Fundamentals - Age 5

Fundamentals will build the bridge between creative exploration and structured ballet training.

Classes meet once a week, with the option to add Children’s Jazz.

Fundamentals  expands on the elements and practices of Creative Movement. Quality of movement, the intricacy of patterns and expectations are elevated for the maturing child. While dance elements are further developed, imagery, musicality, creative thinking, spatial awareness, and teamwork continue to be emphasized. Classes meet once a week for an hour.

Fundamentals (5 year old)

Registration & Schedule

Academy Parent Page

School Calendar

Female Identifying Students

Ballet

• “Pastel Blue” Bloch Prisha leotard with attached skirt
• Pale pink or flesh toned convertible tights
• Pink or flesh toned ballet shoes

Optional Jazz Class

• Black leotard
• Black convertible tights
• Black slip-on jazz shoes

Hair & Accessories

• Dancers are not to wear undergarments under their leotard and tights. If a dancer needs to wear undergarments, we ask that it be easily concealed by their leotard.
• Hair should be pulled back neatly and secured in a ballet bun, or similar style to the best of your ability. Protective styles are welcome and encouraged as needed for your hair type and care routine, with the shared goal of keeping hair secured and away from the face. To ensure the safety and focus of all dancers, we kindly ask that decorative accessories—such as scrunchies, flowers, bows, and beads—not be worn during class.
• No jewelry, accessories or watches. Stud earrings are allowed.

Male Identifying Students

Ballet

• White t-shirt
• Black bike shorts (any fabric)
• White ankle socks
• White ballet shoes

Optional Jazz Class

• White t-shirt
• Black bike shorts
• Black socks
• Black slip-on jazz shoes

Hair & Accessories

• Hair should be styled neatly and kept out of the face
• No jewelry, watches or hair accessories. Stud earrings are allowed.

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.