Level 3 - Ages 10-12

Level 3: a significant step forward in training – where commitment deepens and artistry begins to emerge. Classes meet three times a week, with Pre-Pointe and Jazz included.

Level 3 represents a significant step in a dancer’s training. The breadth of material and vocabulary covered at this level, along with heightened expectations, means that students typically spend more than one year in this level. Females begin pre-pointe conditioning to build the strength and technique required for pointe work in Level 4. Males in this level will have a boys class once per week, in addition to their usual technique classes.

*Students should expect two consecutive years of study for completion of Level 3.

Registration & Schedule

Academy Parent Page

School Calendar

Female Identifying Students

Ballet

• • “Blackberry” 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 leather full sole ballet shoes
  • Ballet class notebook to be used to write down corrections & self-reflections. Can also be used to take notes if observing class.

Pre-Pointe

• • Bloch pre-pointe shoes (New Students: Wait to sew shoes until after the 1st class)
  • Green Thera-band

Jazz

• • Black convertible tights
  • Black slip on jazz shoes

Performances

• “Blackberry” color Elevé 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, warm ups 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 leather full sole ballet shoes
• Ballet class notebook to be used to write down corrections & self-reflections. Can also be used to take notes if observing class.

Jazz

• White KCBS “Gabe” short sleeved Elevé shirt
• Black bike shorts (any fabric)
• Black slip-on jazz shoes
• Black ankle socks

Performances

• Ballet uniform

Hair & Accessories

• Hair should be styled neatly and kept out of the face
• No jewelry, accessories, warm ups 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.

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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.