About Our Semester Dance Programs
BALLET TRAINING
The Lawrence Arts Center offers a comprehensive training program in classical dance for youth and adults taught by highly trained professionals. Ballet demands careful and consistent training. We offer classes for beginning through advanced dancers and preparatory classes for the very young. All students study in a caring and professional environment.
MODERN DANCE TRAINING
Technical training combined with exercises and improvisations to develop the expressive potential of dance are the two aspects of a modern dance class. Flexible use of the back, off-center movement, use of the floor, and parallel positions are some of the characteristics of this training.
TAP TRAINING
Enjoy this American dance form and get your feet tapping to the beat. Learn basic steps: shuffle, flap ball-change, Irishes and more.
JAZZ TRAINING
This traditional American dance form concentrates on isolation, grounded movement and rhythmic excitement. Enjoy popular music and learn some of the latest moves.
FEES for all Semester Classes are listed
below. Prices for most Session Classes are listed below their descriptions.
SEMESTER CLASSES FOR YOUTH
Ballet training
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Preparatory Ballet I/II (ages 3-5)
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CDYPB11: Mon, 3:15-4pm, 45 min Betsy McCafferty
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Preparatory Ballet I (ages 3-4)
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CDYPB16: Sat, 9-9:45am, 45 min Maria Thompson/Non Edwards
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Preparatory Ballet II (ages 4-5)
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CDYPB26: Sat, 9:45-10:30am, 45 min Maria Thompson/Non Edwards
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Intro to Ballet 1-A (ages 5-6)
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CDYIB16A: Sat, 10:30-11:30am, 1 hr Non Edwards/LAC Staff
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Intro to Ballet 1-B (ages 5-6)
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CDYIB16B: Sat, 11:30am-12:30pm, 1 hr Non Edwards/LAC Staff
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Intro to Ballet II (ages 6-7)
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CDYIB25: Fri, 4:30-5:30pm, 1 hr Deborah Bettinger
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Ballet 1 (ages 7+)
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CDYB15: Fri, 4-5pm, 1 hr Cindy Crews
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Ballet 1 (ages 7+)
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CYDB16: Sat, 10-11am, 1 hr Deborah Bettinger
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Ballet II Enroll in both classes, 2 hrs total*
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CDYB24: Thu, 4-5pm Paige Comparato
CDYB26: Sat, 10-11am Deborah Bettinger
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Ballet III Enroll in all 3 classes, 4 hrs total*
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CDYB31: Mon, 4-5:30pm Cindy Crews
CDYB33: Wed, 4-5:30pm Deborah Bettinger
CDYB36: Sat, 11am-noon Deborah Bettinger
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Ballet IV Enroll in 3-4 classes, 4.5-6 hrs total*
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CDYB41: Mon, 4-5:30pm Cindy Crews
CDYB42: Tue, 4-5:30pm Deborah Bettinger
CDYB43: Wed, 4-5:30pm Deborah Bettinger
CDYB44: Thu, 4-5:30pm Deborah Bettinger
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Ballet V Enroll in 3-4 classes, 4.5-6 hrs total*
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CDYB51: Mon, 5:30-7pm Cindy Crews
CDYB52: Tue, 4-5:30pm Deborah Bettinger
CDYB54: Thu, 4-5:30pm Deborah Bettinger
You may also enroll in Adv/Exp Ballet:
CDYB66: Sat, noon-1:30pm Deborah Bettinger
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Advanced Ballet
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Enroll in 4+classes, 6 hrs total (including Adv Pointe)*
CDYB61: Mon, 5:30-7pm Cindy Crews
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Advanced Ballet/Pointe
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CDYB62: Tue, 6-7:30pm Deborah Bettinger
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CDYB64: Thu, 6-7:30pm Deborah Bettinger
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Advanced/Experienced Ballet
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CDYB66: Sat, noon-1:30pm Deborah Bettinger
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NEW! Ballet and More: A Dancer’s Gallery
- Susan Rieger/LAC Staff
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This class (open to Level IV–advanced dancers) offers ballet students the opportunity to expand their understanding of the dance world. Integrate your love of dance with new knowledge about dance styles and other art forms as you work with Susan and other artists — from an Irish step dancer to a ceramist or painter. This class will count as one of your recommended hours of study.
