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Price is your monthly fee based on the # of classes this season divided into equal payments paid on the 1 of every month with the final payment on June 1st, 2026. st
2025-2026 2025-2026
KCPA's competition team, the Assembly, will have teams that include dancers from ages 5 to 18. Team names are inspired by the greek alphabet with our oldest team being Team Alpha and our Youngest; Team Zeta While these 2 teams will have the same name, each year we may present new team names These teams will meet each week for 1 to 15 hours for technique and rehearsal They will also build relationships and participate in events as part of these teams. We call these teams your " core team " and are your immediate-dance-family for the season!
In addition to these teams, dancers can be invited to compete with a variety of different dances in the styles of Musical Theater, Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, HipHop, Tap and "Open” These dances will rehearse for 45 minutes to 1 hour each week
All dances will have a Choreography-Kickstart-Session from 4 to 6 hours with their choreographers to begin the choreography process
Linked here is a video explaining the processes, expectation and answers to some of the questions that may be stirring when signing your dancer up for auditions!!
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Auditions are general movement auditions and are mandatory for anyone who wants to be considered for any of our Assembly Teams Movement will be based off general technique as well as some hiphop, contemporary and musical theater elements Dancers will learn the following week if they are accepted as a KCPA Assembly member Team and dance placement will happen with our KCPA Assembly Placement Clinic
10:00-11:00am - Ages 5-7
11:15am - 12:15pm - Ages 7-9
12:45-1:45pm - Ages 9-11
2:00-3:15pm - Ages 11-14
m - Ages 14+
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The cost to compete with each team/dance can range from $550 to $675 which includes choreography-kickstart fees, costume and competition fees These fees will be divided among 10 monthly payments; starting July 15th and ending April 15th This cost does not include monthly tuition, additional conventions & competitions, shoes, tights or unforeseen additions to costumes such as embellishments or tailoring
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RECITAL FEE: $10000 for first dancer & $7500 for each additional dancer in the family Tentative recital date: June, 2026
CONVENTION: $320.00-$385.00 each (All dancers will attend at least 2 A 3rd convention for older dancers is highly encouraged Dancers ages 7 and younger may cost less)
ASSEMBLY PHOTOSHOOT: $17000 includes 2 photoshoots: 1 with your Assembly jacket in studio and 1 dance shoot at an offsite location to be determined
SIGNING FEE: $9000 This fee is paid on signing day when you fill out your commitment form This fee covers the planning of the season as well as the goodies dancers receive as an Assembly dancer (such as team t-shirt, yard signs, jacket patches )
MEDIA FEES: $50-$150 These fees are for pre-payment of photos and videos of your dancer at competition Certain competitions charge a media fee and provide all photographic and videographic images with this cost while the purchase of media is separate and optional at other competitions/conventions This fee will be determined based on the committed competitions/conventions that charge this fee
SOLOS/DUETS/TRIOS: Prices range from $350-$600 in choreography costs Plus costume studio rental and additional cleaning lessons
ASSEMBLY GEAR: Jacket is mandatory for all competing dancers and is $15500 (plus tax) See the Assembly Gear catalogue to see all the fun things your dancer can wear Assembly gear can be worn on the the last week of each month (must be classroom appropriate) and dancers must wear KCPA colors or Assembly gear the Saturday of each convention Costs are subject to change if vendor prices increase TUITION: Tuition is based on the number of hours registered for each week and will be charged on the 1st of every month See tuition chart attached
RECITAL PICTURES: These are the pictures taken at the end of the season for each team/dance and performance class your dancer is enrolled in Picture costs are paid to the photographer
PARTIES, GIFTS & FUN: There is a strong chance you will want to participate in team activities outside of KCPA Assembly events Please understand that this will come at a cost as well
ABSENCE FEES: In order to make sure our routines are clean and ready to compete it’s important that our teams as A WHOLE have ample time to rehearse together Unfortunately circumstances arrise which requires your dancer to be absent from those rehearsals For every 3 absences for a single team/dance, you will be charged $60 to cover the cost of extra rehearsals to make sure our dancers are set up for success! This is not a punishment but rather a responsibility and the best solution to the sticky situations of absences We encourage you to budget for at least 1 absence fee per routine
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Ages 12-13 years: 2 Ballet & 2 Jazz technique hours And 1 tech hour for each style if competing tap and/or hiphop. We do encourage an additional hour of ballet.
