Kansas City Ballet School

It's almost here! Kansas City Ballet School's Back to School Event is this Saturday, August 29, and we can't wait to see you there.

Whether your dancer is brand new to ballet or a returning KCBS student, there's something for everyone:
✨Trial classes for ages 2–7 — 20-minute sample classes, no experience needed, just come and move!
✨Placement auditions for ages 8+ — two sessions covering all levels (arrive 15 minutes early in dance attire)
✨Vendor & info stations with Elevé Dancewear, The Dance Shoppe, PGA, KC Ballet Philanthropy, and Productions
✨Family info sessions for new and returning families, including a walkthrough of Company production auditions

📍 South Campus at Meadowbrook — 10 a.m.–1 p.m. (doors open 9:30 a.m.)
📍 Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity — 2–5 p.m. (doors open 1:30 p.m.)

🔗Registration for the 2026–2027 school year is open now, and spots are first-come, first-served. Register today: https://bit.ly/4wZwm0w
📸: Photography by Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios.

Every great dancer starts with a first class.

Give your child the opportunity to discover the joy of dance this 26-27 school year at Kansas City Ballet School: https://kcballet.org/the-academy/kcbs-registration/

📸: Photography by Elizabeth Snell.

🌍 New this fall: West African 1 (Ages 8-12)! Explore rhythm, movement, and musicality in a fun, welcoming setting. Enroll today: https://bit.ly/4fy7aGR

📸: Photography by Beeh Moynagh.

THE WIZARD OF OZ Summer Dance Camp is coming to North KC! 🌪️

We've partnered with North Kansas City Parks & Recreation to bring our magical summer camp experience right to your neighborhood — taught by KC Ballet School's own professional faculty! 🌈

Little dancers ages 3–5 will explore the worlds of The Wizard of Oz through dance, art projects, and prop-making — with a special parent showcase on the final day! 🎭

📅 August 12-14
🕚 10-11:30 a.m.
📍North KC Parks and Recreation • Ryan Hall • 1201 Clark Ferguson Dr, North Kansas City, MO
💰 $125 • Ages 3-5

👗 Wear clothes you can move freely in — no dance attire required!
⬆️ Register now at https://kcballet.org/ballet-camps-for-kids-3-12/. Space is limited, so don't wait!

📸 Kansas City Ballet Dancers and School Students in The Wizard of Oz. Kansas City Ballet School Students by Beeh Moynagh.

Beyond the studio, our Pre-Professional dancers get real career-building experience: a Choreographic Program to create and perform original work, a Student Forum with direct access to school leadership, regular observation from KC Ballet Artistic Staff, and premium Elevé Dancewear uniforms.

💡Dancers 17+ may even be considered for our Trainee Program.

🔗Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3RTG59W
📸: Photography by Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios.

🎷 Introducing Children's Jazz (Ages 5-7)! A fun, introductory class building coordination, musicality, and classroom skills. Enroll now for the 2026-2027 school year: https://bit.ly/4fy7aGR

📸: Photography by Beeh Moynagh.

Training away from home just got easier.

Dancers accepted into KC Ballet's Pre-Professional or Junior Trainee Programs can live on campus at UMKC dorms — steps from the studio, close to everything you need. We have spots available for both programs and are actively recruiting more male dancers to join our ranks.

🔗Find out more about the Pre-Professional program here: https://bit.ly/3RTG59W
🔗More about Junior Trainees here: https://bit.ly/4ePjnbG
🏠: Specific information about UMKC's Johnson Hall can be found here: https://bit.ly/4pFqNlM





📸: Photography by Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios and courtesy of UMKC's virtual campus tour.

New to Kansas City Ballet School and age 8 or older? You'll need to complete a placement class before enrolling in Academy classes.

Reach out today to get started: https://bit.ly/4fy7aGR

📸: Photography by Anna Walters.

This season, Junior Trainees could find themselves on stage for The Wizard of Oz (Oct 16–25), The Nutcracker (Nov 28–Dec 24), the Sensory-Friendly Nutcracker (Dec 3), New Moves (Jan 28–31), Pinocchio (Feb. 19-21), Romeo & Juliet (Mar 12–21), and PULSE (May 14–23) — real casting opportunities in Kansas City Ballet's Main Company productions.

It's the kind of performance experience most training programs can't offer. Spots are open for dancers 17+, with housing available at UMKC dorms.

🔗Learn more at https://bit.ly/4ePjnbG
📸: Photography by Beeh Moynagh.