Train with us this summer! The 2026 Summer Dance Intensive at the Conservatory gives students the opportunity to get a glimpse of being a dance major and study with our renowned performers and instructors. This 5-day intensive consists of classes in ballet technique, pointe, modern technique, composition and supplemental classes customized for participants like partnering, yoga, nutrition and choreography. Especially valuable as a “boot camp” in preparation for other summer intensive study, this week is full of insights and rewards that will serve dancers throughout their educational and professional careers.
When: May 31 – June 4, 2026
Where: James C. Olson Performing Arts Center (PAC), UMKC
Early Bird Registration Fee: $415 (deadline Friday, April 10)
Standard Registration Fee: $490 (deadline Friday, May 15)
For more info visit
conservatory.umkc.edu/conservatory-academy
Photo @kennyphotokc
Dancer Jordyn Hunt
Imagine pursuing your passion for dance with @kc.ballet and earning college credits at the same time. YOU CAN! Thanks to a partnership between Kansas City Ballet and the University of Missouri-Kansas City. UMKC recognizes the talent and dedication of dancers in Kansas City Ballet’s Trainee Program and is offering up to 34 dance credits toward your Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance during your time as a Trainee. Dancers who complete two years with Kansas City Ballet’s Trainee Program will be invited to study and continue dancing for two additional years at the prestigious UMKC Conservatory.
Once accepted as a Trainee, visit umkc.edu/apply
to start the application process!
Congratulations our beautiful class of 2026 🎓✨ You put in the work, spent countless hours working on your craft, and left your mark. This is your time. We are incredibly proud of you 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Tonight is Crescendo in Concert live at the @kauffmancenter — 7PM. Tickets still available through the Kauffman Website. Don’t miss this spectacular evening of the incredible work of our students and faculty.
We are extremely proud of our Chair of Dance @deeannahiett and Assistant Professor of Ballet @tempetto in receiving two phenomenal awards this year 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
We had a blast with our event for Take Your Child To Work Day here in the dance studios of the Conservatory. From coloring pages to dress up, to taking photos with ballerinas, watching an exclusive performance by our dance majors and then being able to learn a dance with them, we were all smiles. @umkcinkansascity
Our very own @kamnsaunders was in the studio today 🫶🏻 It was a privilege to have UMKC Dance alum Kam Saunders return to the Conservatory for a meaningful dialogue with our students, facilitated by Dance Division Chair DeeAnna Hiett.
As this year’s Conservatory Alumni Award honoree, Kam reflected on his professional path with honesty and depth, leaving our students both motivated and affirmed as they continue shaping their own artistic voices. 👏🏼🫶🏻👏🏼
