FALL & SPRING SEASON 2025/2026

PILOT PROGRAM INFORMATION
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  • ABSOLUTELY FREE!

    These classes are designed to bring a collective of dancers from all around Kern County to dance together. KBC will set the example to dancers in Kern that no matter what studio you dance at, everyone has something beautiful to bring to the table and it’s important to preserve the future of performing arts to collaborate.

    PREREQUISITE:

    • Be dancing at any studio at least 1-2 ballet classes per week at appropriate level.

    • Age requirement met

    SCHEDULE:

    • Fridays

      • KBC 1: Ages 9-12 | 4-5pm

      • KBC 2: Ages 13-21+ | 5-6pm

      • KBC Pointe, Rep, & Pas De Deux | 6-6:30pm

    Hosting Studio:

    • Studio K Dance Company

  • EVELYN EVERGREEN’S White Christmas - A whimsical neoclassical ballet inspired by A Christmas Carol, set in a glamorous 1950s holiday world with Nutcracker-style magic.

    THREE SHOWINGS:

    • November 30th, 2025 | Fox Theatre | KDA Open Stage (excerpts, fundraiser)

    • December 6th, 2025 | Bakersfield College Edward Simonsen Indoor Theatre (full performance, 2 showings)

    • December 13th, 2025 | First Presbyterian | FloodBako Winter Wonderland (excerpts)

    COST:

    • $20.00 performance fee.

    PREREQUISITE:

    • Attend company class regularly (audition day will be held in company classes TBA)

    • Commit to rehearsal period & give no-show dates up front

    • Must be willing to sign contract for Fall 2025 season

    • Attend 2 ballet classes at home studio (minimum)

    • Give release for media purposes (photos, video, etc.)

  • Offering competition for the following competitions:

    • Youth America Grand Prix (February 26-March 1 Los Angeles OR March 12-15, 2026 San Diego)

    • Universal Ballet Competition (March 26-28 Irvine)

    • California Dance Classics (March 4-8, 2026 Los Angeles)

    • ADC International Ballet Competition (January 16-18 Los Angeles)

    DURATION:

    • September 2025 - March 2026 | Rehearsals (1 hr. blocks & 30 min blocks)

    • January - March 2026 | Competitions

    COST BREAKDOWN:

    • 1 Solo @ 1 Competition: Registration Fees + $359 (additional competitions added are Registration Fees + $59).

    • 2 Solo @ 1 Competition: Registration Fees + $659 (additional competitions added are Registration Fees + $59).

    • 3 Solo @ 1 Competition: Registration Fees + $959 (additional competitions added are Registration Fees + $59).

    PREREQUISITE:

    • Attend company class regularly (audition day will be held in company classes TBA)

    • Commit to rehearsal period & give no-show dates up front

    • Must be willing to sign contract for Spring 2026 season

    • Attend 2 ballet classes at home studio (minimum)

    • Give release for media purposes (photos, video, etc.)

    DISCLAIMER:

    Dancers will be representing BOTH their home studios and Kern Ballet Collective for competitions.

  • Learn more about the Royal Academy of Dance Examination here.

    DURATION:

    • December 2025 - April 2026

    • Location: TBD (Santa Clarita or Bakersfield)

    COSTS:

    • Non Affiliated Members: Registration Fees + $750

    • Affiliated Members:
      Registration Fees

    Inquire about the difference between affiliated members or non-affiliated members here!

    PREREQUISITE:

    • Attend company class regularly (audition day for placement will be held in company classes TBA)

    • Commit to rehearsal period & give no-show dates up front (will be in conjunction with LOPSD classes for 2025/2026)

    • Must be willing to sign contract for Spring 2026 season

    • Attend 2 ballet classes at home studio (minimum)

    • Give release for media purposes (photos, video, etc.)

    DISCLAIMER:

    Dancers will be representing their home studios and Kern Ballet Collective for Royal Academy of Dance exams, however the RAD Certified Teacher will be awarded as their teacher under the RAD organization.

  • COST:

    • $0.00

    DURATION:

    • May - July 2026 | Rehearsal Period

    • July 2026: Tour Period

    DISCLAIMER:

    Dancers will be representing BOTH their home studios and Kern Ballet Collective for Books In Motion on social platforms.

  • FREELANCE OPPORTUNITIES

    Many times, people reach out to LOPSD asking Mrs. Bradshaw to come perform at their events. Now that she is in a retirement capacity for being a dancer, she opens up these opportunities to the dancers at LOPSD. This will now open up the opportunities for the dancers part of KBC to have first pick on gigs and freelance opportunities. Should these opportunities come about, you will be reached out to during the season.

    NETWORKING

    KBC dancers will be invited to take classes with master teachers in LA with the class costs covered. Dancers must meet the requirements of being part of the company to be part of these classes.

    PROFESSIONAL ATMOSPHERE

    As a former professional ballet dancer, KBC will be run in an official company capacity so dancers know what to expect in a professional atmosphere. This is also an opportunity for the dancers to dance with other professional dancers that we will invite to perform at our showcases and fundraisers.

JOIN OUR COLLECTIVE

For the 2025/2026 season, we are inviting three studios to join the affiliated membership to curate a beautiful, strong, and professional dance collective to bring Kern County excellence in the fine art of dance. Their dancers will be evaluated for rankings in the company, but will be allowed to participate so long as they meet the requirements above.

Learn More about Affiliated Membership

Contract must be signed by participant/parent before submitting the form below.