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CDYS43: Wed, 4-5:30pm, 1.5 hrs
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Beginning / Intermediate Pointe
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CDYB42B: Tue, 5:30-6pm, 30 min Deborah Bettinger
CDYB44B: Thu, 5:30-6pm, 30 min Deborah Bettinger
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Intermediate / Advanced Pointe
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CDYB61B: Mon, 7-7:30pm, 30 min Cindy Crews
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Advanced Ballet/Pointe
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CDYB62: Tue, 6-7:30pm, 1.5 hrs Deborah Bettinger
CDYB64: Thu, 6-7:30pm, 1.5 hrs Deborah Bettinger
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Modern dance training
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Beginning Modern Dance (ages 8+)
- Non Edwards
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CDYM13: Wed, 5:30-6:30pm, 1 hr
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Intermediate Modern Dance
- Non Edwards
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CDYM23: Wed, 6:30-7:30pm, 1 hr
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Jazz dance training
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Beginning Jazz (ages 10+)
- Molly Gordon
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CDYJ11A: Mon, 4-5pm, 1 hr
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Intermediate Jazz
- Molly Gordon
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CDYJ21: Mon, 5-6pm, 1 hr
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Advanced Jazz
(instructor permission required)
- Molly Gordon
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CDYJ41: Mon, 7:30-8:30pm, 1 hr
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Hip Hop Fun (ages 7-10)
- Molly Gordon
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CDYJ25B: Fri, 4-5pm, 1 hr
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Tap training
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Beginning Tap (ages 7+)
- Maria Thompson
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CDYT16: Sat, 12:30-1:15pm, 45 min
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Intermediate Tap (ages 8+, plus one year of tap)
- Maria Thompson
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CDYT26: Sat, 1:15-2pm, 45 min
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Advanced Tap
- Maria Thompson
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CDYT34: Thu, 7-8pm, 1 hr
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Just for boys
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Boys Dance and Theatre (ages 7-10 and 11-14)
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Ric Averill/Molly Gordon
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This class concentrates on the dance training skills especially important to young male dancers and actors. Learn to jump higher, leap further, move with confidence on and off the stage, and much more. This is a great class for boys who want to dance and/or act. New excitement for boys continuing in this class.
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CDYS12 (ages 7-10): Tue, 5:30-6:30pm, 1 hr
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CDYS23 (ages 11-14): Wed, 5:30-6:30pm, 1 hr
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DISCOVERY CLASSES FOR YOUTH
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Child/Adult Movement and Music (ages 1-2, ages 2-3)
- Janice Griffin
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Come to class together with your child and explore creative movement, games, songs, fingerplays, exercises and other activities appropriate to your child’s age and abilities. Activities include creative movement, games, songs, fingerplays, exercises and other activities appropriate to your child’s age and abilities. You and your child will enjoy bells and balls... rhythm sticks and puppets... balloons and hoops... and child-size play equipment. New experiences for continuing students. Janice has a degree in music and a wealth of experience with children.
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• Ages 12-24 months:
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DYC12A: Tue, Sep 16-Nov 4 (8wks), 10:20-11:20am, Fee: $65 per child/adult duo
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DYC13A: Wed, Sep 17-Nov 5 (8wks),9:15-10:15am,
Fee: $65 per child/adult duo
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DYC12B: Tue, Nov 11-Dec 2 (4wks), 10:20-11:20am, Fee: $33 per child/adult duo
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DYC13B: Wed, Nov 12-Dec 3 (4wks),9:15-10:15am,
Fee: $33 per child/adult duo
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• Ages 2-3 years:
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DYC22A: Tue, Sep 16-Nov 4 (8wks), 9:15-10:15am,
Fee: $65 per child/adult duo
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DYC23A: Wed, Sep 17-Nov 5 (8wks),10:20-11:20am,
Fee: $65 per child/adult duo
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DYC22B: Tue, Nov 11-Dec 2 (4wks), 9:15-10:15am,
Fee: $33 per child/adult duo
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DYC23B: Wed, Nov 12-Dec 3 (4wks), 10:20-11:20am,
Fee: $33 per child/adult duo
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Dancing Fairy Tales (ages 3-5)
- Cindi Kroll Hauptli
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This fun series of classes for young children weaves together dance and fairy tales. Children will stretch and warm up then go for a dance adventure through movement to a different folk/fairy tale each week.
