SPRING CONCERT
Join us for our Spring Concert, where our Studio students showcase their talents and progress over the semester. Celebrate their hard work and enjoy an unforgettable night of dance!
MAY 6, 2026 7:00pm
GEM THEATER
1615 E 18th Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
Classes begin October 6, 2025
All 7th through 12th grade students should attend the placement audition Saturday, September 28 or October 5, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM at Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey, 1714 E 18th St. Kansas City, MO 64108. Doors open at 9:15 AM. Current level III students do not need to attend.
Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey’s Studio Dance Program mission is to provide high quality, affordable dance training in the Kansas City region.
Through ballet, jazz, modern dance techniques and workshops, students develop skills associated with academic success in a creative environment. All of our instructors are accomplished performers with years of experience teaching youth. Students can participate in personal development workshops, field trips, master dance classes and dance performances.
Students will also have the opportunity to perform in KCFAA’s Annual Spring Dance Concert at the end of the program year. Convenient monthly payment and income-based scholarship options are available.
Classes for the 2025-2026 school year begin October 6, 2025
All Students Receive a full Scholarship with a $60 registration Fee
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Registration Fee Waviers
All Students Receive a full Scholarship with a $60 registration Fee
The Registration fee should be paid at the time of enrollment.
The Registration Fee Waiver is income-based and available based on family size and income.
Eligibility Requirements: Annual household income and resources must not exceed the listed amounts.
| HOUSEHOLD SIZE | FULL SCHOLARSHIP | 50% SCHOLARSHIP |
| 1 | $20,120 | $26,973 |
| 2 | $27,214 | $36,482 |
| 3 | $34,307 | $45,991 |
| 4 | $41,400 | $55,500 |
| 5 | $48,493 | $65,009 |
| 6 | $55,568 | $74,518 |
| 7 | $62,680 | $84,027 |
| 8 | $69,773 | $93,536 |
| For Each additional member | $7,093 | $9,509 |
TO REQUEST A Registration Fee Wavier email programs@kcfaa.org. (Scholarship requests are annual and good for the 25-26 class year)
Accepted Forms of Income Verification include:
- Federal Tax Return (first page of the IRS 1040 form from the most recent tax filing)
- Federal Tax Return (first page of the IRS 1040 form from the most recent tax filing)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) award letter
- SSI Award Letter (based on adult applicant benefits)
- Current unemployment award
- Most recent pay stub(s) (28 days)
- CLASS ATTIRE ·
- Girls – K – 2 Sky Blue Unitard purchase online: Amazon.com: Aoylisey Girls’ Full Body Long Sleeve Unitard One Piece Gymnastics Dance Bodysuits for Kids : Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry
- · Girls – 3 – 4 Violet Unitard purchase online – Amazon.com: Aoylisey Girls’ Full Body Long Sleeve Unitard One Piece Gymnastics Dance Bodysuits for Kids : Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry
- Girls – 5 – 6 Royal Blue Unitard purchase online –Amazon.com: Kepblom Women’s Long Sleeve Scoop Neck Unitard Spandex Bodysuit for Dance Gymnastic Costume : Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry
- · Girls – 7 – 12 Black Unitard purchase online – Amazon.com: Kepblom Women’s Long Sleeve Scoop Neck Unitard Spandex Bodysuit for Dance Gymnastic Costume : Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry
- Boys grades K-12: White t-shirt and black shorts
- Non-binary K-12: Choose the agreed upon attire with the CAO
- All grades 5-12: Ballet slippers, purchase online
No shoes or socks for dance classes other than ballet and tap dance classes.
IMPORTANT CLASS INFORMATION & DATES
COVID-19 SAFETY
KCFAA reserves the right to require masks and/or transfer all classes to an online virtual platform via Zoom if needed due to COVID-19 community spread.
- Friday, October 31, 2025
- November 24 – November 29, 2025
- December 22, 2025 – January 5, 2026
- January 19, 2026
- February 16
- February 23 – February 27, 2026
- March 23 – 27, 2026
CLASS CANCELLATIONS
Classes are cancelled when Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) closes, dismisses early or cancels school and/or evening activities due to inclement weather. Cancellations are announced on the KCFAA telephone system 816.471.6003, ext. 9.
PARENT GROUP
Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey (KCFAA) is reengaging our Parent Group to support our students and KCFAA. Parents can support education programming, events, office tasks, and fundraising. The group will meet every other month on a designated date and time to be established. You don’t have to attend every meeting. Parents are a great advocate for KCFAA and can share our great work with their family, friends, and community. For additional information contact programs@kcfaa.org.
AILEYCAMP THE GROUP
AILEYCAMP THE GROUP (ACTG) students participate in two classes each week
Levels offered: I, II, III
ACTG was created in 1995 by Chief Artistic Officer, Tyrone Aiken, for students that complete AileyCamp. ACTG students are in grades seven through twelve and take two dance classes per week in ballet, modern, and jazz dance and participate in personal development classes. ACTG has three levels with student placement based on their dance proficiency. Students attend field trips, cultural events, and select students are invited to perform for audiences in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey is proud of our AileyCamp the Group graduating seniors or Berkley Scholars. Each year our Berkley Scholars graduate high school ready to continue their education in college or enter the workforce. All new ACTG students will participate in an audition placement class.