Summer 2008 Dance Classes and Information

*2008 Summer Session
June 2 - July 25 (no classes July 4-5)
Friday and Saturday classes end August 1-2

Enrollment Options

1. Enroll in person at the Arts Center
2. Enroll by phone at 785-843-2787
3. Enroll by mail with our downloadable PDF Class Enrollment Form
4. Enroll online with our online enrollment form
5. Please call 785-843-2787 to be placed on a Waiting List for closed classes.

Summer Dance Intensive Workshop

Contact: Candi Baker, Dance Program Director, Lawrence Arts Center
Phone: (785) 843-2787
Email: lacdance @sunflower.com

The dance program of the Lawrence Arts Center (LAC) Lawrence, KS is proud to announce the Summer Dance Intensive Workshop. It will take place May 27-31, 2008 at the LAC, 940 New Hampshire, Lawrence KS. Daily classes will be available for youth starting at age seven through adult. Instruction in ballet, modern, jazz and other areas of dance will be offered.

Guest Instructors

Sean Duus, Kansas City Ballet. Duus was a principal dancer with the Kansas City Ballet for 15 years and has been a lead teacher with the Kansas City Ballet School since 1987. He provides techniques to improve jumping and turning along with many new insights into dance.

Patrick Suzeau, Kansas University. Suzeau is a faculty member at Kansas University and also a founding member of the Cohan/Suzeau Dance Company which has toured nationally and abroad to critical acclaim. Suzeau trained at Julliard and danced for numerous companies in NYC. Suzeau will teach an advanced level of modern from which all dancers will benefit.

Kimber Andrews, Former LAC instructor and dancer. Andrews has received her MFA in dance from the University of Illinois and her BA in dance from Kansas University. Kimber will be leading dancers in an exploration of the relationship between dance and the surrounding environment. She also will explore digital media in relation to dance.

The Lawrence Arts Center dance program believes in the artist in everyone. Each student is encouraged and supported in the quest to realize individual potential and growth to discover the joy and excitement of dance, to experience dance’s ability to move the human spirit, and to know the pride in doing something well. The Summer Dance Intensive Workshop reflects these principles and will provide dance artists an opportunity to improve their skill and expand their artistry.

Fees

Per class $13.50
One class per day $55.00
Unlimited classes $85.00

Complete Brochure and Registration Form

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YOUTH & ADULT DANCE PROGRAM

PRESCHOOL–HIGH SCHOOL

THE BASICS

Classical 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.

Preparatory Ballet I (age 3): Whitney Boomer/ CDYPB16: Sat, 9-9:45am, 45 min Non Edwards; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Preparatory Ballet II (ages 3-4): Whitney Boomer/ CDYPB26: Sat, 9:45-10:30am, 45 min Non Edwards; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Preparatory Ballet I/II (ages 3-4): Betsy McCafferty/ CDYPB11: Mon, 4-5pm, 1 hr Non Edwards; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Intro to Ballet 1 (ages 4-5): Whitney Boomer/ CDYIB16: Sat, 10:30-11:30am, 1 hr Non Edwards; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Intro to Ballet 1 (ages 5-6): Whitney Boomer/ CDYIB26: Sat, 11:30am-12:30pm, 1 hour Non Edwards; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Beginning Ballet (ages 7+): CDYB14: Thu, 4-5pm, 1 hr Cindy Crews; CYDB16: Sat, 10-11am, 1 hrDeborah Bettinger; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Ballet II (must complete 1 year of Beginning Ballet): CDYB22: Tue, 4-5pm Shannon Pickett; CDYB24: Thu, 5-6pm Cindy Crews Enroll in both days, 2 hrs total; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Ballet II / III: CDYB36: Sat, 11am-noon, 1 hr Deborah Bettinger; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Ballet III / IV: CDYB31: Mon, 5-6:30pm Cindy Crews; CDYB32: Tue, 9-10:30am Deborah Bettinger; CDYB33A: Wed, 9-10:30am Shannon Pickett; CDYB33B: Wed, 4-5:30pm Deborah Bettinger; CDYB34: Thu, 9-10:30am Deborah Bettinger Enroll in three classes, 4.5 hrs total; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Beginning / Intermediate Pointe: CDYBP12: Tue, 10:30-11am Deborah Bettinger; CDYBP13: Wed, 10:30-11am Shannon Pickett; CDYBP14: Thu, 10:30-11am Deborah Bettinger; NOTE: Level IV students may also enroll in Advanced Ballet CDYB66: Sat, noon-1:30pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Ballet V / Advanced Ballet (must complete Ballet IV): CDYB51 (V): Mon, 5-6:30pm Cindy Crews; CDYB52 (V): Tue, 11am-12:30pm Deborah Bettinger; CDYB53 (V): Wed, 11am-12:30pm Shannon Pickett; CDYB54 (V): Thu, 11am-12:30pm Deborah Bettinger; CDYB66 (Adv): Sat, noon-1:30pm Deborah Bettinger; CDYB62 (Adv en pointe): Tue, 5-6:30pm Shannon Pickett; CDYB64 (Adv en pointe): Thu, 6-7:30pm Cindy Crews; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Ballet Workshop: CDYS31: Mon, 6:30-7:30pm Cindy Crews; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Lyrical Ballet: CDYS32: Tue, 6:30-7:30pm Shannon Pickett; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

High School Workshop: CDYS33 Wed, 5:30-6:30pm Deborah Bettinger; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

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.

