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Creative Movement (CM 3) - Age 3
Creative Movement (CM 4/5) - Ages 4 and 5
Creative Movement classes are for children ages 3-5. Children should be enrolled based upon their age as of their date of enrollment. This class is designed for children to learn the joy of dance, self-discipline, listening skills,
coordination skills, left and right discrimination, patterns in movement,
and beginning ballet terms in a structured but fun environment. Classes meet once a week for 45 minutes. See Dress Code for Pre-Ballet..
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Pre-Ballet K (PBK) - Kindergarten
Pre-Ballet 1 (PB1) - First and second grades
Pre-Ballet 2 (PB2) - Second and third grades
Pre-Ballet classes are structured for the early development of technical ballet and movement. Classes provide a carefully paced sequence of ballet exercises designed to develop
physical conditioning and enthusiasm for ballet. Classes meet once a week for 45 minutes.
DRESS CODE
Girls- Pale pink leotard--no embellishments or skirts attached, pink footed tights, pink leather full-sole ballet slippers.
Boys- White T-shirt tucked into black tights or shorts, black socks with with black, full-sole ballet slippers.
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Level 1 is the first formal level of ballet training. Proper ballet terminology is reinforced as the students concentrate on building strength and learning correct body placement. This class meets once a week for one hour.
DRESS CODE
Girls- Light blue leotard, pink footed tights, pink leather full-sole ballet slippers.
Boys- White T-shirt tucked into black tights or shorts, black socks with with black, full-sole ballet slippers. |
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Formal training continues as students are required to attend class multiple days per week. Class work continues to focus on building each student’s self-confidence while they learn body strength, coordination and the discipline necessary for learning classical ballet. Pointe work is introduced at Level 4. Various other dance disciplines including Flamenco (Flam), Conditioning (Cond), Character (Char), Jazz and Modern are introduced at Level 4.
DRESS CODE
Girls- Leotard color varies by level (solid colors only): Level 2 = red; Level 3 = royal blue; Level 4 = hunter green; Level 5 = burgundy; Levels 6 and 7 = black.
Pink convertible tights and pink ballet slippers (full-sole leather for Levels 2-3) and pointe shoes for Level 4 and up.
Boys- White T-shirt tucked into black tights, black socks with black ballet slippers or white socks with white ballet slippers.
See schedule and policy manual for details.
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In addition to the formal training required of all dancers, boys and men are coached in the elaborate style (or bravura)
required of the male dancer.
DRESS CODE
Boys-White T-shirt tucked into black tights, black socks with black ballet slippers or white socks with white ballet slippers. |
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Kansas City Youth Ballet (KCYB) is the performing ensemble of the Kansas City Ballet School under the direction of Alecia Good. KCYB students are enrolled in Level 6 or higher. In addition to KCBS classes, they practice and present two major performances each season, showcasing many original works by local and national choreographers, as well as new emerging artists. There is an annual fee to participate with the KCYB in addition to School class fees. Auditions occur each spring.
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The Open class program at KCBS is open to teens and adults who have never had a dance class, as well as those who have had dance training and wish to continue their dance education. The class schedule is flexible and students can take as many or as few classes as their schedule allows. Beginning through advanced levels are offered in Ballet, and along with Jazz and Pilates are taught by the staff of KCBS.
DRESS CODE: There is no formal dress code but please do not wear anything excessively baggy. Ballet slippers are required for ballet classes. |
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