SCHOOL OF DANCE
Hanan Misko studied at the Kansas City Ballet School and earned his BFA from The Juilliard School under the directorship of Lawrence Rhodes. He has danced with numerous 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, Martha Graham Dance Company, and Nimbus Dance works in New York City. Hanan served as artistic director for the Fine Arts Summer Academy’s Dance Ensemble in Nashville from 2008 to 2013. He has also 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 emailing hanan@lawrenceartscenter.org
DANCE PROGRAM COORDINATOR, JAZZ & HIP HOP INSTRUCTOR
Claire Buss is a Salt Lake City native, and a recent graduate of the University of Kansas. She graduated with a BFA in Dance and a BSE in Physical Education. Claire has been dancing since she was 3, and teaching since 2019. Her favorite styles of dance are jazz and hip hop. She is so happy to be a part of the dance staff at the Lawrence Arts Center, as well as work behind the scenes as the School of Dance Coordinator.
Contact Claire Buss by calling 785.843.2787 or emailing claire@lawrenceartscenter.org
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 performed 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 Joffrey Ballet and Harkness Ballet. She then returned to Oklahoma and earned a BFA in Ballet Pedagogy from the University of Oklahoma. Cynthia performed as a principal with Tulsa Ballet Theatre for nine years. She danced leading roles in Balanchine’s Concerto Barocco, Ruth Page’s Die Fledermaus, Peter Anastos’ Footage, Loyce Holton’s Wingborne, as well as Giselle, Coppelia, Swan Lake and The Nutcracker. She also taught master classes, performed as a guest artist, and presented numerous school lecturedemonstrations each year. Cynthia has performed and choreographed in many communities and professional musical productions including Discoveryland Outdoor Dramas, Theatre Tulsa, and the Manatee Players (FL). She has been the Artistic Director of Lawrence Ballet Theatre since its inception.
Contact Cynthia Crews by emailing ccrews@lawrenceartscenter.org
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Hanan Misko
DANCE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Claire Buss
Cynthia Crews
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, LAWRENCE BALLET THEATRE
STAFF
Wanwan Cai | Chinese Classical Dance
Wanwan Cai began dancing ballet and Chinese classical dance when she was five. She trained with her local art school for many years and continued her dance training in college. During college and graduate school, she also performed with a Shaoxing opera company in Tianjin, China. Wanwan taught yoga at OmTree Shala, and has served as the director and teacher of the Lawrence Jasmine dance group.
Paige Comparato | Ballet
Paige Comparato started her ballet training in Topeka at age nine at Barbara’s Conservatory of Danse. She later danced with Ballet Midwest where she performed several principal roles. Paige continued her ballet training at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth for two years before returning to Kansas University to pursue a degree in Art History. She primarily teaches ballet but also choreographs, directs and costumes dance performances including Elfwyn’s Saga, Sleeping Beauty and most recently, La Fille Mal Gardee. Paige also teaches ballet for the AIM adult contemporary dance company and youth contemporary company at Point B dance studio. Paige has worked for the arts center in many capacities for more than 20 years.
Hope DeYoung Daniels | Ballet
Hope DeYoung-Daniels grew up in Kansas City and has been passionate about dance for as long as she can remember. At age 15, she moved to New York City to train under the guidance of Deborah Wingert, François Perron, Marina Stavitskaya, David Howard, and Elena Kunikova, among others. Hope has shared a stage with members of New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, and Brice Mousset’s Oui Danse. She has taught classical ballet, contemporary, and jazz classes in the Kansas City area for six years. She is a graduate of Johnson County Community College and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree at the University of Kansas, but the most important title she holds is “mom.” Hope is excited to bring her love of movement to the Lawrence Arts Center.
