot entrees, salad bar, deli bar, cereal bar, fresh fruit bar with yogurts, assorted breads, fruit juices and beverages, freshly baked desserts, hot coffee and tea bar. The Dining Hall offers vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free options, and they are marked accordingly.
Important Information
Dorm Fee – $3,700
Includes:
– Room and board-Barbara Marshall Residence Hall (ages 12-17) The Studio Apartments (ages 18-22)
– 21 meals a week
– Transportation
– Weekend activities/excursions
Employment
Dorm Director
The Dorm Director Position has been filled for 2026
The Dorm Director is responsible for the daily operations, leadership, supervision, and oversight of the students living in the Residence Hall at the Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) during the Kansas City Ballet Summer Intensive. The Dorm Director serves as the leader and manager of the Resident Assistants during the Summer Intensive. The primary goal of the Dorm Director is to create a safe, supportive, and engaging residential community for the Summer Intensive students.
Resident Assistant
The Resident Assistant (RA) plays a vital role in supporting Kansas City Ballet Summer Intensive students while living in the Residence Hall at the Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI). The RA’s primary goal is to create a supportive and engaging living community, assist in maintaining safety and security, and serve as a role model for the Summer Intensive students.
Activities and Excursions
During their time here, dorm students will go on weekend excursions and participate in activities with their classmates all over the Kansas City area. This is included in the residence fee.
Explore Kansas City Ballet's Summer Intensive
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