Adult Dance Classes in Lawrence

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You’re Never Too Old To Learn Dance

Whether you want to connect with a community and experience the joy of dance, or you’re interested in mastering dance styles with trajectory-based courses, you’ll find what’re looking for with our dance classes in Lawrence.

Beyond connecting with your community and learning new skills, adult dance classes in Lawrence foster improved health and wellbeing through a fun, inclusive activity. Our financial aid availability ensures our classes are accessible to all, so don’t let cost hold you back!

Our Facilities & Curriculum

Our Adult Dance Class Facilities

We’re committed to providing the Lawrence area with a facility that welcomes them into the wide and wonderful world of dance This includes 2 spacious dance studios equipped with everything practicing dancers need and a 300 seat theatre at our primary location. Our satellite space at 10th and Mass Studios also features space for dance.

The Path to Your Artistry

The adult dance classes we offer focus on developing the artist as well as the art. Classes cover everything from the fundamentals of movement to advanced technical choreography. The choice is yours! For our youth dance classes, the descriptions list what to expect from the courses. We offer courses in the following styles:

  • Dance House
  • East Indian Dance
  • Fitness & Wellness
  • Hip Hop
  • Irish Step
  • Jazz
  • Chinese Dance
  • Creative Movement & Improv
  • Contemporary/Modern
  • Ballet
  • Afrodance
  • Social Dance
  • Tap

Financial Aid

Dance is for Everyone

The School of Dance strives to provide access to dance classes and performances through various financial aid and scholarship opportunities. We offer scholarships, income-based financial aid, the option to “Try Before You Buy” and a bundle dance discount for students taking three or more classes.

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Current Classes

Afrodance
Afrodance (Session B)[26WSP]
03/26/26 - 05/14/26, 7:30PM - 8:25PM | TH
Ages 16 to 120 | Maya Tillman-Rayton | Lawrence Arts Center
Class is Full - contact about waitlist | 26SDAA4
Members $133 | Non-Members $133
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! All experience levels are welcome. No class Nov. 27.

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

Ballet
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
Ballet III[26WSP]
01/16/26 - 05/8/26, 4:30PM - 5:40PM | FR
Ages 9 to 11 | TBD | 10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | 26WDYB35
Members $280 | Non-Members $280
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 Mar 13, Mar 20.

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 IVa & IVb[26WSP]
01/17/26 - 05/9/26, 12:00PM - 1:25PM | SA
Ages 10 to 18 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26WDYB46
Members $310 | Non-Members $310
Two ballet classes a week are required at this level; Ballet IV students are recommended to attend three ballet classes per week. Students are also encouraged to enroll in conditioning, contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, or tap classes. No class Mar 14, Mar 21.

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 & Vb[26WSP]
01/17/26 - 05/9/26, 12:00PM - 1:25PM | SA
Ages 11 to 18 | Cynthia Crews | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26WDYB56
Members $310 | Non-Members $310
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 Mar 14, Mar 21.

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[26WSP]
01/17/26 - 05/9/26, 12:00PM - 1:25PM | SA
Ages 12 to 18 | Liat Roth | 10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | 26WDYB66
Members $310 | Non-Members $310
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 Mar 14, Mar 21.

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

Intro to Ballet (First Grade)[26WSP]
01/17/26 - 05/9/26, 9:00AM - 9:45AM | SA
Ages 6 to 7 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26WDY1B6
Members $225 | Non-Members $225
Beginning with Intro to Ballet, School of Dance students follow a sequential program in which the syllabus for each level is designed to encourage greater awareness of musicality and coordination as well as increased flexibility and strength. No class Mar 14, Mar 21.

In this class, students learn the basic techniques of ballet through fundamental movements and begin building their ballet vocabulary.

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 I[26WSP]
01/17/26 - 05/9/26, 10:00AM - 10:55AM | SA
Ages 7 to 8 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26WDYB16
Members $250 | Non-Members $250
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. No class Mar 14, Mar 21.

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[26WSP]
01/17/26 - 05/9/26, 11:00AM - 11:55AM | SA
Ages 8 to 10 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26WDYB26
Members $250 | Non-Members $250
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. No class Mar 14, Mar 21.

