Kansas City Ballet School’s Summer Intensives & Programs
Train with Kansas City Ballet School this summer: Summer Intensive, Junior and Children’s Intensives, Collegiate Prep, ChoreoLab, and classes for ages 2 and up.
Summer Intensive • Ages 12-22
Kansas City Ballet’s Summer Intensive offers advanced training for aspiring ballet dancers through a curriculum rooted in classical ballet with exposure to a variety of dance disciplines. The program brings together the artistic staff and faculty of Kansas City Ballet with world-class guest instructors whose unmatched expertise helps prepare students for the demands of a professional career.
Summer Programs • Ages 2 & Up
Kansas City Ballet School offers a wide range of classes and camps for dancers of all ages.
Junior Summer Intensive • Ages 9-14
Junior Summer Intensive • Ages 9-14
Junior Summer Intensive is specifically designed with the young dancer in mind. This program offers students a rigorous and comprehensive study of ballet technique and exposure to a broad variety of dance styles. All curriculum in this two-week intensive 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.
Collegiate Prep Intensive • Ages 15-20
Collegiate Prep Intensive • Ages 15-20
The Collegiate Prep Intensive is a program for serious dance students aged 15-20 with the aim of pursuing dance study in college and beyond to a professional career. Admittance is by audition only. Training will be with Kansas City Ballet School Artistic School Staff.
ChoreoLab • Ages 18-24
The ChoreoLab: Makers and Movers is a one week workshop taking place at the end of the Summer Intensive. It has 2 tracks: The Maker Track and The Mover Track. The Maker Track is open to student choreographers ages 18-24. Makers will have choreography seminars, be paired with a mentor, and work with Movers to create in a process oriented environment. The Mover Track provides dancers ages 17-22 with an opportunity to simulate a company experience being engaged in rehearsal and creation processes.
Children's Summer Intensive • Ages 8-12
Children's Summer Intensive • Ages 8-12
A two-week ballet and dance experience for students ages 8-12. This program builds young dancer’s strength, confidence, and endurance all while having fun! Give your young dancer a true summer‑intensive experience—scaled for developing artists and delivered by Kansas City Ballet School’s esteemed faculty, with select classes led by School Director Oliver Till.
Year-Round Programs
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Designed for aspiring dancers ages 13 and older, the Pre-Professional 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.
JUNIOR TRAINEE PROGRAM
Designed for advanced dancers ages 17 and up, the Junior Trainee Program is an audition-only hybrid program that combines the rigorous training of the Pre-Professional dancer with performance opportunities from the Trainee Program.
Junior Trainees split their time between Pre-Professional 3 classes and Trainee classes, rehearsals, and productions alongside Trainees – strengthening technical development while offering valuable insight into the professional ballet environment.
Contact Us
For questions regarding Kansas City Ballet School’s summer offerings, email school@kcballet.org.