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DYS15A: Fri, Aug 29-Oct 17 (8wks), 3:45-4:30pm, Fee: $69
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Curious George and Other Animal Adventures
- Cindi Kroll Hauptli
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“The Adventures of Curious George (and the Man with the Yellow Hat)” inspire this delightful discovery class in dance. Using George’s curiosity and the children’s curious ideas, Cindy will lead a unique dance and acting adventure. More animal adventures will be included.
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DYS15B: Fri, Nov 7-Dec 12 (5wks, no class Nov 28),
3:45-4:30pm, Fee: $52
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Creative Dance (ages 3-5)
- Molly Gordon
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This beginning dance class is for children who want to explore the creative aspects of dance and learn some basics. It will develop your child’s imagination while exploring wonderful ways to move. Sessions include warm-up exercises to increase strength, flexibility and coordination, and structured improvisations to discover the expressive, creative potential in dance.
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DYS14: Thu, Sep 18-Nov 6 (8wks), 3-4pm, Fee: $69
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Dance/Art Exploratorium (ages 7-10)
- Candi Baker/LAC Staff
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Explore the fun and intriguing possibilities when movement and sculpture, painting and dancing meet. We will work with different visual art forms and dance movement exercises each week, then create exciting moving art together, including Moving Sculptures and Painted Air Dances. Open to students with no experience or lots of experience in dance and art.
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DYS13: Wed, Sep 17-Nov 5 (8wks), 2:30-4pm, Fee: $90
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PERFORMANCE CLASSES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH
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The Velveteen Rabbit (with Lied Center)
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Children ages 7-10, under 5 feet tall, who are natural movers, musical and capable of remembering material are invited to audition for The Velveteen Rabbit, to be performed in conjunction with the Lied Center and San Francisco’s Oberlin Dance Collective (ODC/Dance Company). Approximately eight hours of rehearsals (mostly on weekends) will be held during the first two weeks of September; additional rehearsals with ODC/Dance will be held the week prior to the performance.
Auditions (NEW DATE!): Sat, Aug 23, 10am, at the Lawrence Arts Center; Audition Fee: $10
Performance: Sun, Sep 21, 2pm at the Lied Center
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A Kansas Nutcracker 2008
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Back by popular demand! This unique ballet/drama featuring more than 100 community and professional actors and dancers will return this December to charm the community. Stop by the Lawrence Arts Center’s Open House on August 23 for details or to sign up for an audition time. Families are encouraged to audition
to join the cast of more than 100. We welcome
dancers and actors (ages 5-95!) to audition.
Auditions: Sun, Sep 14, 1-6pm, Participation Fee: $87
(ages 5-8: noon-1:30pm...ages 9-11: 1-3:30pm...
ages 12-18: 3-5pm...adults: 3-5pm)
Performances: Dec 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21
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PISTACHIO COMPANY (Junior/Senior High)
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Susan Rieger, artistic director
This choreography/performance class helps students develop their own artistic voice through dance choreography. Students should be enrolled in at least two ballet, modern dance or jazz technique classes per week.
CDYX43: Tue, 4-5:30pm, Fee: $78 ($30 if enrolled in
A Kansas Nutcracker)
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YOUTH BALLET COMPANY (ages 8-18)
- Deborah Bettinger, artistic director
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Lawrence’s own Youth Ballet Company will take
enrollment and perform in Winter/Spring 2009.
Look forward to catching the spring performances of The Wizard of Oz March 7-8, 2009. Auditions are tentatively scheduled for January 10.
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PEANUT & PRETZEL, POPCORN
CREATIVE DANCE COMPANIES (ages 5-11)
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Candi Baker, artistic director, Popcorn Co.
Molly Gordon, artistic director, Peanut & Pretzel Cos. -
These dance companies will take enrollment and perform in Winter/Spring 2009. Look forward to the spring performances of The Magic Tree House on April 4, 2009.
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SEMESTER CLASSES FOR ADULTS
High school students are welcome in all adult dance classes
Ballet training
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Beginning Ballet Susan Rieger
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CDAB11: Mon, 7:30-9pm, 1.5 hrs
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Intermediate/Adv Ballet Deborah Bettinger
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CDAB23: Wed, 7:30-9pm, 1.5 hrs
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Advanced Ballet Cindy Crews
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CDAB33: Tue, 9-10:30am, 1.5 hrs
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Adult Beginning Pointe Deborah Bettinger
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(Must enroll in preceding class to be ready for Pointe.)
