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About the School of Dance

MissionOur mission is to cultivate artistry and excellence in our

community through dance training, performance, and outreach.

VisionCultivating the art of dance within the entire community, our

vision is to make dance 100% accessible to all. For over 30 years, the School of Dance’s curriculum has been based on national

dance education standards and taught by professionals. Students follow a sequential training program developed to suit age and

ability that fosters creativity as well as technique. Focused on developing the artist as well as the art, the School of Dance offers frequent opportunities for performance through numerous and diverse dance productions as well as the pre-professional ballet

company, Lawrence Ballet Theatre.

The School of Dance strives to:• Provide comprehensive technical training and build knowledge

appropriate for each discipline.

• Promote artistic contributions to the community through innovation, exploration, and enrichment programs.

• Provide exceptional dance experiences through visiting guest artists, master classes, intensive workshops and performances.

• Promote diversity and excellence in the dance community.

Program Sponsors

Dr. John Hay, DDS

Kriz Charitable Fund

Sabatini Architects

Teresa Mulinazzi Kempf, CFP Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

The Burger Stand

Thomas D. Galloway Family

University of Kansas School of Dance

The Kansas Health Foundation

This handbook is designed to orient students to the School of Dance’s policies and expectations. Please review this handbook thoroughly and direct any questions to our staff. If you have specific questions or needs at any time,

please feel free to contact the Dance School Director.

Table of Contents

School of Dance Staff

Facilities & General Information MAIN CAMPUS • ROBINSON CENTER, SATELLITE CAMPUS • OTHER LOCATIONS HISTORY & MISSION

Curriculum Overview SESSION CLASSES MASTER CLASSES OPEN CLASSES PRIVATE LESSONS

Registration & Payment HOW TO ENROLL TRY A CLASS! CLASSES/LEVEL PLACEMENT, NEW STUDENTS CLASSES/LEVEL PLACEMENT, CURRENT STUDENTS REGISTRATION TUITION PAYMENT PLANS DANCE BUNDLE DISCOUNTS CLASS CARDS TRANSFERRING CLASSES & CREDITS

Financial Aid & Scholarship Awards FINANCIAL AID MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS CARMINE BALLERE

Policies & Expectations COMMUNICATION PROGRESS REPORTS STUDIO ETIQUETTE PARENT OBSERVATION WEEK DRESSING ROOMS STUDENT EXPECTATIONS CLASS ATTENDANCE ABSENCES CLASS MAKE UP CARD ATTIRE/DRESS CODE WHERE TO BUY DANCE ATTIRE/EQUIPMENT END OF YEAR SHOWCASES CLASS PICK UP POLICY INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY LOST & FOUND

Performance Opportunities DANCE STUDIO SHOWCASE END OF THE YEAR SHOWCASES & GALA SCHOOL OF DANCE PRODUCTIONS 2015-2016 LAWRENCE BALLET THEATRE ABOUT LAWRENCE BALLET THEATRE • MISSION AUDITION AND PARTICIPATION • REQUIREMENTS

Volunteer Opportunities

Contact Information

Weekly Class Schedule

Hanan Misko ,Dance School Director

Hanan Misko studied at the Kansas City Ballet School and received his B.F.A. from The Juilliard School under the directorship of Lawrence Rhodes. He has danced with various companies including Störling Dance Theater, Mark Morris Dance Group, the Metropolitan Opera (Faust, Don Giovanni, Orfeo ed Euridice, and Nixon in China), Jessica Lang Dance; and as a company member with Ballet Hispanico, Mar-tha Graham Dance Company, and Nimbus Dance works in New York City. Mr. Misko has served as artistic director for the Fine Arts Summer Academy’s Dance Ensemble in Nashville, TN for the past six years. He has taught at the Kansas City Ballet School, the Wharton Music Center, The Culture House, in New Jersey public schools’ after school programs, and in The Juilliard School’s C.L.I.M.B. program.

CONTACT HANAN MISKO BY CALLING 785.843.2787 OR BY SENDING AN E-MAIL TO HANAN@LAWRENCARTSCENTER.ORG

Cindy Crews, Artistic Director, Lawrence Ballet Theatre

Cynthia Crews started her dance training in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with Roman Jasinski and Moscelyn Larkin, acclaimed Ballet Russe stars and co-founders of Tulsa Ballet Theatre. In high school she per-formed solo roles with Tulsa Civic Ballet, including being Tulsa’s very first Clara in the Nutcracker. Cynthia continued her dance education in New York City as a full scholarship student for Joffery Ballet and Harkness Ballet. She then returned to Oklahoma and received a BFA in Ballet Pedagogy from The University of Oklahoma. Cynthia performed as a principal with Tulsa Ballet Theatre for nine years. Cynthia has performed and choreographed in many community and professional musical productions. Her teaching career started at The School of Tampa Ballet and continued at the Post School of Ballet (Southwest Virginia Ballet Company) and Jasinski Academy, the official school for Tulsa Ballet. Cynthia joined the Lawrence Arts Center in 2004, teaching primarily ballet and pointe. She is founder and Artistic Director of the Lawrence Ballet Theatre.

