Level 2 - Ages 9-11

Building on the fundamentals with growing precision, artistry, and expectation. Classes meet twice a week, with the option to add Jazz 1 and/or West African.

In Level 2, previously learned steps evolve and incorporate different positions, patterning and coordination. Students continue expanding their ballet vocabulary and refining the technical skills learned in Level 1. Males will have a boys class once per week, in addition to their usual technique classes. Level 2 students participate in Evaluation classes in the spring semester to determine their placement for the following year.

*Students should expect two consecutive years of study for completion of Level 2.

Registration & Schedule

Academy Parent Page

School Calendar

Female Identifying Students

Ballet

• “Dark Navy” color KCBS Nadine Cap Sleeve Elevé leotard
• “Ballet Pink” color Body Wrappers Total Stretch Mesh Seamed Convertible Tights or flesh toned convertible tights
• Pink or flesh toned full sole ballet shoes

Optional Jazz Class

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

Optional West African Class

• Black leotard
• Black convertible tights

Performances

• “Dark Navy” colored Elevé mesh “Wrap Skirt”
• Optional West African Class: lapa (more details shared in Spring semester)

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 KCBS “Gabe” short sleeved Elevé shirt
• Black bike shorts (any fabric)
• White ankle socks
• White full sole ballet shoes

Optional Jazz Class

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

Optional West African Class

• White shirt
• Black bike shorts

Performances

• Ballet uniform

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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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 School Performance each May at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

The School Performance is the culmination of the academic year and provides students with the opportunity to perform in a professional theater while demonstrating the artistic and technical progress they have made throughout the year. Working toward a performance is an essential component of ballet training, fostering discipline, teamwork, artistry, and stage experience.

Participation in the School Performance is an expected part of enrollment for all students in these programs. Families will receive detailed information regarding rehearsals, costumes, tickets, and performance schedules during the spring semester.