December 8 @ 7:00 pm - December 11 @ 3:00 pm
The Nutcracker, A Kansas Ballet 2022
Experience the sensation and charm of the Lawrence Arts Center’s original production, The Nutcracker, A … [more]
Our mission is to cultivate artistry, excellence, and healthy communities through dance training, performance, and community engagement.
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 School of Dance by phone at 785.843.2787 or email dance@lawrenceartscenter.org.
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March 10, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - March 11, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
The Dot & La Fille mal gardée | A Double Dance Feature Experience!
A Double Dance Feature performed by School of Dance students presents The Dot and La … [more]
April 21, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - April 22, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
Lawrence Ballet Theatre’s Emergence
Join Lawrence Ballet Theatre for their 13th annual mixed repertory performance, Emergence. Original works by … [more]
May 19, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - May 20, 2023 @ 7:30 pm
School of Dance | End of Year Showcase 2023
This annual event celebrates the achievement of the School of Dance students with senior solos … [more]
School of Dance News
Join Us at Art in the Park!
Free Public Performance at Art in the Park: Coppelia preview by Lawrence Ballet Theatre, Irish … [more]
Announcing the 2022 The Nutcracker, A Kansas Ballet Cast List
Announcing the marvelous cast of 2022! Congratulations! Click here to view the cast list. … [more]
Boys- We Want to Dance With You!
Boys! We are letting you know that if you are enrolled in ANY Lawrence Arts … [more]
Announcing the 2022-2023 Carmine Ballere Scholarship Recipients!
Congratulations to this year’s Carmine Ballere Scholarship Recipients & Alternates About Carmine Ballere Established … [more]
Lawrence Dance Intensive Faculty & Guest Artists
Current Ashley Brittingham – Ballet, KU Faculty Andie Stitt – Hip Hop, Guest Artist Ashley Sandefur … [more]
Enroll Today: Summer Dance Camps and Performance Ensembles!
Calling all dancers – We have some special programs for you! Our summer camps are … [more]
