Upcoming Important Dates
General Policies & Dress Code
Please read over Attendance Policies, KCBS General Policies, Injury Policy, Dress Code, and Health and Safety Protocols carefully. Inside you will find information regarding KCBS policies and procedures. Please also be sure to review our Parking Lot Reminders. This will help to ensure Drop Off and Pick Up runs smoothly!
KCBS Uniform Pre-Order
Leotard and Men’s Shirt
KCBS Uniform includes one Elevé leotard for females or one Men’s shirt for males. KCBS Elevé Uniforms are required for Level 4, Secondary, and Pre-Professional Division students and optional for all other students.
Tulip Skirts
The KCBS Black Elevé Tulip skirt is required for all Secondary and Pre-Professional Division students. The skirt is available as an add-on for an additional $30.
For Level 4 students, the tulip skirt is optional.
Uniform Pre-Orders need to be submitted by July 15, 2023.
Level | Cost of Leotard/Men’s Shirt | Cost of Tulip Skirt |
Creative Movement- Level 3 | $50 (Optional) | Not Available |
Level 4 | 1 Leotard is included in 21-22 Registration Fee $50 for each additional |
$30 (Optional) |
Secondary Division Pre-Professional Division |
1 Leotard is included in 21-22 Registration Fee $50 for each additional |
$30 (Required) |
Tuition
8 Installments | 2 Installments | 1 Installment | |
Dance with Me – Pre-Ballet* | $85 | $340 | $680 |
Level 1* | $115 | $460 | $920 |
Level 2* | $165 | $660 | $1320 |
Level 3* | $215 | $860 | $1720 |
Level 4** | $287.50 | $1150 | $2300 |
Secondary Intermediate** | $300 | $1200 | $2400 |
Secondary Advanced** | $300 | $1200 | $2400 |
Pre-Professional Evening** | $350 | $1400 | $2800 |
Pre-Professional Daytime** | $675 | $2700 | $5400 |
$50 REGISTRATION FEE*
$100 REGISTRATION FEE**
Registration Fee includes one KCBS Elevé Uniform
All registration fees are none refundable.
Student Information
Contact Information
Bolender Center; 816-931-2299 *2
Johnson County; 816-931-2299 *3
Email: school@kcballet.org
Season Subscription Offer
We want to make ballet even more accessible to our students. As a KC Ballet School Parent, if you buy a subscription for yourself your KCBS student’s season tickets are free (and your other children under 21 are 1/2 price).
Once you choose a package, your date and time will be reserved for the rest of the season.
Please call the Box Office at 816.931.8993 to order.
Studio Division Academy Offer
We believe dance is for everyone, including teens and adults with little or no dance experience. The class schedule is flexible and you can take as many classes as your schedule allows.
Enjoy the fun and fitness of dance! Our drop-in classes meet weekly and you can attend any or all of the classes that suit your interests or level of ability.
- Parents of enrolled Academy students receive a 10% discount on 20-class pack for a total of $200.
- Currently enrolled KCBS Academy student rate is $12 for a single ballet class or $160 for a 20-class pack.
Get Involved
Get Involved
Membership, donor and volunteer involvement at Kansas City Ballet is your way to support our school. Connect to a community of patrons who are deeply involved with the future of ballet in Kansas City. Four very different groups offer a chance to share your talents, your enthusiasm, your expertise, and your financial support with our organization.
Learn more
Volunteer
Contact Grace Lewis if you are interested in volunteering at glewis@kcballet.org. Volunteer roles include KC Dance Day, Nutcracker Boutique, Season Performances and much more!
Make a Donation
Kansas City Ballet strives to provide academy classes for all students, regardless of their financial means. Please consider making a donation today to help give all students the joy of dance through our need-based financial aid fund.
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
Need-based Financial Aid
We honor your commitment with need-based financial aid, which we make available to students enrolled in Levels 2 or above. The amount of financial aid available in a given year is dependent upon contributions by KC Ballet donors and careful consideration is given to all requests for assistance.
Merit-based Scholarships
KC Ballet School provides support for those who show talent, a passion for ballet, and a commitment to their art. The School offers full and partial tuition scholarships to Academy students who demonstrate artistic potential.