Pre-register online today!

Auditions are held each year for company members and apprentices. To be considered for LBT, applicants must attend a formal audition. Registration is available now online and in person 30 minutes prior to the audition.

Company Members & Apprentices are required to:

•  Be at least 11 years of age or older

•  Take three ballet technique classes per week

•  Take one additional dance technique class of any style per  week

•  Attend all company weekly rehearsals (2-4 hours per week) and additional rehearsals during production weeks

•  Be available to perform at scheduled events/concerts

Saturday, June 8  |  2-4pm  |  Dance Studio 206

Ages 11-18 Equivalent to Ballet IV-VII

Lawrence Ballet Theatre (LBT) is the resident pre-professional ballet company of the Lawrence Arts Center. The mission of Lawrence Ballet Theatre is to provide extensive training, performance opportunities, and artistic experience to dancers seeking to develop advanced experience in preparation for a professional career in dance. Led by Artistic Director Cynthia Crews, company members gain exposure and experience through numerous performances of classical ballet repertoire and original works. LBT dancers work directly with professional guest choreographers in addition to their work with the artistic director. Lawrence Ballet Theatre is a member company of the prestigious Regional Dance America/MidStates. Each year,  Lawrence Ballet Theatre attends the annual RDA/Midstates Festival held in various cities across the Midwest.