Beginning Modern Dance (ages 7+) Whitney Boomer CDYM11: Mon, 4-5pm, 1 hr: Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Intermediate Modern Dance (ages 8+, plus 1 year Modern): LAC Staff; CDYM23: Wed, 4:30-5:30pm, 1 hr; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

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.

Beginning Jazz (ages 10+): Whitney Boomer; CDYJ14: Thu, 4-5pm, 1 hr; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Intermediate Jazz (ages 11+): Whitney Boomer; CDYJ23: Wed, 6:30-7:30pm, 1 hr; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Advanced Jazz: Whitney Boomer (instructor permission required); CDYJ34: Thu, 5-6pm, 1 hr; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Beginning Hip Hop (ages 7-11): Whitney Boomer; CDYJ11: Mon, 4-5pm, 1 hr; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

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.

Beginning Tap (ages 7+): Leandra Monreal; CDYT16: Sat, 12:30-1:15pm, 45 min; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Intermediate Tap: Leandra Monreal; CDYT26: Sat, 1:15-2pm, 45 min; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Youth Advanced Tap: Leandra Monreal (must complete Tap II or equivalent); CDYT34: Thu, 8-9pm, 1 hr; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

DISCOVERY CLASSES

Boys Dance and Theatre (ages 8-14): Ric Averill/Whitney Boomer; 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 continuing students.; CDYS13: Wed, 5:30-6:30pm, 1 hr; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Child/Adult Movement and Music: Janice Griffin; 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.; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Ages 12-24 months:: DYC11: Mon, Jun 2-23 (4wks), 10:20-11:20am; DYC12: Mon, Jul 7-28 (4wks),10:20-11:20am, Fee: $34 per child/adult duo; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Ages 2-3 years:: DYC21: Mon, Jun 2-23 (4wks), 9:15-10:15am; DYC22: Mon, Jul 7-28 (4wks), 9:15-10:15am Fee: $34 per child/adult duo; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Ages 18-36 months:: DYC31: Tue, Jun 3-24 (4wks), 9:15-10:15am; DYC32: Tue, Jul 8-29 (4wks), 9:15-10:15am Fee: $34 per child/adult duo; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Dancing Fairy Tales (ages 3-5): Cindi Kroll Hauptli; A fun series of classes for young children that weave dance and fairy tales together. Children will stretch and warm up then go for a dance adventure through movement to a different folk/fairy tale each week.; DYS15A: Fri, Jun 6-27 (4wks), 4-4:45pm, Fee: $35; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Dr. Seuss Fun (ages 3-5): Cindi Kroll Hauptli; Explore the wacky world of Dr. Seuss and enjoy the adventures of his wonderful characters. You will discover lots of fun things to do in this wonderfully wacky class.; DYS15B: Fri, Jul 11-Aug 1 (4wks), 4-4:45pm, Fee: $35; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Mexican Folkloric Fiesta Performance Class: LaShane Starr; This class is open to Winter/Spring 08 participants only. Additional students are by invitation of the instructor. Prepare to present dances learned for performance at St. John’s Fiesta, June 20-21.; DYMF17 (ages 6-8): Sun, May 18-Jun 15, 1-2pm, Fee: $20; DYMF27 (ages 9+): Sun, May 18-Jun 15, 2-3pm, Fee: $20; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

ADULTS

High school students are welcome in all adult dance classes

THE BASICS

Classical ballet training

Beginning Ballet: Shannon Pickett CDAB12: Tue, 7:30-9pm, 1.5 hrs; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Intermediate/Advanced Ballet: Cindy Crews CDAB21: Mon, 7:30-9pm, 1.5 hrs; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Intermediate/Advanced Ballet: Deborah Bettinger CDAB23: Wed, 7:30-9pm, 1.5 hrs; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Adult Beginning Pointe: Deborah Bettinger CDAB23B: Wed, 9-9:30pm, 30 min; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Advanced Ballet Cindy Crews: CDAB31: Mon, 9-10:30am, 1.5 hrs; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Advanced/Experienced Ballet: Deborah Bettinger CDYB66: Sat, noon-1:30pm, 1.5 hrs NOTE: Adults with advanced training are welcome to enroll in advanced youth classes: CDYB62 and CDYB64. Modern dance training; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Beginning Modern Dance: Non Edwards CDAM12: Tues 8-9:30 pm, 1.5 hrs; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Intermediate Modern Dance: Non Edwards CDAM23: Wed, 7:30-9pm, 1.5 hrs; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Advanced Dancers Workshop in Jazz and Modern/Improvisation: Molly Gordon/ Susan Rieger; CDAJ35 (jazz): Fri, Jun 6-27, 9-10:30am; CDAM35 (modern): Fri, Jul 11-Aug 1, 9-10:30am Jazz training; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Beginning Jazz: Whitney Boomer CDAJ11: Mon, 7-8pm, 1 hr; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Beginning Urban Jazz: Molly Gordon CDAJ14: Thu, 6-7pm, 1 hr; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Intermediate/Advanced Jazz: Molly Gordon CDAJ32: Tue, 8-9:30pm, 1.5 hrs; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Adult Hip Hop: Jordan Ross CDAJ12: Tue, 7-8pm, 1 hr; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Advanced Dancers Workshopin Jazz and Modern/Improvisation: Molly Gordon/ Susan Rieger; CDAJ35 (jazz): Fri, Jun 6-27, 9-10:30am; CDAM35 (modern): Fri, Jul 11-Aug 1, 9-10:30am; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Tap training

