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.

Questions? Contact Hanan Misko by phone at 785-843-2787 or email hanan@lawrenceartscenter.org.

Please note that STUDIO 720 is now STUDIO 840!
The City of Lawrence has changed our address, but the physical location remains the same.

Upcoming Events

March 28 @ 2:30 pm

Auditions for Carmine Ballere Scholarship

Established in 1997, the Carmine Ballere Scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated excellence … [more]

May 14 @ 10:00 am - May 15 @ 5:00 pm

End Of Year Showcase

Select youth and adult classes are invited to perform in the End of Year Showcases … [more]

School of Dance News

Please Join Us for a Weekend with Tristian Griffin

We are pleased to welcome faculty member Tristian Griffin for his master class on Friday … [more]

Spring Into Motion this Season with the School of Dance

Feb. 12 | USD 497 Ovation! Talent Show Featuring LBT Dancers | 7:00 pm The … [more]

Special Announcement from the School of Dance Director

Dear School of Dance Families, I have bittersweet news to share with you. Our School … [more]

Coming this January in the School of Dance: Winter Dance Celebrations, Virtual Student Showcases and the Dance Shoppe Pop-Up Store

January 8-9 | Winter Open House Dance Celebration | FREE for all ages and experience … [more]

A Hoppy Holiday Video Playlist

From grasshoppers to mechanical dolls, let the Nutcracker fun begin with an all new short … [more]

Arts Center to release excerpts of ‘The Nutcracker,’ including a grasshopper scene filmed throughout Lawrence | LJW

By Lauren Fox on December 10, 2020 In lieu of an in-person performance, The Lawrence … [more]