School of Dance

Our mission is to cultivate artistry, excellence, and healthy communities through dance training, performance, and outreach.

Cultivating the art of dance within the entire community, our vision is to make dance 100% accessible to all. For over 30 years, the School of Dance’s curriculum has been based on national dance education standards and taught by professionals. Students follow a sequential training program developed to suit age and ability that fosters creativity as well as technique. Focused on developing the artist as well as the art, the School of Dance offers frequent opportunities for performance through numerous and diverse dance productions as well as the pre-professional ballet company, Lawrence Ballet Theatre.

Welcome to the School of Dance Virtual Class Portal!

Throughout the summer, all dance classes will be held online, via live interactive Zoom sessions. During the summer session, video recordings will not be available. In-person participation is subject to guidelines set forth by the Kansas Department of Health & Environment, the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department & Arts Center availability. We will come together to dance when it is safe to return, with limited class size and adherence to health/safety guidelines within the building and our studios. Updates will be emailed to enrollees as they occur.

Click to enter the Virtual Dance Portal

HOW TO JOIN US VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM
Step #1 – Enroll in a dance class
Step #2 – Download Zoom at https://zoom.us/download
Step #3 – Watch your inbox for the class registration letter.
This letter includes the link and password to enter the School of Dance Virtual Portal where you will be able to access your class.

Links and Downloads

School of Dance Handbook

Tap Classes

Jazz Classes

Classes for Little Movers

Pilates and Fitness Classes

Ballet Classes

Contemporary/Modern Classes

Irish Step Classes

Hip Hop

Dance Workshops

Lawrence Ballet Theatre

Boys Dance Scholarships

If you experience any technical difficulties, call the Arts Center at (785)843-2787

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS FOR VIRTUAL CLASSES
• Arrive 10mins prior to the start of class.
• Students will be placed into a “waiting room” and will be let in by the teacher.
• Dress appropriately for your class (refer to Attire/Dress Code).
• Hair should be properly groomed.
• Remove any unnecessary furniture, cords, rugs or other hazards to have an open and safe space to dance.
• Obtain any props or supplies for the class and have ready before class begins. • If a ballet barre or something similar is required, make sure that what you are holding onto is secure. A door jamb or wall works better than a wobbly chair.
• Pin your teacher to full-screen viewing
• Mute your own video to avoid disruption
• Remember to unmute yourself to ask a question

Virtual Classes are exclusively for current School of Dance students.

JOIN YOUR CLASS BY CLICKING A VIRTUAL STUDIO
By clicking on the link to the classroom, participants agree to accept full responsibility for his/her/their online class participation and agree to hold harmless Lawrence Arts Center in the event of accident or injury.