Justin Harbaugh

Director of Performing Arts

Justin Harbaugh holds a doctorate in clarinet performance degree from the University of Kansas. He has directed and choreographed numerous productions at the Lawrence Arts Center and Kansas high schools. Justin has danced professionally onboard Holland America Cruise Line, with Music Theatre of Wichita, at the Sands Casino in Atlantic City, and at the Tanzsommer Festival in Austria. In addition to being on the dance and theatre faculty at the Arts Center, he is also a lecturer of dance at KU. Justin owns and operates a private clarinet studio, and has also taught clarinet as a faculty member at Emporia State University, University of Kansas and Missouri Western State University. Visit justinharbaugh.com for more details.

Tap IV[25WSP]

01/15/25 - 05/14/25, 7:30PM - 8:25PM | WE

Ages 10 to 18 | Justin Harbaugh | Lawrence Arts Center

Enrolling Now | WDYT43

Members $266 | Non-Members $266

Tap dance combines rhythm, musicality, and coordination into a fun percussive movement session for your feet. Starting with Level I, students remain in each level until they've mastered the required material to progress to the next level.

The intermediate-advanced class introduces complex rhythms and new vocabulary. Completion of Tap III is required.

No class March 12 & 19. This class will participate in the EOYS on May 16-17.

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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Tap II-III[25WSP]

01/15/25 - 05/14/25, 6:30PM - 7:25PM | WE

Ages 8 to 18 | Justin Harbaugh | Lawrence Arts Center

Enrolling Now | WDYT23

Members $266 | Non-Members $266

Students focus on identifying rhythmic patterns, structures, syncopation, counter rhythms, and call and response. Rudimentary tap dance sequences such as time-steps and more complex vocabulary are regularly rehearsed.

No class March 12 & 19. This class will participate in the EOYS on May 16-17.

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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Matilda the Musical: Actor Enrollment[25WSP]

01/13/25 - 02/20/25, 6:00PM - 9:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, SU

Ages 8 to 18 | Justin Harbaugh | Lawrence Arts Center

Enrolling Now | MATILDA

Members $175 | Non-Members $175

This course serves as enrollment for all student actors participating in Matilda the Musical. Rehearsals are 6-9pm Monday - Thursday, and Sunday afternoons 1-4pm.

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