Cynthia Crews
Artistic Director of Lawrence Ballet Theatre
Cynthia Crews (Artistic Director of Lawrence Ballet Theatre) started her dance training in Tulsa, Okla., with Roman Jasinski and Moscelyn Larkin, acclaimed Ballet Russe stars and co-founders of Tulsa Ballet Theatre. She performed solo roles with Tulsa Civic Ballet, including Tulsa’s very first Clara in The Nutcracker, before continuing her dance education in New York as a full-scholarship student for Joffrey Ballet and Harkness Ballet. She then returned to Oklahoma and earned a BFA in Ballet Pedagogy from The University of Oklahoma.
Cynthia performed as a principal with Tulsa Ballet Theatre for nine years. She danced leading roles in Balanchine’s Concerto Barocco, Ruth Page’s Die FlederMaus, Peter Anastos’ Footage, and Loyce Holton’s Wingborne, as well as Giselle, Coppelia, Swan Lake and The Nutcracker. She also taught master classes, performed as a guest artist and presented numerous school lecture demonstrations each year. Cynthia has performed and choreographed in a variety of community and professional musical theater productions for organizations including Oklahoma’s Discoveryland Outdoor Dramas, Theatre Tulsa, and Florida’s Manatee Players.
Cynthia’s teaching career began at The School of Tampa Ballet and continued at the Post School of Ballet in Roanoke, Va., and Jasinski Academy, formerly the official school for Tulsa Ballet. At the collegiate level, she has served as an adjunct professor at the University of South Florida and as guest lecturer at the University of Kansas. Cynthia joined the Lawrence Arts Center in 2004, teaching primarily ballet and pointe. She is founder and artistic director of the Lawrence Ballet Theatre. Cynthia is President of Regional Dance America/MidStates and sits on the National Board for Regional Dance America.
Ballet Va & Vb[25FA]
08/23/25 - 12/6/25, 12:00PM - 1:25PM | SA
Ages 11 to 18 |
Cynthia Crews |
Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | FDYB56
Members $280 | Non-Members $280
Ballet V-VII students are recommended to enroll in four ballet classes per week; three ballet classes are required. Students are highly encouraged to cross-train in other genres such as hip-hop, jazz, modern, pointe, and tap. No class August 30, Novemeber 29.
Those enrolling are expected to be familiar with general policies, attire, and opportunities outlined in the
School of Dance Handbook.
Have a dance-specific question? Contact the School of Dance
Ballet VI, VII[25FA]
08/25/25 - 12/1/25, 5:45PM - 7:10PM | MO
Ages 12 to 18 |
Cynthia Crews |
10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | FDYB61
Members $280 | Non-Members $280
Ballet V-VII students are recommended to enroll in four ballet classes per week; three ballet classes are required. Students are highly encouraged to cross-train in other genres such as hip-hop, jazz, modern, pointe, and tap. No class Sept. 1.
Those enrolling are expected to be familiar with general policies, attire, and opportunities outlined in the
School of Dance Handbook.
Have a dance-specific question? Contact the School of Dance
Ballet III[25FA]
08/23/25 - 12/6/25, 10:30AM - 11:40AM | SA
Ages 9 to 11 |
Cynthia Crews |
10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | FDYB36
Members $252 | Non-Members $252
Two ballet classes a week are required at this level. Students are also encouraged to enroll in conditioning, contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, or tap classes. No class August 30, Novemeber 29.
Those enrolling are expected to be familiar with general policies, attire, and opportunities outlined in the
School of Dance Handbook.
Have a dance-specific question? Contact the School of Dance
Ballet III[25FA]
08/25/25 - 12/1/25, 4:30PM - 5:40PM | MO
Ages 9 to 11 |
Cynthia Crews |
10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | FDYB31
Members $252 | Non-Members $252
Two ballet classes a week are required at this level. Students are also encouraged to enroll in conditioning, contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, or tap classes. No class Sept. 1.
Those enrolling are expected to be familiar with general policies, attire, and opportunities outlined in the
School of Dance Handbook.
Have a dance-specific question? Contact the School of Dance
Intermediate Pointe[25FA]
08/28/25 - 12/4/25, 6:00PM - 6:25PM | TH
Ages 11 to 18 |
Cynthia Crews |
10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | FDYIP4
Members $126 | Non-Members $126
Enrollment in both Tues/Thurs Pointe and the prior ballet technique classes are required. First-year students wear ballet slippers until approved to purchase and wear pointe shoes. Classes focus on strengthening the body and using proper technique in preparation for the rigors of dancing en pointe. In addition to the two pointe classes, Ballet V-VI students are required to enroll in three ballet technique classes per week.No class Nov. 27.
Those enrolling are expected to be familiar with general policies, attire, and opportunities outlined in the
School of Dance Handbook.
