Kansas City Dance School

KC Ballet School

Kansas City Dance School

Learn From The Best

Kansas City Ballet School (KCBS) is the official school of Kansas City Ballet

Under the direction of School Director Oliver Till, the School offers a complete, professional curriculum for our Academy students. With locations in downtown Kansas City and Johnson County, the School maintains a faculty of over 50 instructors. The School’s Open Division attracts teens and adults who wish to pursue recreational dance instruction in a supportive and encouraging setting.

Classes for all ages

Named Outstanding School by Youth American Grand Prix!

Kansas City Dance School
The Academy

Our mission is to provide excellence in dance training to a diverse body of students. Our comprehensive approach is based on the traditions of classical ballet that prepare students for the widest spectrum of opportunities within the artistic community and professional dance world. Students develop skills associated with academic success including self-discipline, self-confidence and the ability to concentrate and collaborate. Our students recognize the importance of process and quality of work while setting high standards for themselves in all areas. 

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Dance & Fitness Classes

The Open Division offers classes that are open to teens and adults with all levels of experience. The class schedule is flexible and students can take as many or as few classes as their schedule allows. You can participate in all Open Division classes with a Class-Pack, which provides the flexibility to customize your dance or fitness schedule. 

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Professional Division

The Professional Division includes KCB II and the Trainee Program, known as Kansas City Ballet's Second Company. Our program provides talented young dancers a professional company experience as a prelude to their becoming a professional dancer. 

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Summer Intensive

For those serious about ballet instruction, come spend your summer with Kansas City Ballet! Our five-week program offers students a highly concentrated curriculum at Kansas City Ballet’s award-winning facility, the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity. Kansas City Ballet artistic staff and school faculty combine with renowned guest teachers to create one of the best summer intensive offerings in the country.

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Summer Dance Classes for children

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School Director

Oliver Till

Oliver Till trained at The Royal Ballet School, and danced as a Soloist with Birmingham Royal Ballet under Sir David Bintley’s directorship. Through his career, he performed diverse roles from repertoires by renowned choreographers such as Peter Wright, David Bintley, Jessica Lang, Stanton Welch, Kenneth MacMillan, Michael Corder, Frederick Ashton, and Ninette de Valois. His performances took him on tours across the UK, Europe, USA, Japan, and China.

Parallel to his ballet career, Oliver pursued a BA in Business with Environment and gained valuable experience interning at an investment bank in New York City. He later founded a video and distance coaching platform based in the US and gained his ABT-NTC Pre-Primary to Level 7 and Partnering certification.

Oliver then transitioned to the role of Ballet Teacher at the Swedish National Ballet School, where he led the implementation of the ABT National Training Curriculum. As Mentor Team Leader for students aged 8 to 11, he focused on student wellbeing and transition to vocational training as well as supporting fellow teachers in their roles. As manager of the school’s outreach programs, he developed support for young dancers and the schools teachers.

Returning to the US, Oliver joined the Joffrey Ballet as Head of Children’s, Adult, and Adaptive Programs. There, he focused on curriculum development, program structure, and creating performance opportunities, aiming to enhance the student experience and support teacher development. Operationally he has driven efforts to streamline processes and effectively communicate to new and existing audiences.

Oliver believes in making dance accessible to everyone, regardless of age or ability, ensuring high-quality support and expertise are available to all. In the pre-professional sphere, he champions a holistic approach to nurturing young students, integrating mental and physical methods to support their development. Oliver’s commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and excellence defines his vision for the future of dance education.

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Two Convenient Locations

Kansas City Ballet Todd Bolender Center for Dance and Creativity

Bolender Center

The Todd Bolender Center is at the heart of Kansas City Ballet. It’s where we learn from the masters and bond with our peers. We welcome friends and family to join us for tours of the facility, ask questions, and absorb the long, outstanding history of our organization.

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KC Ballet School – South Campus at Meadowbrook

We offer a Johnson County Campus for our Kansas City Ballet School students to realize their education and artistic ability in dance in a conveniently located second location.

 

South Campus

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