
Enroll Now! Classes begin October 5, 2026
All 7th through 12th grade students should attend the placement audition Saturday, September 26 or October 3, 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 2026-2027 school year begin October 5, 2026
All Students Receive a full Scholarship with a $60 registration Fee

2026-2027 Class Schedule: October 5, 2026 – May 5, 2027
The $60 Registration fee covers all classes through May 5, 2027.
Class selection is based on the student’s grade.
* Please do not register your child for AileyCamp the Group level III unless they were enrolled in that group the previous year.
Studio 5/6 class is for up to three classes (ballet and jazz with boy’s class and/or tap dance as an add on)
AileyCamp the Group includes up to four classes (modern, ballet, jazz. pointe, boy’s class, and tap dance)
Class will be combined or cancelled, if a minimum enrollment of 8 students is not achieved by November 14. Enrollment closes on December 17.
Studio closings and cancellations due to weather will not be rescheduled.
Class |
Description |
Day/Time |
Grades |
AileyCamp The Group Level I* |
Modern: Spatial awareness, grounded, falls, contraction, tempo |
Monday |
7th-12th |
AileyCamp The Group Level II* |
Modern: Spatial awareness, grounded, falls, contraction, tempo |
Monday |
7th-12th |
AileyCamp The Group Level III* |
Modern: Spatial awareness, grounded, falls, contraction, tempo |
Tuesday |
7th-12th |
Studio 5-6AB |
Jazz: Isolations, coordination, stretching, rhythm |
Tuesday |
5th-6th |
AileyCamp The Group |
Beginner Pointe: Placement, form, line, use of feet and arms |
Saturday |
7th-12th |
AileyCamp The Group |
Ballet: Placement, form, line, use of feet and arms Jazz: Isolations, coordination, stretching, rhythm |
Saturday 9:25 am – 10:40 am |
7th-12th |
Boys Class |
Movement: Jumps, turns, improvisation, strengthening |
Saturday |
3rd-9th |
Studio K-2 |
Creative Movement: Explore moving and pre ballet concepts |
Saturday |
K-2nd |
Studio 3-4 |
Combo Dance: Elements of ballet, modern, jazz |
Saturday |
3rd-4th |
Youth Tap 3-6 |
Tap: Rhythmic syncopation using the tap shoe as an instrument |
Saturday |
3rd-6th |
Youth Tap 7-12 |
Tap: Rhythmic syncopation using the tap shoe as an instrument |
Saturday |
6th-12th |
Studio 5-6AB |
Ballet: Placement, form, line, use of the feet and arms |
Saturday |
5th-6th |
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Studio Open House – December 14 – 19, 2026 / Studio Spring Concert – Wednesday, May 5, 2026, 7:00 PM
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 5, 2027 7:30pm
GEM THEATER
1615 E 18th Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
What class should my child take?
Classes are based on your child’s grade, and they should take the class associated with their grade.
We recommend that students in grades 5/6 and ACTG 7-12 take the two technique classes and add on the pointe, boy’s class, or tap.
Class Attire
K-2 Sky Blue Unitard no shoes or socks – 3-4 Violet Unitard no shoes or socks – 5/6 Royal Blue Unitard and ballet slippers for ballet class – ACTG 7 – 12 – Black Unitard and ballet slippers for ballet class – Beginner Point 7 – 12 Black Unitard and Pointe Shoes and/or ballet slippers – Boy’s Class 3–10 – Tee-shirt, Black joggers no shoes or socks – Tap 6 – 12 – Unitard
Registration Fee Wavier (completed before your first class)
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 WAIVER |
| 1 | $26,973 |
| 2 | $36,482 |
| 3 | $45,991 |
| 4 | $55,500 |
| 5 | $65,009 |
| 6 | $74,518 |
| 7 | $84,027 |
| 8 | $93,536 |
| For Each additional member | $9,509 |
TO REQUEST A Registration Fee Wavier email programs@kcfaa.org. (waiver requests are annual and good for the 25-26 class year)
Accepted Forms of Income Verification include: (email or bring to KCFAA)
- 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)
Pay Now! Click Pay Now to Make your payment.
- 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 joggers
- 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.
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- November 23 – November 27, 2026
- December 21 2026 – January 4, 2027
- January 18, 2027
- February 15, 2027
- February 22 – February 27, 2027
- March 22 – 27, 2027
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 INFORMATION MEETINGS
We will host two meetings (in-person and virtual) to review program policies and answer your questions:
In-Person Meeting
• Saturday, October 24
• 12:20 PM – 12:45 PM
• KCFAA Studio: 1714 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO
Virtual Zoom Meeting
• Tuesday, October 27
• 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM (Central Time)
• Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84529206544
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.

