Summer Session Classes
Summer classes meet once a week for 8 weeks: June 3rd - August 3rd.
No classes July 1 - 6, due to the Holiday.
Many families will qualify for Scholarship Assistance.
Please call 816-531-4022 for more information.
Summer Music Classes
Music classes meet once a week for 8 weeks...beginning the week of June 3rd.
Garage Bands
Play, collaborate, and create with others in a 'garage' rock band format. Every member will have the chance to try out the various instruments and roles: electric guitar, keyboard, and vocals. Through experimentation and practice, the group will create its own unique sound. STUDENTS MUST ALREADY HAVE SOME EXPERIENCE WITH THE GUITAR, BASS, KEYBOARD or DRUMS. Students must speak with Teaching Artist Chris Hudson prior to the first class.
Already in a band? Want to create a band with a group of friends? Additional times are available for pre-formed groups - work with Chris Hudson to take your band's sound to the next level.
| Ages | Class | Day | Time | Teaching Artist | Fee |
| 8 - 12 | Beginning Garage Band | Monday | 6:00-6:50pm | Chris Hudson | $120 |
| 8 - 18 | Garage Band | Tuesday | 6:00-6:50pm | Chris Hudson | $120 |
| 8 - 18 | Garage Band | Thursday | 5:00-5:50pm | Chris Hudson | $120 |
| 8 - 18 | Garage Band | Thursday | 6:00-6:50pm | Chris Hudson | $120 |
| 11 + | Advanced Garage Band | Wednesday | 6:00-6:50pm | Chris Hudson | $120 |
No classes will be held the week of July 1-6 due to the 4th of July Holiday.
ENROLL ONLINE or Call 816.531.4022
Summer Dance Classes
Dance Classes will meet once a week (unless otherwise noted) for 8 weeks. Classes begin on June 3th
Parent & Me Pre-Ballet
Parent & Me Classes are designed with the youngest dancer in mind. These classes for 2-4 year olds with no previous dance class experience encourage Mom/Dad/Nanny to participate in building the dancer's confidence and security they’ll need to enjoy Pre-Ballet II without parents present.
| Ages | Class | Day | Time | Teaching Artist | Fee |
| 2 - 4 | Parent & Me Pre-Ballet | Saturday | 9:30-10:10am | Katie Schilling | $95 |
ENROLL ONLINE or call 816.531.4022
Pre-Ballet Classes
Students will learn basic ballet technique and practice to improve coordination skills and flexibility in this lively and positive class. Dancers are taught to march, skip, gallop, and soar through the air with pointed toes and straight knees preparing them for Ballet I.
| Ages | Class | Day | Time | Artist | Fee |
| 3 - 5 | Pre-Ballet | Saturday | 10:15-10:55am | Katie Schilling | $95 |
| 3 - 5 | Pre-Ballet | Tuesday | 5:00-5:40pm | Katie Schilling | $95 |
ENROLL ONLINE or call 816.531.4022
Ballet I & II
Students will concentrate on ballet technique, correct French terminology and flexibility. Classes are structured to teach ballet movements that improve technique but also move and travel across the floor allowing for an energetic and lively class. *Students in Ballet II or III must have Miss Kim's approval.
| Ages | Class | Day | Time | Artist | Fee |
| 5 - 12 | Ballet I - II | Saturday | 11:00-11:50am | Katie Schilling | $110 |
| 5 - 12 | Ballet I - II | Wednesday | 4:30-5:20pm | Kim Shope | $110 |
ENROLL ONLINE or call 816.531.4022
Ballet III - VI
Ballet III, IV, V and VI classes will greatly improve technique, strength, flexibility, musicality, grace and artistry. Ballet class combinations are created to build a greater knowledge base of terminology while also increasing the dancer's ability to execute several steps together in one combination. Classes will meet two times per week for Ballet IV and 3 times per week for Ballet V and VI.
