Level 3 - Ages 9 and up

Level 3 is the first level in our Preparatory Division. Classes for this level meet three times per week. 

The large amount of material and vocabulary explored in this level, with increased expectations, generally requires more than one year of study. Girls will begin to study pre-pointe work, which is a practice designed to prepare them for pointe shoes in Level 4. Gentlemen in this level will have a boys class once per week, in addition to their usual technique classes. Please select the section that best fits your family’s schedule.

REGISTRATION Information

25-26 Academy Class Schedule

Academy Parent Page

School Calendar

Female Identifying Students

Ballet

• • *NEW* Uniform “Blackberry” 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 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
  • *NEW* Black slip on jazz shoes

Performances

• *NEW* “Blackberry” 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

• *NEW* Uniform White KCBS “Gabe” short sleeved Eleve shirt (one included with registration fee)
• *NEW* 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

• 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).