CONTACT CYNTHIA CREWS BY SENDING AN E-MAIL TO CYNCREWS@GMAIL.COM

Ellie Goudie-Averill, Dance Education Resident

Eleanor Goudie-Averill, a 2007 MFA Dance Performance graduate of the University of Iowa, spent the past school year back in Iowa City as assistant professor of modern, ballet, pointe and chore-ography. She is delighted to spend this coming year as Dance Education Specialist at LAC! She returned to the Midwest from Philadelphia, where she performed extensively with Group Motion Multimedia Dance Theater, MacArthur Dance Project and SCRAP Performance Group, and taught for four years at Temple Univer-sity. She has danced in works by José Limón, Bill Young, Susan Rethorst and Lucinda Childs. Since 2007, she has co-directed the Stone Depot Dance Lab and her choreography has been shown in NYC, Philadelphia, and throughout the Midwest at venues such as Movement Research at the Judson Church, the A.W.A.R.D. Show, and the Folly Theater. Ellie currently performs with Tori Lawrence + Co, and will be dancing in new films that TL+Co is creating in collaboration with visual artist Marguerite Perret.

CONTACT ELLIE GOUDIE-AVERILL BY CALLING 785.843.2787 OR SENDING AN EMAIL TO ELLIE@LAWRENCEARTSCENTER.ORG

Olivia Hernandez, Dance Program Coordinator

Olivia Hernandez started her career at the Lawrence Arts Center as a volunteer, eventually becoming a member of the administrative team. She was promoted to the position of Dance Program Co-ordinator in August of 2014. Olivia holds a BA in Political Science & International Studies from Baker University, and is currently pursuing a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Visual Art with an emphasis in Expanded Media from the University of Kansas.

CONTACT OLIVIA HERNANDEZ BY CALLING 785.843.2787 OR SENDING AN E-MAIL TO OLIVIA@LAWRENCARTSCENTER.ORG

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School of Dance, main campus

LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER940 NEW HAMPSHIRE STREET

LAWRENCE KS 66044785-843-2787

The School of Dance maintains two dance studios: Studio 206 (40’ x 36’ x 12’) & Studio 208 (36’ x 36’ x 12’). Both studios include state of the art audio equipment, full-length mirrors, ballet barres, Marley floors, and upright pianos. Studio 206 is additionally used as a convertible performance studio complete with a HD video monitor and black theatrical curtains.

There is free 2 hour parking in the lower two floors of the parking garage across the street from the Lawrence Arts Center. There is metered parking on New Hampshire Street. There is a 15 min-ute loading zone along the street on the southeast side of New Hampshire in front of the Lawrence Arts Center.

School of Dance, satellite campus

ROBINSON CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS1301 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE, LAWRENCE, KS 66045

KUDANCE@KU.EDU785-864-4264

Free parking is available on Sunnyside Street & Schwegler Drive after 5pm Monday – Friday, and all day Saturday-Sunday except during KU Basketball games.

Students should use the main Robinson Center entrance located at the southwest corner of the building off Naismith Drive. Stu-dents and parents will be required to check-in at the security desk before proceeding to the dance studios.

During the initial two weeks, an instructor or a dance staff mem-ber will meet students at the security desk and guide them to the dance studios. Parents are encouraged to learn the route as well. If you were unable to attend initial guided tours, please contact the Dance School Director prior to your class.

The School of Dance additionally hosts select classes at the following locations:

CARNEGIE BUILDING

200 W 9TH STREET, LAWRENCE, KS 66044785-832-3460

There are eight public parking lots within a two-block radius of the Carnegie Building, and metered parking is available all along 9th street.

DOUGLAS COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES745 VERMONT STREET, LAWRENCE, KS 66044

785-842-0543 Two hour free parking is available on the mezzanine levels of the Vermont Street parking lot, between 7th & 8th. There is no fee to park after 5pm, or on Sundays.

LAWRENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY707 VERMONT STREET, LAWRENCE, KS 66044

785-843-3833 Two hour free parking is available on the mezzanine levels of the Vermont Street parking lot, between 7th & 8th. There is no fee to park after 5pm, or on Sundays.

SIGNS OF LIFE722 MASSACHUSETTS STREET, LAWRENCE, KS 66044

785-830-8030 Two hour free parking is available at public parking lot on New Hampshire Street between 7th & 8th Street.

Facilities & General Information

History

The Lawrence Arts Center is a regional center for visual and performing arts, contemporary exhibitions, film, lectures and cultural education. The Lawrence Arts Center offers fully developed curricula in ballet and modern dance, theater performance, and visual arts. The Arts Center employs over 120 teaching artists whose courses observe national standards for visual and performing arts. 10,000 students take courses annu-ally, and the Arts Center greets over 200,000 visitors each year.

Mission

The mission of the Lawrence Arts Center is to enrich and invigorate the community by offering the best in contempo-rary exhibitions, performance, and visual and performing arts education.

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LITTLE MOVERS AND KINDER BALLET(AGES 3 – KINDERGARTEN) Through exploration and play, dancers expe-rience the elements of dance, improve motor skills, gain self-control, and foster joy through movement, all of which lay the foundation for instruction in every dance form. In addi-tion, students in Kinder Ballet are introduced to ballet etiquette and technique.

BALLET (1ST GRADE – ADULT)From beginner to advanced, classes consist of comprehensive training in classical bal-let, taught by highly trained professionals and designed to train the body’s flexibility, strength, musicality and coordination.

POINTE (BALLET V, VI & VII)Students must have teacher recommenda-tion and attend at least three ballet classes per week to enroll in Pointe classes. Pre-Pointe classes begin at Ballet V.

CONTEMPORARY/MODERN (GRADE 1 – ADULT)Based on the philosophy that every person is an artist, these classes focus on discovery and encourage interaction, structured improvi-sation, balance, and conditioning within a group of social peers, as well as comprehen-sive training in various modern techniques.

MODERN (5TH GRADE - ADULT)These classes explore movements and techniques established by the 20th cen-tury modern dance pioneers such as Jose Limón, Martha Graham, Lester Horton, and other modern dance pioneers.

JAZZ (KINDERGARTEN – ADULT)Classes consist of comprehensive jazz training and include explosive leaps, isolat-ed movements, floor work and grounded dancing.

