Pre-Ballet - Ages 6-7

Pre-Ballet is designed for the first steps into classical ballet technique and the formal studio experience.

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

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.

Pre-Ballet 1 (6 year old)

Pre-Ballet 2 (7 year old)

Registration & 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

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 fitted t-shirt
• Black bike shorts (any fabric)
• White ankle socks
• White full sole 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, 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.

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.