| Ages | Class | Day | Time | Teaching Artist | Fee |
| 7 - 13 | Ballet III A | Wednesday | 5:30-6:40pm | Kim Shope | $125 |
| 7 - 13 | Ballet III B | Monday | 6:00-7:10pm | Kim Shope | $250 |
| Wednesday | 5:30-6:40pm | Kim Shope | xx | ||
| 7 - 13 | Ballet IV A | Monday | 6:00-7:10pm | Kim Shope | $250 |
| Wednesday | 5:30-6:40pm | Kim Shope | xx | ||
| 7 - 14 | Ballet IV B | Monday | 6:00-7:10pm | Kim Shope | $350 |
| Wednesday | 5:30-6:40pm | Kim Shope | xx | ||
| Thursday | 4:30-5:55pm | Kim Shope | xx | ||
| 8 - 18 | Ballet V - VI | Monday | 4:30-5:55pm | Kim Shope | $350 |
| Tuesday | 4:30-5:55pm | Kim Shope | xx | ||
| Thursday | 4:30-5:55pm | Kim Shope | xx |
ENROLL ONLINE or call 816.531.4022
Main Street Dancers
This class for advanced ballet students will focus on performance preparation, choreography and advanced skills. The Main Street Dancers will be asked to perform at various public events throughout the year. Must have instructor approval.
| Ages | Class | Day | Time | Teaching Artist | Fee |
| invited dancers | Main Street Dancers | Thursday | 6:00-6:50pm | Kim Shope | $110 |
ENROLL ONLINE or call 816.531.4022
Hip Hop I, II, III
These classes teach rhythm, coordination, and age-appropriate hip hop choreography with no suggestive music/movements. Hip Hop is upbeat and great for kids who like to move! No experience necessary for Hip Hop I. Hip Hop II and III students must have completed Hip Hop I or have instructors approval.
| Ages | Class | Day | Time | Artist | Fee |
| 5 - 9 | Hip Hop I | Monday | 5:15-6:05pm | Mady Thelen | $110 |
| 5 - 9 | Hip Hop I | Thursday | 5:15-6:05pm | Wendy Harris | $110 |
| 7 - 18 | Hip Hop II-III | Thursday | 6:15-7:05pm | Wendy Harris | $110 |
ENROLL ONLINE or call 816.531.4022
Hip Hop / Jazz Combo
Learn the fundamentals of both Hip Hop and Jazz styles. Classes will encourage students to dance outside of the box and to incorporate their own personality in each movement.
| Ages | Class | Day | Time | Artist | Fee |
| 3 - 5 | Tiny Hip Hop/Jazz Combo | Saturday | 11:00-11:40am | Franci Witte | $95 |
| 5 - 9 | Hip Hop /Jazz Combo I | Saturday | 10:00-10:50am | Franci Witte | $110 |
ENROLL ONLINE or call 816.531.4022
Tap/Jazz Classes
In this energetic combo class, Tap exercises are used to develop rhythm, style, and sound. Jazz exercises will focus on building flexibility, strength, coordination, and artistic style.
| Ages | Class | Day | Time | Artist | Fee |
| 3 - 5 | Tiny Tap/Jazz Combo | Wednesday | 5:30-6:10pm | Bobbi Foudree | $95 |
| 5 - 13 | Tap / Jazz Combo I | Wednesday | 6:15-7:05pm | Bobbi Foudree | $110 |
| 12 - 18 | Tap / Jazz Combo II | Wednesday | 7:15-8:05pm | Bobbi Foudree | $110 |
ENROLL ONLINE or call 816.531.4022
Jazz I - II
Focus on the fundamentals of Jazz dance including isolations, rhythm, musicality, flexibility, balance, alignment, and coordination. Students will learn basic dance movements and fun combinations. This class is great for students who have never danced before or who want to try a different style of dance.
| Ages | Class | Day | Time | Artist | Fee |
| 5 - 13 | Jazz I-II | Tuesday | 6:00-6:50pm | Katie Schilling | $110 |
ENROLL ONLINE or call 816.531.4022
Tumbling
Somersault, roll, and dance for fun! This class teaches the basics of tumbling and other floor movements. Children will improve their strength, flexibility, and coordination skills in this fun and active class. This class blends tumbling and basic dance moves.
| Ages | Class | Day | Time | Artist | Fee |
| 5 - 13 | Tumbling I - II | Tuesday | 6:00-6:50pm | Madeleine Trotier | $110 |
ENROLL ONLINE or call 816.531.4022
Lyrical for Teens and Adults
Lyrical Dance is a combination of Horton Modern technique and contemporary dance, focusing on a connection with the music. This is a great style for any dancer with training in ballet or jazz who wants to expand his/her knowledge, performance quality, and stage presence. This class encourages students’ dancing spirits through well-crafted dance technique, filled with creative imagery and inspiring music.
| Ages | Class | Day | Time | Artist | Fee |
| 14 + | Lyrical for Teens and Adults | Tuesdays | 7:00-7:50pm | Katie Schilling | $110 |
ENROLL ONLINE or call 816.531.4022