TAP (AGES 3 – ADULT)At each level, dancers develop skills to hear and feel rhythms and timing as they learn tap technique and footwork.

HIP-HOP (6TH – 12TH GRADE)Designed to be fun and energetic, Hip-Hop combines stylized movements and complex body rhythm with witty, compel-ling choreography.

BOYS HIP-HOP: STEP UP YOUR GAME! (AGES 9 - 14)Designed for boys/young men in sports or in the performing arts. Students explore various styles of hip-hop including intricate percussive movements, pop, lock, break and lyrical hip-hop; this class utilizes dance tech-nique to concentrate on agility, flexibility, balance, footwork and strength training.

BOYS BALLET (AGES 9 – UP)These classes are designed exclusively for male dancers. Focusing on ballet tech-nique, students cover fundamental basics and put them into practice through travel-ing, balancing and jumping. Free for boys enrolled in another dance class.

CULTURAL DANCE: IRISH STEP-DANCE (AGES 6 - ADULT)Dancers learn the intricate components and technique of traditional Irish Step-Dance while improving coordination, rhythm, balance and posture.

PILATES AND FITNESS (6TH GRADE – ADULT)These classes are designed to strengthen your core and balance your muscle de-velopment in order to create a strong and flexible body.

SOCIAL DANCE (9TH GRADE - ADULT)Students learn to dance the night away through the various styles and techniques of partner ballroom dances such as swing, salsa, waltz, tango and more.

Master ClassesThroughout the Fall, Winter/Spring, and Summer semesters, the School of Dance hosts classes with distinguished master teachers to give students exposure to the highest levels of dance. The master classes are also open to non-School of Dance dancers in the surrounding region.

Open Classes Classes marked “Open” are appropriate for those who meet the class’s technical requirements but cannot meet the mini-mum enrollment for their assigned ballet level. All Adult classes are automatically “Open”. No additional requirements are necessary to attend and Class Cards may be used. Please see our Class Cards page for more information.

Private Lessons Private lessons with the dance faculty are available depending on studio and instruc-tor availability. The cost of the private les-son varies based on the instructor and the type of class. To schedule a private lesson, please speak with an instructor or con-tact the Dance School Director. Payment for each individual private lesson should be received directly prior to each lesson through the Front Desk; students may not pay for more than one lesson at once.

Curriculum OverviewSession Classes

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How to EnrollClass listings are available in the Courses and Events Catalog, or online at http://lawrenceartscenter.org/school-of-dance. Inter-ested students may enroll in a class in person or over the phone through a Front Desk representative, or online at our website. Each semester’s Weekly Class Schedule is available for download on our webpage.

Try a ClassProspective students are given the option to try any class for free. To do so, the student must see the Front Desk before the class to fill out a Trial Class Placement Form which will be delivered to the class instructor. If applicable, the instructor will evaluate the stu-dent and conduct a Class/Level Placement to ensure the student enrolls in the appropriate level. After class, the student should return their Trial Class Placement Form, initialed by the instructor, to the Front Desk to complete their enrollment.

Class/Level Placement (level-based classes only)

NEW STUDENTS: For Levels I and up, students are required to be placed into a level by an instructor to ensure proper enrollment. To arrange for level placement, please contact the Dance Program Director.

CURRENT STUDENTS: Students are expected to attend each level for a minimum of two years and/or until they have demonstrated a mastery of current material. Students are not automatically pro-moted after one year, regardless of age, unless it is an age-based class. Please see Policies & Expectations Page for more information.

Registration

Before each Fall, Winter/Spring, and Summer semester, students are required to enroll before attending class. If enrollment has not been processed, the student might be asked to observe. Regis-tration is available through our Front Desk or online through our website.

TuitionA minimum of 10% of the total tuition cost is due at enrollment, as a down payment on tuition. Full payment is due before the end of the session. Payments are accepted at the Front Desk or online through our website. The Lawrence Arts Center accepts Visa, Mas-terCard, Discover, and American Express; please make all checks payable to the “Lawrence Arts Center”.

Payment PlansDance classes may be broken into 4 monthly payments. First pay-ment or a minimum of 10% down is due at enrollment, and sub-sequent payments are due at the first of each month. Payments are late after the 10th of the month and will be assessed at $10 late fee. Email reminders are sent five days before each due date. Arrangement of a payment plan with the Arts Center indicates your commitment to pay for the entire semester. Students with outstanding balances will not be able to enroll in any new classes until their accounts are resolved with the Front Desk.

Dance Bundle Discounts Students enrolled in multiple dance classes receive a Dance Bundle Discount, redeemable through the Front Desk only. Dance Bundle Discounts cannot be combined with membership or senior discounts, or with Financial Aid.

2 CLASSES/WEEK = 15 % OFF TOTAL COST3 CLASSES/WEEK = 20 % OFF TOTAL COST

4 OR MORE CLASSES/WEEK = 30% OFF TOTAL COST

Class CardsClass Cards are accepted for Open/Adult classes only; for more infor-mation about our “Open” classes, please see our Class Overview page. Class Cards are available for purchase in the following increments:

1 HOUR CLASS CARD: $12.50/CLASS OR $48 FOR 4 CLASSES1.25 HOUR CLASS CARD: $14.50/CLASS OR $56 FOR 4 CLASSES1.5 HOUR CLASS CARD: $17/CLASS OR $65 FOR FOUR CLASSES

Transferring Classes & CreditsStudents may transfer between classes of the same or lesser level/age requirement at their discretion, however all transfers are subject to space availability. Payment for a current class may be applied to the desired class. There is no fee to transfer, however account holders are responsible for paying for any tuition differences by the end of the se-mester. In cases where a desired class costs less than a current class, a credit will be issued to the student. Remaining credits can be used to-wards tuition and participation fees, and are transferrable to semester classes only. Credit may not be applied to master classes, ticket sales, or School of Dance merchandise such as DVDs or t-shirt order sales.