DAB23B: Wednesdays, 9-9:30pm, 0.5 hr
Qualified adults may also enroll in advanced youth classes: CDYB61, CDYB62, CDYB64 and Saturday’s CDYB66.
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Modern dance training
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Beginning Modern Dance Susan Rieger
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CDAM12: Tue, 7:30-9pm, 1.5 hrs
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Intermediate Modern Dance Non Edwards
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CDAM23: Wed, 7:30-9pm, 1.5 hrs
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Advanced Modern Dance Susan Rieger
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CDAM33: Wed, 9-10:30am, 1.5 hrs
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Also, see Discovery Classes for Modern Improvisation and Renaissance Woman!
Jazz training
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Beginning Jazz Molly Gordon
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CDAJ12: Tue, 7-8pm, 1 hr
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Experienced Jazz Molly Gordon
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CDAJ22: Tue, 8-9:30pm, 1.5 hrs
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Hip Hop Jazz for Adults Molly Gordon
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CDAJ11: Mon, 8:30-9:30pm, 1 hr
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Tap training
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Beginning Tap Molly Gordon
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CDAT14: Thu, Aug 28-Oct 16 (8wks), 5-6pm, Fee: $69
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CDAT14B: Thu, Oct 23-December 18 (8wks), 5-6pm, Fee: $69
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Intermediate/Advanced Tap Maria Thompson
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CDAT24: Thu, 8-9pm, 1 hr
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Yoga, stretch, Pilates and body training
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Beginning Iyengar Yoga
- Hannah Cromwell
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Iyengar is a classical form of Yoga that emphasizes correct alignment so that students reap its full physical and mental benefits — strength, flexibility and clarity of mind. Hannah is a highly trained
certified Iyengar Yoga instructor. She teaches students to their ability. Please bring a yoga mat. Students should continue taking at this level for at least four sessions.
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DAY12A: Tue, Aug 26-Oct 7 (7wks), 5:30-7pm, Fee: $77
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DAY12B: Tue, Oct 21-Dec 9 (7wks, no class Nov 25), 5:30-7pm, Fee: $77
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Yoga-lates
- Deborah Bettinger
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This class teaches yoga stretches and toning, with a focus on abdominal strength and upper body strength.
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CDAY13: Wed, 6:30-7:30pm, 1 hr
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Ashtanga Yoga
- Todd Wyant
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This intermediate/advanced class explores yoga principles, breathing and flow. The class can be
vigorous and previous yoga experience is required.
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CDAY24: Thu, 9-10:30am, 1.5hrs
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Stretch and Tone
- Deborah Bettinger
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Deb’s long-time Saturday class focuses on yoga-based stretching and strengthening exercises. Get your body centered and your blood flowing before you get to work and enjoy feeling great all day.
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CDAY16 (Intermediate level): Sat, 8-9am, 1 hr
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Ballet-lates
- Paige Comparato
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Using basic ballet principles and influences from Pilates and yoga, you will enjoy stretching and strengthening in this class. Increase your flexibility, improve your posture and move with more strength.
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DAY14: Thu, 6-7pm, 1hr
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DISCOVERY CLASSES FOR ADULTS
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Irish Step Dancing
- Danielle Lawrence
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Learn the traditional Irish jigs and hops of this percussive dance form. Students will also learn some of the history and background behind this fun and popular dance style.
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DAS14C: Thu, Oct 23-Dec 18 (8wks, no class Nov 27), 5-6pm, Fee: $69
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Basic Ballroom
- Blue Barrand /Christie Curtis
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Learn the basic ballroom dances from this delightful, award-wnning father-daughter team. This beginning social ballroom class will teach basic moves to get you and your partner out dancing confidently on the floor. Includes ballroom (Foxtrot, Swing, Waltz) and/or Latin dances.
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DAS14B: Thu, Sep 18-Nov 6 (8wks), 7:30-9pm, Fee: $90 per couple
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Latin Rhythms
- Blue Barrand /Christie Curtis
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Grab your favorite partner and join this class to learn the popular Latin rhythms and dances. Learn dances like the Salsa, Latin Swing, Rumba and Cha-Cha.