Ages 14+ years: 3 Ballet/Pointe & 2 Jazz technique hours plus 1 hour of style of choice and 1 tech hour for each style if competing tap and/or hiphop We encourage an additional hour of ballet
These are only the minimum and additional technique will only benefit your dancer and provide them more opportunity for growth Dancers who choose to participate in the Cecchetti program may be required or encouraged to take extra hours of ballet
Technique hours as listed above are classes that are listed on our schedule as levels 1 through 4. Some classes are performance and some are technique Both are considered technique hours but please know that performance classes will perform in the recital and will require an additional costume purchase that is not included in Assembly costs This year ’ s recital is going to be quite amazing and we encourage all of our Assembly dancers to perform with our performance classes!
KCPA Cares is our community outreach and inreach program Activities include: Bikes 4 Bigs with Toys for Tots, our Senior Send Off gift, and any other purposes that arise that we feel will allow KCPA to support our community both internally and within our surrounding community! This is perfect for the family members who are great at planning and have a heart for supporting our dancers and community around them
Our KCPA Muscle Krew is the men and women who are handy with tools and building materials and love to support our dancers by creating the world they perform in; aka - the PROPS! These family members also get a backstage pass to performances as they are the ones who help set the scenes prior to our dancers performing on stage!
Ready to roll up your sleeves and watch your creations in action? This is your place!
Our Social Committee is a group of family members who love to create an amazing experience for our dancers. This includes helping with our parties, distribution of yard signs, creating ideas to celebrate our dancer or their teachers and generating excitement among our Assembly community
KCPA Assembly dancers in 6th grade or higher have the opportunity to work towards induction into the KCPA Chapter of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts This mission of the NHSDA is:
1 To recognize outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in students studying dance in public and private schools in K-12 education, dance studios, cultural/community centers, performing arts organizations, and post-secondary education.
2 To foster an appreciation for dance as a true art form and one worthy of recognition and prestige
KCPA Assembly dancers who are over the age of 10 years old and have 3 or more years of dance class experience, are eligible to become assistants for our Kaiser Kids Dance and Level 1 and 2 Performance & Technique classes
KCPA Assembly dancers who are dedicated to their craft and want to ensure that their skills are visible and credible anywhere they go, we will be offering the opportunity for dancers to test with the Cecchetti Method of ballet "Cecchetti training is a rigorous method which pays careful attention to the laws of anatomy It develops all of the qualities essential to the dancer: balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, “ballon”, etc. It is classic in its purity and clear-cut style.