Registration & Payment

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Financial Aid Financial aid is available for qualifying families; requests are subject to approval of the Financial Aid Committee. Applicants must submit proof of income in the form of a tax return from the previous year, a social security benefits statement, or a copy of your most recent FAFSA. The Lawrence Arts Center will notify the applicant of their award within one week of receipt of the com-pleted application. To request financial aid, please see the Front Desk to fill out a Financial Aid Request Form or download the form at http://lawrenceartscenter.org/financial-aid. Please note that fi-nancial aid cannot be combined with existing discounts. Financial aid is available for dance shoes and required ballet class leotards. Please contact the Front Desk with specific questions regarding financial aid.

Merit ScholarshipsCARMINE BALLERE SCHOLARSHIPEstablished in 1997, this scholarship is awarded to those students who have demonstrated excellence in dance and a commitment to their craft. Encouraging the study of ballet and supporting a life-long devotion to dance, this scholarship covers the cost of four ballet and pointe classes per week and all production and participation fees during the Fall & Winter/Spring semesters. Those awarded must enrolled in Ballet IV-VII and also be available to serve as teacher’s assistants for one dance class per week. Audi-tions are scheduled during the Spring semester.

Additional scholarship opportunities are announced throughout the year. Please be sure that your email address is up to date to ensure you receive scholarship audition notifications throughout the year.

Financial Aid & Scholarship Awards

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CommunicationThe School of Dance relies heavily on email to communicate information to families; it is imperative that your contact informa-tion is up to date. If this is your first semester with us, please visit the Front Desk to ensure that your email address, phone number, emergency contact and home address are correct.

Progress ReportsProgress reports are one of our main means of communication regarding student development; the goal of which is to inspire and encourage our students to continue to excel in artistry and technique. These reports are comprised of a detailed evaluation of the student by their instructors. Reports are mailed at the end of the Fall and Winter/Spring semesters; the Winter/Spring Progress Report includes the recommended level placement for the following year.

Studio Etiquette Only students, instructors, and Lawrence Arts Center staff are permitted inside the studios, unless otherwise invited. A staff member must be present in a studio for children to enter the room. All studio equipment, including multimedia equipment and the pianos, are for School of Dance staff use only, unless other-wise permitted. Please, no food or drink inside the dance studios, however sealed water bottles are permitted.

Parent Observation WeekThe School of Dance hosts a Parent Observation Week each semester to give parents an opportunity to see student progress throughout the year. The week is announced via email to dance families, and is posted on the dance bulletin board outside the studios at the Lawrence Arts Center.

Dressing Rooms A private dressing room for our female dancers is located just outside of Studio 206. For male students, please use the restroom located next to Studio 208. There are lockers available in the dress-ing room and nearby restrooms for the convenience of our dancers.

DRESSING ROOM RULES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• No food or drink is permitted in the dressing areas, except for sealed water.

• Lockers may be used only during the duration of the student’s class and must be emptied out daily. Please do not leave belong-ings in the lockers overnight. As the Lawrence Arts Center is a public facility, the School of Dance is not responsible or liable for any stolen or lost belongings. Any long term use of the lockers must be approved by the Dance Program Coordinator. Unap-proved locks left on lockers will be cut off and the locker contents emptied.

• Items left in the dressing rooms will moved to the Lost & Found.

Student Code of Conduct • SEEK opportunities to challenge yourself and grow

• HAVE COURAGE to create and to ask questions!

• ARRIVE to each class on time and properly attired

• RESPECT the instructors and each other, maintaining a positive and eager attitude. When in doubt, follow the Golden Rule

• ENGAGE in the learning process

Class AttendanceRegular class attendance is essential for proper development, and students with inconsistent attendance will progress at a slower rate. Students are expected to arrive to class on time and properly attired. As tardiness disrupts class focus and prevents proper warm-up, students who arrive late to class may be asked to observe only.

Absences

All students are expected to attend class. Students absent from class due to illness, school activities, and other unavoidable con-flicts are asked to inform the Front Desk or Dance Program Coordi-nator prior to the start of class. Students will be issued a Make Up Card for excused absences only. Prolonged, unexcused absences may result in dismissal from the class and a refund issued at the discretion of the Dance School Director.

Class Make Up Card Students who have been excused from class may make up missed classes by obtaining a Class Make Up Card, distributed at the Front Desk, and by attending any class of equal or lower level and duration. For example, a Ballet Level IV student may make up class hours in any dance class that is Level IV or lower. Class Make Up Cards may also be issued in cases where a dance/fitness class has been temporarily cancelled. Class Make Up Cards expire at the end of each semester.

Policies & Expectations

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Attire/Dress CodeStudents are expected to follow each dance genre’s dress code. This includes proper class attire and hairstyle. Students should have their names clearly written in both their shoes and their dancewear. Hair should be securely pulled back and away from the face for all classes. Please note class attire may or may not be used as part of the costume for the End of Year Showcases. Financial aid is available to qualifying families for class leotards/shoes. Please see the Front Desk for more information.

Attire for GirlsATHLETIC MOVEMENT & HIP-HOP Comfortable dance clothing (t-shirts, tank tops, jazz pants, etc), soft-soled jazz shoes or sneakers. NO jeans.

IRISH STEP DANCE Black shorts or athletic pants; solid color t-shirt; black Irish, ballet, or other soft-shoes; hard shoes optional for Level II students.