Have a dance-specific question? Contact the School of Dance
Intermediate Variations[25FA]
08/28/25 - 12/4/25, 6:30PM - 6:55PM | TH
Ages 12 to 18 |
Cynthia Crews |
10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | FDYIV4
Members $126 | Non-Members $126
In this class, students will begin the study of ballet solos, duos, and trios from famous classical ballets. No class Nov. 27.
Those enrolling are expected to be familiar with general policies, attire, and opportunities outlined in the
School of Dance Handbook.
Have a dance-specific question? Contact the School of Dance
Ballet Vb, VI, VII[25FA]
08/28/25 - 12/4/25, 4:30PM - 5:55PM | TH
Ages 11 to 18 |
Cynthia Crews |
10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | FDYB64
Members $280 | Non-Members $280
Ballet V-VII students are recommended to enroll in four ballet classes per week; three ballet classes are required. Students are highly encouraged to cross-train in other genres such as hip-hop, jazz, modern, pointe, and tap. No class Nov. 27.
Those enrolling are expected to be familiar with general policies, attire, and opportunities outlined in the
School of Dance Handbook.
Have a dance-specific question? Contact the School of Dance
Advanced Variations[25FA]
08/27/25 - 12/3/25, 5:30PM - 6:10PM | WE
Ages 12 to 18 |
Cynthia Crews |
Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | FDYIV3
Members $196 | Non-Members $196
In this class, students will learn famous and renowned ballet solos, duos, and trios that every dancer should know. No class Nov. 26.
Those enrolling are expected to be familiar with general policies, attire, and opportunities outlined in the
School of Dance Handbook.
Have a dance-specific question? Contact the School of Dance
Ballet VII[25FA]
08/27/25 - 12/3/25, 4:00PM - 5:30PM | WE
Ages 14 to 18 |
Cynthia Crews |
Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | FDYB73
Members $280 | Non-Members $280
Ballet V-VII students are recommended to enroll in four ballet classes per week; three ballet classes are required. Students are highly encouraged to cross-train in other genres such as hip-hop, jazz, modern, pointe, and tap. No class Nov. 26.
Those enrolling are expected to be familiar with general policies, attire, and opportunities outlined in the
School of Dance Handbook.
Have a dance-specific question? Contact the School of Dance
Pre/Beginner Pointe[25FA]
08/26/25 - 12/2/25, 7:00PM - 7:25PM | TU
Ages 11 to 18 |
Cynthia Crews |
10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | FDYPB2
Members $126 | Non-Members $126
Enrollment in both Tues/Thurs Pointe and the prior ballet technique classes are required. First-year students wear ballet slippers until approved to purchase and wear pointe shoes. Classes focus on strengthening the body and using proper technique in preparation for the rigors of dancing en pointe. In addition to the two pointe classes, Ballet V-VI students are required to enroll in three ballet technique classes per week.
Those enrolling are expected to be familiar with general policies, attire, and opportunities outlined in the
School of Dance Handbook.
Have a dance-specific question? Contact the School of Dance
Ballet Va[25FA]
08/26/25 - 12/2/25, 5:30PM - 6:55PM | TU
Ages 11 to 18 |
Cynthia Crews |
10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | FDYB52
Members $280 | Non-Members $280
Ballet V-VII students are recommended to enroll in four ballet classes per week; three ballet classes are required. Students are highly encouraged to cross-train in other genres such as hip-hop, jazz, modern, pointe, and tap.
Those enrolling are expected to be familiar with general policies, attire, and opportunities outlined in the
School of Dance Handbook.
Have a dance-specific question? Contact the School of Dance
Ballet II[25FA]
08/26/25 - 12/2/25, 4:30PM - 5:25PM | TU
Ages 8 to 10 |
Cynthia Crews |
10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | FDYB22
Members $224 | Non-Members $224
One ballet class a week is recommended at this level to build strength and technique. Students are also encouraged to enroll in a class of another genre.
Those enrolling are expected to be familiar with general policies, attire, and opportunities outlined in the
School of Dance Handbook.
Have a dance-specific question? Contact the School of Dance
Lawrence Ballet Theatre Apprentice Program 2025-26[25FA]
08/10/25 - 05/31/26, 9:00AM - 9:00PM | SA
Ages 10 to 18 |
Cynthia Crews |
10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | FDLBTA
Members $620 | Non-Members $620
Those interested must attend auditions and then be approved prior to any enrollment
Lawrence Ballet Theatre Main Company 2025-26[25FA]
08/10/25 - 05/31/26, 9:00AM - 9:00PM | MO, SA
Ages 10 to 18 |
Cynthia Crews |
10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | FDLBT
Members $820 | Non-Members $820
Those interested must attend auditions and then be approved prior to any enrollment
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