Kansas City Ballet Second Company

Developing Young Talent

The Second Company includes KCB II and the Trainee Program, both Professional Division products of Kansas City Ballet School.

The Trainee Program aims to nurture and develop the technical skills and artistry of young aspiring post-secondary dancers. This will ultimately prepare them for a professional dance career by bridging the gap between the student and KCB II.

Trainees participate in some company classes and have the opportunity to be considered for performances with Kansas City Ballet Company during the season. Trainees also perform with KCB II in their own educational and community outreach performances throughout the year.

Meet the 2024-2025 Trainees

Ava Bernardo

Emma Blake

Alessia Braggiato

Sage Guillot

Jack Hindocha-Daniels

Hiroaki Ikeda

Gracie Jean Joiner

Corabelle Kennedy

Laila Madison

Blair Mendes

Ena Nomato

Miles Orvetti

Olivia Pearsall

Reagan Pender

Brendan Turner

Zoey Uhlman

James Wray

Auditions

Students must be advanced level dancers in high school or post-high school. Ladies must have at least 4 years of intensive pointe training.

To be considered for the Trainee Program, a dancer should attend a company audition or attend the Kansas City Ballet 5-week Summer Intensive.

COMPANY AUDITIONS

KCBS Summer Intensive

Tuition

September – May

Full Year $3,000 + $1,000 Deposit

Monthly $375 + $1,000 Deposit

Semester $1,500 + $1,000 Deposit

Includes all classes, rehearsals, all costumes and performance participation.
Financial assistance applications will be available starting in June.
Students must secure their own housing, food, transportation, dance attire and shoes.Financial Aid Application

Sample Class Schedule

	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
9:15 – 10:45 am	Second Company Class	Company Class	Trainee Ballet Technique	Company Class	Trainee Ballet Technique
11:00 – 2:00 pm	Trainee Classes	Company Rehearsals	Trainee Classes	Company Rehearsals	Company Rehearsals
2:00 – 3:00 pm	Break	Break	Break	Break	Break
3:00 – 6:00 pm	Company Rehearsals	Company Rehearsals	Company Rehearsals	Company Rehearsals	Company Rehearsals

The Trainee class schedule runs from Tuesday – Saturday from late August to early May. Trainee classes may include: Ballet Technique, Pointe, Modern, Jazz/Fosse, Ballet History, PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique), Pas de Deux, and Improvisation.

Trainees participate in some company classes and have the opportunity to be considered for performances with Kansas City Ballet Company during the season. They also perform with KCB II in Second Company educational and community outreach performances throughout the year.

Box Office

Trainees