JAZZ Black top (leotard or athletic shirt), black jazz pants, soft soled jazz shoes; Mary Jane style tap shoes (for Combo classes).

LITTLE MOVERS/PRESCHOOL DANCE Black leotard and bare feet; white footless tights and ballet skirts are optional and left to the discretion of the instructor.

KINDER BALLET Pink leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes: ballet skirts are optional.

MODERN & CONTEMPORARY/MODERN: Black leotard (or required ballet level leotard), Black Jazz pants or Footless tights; bare feet.

TAP Black top (leotard or athletic shirt), black jazz pants, and oxford style tap shoes.

BALLET Please refer to the Ballet Attire Guide page for specific attire requirements.

Attire for BoysATHLETIC MOVEMENT Step Up Your Game & Hip Hop Comfort-able dance clothing (t-shirts, tank tops, jazz pants, etc), soft-soled jazz shoes or sneakers. NO jeans.

IRISH STEP DANCE Black shorts or athletic pants; solid color t-shirt; black Irish, ballet, or other soft-shoes; hard shoes are optional for Level II.

JAZZ & TAP Black top (athletic shirt), black jazz pants, soft soled jazz shoes; oxford style shoe for tap.

LITTLE MOVERS/PRESCHOOL DANCE Athletic shorts or pants, t-shirt, and bare feet.

MODERN & CONTEMPORARY/MODERN Black or white t-shirt or tank, Black Jazz pants or footless tights; bare feet.

BALLET Please refer to the Ballet Attire for specific attire requirements.

Ballet Attire Students enrolled in Intro to Ballet through Ballet VII are required wear their level’s assigned leotard and follow the dress code through the Fall and Winter / Spring sessions. Required ballet level leotards are only mandatory for Fall and Winter/Spring classes. For Summer session classes, any color leotard is acceptable. If a female stu-dent does not already have a class leotard, she is allowed to wear any leotard she may have during the first two weeks until the required leotard is obtained.

INTRO TO BALLET THROUGH BALLET VI Leotard

INTRO TO BALLET Pink Capezio Camisole Leotard (Style No. CC100C or CC101C)

BALLET I Light Blue Capezio Camisole Leo-tard (Style No. CC100C or CC101C)

BALLET II Navy Blue Capezio Camisole Leotard (Style No. CC100C or CC101C or CC101)

BALLET III Hunter Green Capezio Camisole Leotard (Style No. CC100C or CC101C or CC101)

BALLET IV Burgundy Capezio Leotard (Style No. CC101 or CC202)

BALLET V Blackberry Mirella Leotard (Style No. M207LD or M201LD

BALLET VI & VII – Black Capezio or Mirella le-otard in any of the previously stated styles

BALLET SHOES Pink ballet shoes; pink ballet tights, seamed if possible

POINTE SHOES Teacher consultation is required before purchasing pointe shoes. Please schedule a fitting appointment with your instructor prior to purchase.

HAIR must be in a bun, if possible.

BOYS BALLET White t-shirt, black dance tights, black ballet shoes, and hair pulled away from the face if needed

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Where to Buy Dance Attire/Equipment

Required ballet items are available for purchase/order from the School of Dance, as well as in Kansas City and online. We recom-mend the following places to purchase proper shoes and attire.

IN LAWRENCE:

Starting Fall 2015, the Lawrence Arts Center School of Dance will have select class leotards; jazz pants; and shoes for ballet, jazz & tap classes available for purchase/order. To see a list of available items and how to order, please see the Dance Attire & Shoe Order Form, available online and through the Front Desk. Families who would like to order through the School of Dance will also receive an order form during class. Fittings, sizing and sample models are available by contacting the Dance Program Coordina-tor. Weekday fittings are by appointment only; Saturday morning drop-in fittings welcome.

WAL-MART/TARGET/PAYLESS For students enrolled in our Little Mov-ers/Preschool and Kinder Ballet classes, these stores tend to carry basic shoes and attire for young dancers.

IN KANSAS CITY

DeGagé DanceWear | www.degagedancewear.net10350 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS913-381-8492

Dance Shoppe | www.danceshopkc.com 512 NW Englewood Road, Kansas City, MO 64118816-455-1995

ONLINE

Discount Dance | www.discountdance.com

Dancewear Solutions | www.dancewearsolutions.com

End of Year ShowcasesDuring the Winter/Spring semesters, youth classes prepare a dance piece to be performed in the School of Dance’s End of Year Showcases. This event is a crucial component of the dance curriculum and demonstrates the artistic growth of every student and class.

COSTUMES To keep costume prices low and affordable, the School of Dance carefully considers costumes assignments for each class. If necessary students will be asked to purchase specified items. Usually, students will use part of their class’s dress attire as a base costume and/or will be provided a costume.

DRESS REHEARSAL Dress rehearsals occur during class time the final week of Winter/Spring classes. It is crucial for every student to attend.

GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS Graduating seniors who have been enrolled in the School of Dance for at least 2 years and are currently enrolled in Ballet V (or higher), Tap III, Modern II, and/or Jazz III are provided the honor of performing a solo at the End of Year Showcases. If you are a senior, please contact the Dance School Director for more information.

Parent Pick Up PolicyDANCERS 2ND GRADE & BELOW Parents must pick up their child(ren) at the door of the dance studio at the end of each class; students will be released from the studio once a parent arrives at the door. This is to ensure the safety of our youngest students. If a parent is late, their child(ren) will be asked to wait in the dance studio with an instructor until their parent arrives. After 15 minutes, an instructor or staff person will bring the child to the Front desk, and a phone call will be placed to the parent.