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DAS24: Thu, Nov 13-Dec 18 (5wks, no class Nov 27), 7:30-9pm, Fee: $56 per couple
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Diverse Dance
- Molly Gordon
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This class is designed for people with diverse physical and mental abilities. Students will improvise using different types of music and props. The class focuses on each person’s ability to move creatively. This class is wheelchair accessible.
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DAS14A: Thu, Sep 18-Nov 6 (8wks), 2-3pm, Fee: $69
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Modern Improvisation
- Susan Rieger
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This class is open and comfortable for the non-dancer and trained dancer alike. Tap into your sense of play and creativity in a class that introduces several structures that will be a jumping-off place for responding to inner impulses, the environment and the group.
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DAM41: Mon, Aug 25-Sep 29 (6wks), 6-7:30pm, Fee: $70
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Renaissance Woman
- Susan Rieger / Lora Jost / Margaret Springe
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This is creative play to facilitate your own self-discovery and awakening through the arts — just as the Renaissance signified rebirth, paradigm shifts and taking risks. Participants will explore movement, fresco painting and sketchbook journaling in a supportive, creative environment.
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AAX2: Mon, Oct 6-Nov 10 (6wks), 6-7:30pm, Fee: $90
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PERFORMANCE CLASSES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS
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A Kansas Nutcracker 2008
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Back by popular demand! This unique ballet/drama featuring more than 100 community and professional actors and dancers will return this December to charm the community. Stop by the Lawrence Arts Center’s Open House on August 23 for details or to sign up for an audition time. Families are encouraged to audition together, and we welcome dancers and actors (ages 5-95!) to audition.
Auditions: Sun, Sep 14, 1-5pm (adults: 3-5pm)
Performances: Dec 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21
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Annual Tuition For Youth And Adult Dance Classes
For most dance classes at the Lawrence Arts Center, it is necessary to enroll for each
semester separately. Tuition for most dance classes is charged for the Fall Semester
(August-December) and a longer Winter/Spring Semester (January-May). A monthly payment plan is also available. The fee is based on the total number of hours of study per week.
As the number of hours/classes per week increases, the overall rate per hour decreases.
Family discount! The monthly rate is based on the total hours of study per week for all enrolling members of a family living in the same household.
Discovery classes, performances classes, and special workshops are priced individually.
See course descriptions for information.
Monthly payment plan:
• First payment is due at enrollment.
• Additional payments are due on the first day of each month of that semester. We do not send bills or reminders. If payment is not received on or before the 10th of the month, a $10 late fee is due in addition to the regular monthly payment. Students are liable for the cost of the entire semester unless we receive notice of intent to withdraw in writing. Notification must be received prior to the first of the month in which you will no longer be attending to avoid extra payments.
Fall Semester: August 25-December 20, 2008
Winter/Spring Semester: January 5-May 15, 2009 (re-enrollment is required)
Monthly Fall Semester Winter/Spring
(Please see Dance Calendar for holidays and breaks)
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Hours per week | 2008 | Semester | 2009 |
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45 min. to 1 hour/week | 36 | 141 | 159 |
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1.5 hours/week | 47 | 187 | 211 |
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2.0 hours/week | 58 | 233 | 262 |
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2.5 hours/week | 72 | 291 | 328 |
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3.0 hours/week | 82 | 334 | 376 |
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3.5 hours/week | 95 | 390 | 438 |
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4.0 hours/week | 99 | 408 | 459 |
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4.5 hours/week | 112 | 460 | 517 |
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5.0 hours/week | 118 | 486 | 547 |
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5.5 hours/week | 124 | 510 | 574 |
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6.0 hours/week | 134 | 556 | 626 |
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6,5 hours/week | 145 | 603 | 678 |
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7.0 hours/week | 156 | 650 | 731 |
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7.5 hrs/wk or more per student | 167 | 696 | 783 |
All single classes must be paid for in advance.
ADULT DANCE CLASS CARDS: You may purchase a Dance Class Card
for up to four classes and use it for any class during the semester.
1 hr classes $10.50 per class up to 3 classes/$38 for 4 classes
1.5 hr classes $14 per class up to 3 classes/$49 for 4 classes
