Throughout the year, students may be selected by Kansas City Ballet’s artistic staff to perform with the company in full-length productions.
Only Academy students are eligible to audition for roles in these productions, including Kansas City Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker. In this main stage production over 150 Academy students compliment Kansas City Ballet’s professional dancers and Second Company.
Performance Opportunities
One of the most invaluable aspects of Academy training at Kansas City Ballet School is the opportunity for many students to gain stage experience at a young age.
Performing before a live audience teaches stage decorum, instills confidence and facilitates the transition from student to professional. Students must maintain a high level of excellence and attendance throughout the school year to be considered for Kansas City Ballet Company performances.
End of School Year Performance
All Kansas City Ballet School students have an end-of-the-year performance opportunity in May. Students in Creative Movement through Level 1 participate in the Children's Showcase at the Bolender Center. Students in Level 2 and up participate in an annual spring performance at the Kauffman Center. This performance is ticketed and open to the public, and all students are encouraged to attend.
Performing with Kansas City Ballet
Academy students are eligible to audition for Kansas City Ballet productions where roles and ages vary. Casting of students into KCB Company productions is at the sole discretion of the KCB Artistic Director and not a guarantee.