Boys/Men
KCBS has dedicated Boys’/Men’s classes to ensure that they receive training specific to their needs. Once they reach Level 2, Boys/Men will attend some classes separately from the girls.
Boys/Men will attend Academy classes that are at the appropriate level for their development alongside their female counterparts. In addition they will also have Boys’/Men’s classes to enhance this training. For a complete class list, schedule, tuition and dress code visit each Level’s specific page.
Academy Levels
For the Children’s Division, the class level is typically determined by age and grade:
Dance with Me: Ages 2-3
Creative Movement: Ages 3-5 (Pre-school)
Fundamentals of Dance: Ages 5-6 (Kindergarten)
Pre Ballet: Ages 6-7 (1st grade)
New students from 2nd grade and up will need to take a placement class. More placement information can be found here.
Performance Opportunities
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.
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).
Get Moving
Any student 2nd grade and up who wishes to join our Academy must take a placement class to determine their skill level.