February 8 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Valentine’s Caregiver & Child Dance
We’re holding a special Valentine’s Dance with our friends from the Lawrence Public Library! Come … [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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February 20 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
In-Person Scholarship Audition: Summer 2022 Ballet Senior Intensive
Grades 6-12, Equivalent to Ballet Vb-VII Join us this summer for a remarkable dance experience … [more]
March 7 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
St. Patrick’s Day Céilí Party!
In Irish, the word “céilí” (KAY-LEE) means party! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by enjoying a … [more]
March 11 @ 7:00 pm - March 12 @ 7:00 pm
School of Dance presents The Sleeping Beauty
Based on the classic French fairytale by Charles Perrault and set to the beautiful musical … [more]
March 21
Video Submission Scholarship Audition: Summer 2022 Ballet Senior Intensive
Grades 6-12, Equivalent to Ballet Vb-VII Join us this summer for a remarkable dance experience … [more]
March 26 @ 7:30 pm - March 27 @ 3:00 pm
Tristian Griffin Dance Company presents The Bridge
Choreographers John Malashock and Tristian Griffin interweave their experiences, perspectives, and choreographic styles to form … [more]
March 27 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Auditions for Carmine Ballere Scholarship
Established in 1997, the Carmine Ballere Scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated excellence … [more]
April 23 @ 7:00 pm - April 24 @ 3:00 pm
Lawrence Ballet Theatre’s Annual Spring Concert
Lawrence Ballet Theatre returns to perform live on the Arts Center mainstage! Showcasing 29 company … [more]
May 20 @ 7:00 pm - May 21 @ 7:30 pm
End Of Year Showcase 2022
Select youth and adult classes are scheduled to perform in annual End-of-Year Showcases. This annual … [more]
June 6 - June 17
Lawrence Dance Intensive: Summer Ballet 2022
Experience Artistic Growth and Make Connections through World-Class Instruction No pre-screening or audition is required … [more]
June 11 @ 9:00 am
Audition for Lawrence Ballet Theatre Company
Auditions are held each year for company members and apprentices. To be considered for LBT, … [more]
School of Dance News
What snow? Our Inclement Weather Policy……just in case!
When conditions are unsafe for travel for students and faculty, the Lawrence Arts Center will: … [more]
Congratulations to the Cast of The Sleeping Beauty
Thank you to all who auditioned on Saturday! The production team is so excited to … [more]
Dance Shoppe Pop-Up Store: January 16th!
They’re back! Don’t miss Dance Shoppe of Kansas City‘s Pop-Up Store on Sunday, January 16th, … [more]
Performer Hub – The Sleeping Beauty Spring Ballet 2022
Welcome to The Sleeping Beauty Spring Ballet 2022 Performer Hub! Important Cast Documents: Production … [more]
Special Ballet Interim Classes Just Added!
Paige Comparato is teaching a few ballet classes between fall and winter sessions. There will … [more]
