Kansas City Youth Ballet

WHAT

The focus of the KCYB is on excellence in training and developing a pre-professional performance atmosphere for the dancers. KCYB is made up of dancers ranging in age from 15-19, who study under Director Kimberly Cowen, Associate Director Dmitry Trubchanov and the faculty of the Kansas City Ballet School. The company presents two major performances each season. KCYB performances feature works from the classical ballet repertory as well as showcasing many original works by local choreographers of varying disciplines.

WHO

KCYB is comprised of students enrolled or enrolling in Kansas City Ballet School’s Pre-Professional Division by invitation only. There are a limited number of positions available.

KCYB begins each year on the first day of the school year and ends with the Spring Performance.

REHEARSALS

Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm

Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm

Saturdays 12:00-4:00pm

PERFORMANCES

Fall Performance
November 1 – 3, 2024

Spring Performance
April 4 – 6, 2025

There is an annual fee of $800.00 to participate in KCYB in addition to Academy tuition.

$750 Member Fee

$50 Videography Fee

Tickets may be purchased online or by contacting the KC Ballet Box Office at 816-931-8993.