Beginning/Intermediate Tap: Leandra Monreal CDAT14: Thu, 7-8pm, 1 hr; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Intermediate/Advanced Tap: Leandra Monreal CDAT34: Thu, 8-9pm, 1 hr
DISCOVERY CLASSES

Yoga, stretch, tone, train; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Beginning Iyengar Yoga: Hannah Cromwell; Iyengar is a classical form of Yoga that emphasizes correct alignment so that students reap Yoga’s full physical and mental benefits — strength, flexibility and clarity of mind. Hannah is a certified Iyengar Instructor with thousands of hours of senior level instruction obtained in the U.S. and in Pune, India. She teaches students to their ability.; DAY12: Tue, Jun 3-Jul 8 (6wks), 5:30-7pm, Fee: $60; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Yoga-lates: Deborah Bettinger; Yoga stretches and toning, with a focus on abdominal strength and upper body strength.; CDAY13: Wed, 6:30-7:30pm, 1 hr; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Stretch and Tone: Deborah Bettinger; 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.; CDAY16: Sat, 8-9am, 1 hr; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Ballet-lates: Paige Comparato; 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.; CDAY11: Mondays, 6-7pm, 1hr; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Basic Ballroom: Blue Barrand/Christie Curtis; Learn the basic ballroom dances from this delightful, award-winning 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.; DAS14: Thu, Jun 5-Jul 24 (8wks), 7:30-9pm, Fee: $84 per couple; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Creative Arts Therapy Workshop Series: Dance, Drama, Visual Arts: Christie Dobson/Susan Rieger; Arts are transformative and can help us all access deeper parts of ourselves. The facilitators for these workshops will build a safe, fun environment for exploration through theatre, dance and the visual arts. Participants will learn more about themselves as they explore and create together with Susan and Christie, both wonderful artist therapists.; DAS16 (adults): Sat, Jul 12, 2-4pm, Fee: $35; DAS36 (4th-8th grades): Sat, Jul 19, 2-4pm, Fee: $35; DAS46 (9th-12th grades): Sat, Jul 26, 2-4pm, Fee: $35; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

2008 SUMMER SESSION DANCE CLASSES FEES

Hours per week	8 Weeks	(June and July)
45 min. to 1 hour/week	$ 68.00	$ 37.00
1.5 hours/week	90.00	48.00
2.0 hours/week	112.00	59.00
2.5 hours/week	140.00	73.00
3.0 hours/week	161.00	83.50
3.5 hours/week	187.00	96.50
4.0 hours/week	196.00	101.00
4.5 hours/week	221.00	113.00
5.0 hours/week	234.00	120.00
5.5 hours/week	245.00	125.00
6.0 hours/week	267.00	136.00
6,5 hours/week	290.00	148.00
7.0 hours/week	312.00	159.00
7.5 hours/week or more (per student)	334.00	170.00

All single classes must be paid in advance.

DANCE CLASS CARDS( good for the entire eight-week Summer Session)

You may purchase a Dance Class Card for one to four adult classes. $10 per class for 1-hr class; $13.50 per class for 1.5-hor class; $38 for four 1-hr classes; $49 for four 1.5-hr classes.

Tuition Information

Most classes are 8-week classes.
Special workshops are priced individually.
Regular fees are based on number of hours per week per student. The more classes per week, the lower the per-hour rate.
FAMILY RATE: You may use the total hours of all students in the same family to compute total fees due by semester or month. It is the responsibility of the enrollees to notify the LAC Staff upon enrollment.
FOR SUMMER: Fees over $68 can be paid in two installments, with the first half due at enrollment and the remainder due by July 7, 2008. Late payments will incur a $10 late fee.
We do not send bills unless payment is overdue!
Missed classes can be made up in a similar class during the Summer Session.

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Class Listings

Summer 2008 Dance Classes and Information

Enrollment Options

Dance Handbook

Dance Fees

Age Groups

Guest Instructors

Fees

YOUTH & ADULT DANCE PROGRAM

PRESCHOOL–HIGH SCHOOL

THE BASICS

Classical ballet training

Modern dance training

Jazz training

Tap training

DISCOVERY CLASSES

ADULTS

THE BASICS

Tap training

DISCOVERY CLASSES

2008 SUMMER SESSION DANCE CLASSES FEES

DANCE CLASS CARDS( good for the entire eight-week Summer Session)

Tuition Information