DANCERS 3RD-5TH GRADE For safety, the Lawrence Arts Center asks all students 3rd-5th grade to wait inside the building to be picked up by their ride.

LATE PICK-UP Parents can call the front desk at 843-2787 to let staff know that they will be late. This is reassuring to both staff and stu-dents. All Pick-Ups are considered late after 15 minutes for all ages.

REPEATED LATE PICK-UP Upon a second late pick-up, parents will be billed $10 for every fifteen minutes late, to cover the attending staff time. After a third late pick-up without prior notification, we may ask the family not to return to class, and issue a refund for the remainder of the class. With habitual lateness, or if a parent is over an hour late at any time, or staff is unable to reach a parent or emergency contact via telephone, we may call the police to report an abandoned child.

Inclement Weather PolicyWhen Lawrence Public Schools are cancelled due to inclement weather, all Lawrence Arts Center classes held between 9am and 5pm, including the Preschool, will automatically be cancelled. During inclement weather, decisions about the cancellation of classes held after 5pm will be made by 2pm. Cancellations are announced via social media, our website, Channel 6, KPR -91.5FM, and KLWN-1320 AM. In extreme cases where a class cannot be rescheduled, a Class Make Up Card will be issued to the student. For further information, please refer to the Class Make Up and Transfer Policy page.

Lost & FoundThe School of Dance keeps three Lost & Found baskets outside of the dance studios for the following items: dance attire, dance shoes, and miscellaneous items. Please note that items left in the Lost & Found after four weeks will be donated to area charities.

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Performance OpportunitiesThe School of Dance provides numerous performance opportunities throughout the year for students to gain stage experience and to demonstrate their training.

Dance Studio Showcase Held each Fall and Spring, the Dance Studio Showcase is an event for students to perform self-choreographed works in a creative, supportive and encouraging environment. Student choreogra-phers are responsible for selecting and rehearsing their dancers leading up to the showcase. Learn more online or by reading the Course and Events Catalog.

End of the Year Showcases & GalaHeld each year in May, the End of Year Showcases are a crucial component of the dance curriculum and demonstrate the artistic growth of every student and class. Come and celebrate the suc-cess of our students. Please see the Policies & Expectations/End of Year Showcases (page 11) for more information.

School of Dance 2015-2016 Productions

*A KANSAS NUTCRACKER, FALL 2015

*LA FILLE MAL GARDEE, SPRING BALLET PRODUCTION 2016

CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS, SPRING MODERN PRODUCTION 2016

*SUMMER DANCE THEATER PRODUCTION, SUMMER 2016

*Requires an audition

Lawrence Ballet TheatreABOUT LAWRENCE BALLET THEATRE Lawrence Ballet Theatre (LBT) is the resident pre-professional bal-let company of the Lawrence Arts Center. Under the direction of Artistic Director Cynthia Crews, company members gain exposure and experience through numerous performances and working directly with professional guest choreographers. Lawrence Ballet Theatre is one of the fourteen member companies that make up the prestigious Regional Dance America/MidStates Festival. Each year, the LBT company members attend the annual RDA/Mid-states Festival.

LAWRENCE BALLET THEATRE MISSION The mission of Lawrence Ballet Theatre is to provide extensive training, performance opportunities and artistic experience to dancers seeking to develop advanced experience in preparation for a professional career in dance.

AUDITION AND PARTICIPATIONAuditions are held each year for the Junior and Senior Company. Members are expected to meet requirements set by the artistic director. Throughout the season company members have the op-portunity to participate in special workshops and master classes, work with professional guest choreographers, perform, and attend the Mid-States Regional Ballet Association Festival.

REQUIREMENTS

SENIOR MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO:

Be at least 13 years of age or olderTake three ballet technique classes per week

Take one additional dance technique class per week of any style Attend all company weekly rehearsals (4 hours per week) and

additional rehearsals during production weeks. Be available to perform at scheduled events/concerts

JUNIOR MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO:

Be at least 11yrs of age or olderTake three ballet classes per week

Attend company rehearsals (2-3 hours per week) and any addi-tional rehearsals required for productions.

Be available to perform at scheduled events/concerts

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Volunteer OpportunitiesThere are many ways for parents, friends and students to volun-teer. If you are interested in volunteering in the School of Dance, please contact the Dance Program Coordinator, Olivia Hernandez, at olivia@lawrenceartscenter.org.

THE SCHOOL OF DANCE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS YEAR ROUND FOR THE FOLLOW-ING PRODUCTIONS

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Contact Us!If you have any questions, please feel free to email the School of Dance staff, call us at 785.843.2787 or visit the Front Desk.

For more information about the Lawrence Arts Center School of Dance, please contact:

HANAN MISKO, DANCE SCHOOL DIRECTORHANAN@LAWRENCEARTSCENTER.ORG

ELLIE GOUDIE-AVERILL, DANCE EDUCATION RESIDENTELLIE@LAWRENCEARTSCENER.ORG

OLIVIA HERNANDEZ, DANCE PROGRAM COORDINATOROLIVIA@LAWRENCEARTSCENTER.ORG

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the exciting things that are happening within the Lawrence Arts Center School of Dance.

LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER940 NEW HAMPSHIRE STREET

LAWRENCE KS 66044785.843.2787

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WeeklyClassScheduleWinter/Spring2016

Inside the Lawrence Arts Center

206 208 206 208 206 208 206 208 206 208 206 2089am BalletI Preschool

AdultBalletII/III WEEDance! 9-10amw/CC DanceI(Intermediate) Jan.15-Feb.5(16mo-24mo+Adult) 9-9:45amw/DJH

10am 9:45-11amw/PC Feb.12-Mar.3(2-3yrs+Adult) BalletIII/IV9:45-10:30amw/EGA 10-11:15amw/CC PreschoolDanceII

AdultBalletI 9:50-10:35amw/DJH

11-12:15pmw/PC

11am PreschoolDanceIIIBalletII 10:40-11:25amw/DJH

11:15-12:15pmw/CC KinderBallet11:30-12:15pmw/DJH

NoonBalletV/VI/VII IntrotoBallet

12:15-1:45pmw/JR 12:15-1pmw/DJH

1pmTapIII

1-1:45pmw/DJH

2pmLawrenceBallet RSVP

3pm Theatre Winter/SpringRehearsal DanceRehearsal

BalletII Boy'sBalletII 1:45-4:30pmw/CC 2:00-6pm

3:30-4:30pmw/CC,WO 3:30-4:30pmw/HM BalletIIforTeens Preschool PreschoolTap4pm Preschool BalletIforTeens 3:45-5pmw/PC DanceI 3:45-4:30pmw/MI

DanceII ModernI (beginners) 3:45-4:30pmw/DJH BalletIIIIntrotoBallet 3:45-4:30w/BM 4:15-5:15pmw/MI 4-5pmw/PC Jazz/TapComboI BalletVI&VII BalletIV 4:15-5:30pmw/CC BalletI4:15-5pmw/DJH KinderBallet (1st-4thgrade) (OnPointe) 4:30-6pmw/SP 4:30-5:30pmw/MI RSVP

5pm 4:30-5:15pmw/BM BalletVI&VII 4:30-5:30pmw/DJH 4:30-6pmw/CC Pilates Winter/SpringBalletIII BalletV 5-6:30pmw/CC 5-6pmw/SF DanceRehearsal

5-6:15pmw/CC ContemporaryI 5:15-6:45pmw/PC ContemporaryII StepUpYour TapI 4:30-6pm

(1st-2ndgrade) (3-5thgrade) Game! (2ndgradeandUp)

6pm 5:15-6:15pmw/DJH 5:30-6:30pmw/DJH Variation/ADVPointe BalletVI&VII BalletV (ages9-14yrs) 5:30-6:30pmw/MI

6-6:30pmw/CC 6-7:30pmw/SP 6-7:30pmw/VG 5:30-6:30pmw/DX

BalletIV BalletVI&VII Inter.Pointe JazzI BalletIV&V6:15-7:45pmw/VG (OPEN) Pre/BegPointe 6:30-7pmw/CC (2nd-5thgrade) (OPEN)

7pm 6:15-7:45pmw/CC 6:45-7:15pmw/PC ModernII 6:30-7:30pmw/VG 6:30-8pmw/CC

ContemporaryIII 7-8pmw/EGA

(6th-8thgrade) TapII Inter.Pointe Pre/BegPointe 7:15-8:15pmw/DJH 7:30-8:30pmw/DJH 7:30-8pmw/SP 7:30-8pmw/VG

8pm AdultBalletI AdultModern JazzII AdultJazz HipHop7:45-9pmw/DJH LBTTheatre TapIII 8-9:00pmw/EGA (5thgrade&up) 8-9pmw/VG (Boys&Girls)

Rehearsal 8:15-9pmw/DJH AdultTap! 8-9pmw/VG 8-9pmw/DX

7:45-9pmw/CC 8:30-9:30pmw/DJH

9pm

Satelite SpacesMONDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYSArtsCenter SeniorCenter SeniorCenter ArtsCenter ArtsCenter SeniorCenterBlackbox Multi-PerposeRm Multi-PurposeRm Blackbox/L.Lobby Mainstage/Blackbox Multi-PurposeRm

Jazz&MusicalTheaterDanceIMusicalTheater (4-8thGrade)

Singing&PerformanceII 9:30-10:30amw/MI

(8-12thGrade) Jazz&MusicalTheaterDanceII10-10:30amw/PAARTS (8-12thGrade)

MusicalTheater 10:30-11:30amw/MI

Singing&PerformanceI

(4-8thGrade)

10:30-11amw/PAARTS IrishStepDanceI1-2pmw/HD

Groovin'ThroughTime IrishStepDanceIIFeb.24-Apr.6 2-3pmw/HD

Boy'sBalletI 2:00-3:30pmw/EGA

Feb.22-Mar.7 Ballroom/Latin6:15-7:15pmw/HM 7:00-8:00pmw/CC&BB

SATURDAYSInstructors

BM(BetsyMcCafferty),CC&BB(ChristieCurtisandBlueBarrand),CC(CynthiaCrews),DJH(DonnaJoHarkrider),DX(DanielXaysongkham),EGA(EleanorGoude-Averill),HD(HannahDavidson),HM(HananMisko),JH(JerelHilding),MI(MonikaIvy),

PC(PaigeComparato),SF(SarahFelt),SP(ShannonPickett),VG(VashtiGoracke)

SATURDAYMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Jazz/Hip-hop=

Fitness/Pilates=

SocialDance=

LialeMovers=

Ballet=

Modern/Contemporary=

Tap/Irish=

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Classes outside the Arts Center

Weekly Class Schedule Winter/Spring 2015/16

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WeeklyClassScheduleWinter/Spring2016

Inside the Lawrence Arts Center

206 208 206 208 206 208 206 208 206 208 206 2089am BalletI Preschool

AdultBalletII/III WEEDance! 9-10amw/CC DanceI(Intermediate) Jan.15-Feb.5(16mo-24mo+Adult) 9-9:45amw/DJH

10am 9:45-11amw/PC Feb.12-Mar.3(2-3yrs+Adult) BalletIII/IV9:45-10:30amw/EGA 10-11:15amw/CC PreschoolDanceII

