Pre-Ballet - Ages 6 to 7

Pre-Ballet is designed to fully transition the student from creative dance forms to a classical ballet class.

As students advance from Fundamentals of Dance, new exciting opportunities and standards await them. Ballet terminology, class structure, and introductory steps will be introduced in this course. Pre-Ballet emphasizes creative expression through movement to music. Ballet shoes are required for this level. Classes meet once a week for an hour and a half.

Levels are age-based* with the cut off 8/31/25.

Pre-Ballet A (6 year olds)

Pre-Ballet B (7 year olds)

*It is still at the School Director and Artistic Staff’s discretion to adjust a students placement should it be necessary and appropriate.

REGISTRATION Information

25-26 Academy Class Schedule

Academy Parent Page

School Calendar

Female Identifying Students

Ballet

• “Lavender” Bloch Prisha leotard with attached skirt
• “Ballet Pink” color Body Wrappers Total Stretch Mesh Seamed Convertible Tights or flesh toned tights
• Pink or flesh toned full sole ballet 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 fitted t-shirt
• Black bike shorts (any fabric)
• White ankle socks
• White full sole ballet shoes

Hair & Accessories

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

COMPANY PRODUCTIONS

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.

END OF SCHOOL YEAR PERFORMANCE

All Kansas City Ballet School students have an end-of-the-year performance opportunity in May.

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).