Welcome Summer Intensive Students!
We are so excited that you have chosen Kansas City Ballet for your summer dance training! Below is where we will provide all the information you will need to know for the 2019 Kansas City Ballet Summer Intensive including what to bring, dorm life, activities, and more.
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Important Dates
Information Packets
T-Shirt Order
Leotard Order
Logistics Planning
Airport Travel
Hotel Offers
Activities
If you have any further questions, please contact the school at 816-931-2299 x2 or by email at school@kcballet.org.
IMPORTANT DATES
May 17, 2019 – Balance of Tuition, Housing and Activity Fee Due
June 16, 2019 – Move-In Day for Dorm Students
June 17, 2019 – First Day of Classes
July 4, 2019 – Early Dismissal, Classes End at 12:00 Noon
July 19, 2019 – Studio Demonstrations, Last Day of Classes
INFORMATION PACKETS
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T-SHIRT ORDER
DORM STUDENTS: one t-shirt is included as part of the activities fee. You may purchase additional shirts for $25 using the link below.
DAY STUDENTS: shirts may be purchased for $25 using the link below.
Shirt will be Bella + Canvas unisex jersey short sleeve tee. Design is currently in progress!
Size: Chest to Fit
Adult XS: 31″-34″
Adult S: 34″-37″
Adult M: 38″-41″
Adult L: 42″-45″
Adult XL: 46″-49″
Youth Large fits sizes 14-16.
DEADLINE TO ORDER/SUBMIT SIZE IS APRIL 1!
Shirts will be distributed during the first week of the intensive.
Elevé ORDER
We are extremely proud to partner with Elevé Dancewear, an internationally known company based right here in Kansas City. Founder/owner Lisa Choules is a former dancer with Kansas City Ballet. We are excited to offer a beautiful Allison leotard in navy with a velvet back panel, embroidered with the KCBS logo. The young men will receive a navy colored Gabe shirt.
– Elevé sizing is unique; please follow their sizing chart . If you have questions about sizing, please contact Elevé directly prior to placing your order.
– Elevé can do custom sizing, such as XS Long or S top/M bottom, but those leotards would not be exchangeable.
– Standard sizes can be exchanged after purchase if we happen to have any additional stock.
– If you have any sizing questions, email info@elevedancewear.com or give Elevé a call at 816.283.7200.
DEADLINE TO ORDER IS APRIL 1!
Leotards will be distributed during the first week of the intensive.
LOGISTICS PLANNING
Students can connect to find non-dorm housing and coordinate carpools and airport rideshares on the Logistics page. The page is password protected, and the password was sent in the enrollment confirmation email .
AIRPORT TRAVEL
KCBS does not provide transportation to or from the airport. Super Shuttle (see below) is one option and additional ground transportation ideas can be found here. Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is also served by rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft.
Super Shuttle
GROUP: Kansas City Ballet School
VALID LOCATIONS: Destinations within the ZIP codes 64110 and 64111
DATES : June 14th to July 20th, 2019
DISCOUNT CODE: H6P77
DISCOUNT VALID DATES: June 12th through July 22nd, 2019
LINK : https://www.supershuttle.com/default.aspx?GC=H6P77
WHERE TO ENTER YOUR CODE: To use your code simply enter it in the “DISCOUNT CODE” box on the first page of the website when making your reservations at: http://www.supershuttle.com
DISCOUNT: Your discount gives you 10% off one-way shared ride reservations made online. The discount does not apply to ExecuCar private vehicles, nor to the exclusive/non-stop vans (which are already discounted).
RESERVATIONS: For special reservation questions call 1-800 BLUE VAN (800-258-3826) or customer service, available 24/7. Please note that if you call in your reservation instead of booking and paying online with your discount code, then your discount is not valid and a $3 call center fee applies.
ARRIVAL PROCEDURES:
SuperShuttle: After collecting luggage, customers must proceed to one of the Ground Transportation ticket booths located right across luggage carousels to speak to a uniformed customer service representative or to access a self-service ticketing kiosk located next to the booth. Note: Customers must check in with ground transportation representative or use the touch-screen kiosk to receive a boarding pass before attempting to board a vehicle. A customer service representative will then direct the customer outside to the appropriate pickup location. Ground Transportation representatives wear black shirts with “Ground Transportation” on them.
Nearby HOTELs
Holiday Inn Country Club Plaza (3 minute walk to dorm)
Marriott Country Club Plaza (4 minute walk to dorm)
Extended Stay America
Country Club Plaza (5 minute walk to dorm)
Overland Park (24 minute drive to dorm)
Lenexa (22 minute drive to dorm)
ACTIVITIES
Possible activities for Dorm Students:
Worlds of Fun Amusement Park and Oceans of Fun Water Park
Nighttime Swim
Dinner and a Show at Starlight Theatre
July 4th Fun, Games and Fireworks
Powerplay
Talent Show & Dance Party
Royals Game
Possible Outings to Elevé, Target, Crown Center or Plaza Shops