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 II-III[26FA]

08/25/26 - 12/1/26, 5:45PM - 6:40PM | TU

Ages 8 to 18 | Justin Harbaugh | 10th & Mass Studios

N/A | 26FDYT22

Members $226 | Non-Members $226

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. 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 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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Tap IV[26FA]

08/25/26 - 12/1/26, 4:30PM - 5:25PM | TU

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

N/A | 26FDYT42

Members $255 | Non-Members $255

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 Scholarship Fundraiser Cabaret[26FA]

09/6/26 - 10/11/26, 1:30PM - 4:00PM | SU

Ages 11 to 18 | Justin Harbaugh | 10th & Mass Studios

N/A | 26FPCAB

Members $50 | Non-Members $50

Must have participated in SYT, Current Grades 6-12. Celebrate the last 5 years of SYT with highlights from Wizard of Oz Jr, Shrek Jr, The Little Mermaid Jr, Legally Blonde, The Prom, Cabaret, Alice by Heart & Once Upon a One More Time. Dress Rehearsal on Main Stage Oct 16 at 5:00pm. Performance on the Main Stage Oct 17th at 7pm.

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SYT Senior Musical: Once Upon a One More Time[26SU]

06/29/26 - 07/23/26, 4:00PM - 9:30PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR

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

Enrolling Now | 26CPONE

Members $350 | Non-Members $350

Auditions April 26: Powered by the chart-topping hits of the undisputed Princess of Pop, Once Upon A One More Time turns our favorite fairytales upside down with a clever twist! When a fairy godmother goes rogue and plops copies of The Feminine Mystique in the laps of classic heroines, the damsels embark on a quest to rewrite their stories and redefine “happily ever after.” 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. Rehearsals 4 weeks, June 29-July 23. M-Th | 4-9:30pm; F | 4-7pm Performances: July 24 | 7pm, July 25 | 2pm & 7pm

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