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Kristi's Academy of Dance

4.8 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Ballet school in Kansas City, Kansas

Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 913-334-5528
  • Website & schedule kristisacademyofdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 5–8:30 pm
Tuesday 5–8:30 pm
Wednesday 5–8:30 pm
Thursday 5–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Kristi's Academy of Dance, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 19 mentions

“All of my children attend Kristi’s Academy of Dance and it is a warm, professional, busy atmosphere where my children thrive.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 25 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“My children have a new level of confidence regarding performing in front of others.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 3 mentions

“Just attended my almost 10-year-old niece‘s first recital.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 4 mentions

“All of my children attend Kristi’s Academy of Dance and it is a warm, professional, busy atmosphere where my children thrive.”

From the reviews

All of my children attend Kristi’s Academy of Dance and it is a warm, professional, busy atmosphere where my children thrive. The director, workers, and dance instructors are all apart of the local community- which is important to me. The performances are simply breathtaking.

★★★★★ — Shanelle, Sep 2019

First day and my daughter cried because class was over. Temps were checked of everyone entering the building. Each group went directly to their designated places, and even rescheduled some classes to make sure everyone is safe.

★★★★★ — Ashley, Sep 2020

My granddaughter has been going to Kristi's Academy of Dance for a couple year's an my granddaughter really likes it. The people there are nice.

★★★★★ — Robin, Oct 2021

Just attended my almost 10-year-old niece‘s first recital. I was super impressed! Great job working and teaching these girls! I went with my niece to their open house and everyone was super friendly. It’s a clean and nice building too. Excited for my niece to start her classes next month!

★★★★★ — Stacey, Jun 2025

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Your first ballet class at Kristi's Academy of Dance

Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Kristi's Academy of Dance

1997 N 63rd Dr, Kansas City, KS66102

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