Allison McNellis
Dance Instructor
A Lawrence native, Allison grew up training at the Lawrence Arts Center under the direction of Cynthia Crews as a member of the Lawrence Ballet Theatre. As a student, she has had the opportunity to perform in dozens of LAC productions and travel to various universities across the country as a member of the prestigious Regional Dance America. Allison is a student at the University of Kansas studying Applied Behavioral Science, emphasizing in Early Childhood Education and Intervention, as well as Communication Studies.
Preschool Dance II (Session A)[25FA]
08/23/25 - 10/11/25, 10:00AM - 10:35AM | SA
Ages 4 to 5 |
Allison McNellis |
Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FDYP26a
Members $105 | Non-Members $105
School of Dance's Little Movers classes are designed to improve motor skills and self-control as well as encourage confidence in movement within a playful environment. Enroll in age-appropriate classes.
Those enrolling are expected to be familiar with general policies, attire, and opportunities outlined in the
School of Dance Handbook.
Have a dance-specific question? Contact the School of Dance
Preschool Dance II (Session B)[25FA]
10/18/25 - 12/6/25, 10:00AM - 10:35AM | SA
Ages 4 to 5 |
Allison McNellis |
Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FDYP26b
Members $105 | Non-Members $105
School of Dance's Little Movers classes are designed to improve motor skills and self-control as well as encourage confidence in movement within a playful environment. Enroll in age-appropriate classes. No class Novemeber 29.
Those enrolling are expected to be familiar with general policies, attire, and opportunities outlined in the
School of Dance Handbook.
Have a dance-specific question? Contact the School of Dance
Preschool Dance II (Session A)[25FA]
08/28/25 - 10/9/25, 4:00PM - 4:35PM | TH
Ages 4 to 5 |
Allison McNellis |
Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FDYP4a
Members $105 | Non-Members $105
School of Dance's Little Movers classes are designed to improve motor skills and self-control as well as encourage confidence in movement within a playful environment. Enroll in age-appropriate classes.
Those enrolling are expected to be familiar with general policies, attire, and opportunities outlined in the
School of Dance Handbook.
Have a dance-specific question? Contact the School of Dance
Preschool Dance I (Session B)[25FA]
10/16/25 - 12/4/25, 4:00PM - 4:35PM | TH
Ages 3 to 4 |
Allison McNellis |
Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FDYP4b
Members $105 | Non-Members $105
School of Dance's Little Movers classes are designed to improve motor skills and self-control as well as encourage confidence in movement within a playful environment. Enroll in age-appropriate classes. No class Nov. 27.
Those enrolling are expected to be familiar with general policies, attire, and opportunities outlined in the
School of Dance Handbook.
Have a dance-specific question? Contact the School of Dance
Kinder Ballet[25FA]
08/23/25 - 12/6/25, 10:45AM - 11:30AM | SA
Ages 5 to 6 |
Allison McNellis |
Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FDYK6
Members $210 | Non-Members $210
School of Dance Little Movers classes are designed to improve motor skills and self-control as well as encourage confidence in movement within a playful environment. Enroll in age-appropriate classes.
Students are introduced to the basic elements of ballet through simple ballet movements, creative activities, and storytelling.
Those enrolling are expected to be familiar with general policies, attire, and opportunities outlined in the
School of Dance Handbook.
Have a dance-specific question? Contact the School of Dance
Preschool Dance I (Session A)[25FA]
08/23/25 - 10/11/25, 9:15AM - 9:50AM | SA
Ages 3 to 4 |
Allison McNellis |
Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FDYP16a
Members $105 | Non-Members $105
School of Dance's Little Movers classes are designed to improve motor skills and self-control as well as encourage confidence in movement within a playful environment. Enroll in age-appropriate classes. No class August 30.
Those enrolling are expected to be familiar with general policies, attire, and opportunities outlined in the
School of Dance Handbook.
Have a dance-specific question? Contact the School of Dance
Preschool Dance I (Session B)[25FA]
10/18/25 - 12/6/25, 9:15AM - 9:50AM | SA
Ages 3 to 4 |
Allison McNellis |
Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FDYP16b
Members $105 | Non-Members $105
School of Dance's Little Movers classes are designed to improve motor skills and self-control as well as encourage confidence in movement within a playful environment. Enroll in age-appropriate classes. No class Novemeber 29.
Those enrolling are expected to be familiar with general policies, attire, and opportunities outlined in the
School of Dance Handbook.
Have a dance-specific question? Contact the School of Dance
Intro to Ballet[25FA]
08/28/25 - 12/4/25, 5:30PM - 6:15PM | TH
Ages 6 to 7 |
Allison McNellis |
Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FDY1B4
Members $196 | Non-Members $196
Beginning with Intro to Ballet, School of Dance students follow a sequential program in which the syllabus for each level is designed to encourage greater awareness of musicality and coordination as well as increased
flexibility and strength. No class Nov. 27.
In this class, students learn the basic techniques of ballet through fundamental movements and begin building their ballet vocabulary.
Those enrolling are expected to be familiar with general policies, attire, and opportunities outlined in the
School of Dance Handbook.
Have a dance-specific question? Contact the School of Dance
Kinder Ballet[25FA]
08/28/25 - 12/4/25, 4:45PM - 5:30PM | TH
Ages 5 to 6 |
Allison McNellis |
Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FDYK4
Members $210 | Non-Members $210
School of Dance Little Movers classes are designed to improve motor skills and self-control as well as encourage confidence in movement within a playful environment. Enroll in age-appropriate classes.
Students are introduced to the basic elements of ballet through simple ballet movements, creative activities, and storytelling. No class Nov. 27.
Those enrolling are expected to be familiar with general policies, attire, and opportunities outlined in the
School of Dance Handbook.
Have a dance-specific question? Contact the School of Dance
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