Kansas School of Classical Ballet

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General

Who is Reviewing?

Parent with dancer input

Program:

Kansas School of Classical Ballet

Season Attended:

2024-25

# Of Levels In School:

Pre ballet to level 6.

Dancer Age:

Hours of Dance Each Week:

16-20 hours

Was Student Scholarshipped?

Please Describe Scholarship:

All male dancer receive partial scholarship.

Years At School:

3 years

Leveling by Age or Skill?

Skill

Teacher Background:

Former professional ballet dancer

Parents Required to Volunteer?

Parent Volunteer Requirement:

Curriculum

Days Per Week:

Classes Per Day:

Weekend Classes?

Yes

Weekend Schedule:

Half day

Students Per Class:

10-15

Weekly Repertoire or Variations?

Yes

Pointe Classes Per Week:

Daily

Live Music in Technique Class?

Dedicated Men's Program?

Men Taught by Male Teacher?

Yes

Men Taught Batterie?

Yes

Boys In Level:

Less than 5

Separate Technique Class for Boys:

Techniques Taught:

General Classical

Technique Teacher Rotation:

Usually the same every day

Did School Director Teach?

Always

Classroom Corrections:

Dancer specific: detailed but only a few dancers consistently got corrections

Attention From Teachers:


Very Little	A Lot

Quality of Instruction:


Poor	Excellent

Did Technique Improve?


Not at all	Tremendously

Curriculum Comments:

My son was the only boy in the upper level. They he danced with the girls yet had male specific moves taught for him. There was contemporary, pointe, modern, yoga, pilates reformer, body conditioning and technique

Partnering

Frequency of Partnering Class:

No partnering

Other Classes

Other Dance Styles:

Modern, Horton

Other Class Quality:


Poor	Excellent

Contemporary Offered?

Yes

Types of Contemporary Classes Taught:

Improv, Technique

Contemporary Quality:


Poor	Excellent

Master Classes?

Strength & Conditioning

Physical Training Offered?

Yes

Physical Training Types:

Yoga, Pilates (mat or reformer), Body conditioning, Stretch class, Gyrotonic or Gyrokenisis

Physical Training Schedule:

Once or twice a week

Were Trainers Certified?

Yes

Physical Training Quality:


Poor	Excellent

Strength & Conditioning Comments:

It is very challenging

Injuries/Health/ Mental Health

Are Doctors Available?

How Parents Notified?

Parent was informed same day, in person

How Treatment Obtained?

On your own. Studio would offer suggestions

PT Available?

Was There a Recovery Plan?

My dancer did not get injured

Describe Recovery Plan:

Mental Health Therapists Available?

Were Students Given Fat Talk?

Staff Made Comments About Bodies?

Were Students Weighed?

Was "Coded Language" Used?

Additional Comments:

Communication

Formal Orientation?

Yes

Handboook & Paperwork:

Fairly comprehensive but missing a few pieces

Quality of Communication?


Poor	Excellent

Who Received Communication?

With parents and students

Exams

Formal Exam?

Yes

Written Feedback?

Yes

Exam Adjudicator:

Outside adjudicator

Exam Rubrics Clear?

Neutral

Who Attends Exam Meeting?

Well Prepared For Exam?


Not at all	Completely

How Heavily Did Exams Weigh in Promotions:


Not at all	Heavily

School Culture

How Supported Did Student Feel By Staff?


Not	Completely

How Supportive Were Students of One Another?


Not	Completely

Describe School Culture:

Welcoming and challenging

Placement Notification Timing:

Before new school year, placement was emailed to students

How Dancer Was Notified:

Written communication via email or regular mail

Dancer Had Mentor?

Mentoring Details:

Overall School Culture:


Lord of the Flies	Warm & Inclusive

Building & Surrounding Area

Security Around Building:

Safety of Area Around School?


Not Safe	Extremely Safe

Studio Space:


Cramped	Lots of space

Studio Cleanliness:


Dirty	Spotless

Performance Opportunities

Company Affiliated?

Programs Performed:

1-3

Shows per Program:

Casting:

School staff chooses students for roles - no auditions

Peformance Calendar:

Winter and spring showcases were offered for older levels.

Competition

Competitions required?

Did Dancer Compete?

Yes

Competition Categories:

Solos

Competitions Attended:

YAGP, ADC/IBC, Universal. World Ballet

Solo Rehearsals:

Take place outside of regular classes

Pas de Deux Rehearsals:

Take place during regular class time

Ensemble Rehearsals:

Take place during regular class time

Costume Responsibility:

School provides for free

Did School Tution Cover Competition Fees?

What Were the Additional Fees?

Competition fees, coaching fees, costume fees, travel fees.

Competition Fees Clear?

Yes

Competition Fees Reasonable?

Yes

Why?

Our coaching fees are very reasonable compared to other schools.

Experience Description:

My son usually does very well at competitions.

Private Lessons

Private Lessons Available?

Yes

Are Private Lessons Encouraged?


Not at all	Strongly recommended

Who Takes Privates?

Anyone who wants them

Private Lessons equally available to all students?


Strongly disagree	Strongly agree

Explain:

Summer Intensives

School Holds an SI?

Yes

School's SI Required?

Outside SI OK?

Yes, it's strongly encouraged

How Did School Help?

Our son would talk to his teacher for his recommendations for SI.

Outcomes

Percent That Went Full-Time:

10%

Percent That Went To College:

10%

How Much Support Did Dancer Receive in Taking the Next Steps in Ballet?


No support	Lots of support

Support Description:

Juan is the AD and teacher for upper levels. He was very helpful offering advice for next steps.

Program Grades

Overall Dance Instruction:

A+

Continuing Ballet Placement:

Emotional Support:

Performance Opportunities:

Program Comments

Program's Best Aspect:

It is a small program and they all get excellent teaching.

Program's Worst Aspect:

There were no boys.

What Changes Would Be Helpful?

I would love to see more boys join. Juan is an excellent male coach.

Anything Else We Should Know?

The training is really strong. They are hands on and very supportive of the kids.

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