Classes

Due to the Covid-19 Stay-At-Home Orders, Spring Classes Have Moved Online!
We are so thankful for our CYT teachers and office staff, who have been working hard to deliver a rich online experience to every spring CYT student. If you are enrolled in Spring classes, but have yet to receive an email on how to access your online class, please contact your Class Coordinator as soon as possible!

North Classes: Cindy Powell
South Classes: Stephanie Smeltzer
East Classes: Christina Miller
West Classes: Ashley Boehm
Dance Studio: Liz Watkins

NEW for 2019-2020 Season

In addition to our core and specialty theater training classes taught by skilled instructors in five areas around the Kansas City area, we are excited to introduce our new Workshop Track for students ages 11-18!

Traditional 9-week classes will be offered in each area and will meet on Mondays or Thursdays depending on which area you enroll. 9-week classes are recommended for students who have not had much theater training and/or experience. New CYT students are encouraged to participate in our traditional 9-week session.

Workshop Track will offer a variety of classes (or workshops) located primarily in our South & East areas. The Workshop Track is open to any CYTKC student age 11-18, regardless of area. Enroll in the Workshop Track and attend as many (or as few) workshops as your schedule allows - giving you more flexibility and variety. Workshops will be taught by experienced teachers as well as visiting artists and theater professionals. View Spring Workshops HERE.

Select an area to find out more information. 
North       South       East       West       Workshop Track
Dance-MT      Dance-ST 
Black Box     

Showcase

Mark your calendars for your student's showcase performance! This is an opportunity for your student to shine and show parents a dynamic snapshot of what they have learned in their class. Showcase is presented the last week of each session. 

"CYT has been a place where my child feels safe, loved respected and listened to. CYT has shaped her love for the arts and helped her to grow as a child of God. The adult mentors certainly have helped her grow with God."

A CYT Parent

Scholarships

CYT offers scholarships for tuition assistance for families with various levels of income. Eligibility will be determined through a financial formula based on income and number of children in your household. Scholarships must be requested by the deadline dates listed below. Once your application has been received and processed, you will be contacted by our office and payment may need to be rendered. 

Click this link for our Scholarship Application

Fall Session Deadline: August 12, 2019
Winter Session Deadline: November 11, 2019
Spring Session Deadline: February 24, 2020
Please note: Applications received after these dates will be considered for the next session.

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HEART Program

The HEART (Helping to Encourage Awareness and Recognition in Theater) program is a full inclusion program that provides individuals with special needs the opportunity to participate in classes, shows and camps. 

Tuition is waived for HEART students registering for classes and summer camps for the first time. HEART students are also encouraged to audition for and participate in CYT's Broadway-style musicals. CYT is a supportive environment encouraging awareness and learning for all participants.

To see if your student qualifies for a new family scholarship through the HEART program, please contact heartcoordinator@cytkc.org.

HEART Application
HEART Class Support Form
HEART Camp Student Support Form

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More Information on the HEART Program

Class Policies

Refund Policy
If you withdraw your child from a class prior to the second week of class, your tuition will be refunded less a $25 processing fee. No refunds will be given after the second class or to a student who auditions for a show.

Registration Information
Classes and teachers are subject to change. If a class fills, waiting lists will be kept and students enrolled in the order that a registration was received if an opening becomes available. 

Attendance Policy
If your student will be missing more than two classes, please contact the Class Coordinator. If your student will be missing the final class/Showcase, please make sure to notify the class coordinator AND teacher during the first class.

Auditioning for a musical production
Students who are ages 8-18 and enrolled in at least one class during the curent session are eligible to audition for any of the productions in that session. Go to SHOWS for more information. 

PLEASE NOTE: Students who are cast in a production are required to attend their CYT classes for the entire 9-week session and participate in Class Showcase. All communication regarding absences must be done by contacting the Class Coordinator.

Should a student’s attendance in classes (or rehearsals) become an issue, he/she will be subject to replacement in the production in which he/she is cast. Special consideration may be granted regarding absences due to illness, family emergency, and/or unforeseen school functions. In these instances, please make requests to the Class Coordinator as promptly as possible for consideration.

Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather and/or poor road conditions, classes/rehearsals may be canceled for the safety of our students. Cancellations due to weather will be posted on our website: www.cytkc.org. Many times the weather may be dangerous in the mornings, but by class/rehearsal time, road conditions are fine. A decision will be made by 3pm regarding any cancellation of evening activities. If class/rehearsal is canceled for any reason, an email will be sent to all participants. Updates can also be found on CYT’s website: www.cytkc.org, as well as on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages. We always encourage checking our website first for the most up-to-date cancellation information.
PLEASE NOTE: CYT Kansas City does not credit, refund, or pro-rate tuition for classes canceled due to inclement weather.

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