Level 4 - Ages 11-13

Level 4: A pivotal chapter in every dancer’s training, marked by the milestone of pointe work. Classes meet four days a week.

In Level 4, students strengthen and expand their technique, building stamina and broadening their repertoire of ballet steps. Female students begin pointe work – a milestone that demands a careful, methodical approach to develop the strength required for safe and successful dancing on pointe. Men will have a men’s class once a week, in addition to their usual technique classes.

*Students should expect two consecutive years of study for completion of Level 4.

REGISTRATION Information

25-26 Academy Class Schedule

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Female Identifying Students

Ballet

• *NEW* Uniform “Wine” colored KCBS Sophia Cap Sleeve Elevé leotard
• Optional uniform Eleve leotard styles available: Sophia tank and Nolte
• “Ballet Pink” color Body Wrappers Total Stretch Mesh Seamed Convertible Tights or flesh toned convertible tights 
• Pink or flesh toned 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.

Pointe

• Sewn pointe shoes: New students to be fitted at the Dance Shoppe
• Green Thera-Band 

Jazz

• Black convertible tights
• Black slip-on jazz shoes

Modern

• Black convertible tights

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, warm ups or watches. Stud earrings are allowed.

Male Identifying Students

Ballet

• Uniform White KCBS “Gabe” short sleeved Eleve shirt
• *NEW* Uniform gray “Sean” Eleve tights with suspenders
• Dance Belt
• White socks
• White 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.
• Green Thera-band 

Jazz

• Black slip-on Jazz Shoes

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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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).