Frequently Asked Questions
Community School of the Arts (CSA)
Where are the CSA classes held?›
When is the first day of class?›
Does the CSA close for Holidays?›
How do I know if my child has been awarded a scholarship?›
How do we meet the Teaching Artists?›
Who should I talk to about enrolling in a class?›
Do you accept late enrollments?›
What is the attire for Dance Classes?›
How can I learn about special events or opportunities?›
What is the inclement weather policy?›
Where are the CSA classes held?
All classes are held at the Community School of the Arts at 5601 Wyandotte Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64113. We’re located in the Music and Arts Building on the campus of St. Teresa’s Academy in Brookside.
Saint Teresa's Academy has asked that we park on the east side of Wyandotte Street (closest to STA) or in the STA parking lot off of 57th Street. Absolutely no one is to park on the west side of Wyandotte or on Westover Street. Thanks for following this new parking policiy and helping us be good neighbors.
When is the first day of class?
The first day for the Fall Session is Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
The first day of the Spring Session is Monday, January 24, 2011.
(Regular Monday classes will have their first meeting on Monday, September 13 - there will be an automatic make up lesson on Monday, November 22nd - to make up for not starting the session on Monday, September 6th.)
Does the CSA close for Holidays?
The CSA will be closed Tuesday, November 23 - Sunday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The KCYA office will be closed November 25th-28th.
Please note that Monday classes WILL be held on November 22 (this class makes up for not starting the Session on Monday, September 6, 2010 - which is Labor Day).
The KCYA office will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2010 for the Martin Luther King Holiday.
Kansas City Young Audiences Community School of the Arts believes that all children deserve access to the arts! With the support of our funders we are able to provide scholarships on a 'first-come, first-served' basis for group classes. Unfortunately, we can no longer offer scholarships for private lessons.
Applications for scholarships will be accepted beginning:
Fall Session - application begins August 1, 2010
Spring Session - application begins December 15, 2010
Summer Session - application begins April 15, 2011
No applications will be accepted prior to these dates.
You must submit a complete Scholarship Application which includes:
Completed Enrollment Form
Completed Scholarship Application
Documentation of Financial Need
$10 per student or $25 per family Scholarship Application Fee (will be applied to your class fees)
See the complete list of qualifications and directions.
Download the Scholarship Application
Download the Enrollment Form
Funds are limited and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. See if you may qualify here!
How do I know if my child has been awarded a scholarship?
You will receive a phone call or letter to inform you of a scholarship award approximately one week before classes begin. Contact Olivia at 816.531.4022 for more information.
How do we meet the Teaching Artists?
Join us for the CSA Open House, which is generally held the Saturday morning before the first day of the session and is a great opportunity to meet our teaching artists and to explore the wide variety of classes that we offer. If you are unable to attend, we’d be happy to set up a time to meet with you personally and to introduce you to our teaching artists.
Larry Greer, Director of Arts Education and Marty Arvizu, Director of Marketing & Business Development share responsibility for the CSA and report to
Martin English, the Executive Director of Kansas City Young Audiences.
Who should I talk to about enrolling in a class?
Please call Larry or Marty 816.531.4022 for information about enrolling in a group class. Private instruction is offered through a number of fabulous teaching artists who you should contact directly.
Do you accept late enrollments?
Enrollments for group classes may be accepted through the second week of the session. Group class tuition will not be prorated. Certain dance classes may accept late enrollments, please inquire.
Enrollments for private instruction lessons must be arranged through the Teaching Artist.
Group class fees will not be prorated.
What is the attire for Dance Classes?
Pre-Ballet, Intro to Dance and Ballet I-V Classes:
Ladies: solid color leotard, pink tights and pink leather ballet slippers. Hair must 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.
Tap:
Girls: Tap shoes, leotard or fitted top/shorts, tights, and hair pulled up.
Boys: Tap shoes and fitted pants or shorts 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.
Adult Modern:
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)
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.
Please contact Miss Kim, Dance Department Chair with any specific questions.
How can I learn about special events or new opportunities?
We rely on email for much of our communication - it saves money and paper!
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What is the cancellation policy if there’s bad weather?
On inclement weather days, a decision may need to be be made to cancel classes. We will make that decision by 2:00pm, but we also reserve the right to cancel classes after 1pm if the weather conditions worsen. You may call the office at 816.531.4022 ext. 1888 to hear a recorded message about closing due to weather. We will also post our closing on local TV stations - look for the Community School of the Arts.
For more information contact:
Registrar at 816.531.4022 ext. 1000
enrollnow@kcya.org
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