All Community School of the Arts dance Teaching Artists share the goal to inspire a love of dance and movement in students of all ages, sizes and abilities. 
We believe a teacher's responsibility is to create a positive atmosphere, while motivating students to set and attain goals and gain self confidence.

Dancers will be taught to perform dance skills accurately and with proper technique, enabling them to progress rapidly through the systematic curriculum. 

The CSA was named Best
Dance Class in Kansas City!

 

Please email Miss Kim Shope, CSA Dance Department Chair, at misskim@kcya.org about which class is designed for your child.

 

Ages Class Name  Pre-requisites Day Time TA Fee
             
NEW! Parent & Me Classes are designed with the youngest dancer in mind.  These classes for 2-4 year olds with no previous class or daycare experience to allow Mom/Dad/Nanny to give them confidence and security. 
2-4 Parent & Me Pre-Ballet I   Monday 3:30-4:00 Kim Shope $130
             
2-4 Parent & Me Intro to-Dance I   Saturday 9:30-10am Katie Thomann $130
             
             
Intro to Dance boys and girls will learn ballet, jazz and creative movement.
3-5 Intro to Dance II 3-year-olds must have Miss Kim's approval Saturday 10:15-10:50am Katie Thomann $130
             
5-7 Intro to Dance III 5-year-olds must have Miss Kim's approval Saturday 11:00-11:45am Katie Thomann $150
             
             
Pre-Ballet students will learn basic ballet technique and practice to improve coordination skills and flexibility.
3-4 Pre-Ballet II   Wednesday 4:15-4:45pm Kim Shope $130
             
5-6 Pre-Ballet III   Monday 4:15-4:55pm Kim Shope $150
      Thursday 4:15-4:55pm Kim Shope $150
             
             
Ballet I and II students will concentrate of ballet technique, terminology and flexibility.
7-13 Ballet I No experience necessary Wednesday 5-5:50pm Kim Shope $150
             
8-15 Ballet II Instructor approval Thursday 5-5:50pm Kim Shope $150
             
             
8-15 Ballet III Technique & Pointe/ Pre-Pointe *see below Tuesday 4:30-6:15pm Kim Shope $200
Includes approximately 80 minutes of technique and 25 minutes of pointe or pre-pointe.  *Dancers on Pointe must enroll in both the Tuesday & Friday classes.  Pre-pointe dancers may choose to do Tuesday only - but are encouraged to attend both.
             
8-15 Ballet III *see below Friday 4:30-6:00pm Kim Shope $170
*Ballet III dancers on Pointe must take this class as well as the Technique & Pointe class on Tuesday.
             
             
11-18 Ballet IV Technique & Pointe/Pre-Pointe *see below Monday 5:00-7:00pm Jennifer Owen $215
Includes approximately 90 minutes of technique and 30 minutes of pointe or pre-pointe.  *Dancers on Pointe must enroll in both Monday & Friday class.  Pre-pointe dancers may choose to do only Monday or Friday- but are encouraged to attend both.
             
11-18 Ballet IV *see below Friday 4:30-6:00pm Kim Shope $170
*Ballet IV dancers on Pointe must take this class as well as the Technique & Pointe class on Monday.  Some dancers will be invited to take portions of this class on pointe.
             
8-18  NEW!  Ballet Technique & Choreography Ballet III level or higher* Saturday 12-1:30pm Katie Thomann $170
Teaching Artist will assist and facilitate choreography by students to be showcased on the last day of class. 
             
Adult Adult Ballet I No experience necessary Monday 7:30-8:30pm Leigh Murray $170
  This class is for those interested in studying the fundamentals of classical ballet technique.  Various dance concepts including body alignmnet, musicality, balance and barre work will also be addressed.  No previous dance experience is required.  
             
13-adult Teen/Adult Advanced Ballet   Thursday 6:15-7:45pm Shirley Weaver $170
             
             
Additional Dance Classes        
5-11 Hip Hop I No experience necessary Tuesday 5:30-6:20pm Christopher "JP" Peacock $150
             
10-adult Hip Hop II No experience necessary Tuesday 6:30-7:35pm Christopher "JP" Peacock $170
             
7-15 Jazz I  No experience necessary Wednesday 5-5:50pm TBA $170
             
11-adult Jazz II No experience necessary Wednesday 6-7:05pm TBA $170
             
8-adult NEW! Yoga No experience necessary Saturday 11:00-11:50am Amy Ballard $170
           
3-5 NEW! Movement Explorations No experience necessary Wednesday 6-6:45pm Lindsay Tate $130
  This class introduces students to basic elements of movement while allowing for personal creativity. Concepts to be explored include body shapes, levels, direction, rhythm, and basic dance steps.   Students will gallop, skip, hop, leap, dance and explore while gaining coordination, confidence, and a love of pure movement!  
             
6-8 Beginning Tap No experience necessary Monday 6:15-7:00pm Amanda Graor $150
  Beginning tap is great for students who have never danced before, as well as those who may have taken a few classes in other disciplines.  Students will be introduced to basic tap steps and beginning combinations to lay the groundwork for future tap lessons.  
             
8-12 NEW! Modern I   Thursday 5-6pm Lindsay Tate $170
  This class introduces the fundamentals of modern dance technique including proper alignment, coordination, expression, and use of the floor.  
             