No this is not a guarantee Factors that would weigh into this decision would be the skill of the dancer and if we have enough dancers of a similar age and skill level to create a team Another important factor while we have faith in the talent and ability of our choreographers, we have to balance their capacity to be available to multiple teams and studios which may also limit our teams
For our dances requiring jazz shoes the studio shoe is a Bloch pulse – the color is determined based on the costuming and request of the choreographer and will be determined when costumes are finalized
Mini tap teams will wear Shim Sham tap shoes measured and purchased through KCPA and run about $80 Junior tap teams, depending on age will have the option to order GS1s in black which are measured to fit your dancer’s foot (these are about $180) Our senior tap team really shines in custom GS1 tap boots in TEAL!!! These boots are sharp and a great benefit to our most advanced tap team Costs for the boots are about $350 All ordered tap shoes will have shipping fees determined at the time of purchase
Your dancer could be placed as an understudy to a team, which based on their progress and growth could result in being placed on the team officially If your dancer does not make a team, our teachers will continue to observe them throughout the season and assess their potential for future teams Our goal at KCPA is to understand our dancers goals and help them reach them Because of this, we have an incredible teaching staff who has carried beginning dancers through to the advanced level
Specialty dances are a privilege and not a guarantee or promise We have very talented choreographers who are in high demand and limited availability Individuals selected for these opportunities will need to show a commitment to their regular teams experience and comfortability on stage as well as commitment to consistent practice as well as being open to individual critiques All specialty assignments are requested (not demanded) through the audition google form and assignments will be determined by Jennifer Kaiser and the instructors Dancers and parents are encouraged not to ask teachers directly as we want to respect the process
We do not have specific academic requirements for Assembly but recognize that your dancers are students first and it is their responsibility to start learning how to prioritize plan ahead and balance dance with their studies This may mean using breaks between classes to do homework or study or using weekends to get ahead when we ’ re nearing competition/convention weeks
Prior to the start of the season we ask for all potential conflicts for the entire season This includes school as well as personal/family conflicts (think athletic game conflicts drill team dates family vacations etc ) We utilize these dates to determine which competitions conventions assembly unites dates fit best for our teams ’ schedules Our studio director has established good relationships with local drill team directors and works to address potential conflicts with major events We do ask for each dancer’s commitment to not only their assembly classes but also their technique classes These technique classes build and refine the movements being learned and choreographed in their team dances and should not be dismissed More information regarding the consequences of missing multiple classes can be found in the assembly contract
We understand these things may happen however the show must go on and a collective decision will be made between Jennifer Kaiser and the instructor on how to proceed If a dancer is too sick or unable to attend rehearsal the week prior to competition they may not be prepared to perform If the dancer is injured we will asses how to proceed based on the severity of the situation and the needs of the dancer and the team Our goal is to make sure our dancers are well represented and confident on the competition stage
We don’t do big/little assignments for Assembly teams however we provide opportunities throughout the season for our big kids and littles to interact with each other and get to know one another through our assembly unites events our competitions and conventions Unfortunately bigs/littles becomes more of a who can outbuy the next person vs a mentoring opportunity so we spend time focusing on establishing those relationships in other ways versus an official big/little program
You aren t required to purchase anything specifically for conventions and competitions For awards during competitions, we do require our dancers to wear their KCPA jacket and black leggings or KCPA joggers For the 1st day of conventions, we ask dancers to wear KCPA colors (teal, red, white, silver) and dance outfits that will make them stand out in a crowd Day 2 is still dancewear, but not specific to KCPA colors
Currently, we have enough lockers for each dancer who wants one to be assigned one They are not required and there is currently no fee, however, this could be re-evaluated should need surpass availability or if we have issues with dancers not taking proper care of their locker
Yes however sharing your availability and conflicts is crucial to helping to establish a class schedule as we have to plan for our performance and technique classes as well as our assembly classes Generally the schedule is ready and shared in the week following our June recital
Your dancer is guaranteed to compete in 3 (Zetas and mini teams) or 4 competitions (junior teams and up) and will attend a minimum of 2 dance conventions Additional opportunities may be offered (ex Wylie East Sapphire Winter Showcase, Wylie Holiday Parade, Murphy Talent Show, etc ) As a team, you may choose to participate in these events if the team has a desire, all members are available and the dance is ready to perform at the event
Yes, we do have KCPA cares events which provide volunteer opportunities in the community and annually we serve as a Toys for Tots drop off location where we strive to provide bikes for big kids There are other opportunities to volunteer for our KCPA sponsored assembly events as well
Taking technique classes will not guarantee your dancer a spot on drill team, however, consistent commitment to coming to class and executing the techniques taught will make your dancer stronger and increase their chances In our technique classes dancers are aligned to learn skills based on certain skill levels and exhibiting mastery before they level up This differs from drill team where the routines and choreography are taught and expected to be executed by all team members regardless of training or skill level KCPA Assembly dancers will be challenged by their teachers and choreographers to meet a higher level of expectations as individuals and as team members With that in mind, most of our KCPA Assembly dancers who try out for Drill team are placed on the team
**All pricing is based on August 2024 pricing and could increase if product prices increase prior to ordering
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