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[26WSP]
01/17/26 - 05/9/26, 10:30AM - 11:40AM | SA
Ages 9 to 11 | Cynthia Crews | 10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | 26WDYB36
Members $250 | Non-Members $250
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 Mar 14, Mar 21.

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

In Frame[26WSP]
01/23/26 - 03/14/26, 9:00AM - 9:00PM | FR, SA, SU
Ages 6 to 120 | Liat Roth | 10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | 26WDYIF
Members $165 | Non-Members $165
Those interested must attend auditions and then be approved prior to any enrollment
Lawrence Dance Intensive: Summer Ballet (Junior Session I)[26WSP]
06/8/26 - 06/13/26, 9:00AM - 11:45AM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR, SA
Ages 11 to 15 | TBD | 10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | 26CDYJB1
Members $250 | Non-Members $250
Includes ballet demonstration on the final day. Prerequisites: Ages 11-15, dancing at an intermediate level (equivalent to Arts Center Ballet level IV-Va).
Lawrence Dance Intensive: Summer Ballet (Junior Session II)[26WSP]
07/20/26 - 07/24/26, 9:00AM - 11:45AM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 10 to 15 | TBD | 10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | 26CDYJB2
Members $200 | Non-Members $200
Includes dance showing on the final day.Prerequisites: Ages 10-15, dancing at an intermediate level (equivalent to Arts Center Ballet level III-Va).
Lawrence Dance Intensive: Summer Ballet (Senior Session)[26WSP]
06/8/26 - 06/13/26, 9:00AM - 3:30PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR, SA
Ages 12 to 21 | TBD | 10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | 26CDLDI1
Members $500 | Non-Members $500
Includes ballet, pointe, partnering, variations, wellness/enrichment, contemporary, improv, creative process, hip hop, repertory, choreography sessions and showing on the final day.Prerequisites: Ages 12-21, dancing at intermediate/advanced level (equivalent to Arts Center Ballet level Vb-VII).

Chinese Dance

Contemporary/Modern

Fitness & Wellness
Dance Fitness (Session A)[26WSP]
01/16/26 - 03/6/26, 5:45PM - 6:40PM | FR
Ages 12 to 120 | TBD | 10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | 26WDAF5a
Members $133 | Non-Members $133
A high-energy class that blends fun dance moves with cardio fitness to get your heart pumping, improve coordination, and boost strength. No dance experience needed—just bring your energy and get ready to sweat, smile, and move to the music.

No class on Oct. 31, Nov 28.

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

Dance Fitness (Session B)[26WSP]
03/27/26 - 05/8/26, 5:45PM - 6:40PM | FR
Ages 12 to 120 | TBD | 10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | 26SDAF5b
Members $125 | Non-Members $125
A high-energy class that blends fun dance moves with cardio fitness to get your heart pumping, improve coordination, and boost strength. No dance experience needed—just bring your energy and get ready to sweat, smile, and move to the music.

No class on Oct. 31, Nov 28.

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

Pilates (Session B)[26WSP]
03/25/26 - 05/13/26, 10:00AM - 10:50AM | WE
Ages 16 to 120 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26SDAP3b
Members $133 | Non-Members $133
This class improves strength, flexibility, and overall health. Mats are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Feel free to bring your own. All experience levels are welcome.

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

Hip Hop
Hip Hop for Ages 7-10[26WSP]
01/16/26 - 05/8/26, 4:30PM - 5:25PM | FR
Ages 7 to 10 | Joslyn E Vetock | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26WDYH15
Members $250 | Non-Members $250
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.

This class focuses on the fundamental steps of hip hop and the social styles that are popular today.

No class Mar 13, Mar 20.

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

Irish
Irish Dance I[26WSP]
01/16/26 - 05/8/26, 4:30PM - 5:25PM | FR
Ages 7 to 14 | Annie Stark | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26WDAS5
Members $250 | Non-Members $250
These classes are upbeat and involve traditional and choreographed modern dances. Beginner-level students will learn fundamental movements and the basic jig and reel steps.

No class Mar 13, Mar 20.

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

Irish Dance II[26WSP]
01/16/26 - 05/8/26, 5:30PM - 6:25PM | FR
Ages 8 to 18 | Annie Stark | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26WDYS25
Members $250 | Non-Members $250
Irish dancers will add the Hop Jig and the Slip Jig to their beginner soft shoe repertoire, and learn basic hard shoe movements.

