Liat Roth
Lawrence Ballet Theatre & Dance Program Assistant
a native of St. Louis, Missouri, is a choreographer, dancer, and educator based in Kansas City. She began training under Kathleen Massot and Lisa Nicholas and furthered her education at the St. Louis Ballet, Kansas City Ballet School, Houston Ballet, and Joffrey Ballet School. In 2021, Liat graduated cum laude from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance and Choreography and a minor in Visual Art and Communication. While at UMKC, Liat presented choreography in the Symposium of Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship and, in 2021, was chosen to choreograph the Conservatory's commencement performance. She is a dancer with City in Motion Dance Theater and has directed and choreographed several dance films since graduating. In her post graduate work, Liat strives to foster creative intersections between makers of all mediums in the Kansas City and beyond.
Modern II[25WSP]
01/14/25 - 05/13/25, 7:30PM - 8:40PM | TU
Ages 11 to 18 |
Liat Roth |
Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WDYM22
Members $298 | Non-Members $298
These classes explore circular and grounded movements by teaching the fundamentals of various contemporary and modern dance methods.
This is an intermediate class.
No class March 11 & 18. 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
Modern III[25WSP]
01/15/25 - 05/14/25, 7:30PM - 8:40PM | WE
Ages 11 to 18 |
Liat Roth |
Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WDYM33
Members $298 | Non-Members $298
These classes explore circular and grounded movements by teaching the fundamentals of various contemporary and modern dance methods.
This is an advanced class.
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
Contemporary Movement I[25WSP]
01/14/25 - 05/13/25, 5:30PM - 6:25PM | TU
Ages 7 to 10 |
Liat Roth |
Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WDYC12
Members $266 | Non-Members $266
Based on the philosophy that every person can and should dance, these classes teach movement exploration and encourage play, structured improvisation, balance, and body conditioning within a social peer group. All experience levels are welcome.
No class March 11 & 18. 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
Contemporary Movement II[25WSP]
01/14/25 - 05/13/25, 6:30PM - 7:25PM | TU
Ages 11 to 18 |
Liat Roth |
Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WDYC22
Members $266 | Non-Members $266
Based on the philosophy that every person can and should dance, these classes teach movement exploration and encourage play, structured improvisation, balance, and body conditioning within a social peer group. All experience levels are welcome.
No class March 11 & 18. 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
Modern I[25WSP]
01/15/25 - 05/14/25, 6:00PM - 7:10PM | WE
Ages 10 to 18 |
Liat Roth |
10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | WDYM13
Members $298 | Non-Members $298
These classes explore circular and grounded movements by teaching the fundamentals of various contemporary and modern dance methods.
This is a beginning/intermediate class. Contemporary Movement I or II is a prerequisite to Modern I; students should complete at least one semester of Contemporary Movement.
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
Intro to Ballet[25WSP]
01/13/25 - 05/12/25, 4:30PM - 5:15PM | MO
Ages 6 to 7 |
Liat Roth |
Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WDY1B1
Members $234 | Non-Members $234
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.
In this class, students learn the basic techniques of ballet through fundamental movements and begin building their ballet vocabulary.
No Class Jan. 20. 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
Ballet IVa, IVb, Va, Vb[25WSP]
01/15/25 - 05/14/25, 4:30PM - 5:55PM | WE
Ages 10 to 18 |
Liat Roth |
10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | WDYB43
Members $330 | Non-Members $330
This is a combined-level class for students placed in Ballet IVa, IVb, Va, and Vb. Ballet IV students are required to enroll in two ballet classes per week (three are recommended); Ballet V students are required to enroll in three technique classes per week (four are recommended).
No class March 12 & 19.
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
Ballet Va & Vb[25WSP]
01/18/25 - 05/10/25, 12:00PM - 1:25PM | SA
Ages 11 to 18 |
Liat Roth |
Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WDYB56
Members $310 | Non-Members $310
Ballet V-VII students are recommended to enroll in four ballet classes per week; three ballet classes are required. Students are highly encouraged to cross-train in other genres such as hip-hop, jazz, modern, pointe, and tap.
No class March 15 & 22. 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
Ballet IVa, IVb[25WSP]
01/13/25 - 05/12/25, 5:30PM - 6:55PM | MO
Ages 10 to 18 |
Liat Roth |
Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WDYB41
Members $330 | Non-Members $330
Two ballet classes a week are required at this level; Ballet IV students are recommended to attend three ballet classes per week. Students are also encouraged to enroll in conditioning, contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, or tap classes.
No Class Jan. 20. 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
Ballet Fundamentals for Teens[25WSP]
01/15/25 - 05/14/25, 3:15PM - 4:25PM | WE
Ages 12 to 18 |
Liat Roth |
10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | WDYBFT3
Members $298 | Non-Members $298
The Teen Ballet program is specifically designed to introduce students to ballet technique and prepare them developmentally until they are ready to join the sequential ballet program. Geared toward more mature learners, actors, and musical theater students who may have little experience with dance but understand concepts and can work toward self-correction.
This class aims to provide beginning students with fundamental knowledge, vocabulary, and physical skills needed to later join a higher-level class. Those with 12 months of prior experience should attend Ballet for Teens. Students interested in musical theatre are encouraged to enroll in this class.
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
Adult Ballet II[25WSP]
01/13/25 - 05/12/25, 7:00PM - 8:25PM | MO
Ages 14 to 120 |
Liat Roth |
Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | WDAB21
Members $298 | Non-Members $298
The adult dance program offers a variety of techniques for first-time dancers as well as those pursuing a lifelong interest in dance. Instructors specifically organize curricula to emphasize progress over perfection and experiencing the joy of dance.
This is an intermediate-level class for those with at least 12 months of prior ballet training.
No Class Jan. 20. 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.
This class accepts Drop-In Dance Cards. Details can be found on the
School of Dance main page.
Have a dance-specific question? Contact the School of Dance
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