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.

Clarinet Fundies: Crossing the Break[25FA]

10/16/25 - 11/20/25, 5:30PM - 6:25PM | TH

Ages 10 to 13 | Justin Harbaugh | Lawrence Arts Center

N/A | FYTM54

Members $120 | Non-Members $120

What's that key for on the back of the clarinet? That's the register key, and will get you up into the clarion register. Learn the tips and tricks of producing these beautiful tones with control and ease.

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Clarinet Fundies[25FA]

09/4/25 - 10/9/25, 5:30PM - 6:25PM | TH

Ages 10 to 13 | Justin Harbaugh | Lawrence Arts Center

N/A | FYTM34

Members $120 | Non-Members $120

Just starting out on the clarinet? This class will get you started off on the right foot. Learn the tips and tricks of dealing with those squeaky reeds, forming the embouchure, and having a great air stream. Enjoy making music sooner when the basics are all in place!

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Tap IV[25FA]

08/27/25 - 12/3/25, 4:30PM - 5:25PM | WE

Ages 10 to 18 | Justin Harbaugh | 10th & Mass Studios

N/A | FDYT43

Members $224 | Non-Members $224

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 Nov. 26.

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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SYT Senior: ALICE BY HEART[25SU]

06/30/25 - 07/25/25, 4:00PM - 9:30PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR

Ages 14 to 18 | Justin Harbaugh | 10th & Mass Studios

Enrolling Now | BYHEART

Members $335 | Non-Members $335

AUDITIONS HELD ON APRIL 27th: From the Tony® and Grammy® award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress). In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland. This musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times. Rehearsals: 4 weeks, June 30-July 24. No rehearsal July 4. M-Th | 4-9:30PM & F | 4-7PM. Performances: July 25 | 7PM, July 26 | 2PM & 7PM. SYT placement is by grade, contact us if you have questions about which program to enroll your child. Please note that students in this production will have an independent dinner break during rehearsal that is not overseen by LAC staff members.

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