No class Mar 13, Mar 20.

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

Jazz
Jazz for Adults and Teens (Session B)[26WSP]
03/24/26 - 05/12/26, 7:30PM - 8:25PM | TU
Ages 14 to 120 | Gabby McNabb | 10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | 26SDAJ2b
Members $133 | Non-Members $133
The Jazz Dance program features various styles of jazz including classic, Broadway, and contemporary. Beginning students focus on building rhythm, coordination, and character skills until they are ready for syncopation movements, body isolations, dynamic leaps, suspended turns, and stylized choreography.

This all-level class emphasizes classic jazz styles while building strength and flexibility.

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

Social Dance
Social Dance: Waltz (Session B)[26WSP]
03/26/26 - 05/14/26, 7:30PM - 8:25PM | TH
Ages 16 to 120 | Katie Moshier | 10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | 26SDAS4b
Members $133 | Non-Members $133
We invite you to this beginner’s class to learn dances that you can use virtually anywhere! Dance in the kitchen with your loved one, at weddings, on cruises and at social gatherings. Partner dancing improves communication, builds confidence, and has been shown to preserve and improve cognitive performance. Learn a fun new skill that will last a lifetime!

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

Social Dance: Intermediate Salsa (Session B)[26WSP]
03/26/26 - 05/14/26, 6:30pm - 7:25pm | TH
Ages 16 to 120 | Katie Moshier | 10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | 26SDAIS4b
Members $133 | Non-Members $133
"Level up your salsa skills with a dynamic class designed for dancers who are confident with the basics and ready for more! This class focuses on refining technique, enhancing body movement, and expanding your turn patterns and partner work. Students will explore musicality, styling, and lead/follow communication to build fluidity and confidence on the social dance floor. For dancers who have had a semester of previous salsa experience.

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"

Tap
Beginner Tap Teens and Adults (Session B)[26WSP]
03/24/26 - 05/12/26, 6:00PM - 6:55PM | TU
Ages 12 to 120 | Gabby McNabb | 10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | 26SDAT2b
Members $133 | Non-Members $133
Adult Tap at the Arts Center combines rhythm, musicality, and coordination into a fun percussive movement session for your feet. Starting with Tap Fundamentals, students who mastered the required material progress to join our intermediate adults tap group.

This class is for beginners with little to no prior experience.

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

Upcoming Performances

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ART FOR ALL | St. Patrick’s Day Céilí Party 2026!

In Irish, the word “céilí” (KAY-LEE) means party! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a free Irish Step Dance performance and participate in traditional Irish group dances led by Annie Stark. The performance will last 30 minutes with group activities to follow. This event is in partnership with the Lawrence Public Library.Read More

March 9

6:00PM

The School of Dance presents: In Frame, A Dance Journey through the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

When a family visits Kansas City’s Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, they never imagine becoming a part of the artwork themselves. But if they each fall into a different painting, how will they find each other again? Join us for the School of Dance’s annual spring multi-genre production as we dance from frame to frame, bringing […]Read More

March 13

7:00PM

March 14

2:00PM

March 14

7:00PM

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Auditions | 2026 Carmine Balletto Scholarship Audition

In-Person Scholarship Auditions Sunday, March 22 | 3-5pm | 10th & Mass Studios Online registration is required by Thursday, March 19. Application Requirements Must be enrolled in Ballet IV-VII to audition There is no cost to apply for a scholarship. In-person audition check-in opens 30 minutes prior to audition time. About Carmine Balletto Scholarship  Established […]Read More

March 22

3:00PM

Carmine Balletto Registration Form
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Dance Your Way Into Community

Interested in enrolling in a dance class in Lawrence? We have financial aid available to those who need it to ensure classes are accessible to everyone.

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Art is for Everyone

Making Art Accessible to All

Lawrence Arts Center is here to ensure anyone—of any age and any background—can connect with a supportive community and flex their creative muscles. With contemporary exhibitions, performances, and an array of music education classes for adults and kids, everyone will find something that’s right for them.

Our primary state-of-the-art facility at 940 New Hampshire St. features classrooms, studios, theatres, and more. To further support the community, we also have a space for classes and rehearsal at 10th & Mass Studios.

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