AdultBalletI 9:50-10:35amw/DJH

11-12:15pmw/PC

11am PreschoolDanceIIIBalletII 10:40-11:25amw/DJH

11:15-12:15pmw/CC KinderBallet11:30-12:15pmw/DJH

NoonBalletV/VI/VII IntrotoBallet

12:15-1:45pmw/JR 12:15-1pmw/DJH

1pmTapIII

1-1:45pmw/DJH

2pmLawrenceBallet RSVP

3pm Theatre Winter/SpringRehearsal DanceRehearsal

BalletII Boy'sBalletII 1:45-4:30pmw/CC 2:00-6pm

3:30-4:30pmw/CC,WO 3:30-4:30pmw/HM BalletIIforTeens Preschool PreschoolTap4pm Preschool BalletIforTeens 3:45-5pmw/PC DanceI 3:45-4:30pmw/MI

DanceII ModernI (beginners) 3:45-4:30pmw/DJH BalletIIIIntrotoBallet 3:45-4:30w/BM 4:15-5:15pmw/MI 4-5pmw/PC Jazz/TapComboI BalletVI&VII BalletIV 4:15-5:30pmw/CC BalletI4:15-5pmw/DJH KinderBallet (1st-4thgrade) (OnPointe) 4:30-6pmw/SP 4:30-5:30pmw/MI RSVP

5pm 4:30-5:15pmw/BM BalletVI&VII 4:30-5:30pmw/DJH 4:30-6pmw/CC Pilates Winter/SpringBalletIII BalletV 5-6:30pmw/CC 5-6pmw/SF DanceRehearsal

5-6:15pmw/CC ContemporaryI 5:15-6:45pmw/PC ContemporaryII StepUpYour TapI 4:30-6pm

(1st-2ndgrade) (3-5thgrade) Game! (2ndgradeandUp)

6pm 5:15-6:15pmw/DJH 5:30-6:30pmw/DJH Variation/ADVPointe BalletVI&VII BalletV (ages9-14yrs) 5:30-6:30pmw/MI

6-6:30pmw/CC 6-7:30pmw/SP 6-7:30pmw/VG 5:30-6:30pmw/DX

BalletIV BalletVI&VII Inter.Pointe JazzI BalletIV&V6:15-7:45pmw/VG (OPEN) Pre/BegPointe 6:30-7pmw/CC (2nd-5thgrade) (OPEN)

7pm 6:15-7:45pmw/CC 6:45-7:15pmw/PC ModernII 6:30-7:30pmw/VG 6:30-8pmw/CC

ContemporaryIII 7-8pmw/EGA

(6th-8thgrade) TapII Inter.Pointe Pre/BegPointe 7:15-8:15pmw/DJH 7:30-8:30pmw/DJH 7:30-8pmw/SP 7:30-8pmw/VG

8pm AdultBalletI AdultModern JazzII AdultJazz HipHop7:45-9pmw/DJH LBTTheatre TapIII 8-9:00pmw/EGA (5thgrade&up) 8-9pmw/VG (Boys&Girls)

Rehearsal 8:15-9pmw/DJH AdultTap! 8-9pmw/VG 8-9pmw/DX

7:45-9pmw/CC 8:30-9:30pmw/DJH

9pm

Satelite SpacesMONDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYSArtsCenter SeniorCenter SeniorCenter ArtsCenter ArtsCenter SeniorCenterBlackbox Multi-PerposeRm Multi-PurposeRm Blackbox/L.Lobby Mainstage/Blackbox Multi-PurposeRm

Jazz&MusicalTheaterDanceIMusicalTheater (4-8thGrade)

Singing&PerformanceII 9:30-10:30amw/MI

(8-12thGrade) Jazz&MusicalTheaterDanceII10-10:30amw/PAARTS (8-12thGrade)

MusicalTheater 10:30-11:30amw/MI

Singing&PerformanceI

(4-8thGrade)

10:30-11amw/PAARTS IrishStepDanceI1-2pmw/HD

Groovin'ThroughTime IrishStepDanceIIFeb.24-Apr.6 2-3pmw/HD

Boy'sBalletI 2:00-3:30pmw/EGA

Feb.22-Mar.7 Ballroom/Latin6:15-7:15pmw/HM 7:00-8:00pmw/CC&BB

SATURDAYSInstructors

BM(BetsyMcCafferty),CC&BB(ChristieCurtisandBlueBarrand),CC(CynthiaCrews),DJH(DonnaJoHarkrider),DX(DanielXaysongkham),EGA(EleanorGoude-Averill),HD(HannahDavidson),HM(HananMisko),JH(JerelHilding),MI(MonikaIvy),

PC(PaigeComparato),SF(SarahFelt),SP(ShannonPickett),VG(VashtiGoracke)

SATURDAYMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Jazz/Hip-hop=

Fitness/Pilates=

SocialDance=

LialeMovers=

Ballet=

Modern/Contemporary=

Tap/Irish=

ColorKey

INSTRUCTOR KEY

BM (Betsy McCafferty)CC & BB (Christie Curtis and Blue Barrand)CC (Cynthia Crews)DJH (Donna Jo Harkrider)DX (Daniel Xaysongkham)ES (Elizabeth Schafer)HD (Hannah Davidson)HM (Hanan Misko)JH (Jerel Hilding)LS (Lydia Snell)MI (Monika Ivy)PC (Paige Comparato)SF (Sarah Felt)SP (Shannon Pickett)VG (Vashti Goracke)

Classes inside the Arts Center

Ballet

Modern/Contemporary

Tap/Irish

Fitness/Pilates

Jazz/Hip Hop

Social Dance

Little Movers

Combo

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