This post includes info on:
- Nov. 25-29 | No Classes or Rehearsals
- Dec. 1-6 | Final Week of Classes
- Dec. 12-14 | The Nutcracker, A Kansas Ballet & Nutcracker Tea Parties!
- Dec. 20- Jan. 4 | Building Closed/ No Classes
- A look at Winter/Spring 2026
- Enrollment Dates
- Events, Auditions, Performances & More
Dec. 1-6 | Final Week of Classes
Monday Decmber 1- Saturday December 6th is the final week of regular dance classes! Some youth classes will hold final class showings during the last 15 minutes of class. More details sent to specific classes via email. Note, a few classes will have makeup classes the week of Dec. 15- 19th. Details will be sent out to specific classes.
Dec. 12-14 | The Nutcracker, A Kansas Ballet 2026
Experience the sensation and charm of the Lawrence Arts Center’s original production, The Nutcracker, A Kansas Ballet. A winter family favorite, this ballet is based on E.T.A. Hoffman’s original story and set in Kansas during the Civil War. Witness the magic and wonder of this story as Drosselmeyer and Clara defeat the Mouse King and liberate the Nutcracker from his enchanted form.
Get tickets! They’re selling out fast!
Dec. 12-14 | The Nutcracker, A Kansas Ballet Tea Parties
We invite you to indulge in a delightful tea party before enjoying The Nutcracker, A Kansas Ballet.
Enjoy festive treats and meet costumed dancers as they visit each table. Get an exclusive photo with your favorite character and a commemorative souvenir to take home. And best of all, show your support for Lawrence Ballet Theatre, the Arts Center’s pre-professional ballet company.
Make magical holiday memories and create a new holiday tradition while supporting Lawrence Ballet Theatre at the Nutcracker Tea Party.
Dec. 20- Jan. 4 | Building Closed/ No Classes
Reminder! No classes and the building will be closed from Dec. 20-Jan. 4th. Enjoy your winter break!
Take A look at Winter/Spring 2026!
Enrollment Dates: December 2nd for Members, December 9th for Public
We’re so excited to kick off a brand new semester of DANCE! From auditions to performances to special events — there’s something for everyone this Winter/Spring 2026. Come move, create, and shine with us! Check out all our upcoming events and auditions – and don’t wait to sign up!
More details for all auditions and events are up on our School of Dance Homepage now.
Dance Events, Auditions, Performances & More
- Jan 10 | In Frame Auditions, 10-4pm
- Jan 10 | Attire Swap, 10-4pm
- Jan 11 | Dance Shoppe Pop Up, 1-4pm
- Mar 9 | Irish Ceili at LPL, 7pm
- Mar 13 & 14 | In Frame Performances, 7pm, 2pm, 7pm
- March 22 | Carmine Balleto & LDI Scholarship Auditions, 3-5pm
- April 3 & 4 | LBT’s Emergence, 7pm, 5pm
- May 15 & 16 | SoD’s EOYS
