Adaptive 2 (Ages 8-13)

Students will be introduced to a traditional ballet class in an open, supportive, and accessible environment.

Dancers will be introduced to beginner ballet steps both at the barre and center. Stretching, coordination, strength building, and musicality will be major components in the students’ dance education while continuing to support fine and gross motor skills and speech and language development, as well as sensory, visual and auditory processing skills. Class sizes are limited.

Registration & Schedule

Academy Parent Page

School Calendar

option #1

• Bloch “Navy” short sleeve leotard
• Pink or flesh toned convertible tights
• *OPTIONAL* “Navy” colored mesh pull-on skirt to be worn for KCB School Performances
• Pink or flesh toned ballet shoes
• Hair pulled back neatly and secure
• No jewelry or hair accessories. Stud earrings are allowed.

option #2

• White short sleeve shirt
• Black bike shorts/leggings
• White ankle socks
• White ballet shoes
• Hair should be neatly styled and kept out of the face
• No jewelry, accessories or watches. Stud earrings are allowed.

Prepare for your first day!

Read our Social Story on attending ballet class at Kansas City Ballet School. Please review our updated Health and Safety Protocols before your child’s first day of class.

Adaptive Dance Social Narrative

WATCH WEEKS

KCBS hosts two annual watch weeks for families, one in the fall and one in the spring (see the school calendar for dates).

END OF SCHOOL YEAR PERFORMANCE

Students will participate in the annual Children’s Showcase held each May in the Frost Theater at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity.

The Children’s Showcase is an exciting celebration of each student’s growth throughout the school year. Performing on stage allows students to build confidence, develop performance skills, and share what they have learned with family and friends in a supportive environment.

Participation in the Children’s Showcase is considered an important part of the Academy experience, and all students enrolled in these programs are expected to participate. Additional information regarding rehearsal schedules, costumes, tickets, and performance details will be shared with families during the spring semester.