14-18 NEW! Modern II / III Instructor Approval Thursday 7:50-8:50pm Lindsay Tate $170
  This class builds upon the fundamentals of modern dance technique to include emphasis on strength, flexibility, dynamic alignment, use of the torso and head, and performance quality.
 
             
Adult NEW! Adult Modern I   Thursday 6-7:00pm Lindsay Tate $170
  This class is designed to introduce adults with little or no dance training to the fundamentals of modern dance technique in a fun atmosphere.  Basic alignment, coordination, and expression will be explored while learning the basics of moving though the space, using the floor, turning, and jumping.    
             
Adult NEW! Adult Modern II Instructor Approval Wednesday 7-8:30pm Lindsay Tate $190
  This class is for adults who have dance experience (either currently or "years ago!") and wish to continue dancing!  This class builds upon fundamentals of modern dance technique to include emphasis on strength, flexibility, dynamic alignment, use of the torso and head, and performance quality.  Students should have had several years of training in either modern, ballet, or jazz.   
             
16 & up NEW! Contemporary Indian Dance   Wednesday 7-8:00pm Anjali Hudson $170
 

Using Bharata Natyam (a South Indian classical dance form) as a foundation while applying postmodern choreographic tools such as breath, space, time, and release to the technique, new ways of making meaning are discovered.  

 

 

Classroom Observation: Friends and family over five years old are encouraged to observe their students during the 1st, 5th, 9th, and final week of class.

Special Dance Performances will be offered in January and again in May. Watch for more information to come home with your dancer. 

 

 

 

Dress Code for Dance Classes:

Download the Dance Dress Code and Studio Information Sheet

Youth Ballet Classes:
Ladies: solid color leotard, pink tights and pink leather ballet slippers. Hair should be pulled away from the face in a bun or ponytail. Please bring rubber hair bands and barrettes to each class.
Gentlemen: T-shirt, black leggings, and white or black leather ballet slippers.

Teen/Adult Ballet Classes: Leotard, pink or black tights or leggings, and pink ballet slippers. Skirts and t-shirts are allowed.  (Adult Ballet I - form fitting clothing is preferred, no baggy t-shirts or sweats please.)

Tap: Girls: leotard or fitted top/shorts, tights, and hair pulled up. 
Boys: fitted pants and shirt.

Hip Hop: Loose fitting clothes and sneakers that are only worn for Hip Hop class. (Please, no street shoes in the dance studios.)

Jazz: Loose fitting clothes or leotard and jazz pants with jazz shoes or ballet slippers.

Movement Exploration:
suggested: girls: leotard or leotard/skirt combo and footless tights/leggings
                 boys: sweatpants, athletic pants (not too long) or shorts, t-shirt

Modern I, II or III

girls: leotard, tights, hair up, bangs secured out of face
boys: black tights, leggings, or fitted pants, t-shirt


Adult Modern I or II
women: leotard and tights/leggings or tight fitting clothing (ie: yoga pants/ athletic top), hair out of face
men: fitted or athletic pants, t-shirt (neither should be too baggy)

Contemporary Indian Dance:

knit or cotton pants with comfortable top that allows for full range of movement

Yoga: Comfortable clothes and yoga mat/towel.

 

Dance attire may be purchased online at Curtain Call for Class.  Look for the Community School of the Arts.  We'll earn points towards new costumes and other dance supplies when you shop here.

 

Dance Performance Class

               

Performing is a vital part of a dancer’s training and we encourage each student to participate in this special opportunity!  This Performance Class begins with three weeks of rehearsals and culminates in a delightful performance.  Rehearsals will be held on week nights between 4:00 and 7:00pm.  A specific schedule will be set after the enrollment period is complete. 

We are please to announce that "Dance of the Jewels " will be the theme of the Spring Performance Class. Rehearsals will begin the week of May 10 with the performance of "Dance of the Jewels " on May 27th..  Enrollment deadline is Saturday, April 17, 2010.  

Dance of the Jewels Downloads

Cast List - Ballet

Cast List & Rehearsal Schedule - Tap, Jazz, Modern

Rehearsal Schedules

Pre-Ballet and Intro to Dance levels

Ballet I, II, III and IV levels

 

 

Purchase tickets here:    $5    

 

 

Each Ballet Dancer will wear their own pink footed tights and ballet slippers or Pointe shoes 

Rehearsals will be scheduled after the performance roster has been determined.  Please know that all REHEARSALS ARE MANDATORY.  Rehearsals must take precedence over all other activities during rehearsal weeks.  We know this may seem strict, but it is extremely disruptive if a dancer misses rehearsal when choreography is being taught.  There will be two to five rehearsals per week; pre level students will have fewer rehearsals than beginning, intermediate, and advanced level students. 

(Please email Miss Kim: misskim@kcya.org a note as soon as possible to discuss a potential conflict; she may be able to work with you.) 

 

Please return this registration form to the CSA Registrar, Olivia Jones, as soon as possible; Miss Kim will create the specific rehearsal schedule based on how many dancers enroll.

 

 Questions about enrolling?  Call Olivia 816.531.4022 ext.1000

 

Questions about rehearsal schedule? Ask Miss Kim at class or via email: misskim@kcya.org

 

 


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