December 7, 2021 @ 8:00 am - January 15, 2022 @ 5:00 pm
School of Dance Student Choreography Showcase
The Student Choreography Showcase is back in person! Calling movement creators 3rd grade thru Adult … [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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December 10 @ 7:00 pm - December 13 @ 6:00 pm
The Nutcracker, A Kansas Ballet
It’s back! Experience the sensation and charm of the Lawrence Arts Center’s original production. A … [more]
January 8, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
AUDITION: The Sleeping Beauty
Spring Ballet Audition! Calling all dancers grades 1-12! For those longing to perform again, don’t … [more]
January 12, 2022 - March 14, 2022
Lawrence Dance Intensive: Winter Ballet 2022
Experience Artistic Growth and Make Connections through World-Class Instruction No pre-screening or audition is required … [more]
February 8, 2022 @ 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]
February 20, 2022 @ 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, 2022 @ 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, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - March 12, 2022 @ 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 26, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - March 27, 2022 @ 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, 2022 @ 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, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - April 24, 2022 @ 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, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - May 21, 2022 @ 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]
School of Dance News
Special Ballet Interim Classes Just Added!
Paige Comparato is teaching a few ballet classes between fall and winter sessions. There will … [more]
School of Dance Newsletter: November with the School of Dance
COVID-19 New Policy Our COVID-19 policy has changed! Starting on October 25, 2021, students … [more]
School of Dance Newsletter: This Fall With the School of Dance
COVID-19 Update Our COVID-19 policy is changing! Beginning October 25, 2021, students participating in adult … [more]
Shout Out to Elijah Paden: National Merit Semifinalist!
Lawrence Ballet Theatre dancer, Elijah Paden was just named one of the National Merit Semifinalist … [more]
New Class Alert: Irish Step Dance for Teens and Adults
Do you love Celtic music and the lively rhythms of Irish Step Dance? Then come … [more]
