Level 1 - Ages 7 to 9

Level 1 is the first level of academic ballet training at Kansas City Ballet School. Classes for this level meet twice a week for one hour and fifteen minutes. 

Upon entering Level 1 students are expected to have a respect for the classroom and learning process. Dancers will be introduced to elementary ballet steps both at the barre and center. Stretching, coordination, strength building, and musicality will be major components in the students’ dance education.

REGISTRATION Information

25-26 Academy Class Schedule

Academy Parent Page

School Calendar

Female Identifying Students

Ballet

• *NEW* Uniform “Wine” colored KCBS Nadine Cap Sleeve Elevé leotard (one included with registration fee)
• “Ballet Pink” color Body Wrappers Total Stretch Mesh Seamed Convertible Tights or flesh toned convertible tights
• Pink or flesh toned full sole ballet shoes 

Performances

• *NEW* “Wine” colored Eleve mesh “Wrap Skirt”

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

• *NEW* Uniform white KCBS “Gabe” short sleeved Eleve shirt (one included with registration fee)
• *NEW* Black bike shorts (any fabric)
• White ankle socks
• White full sole ballet shoes

Hair & Accessories

• Hair should be neatly styled 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 Kansas City Ballet company productions is at the sole discretion of Kansas City Ballet’s Artistic Director and not a guarantee.

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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).