Maya Tillman Rayton

Dance Instructor


Maya Tillman-Rayton is a KU graduate with a degree in Human Biology. Currently, she is a faculty member in KU's Theater and Dance Department. She has also recently choreographed a piece for the University Dance Company entitled ""Procession""

Maya's teaching career spans 15 years to students of all ages in Lawrence and Kansas City. She is married to a ""retired"" dancer with two beautiful kids.
 

a dance class with women
Adult Hip Hop[25SU]
06/5/25 - 07/24/25, 7:30PM - 8:25PM | TH
Ages 14 to 120 | Maya Tillman Rayton | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | CDAH4
Members $122 | Non-Members $122
Come dance to some of your favorite throwback jams! This is a no-stress class where students will learn combinations and simply have a good time grooving.

No Class on June 19.

Those enrolling are expected to be familiar with general policies, attire, and opportunities outlined in the School of Dance Handbook.

This class accepts Drop-In Dance Cards. Details can be found on the School of Dance main page.

Have a dance-specific question? Contact the School of Dance

girls posing in stage
Intermediate Hip Hop[25SU]
06/4/25 - 07/23/25, 6:30PM - 7:25PM | WE
Ages 12 to 18 | Maya Tillman Rayton | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | CDYH23
Members $128 | Non-Members $128
Based on the original principles of hip hop--love, peace, unity, and having fun--these classes are filled with choreography and cover a wide range of movement styles.

For those in Grade 6-12.

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dance class with woman
Afrodance[25SU]
06/4/25 - 07/23/25, 7:30PM - 8:30PM | WE
Ages 14 to 120 | Maya Tillman Rayton | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | CDAFD3
Members $128 | Non-Members $128
Afrodance is a collection of dances originating from Sub-Saharan African countries. Dancers will learn a combination of traditional African, Afro-Carribbean, and African hip hop moves set to African pop and Reggaeton music. This high-energy class will get you moving!

No prior experience required.

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Elemental Fusion | A hip-hop, jazz and commercial dance camp[25SU]
06/2/25 - 06/6/25, 9:00AM - 12:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 9 to 14 | Maya Tillman Rayton | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | CDYHHC
Members $160 | Non-Members $160
Unleash your creativity and energy at the ultimate summer camp experience where jazz dance, hip hop, music, and film collide through the exciting world of commercial dance. This one-of-a-kind camp explores tv commercials, backup dancing, hiip hop culture, music videos, short cut videos, and one take videos. Camps includes a final showing on the last day and an original camp short film.

For Grade 4-9. No previous experience is required.

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