Betsy McCafferty | Preschool Dance, Kinder Ballet
Betsy started ballet in Wichita, KS as a child. She continued studying as an adult under Deborah Bettinger’s program at the Lawrence School of Ballet as well as the Lawrence Arts Center. She has enjoyed opportunities to dance in the Lawrence Ballet Ensemble, the Choreographer’s Showcase events, and the Kansas Nutcracker. Betsy teaches preschool ballet, kinder ballet, dancing fairy tales, and beginning ballet classes at the Arts Center.
Ashley Sandefur | Pilates
Dance had been a part of Ashley Sandefur’s life and heart from an early age, but it was a knee surgery in high school that led her to a love and admiration for physical therapy. Ashley graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in exercise science in 2000. After working in a physical therapy setting for a few years, she was introduced to Pilates, which married her love for movement and science seamlessly. Ashley has taught rehab-based Pilates in Lawrence and Topeka for more than a decade, practicing different styles of rehabilitation varying from injury rehab, injury prevention pertaining to dancers, and chronic trauma, as well as for basic wellbeing and health. Movement cannot be overemphasized as part of our whole health. It is Ashley’s honor to help others move through life and discover wellness.
Annie Stark | Irish Step Dance
Annie Stark is a third-generation Irish dancer in her family with roots in Sligo, Ireland. She is a champion Irish dancer and teacher with the Driscoll School of Irish Dance where she trains and competes year round. She is also a company member of the dance company Ceili at the Crossroads, fusing traditional and modern Irish dance with contemporary dancing. Along with being a dancer, she is an accomplished Irish fiddler, and performs Sundays as the in-house dancer at O’Dowds Irish Pub in Kansas City. Annie studied violin at the Chicago College of Performing Arts. The mixture of the two art forms encourages a unique perspective on Irish dance.
Maya Tillman-Rayton | Hip Hop
Maya Tillman-Rayton is a KU graduate with a degree in human biology. Currently she is a faculty member in KU’s Department of Theatre & Dance, and recently choreographed a piece for the University Dance Company titled “Procession.” Maya’s teaching career spans 15 years and has included students of all ages in Lawrence and Kansas City. She is married to a “retired” dancer and has two beautiful children.
Kierstin Bennett | Little Movers, Ballet
Kierstin Bennett has trained in many dance styles for over 15 years but has focused on her love of ballet for the majority of that time. Kierstin is pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree at the University of Kansas, to become a Neural Engineer one day and design and work with prosthetics. Kierstin is honored to continue to have dance as a key part of her life, during this time by teaching young dancers how to create and learn through movement.
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FACULTY
Liat Roth | Contemporary, Ballet
Liat Roth, a native of St. Louis, Missouri, began her training under Kathleen Massot and Lisa Nicholas. She 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. Within the dual emphasis Ballet and Modern program, she had the opportunity to dance works by Paula Weber, Christopher Huggins, George Balanchine, Salvatore Aiello, and Tom Gold.
Shannon Pickett | Ballet
Shannon Pickett received her initial ballet training under Christine Fossemalle in Hot Springs, AR, and Barbara Ebert in Topeka, KS. In high school she began performing with Ballet Midwest, and continued to study dance on scholarship at the University of Kansas with Jerel and Krystyna Hilding, where she performed leading roles with the University Dance Company while completing her B.A. in English. She holds an M.A. in education and teaches at Eudora High School. Specializing in ballet, Shannon has served as a performer and instructor locally for the past 20 years.
Justin Harbaugh | Tap, & Social Dance
Justin Harbaugh is from Emporia, Kansas. He has earned degrees in music from Emporia State University and Kansas State University. Justin traveled the world as a professional dancer on board Holland America Cruise Line for ten years. He has also appeared in several productions at Music Theater of Wichita, and regularly choreographs productions at the Lawrence Arts Center. Justin holds a D.M.A. in clarinet performance from the University of Kansas. Contact Justin Harbaugh by calling 785.843.2787 or emailing justin@lawrenceartscenter.org
Stephanie Wirth | Ballet
Stephanie Wirth is a dancer and emerging choreographer originally from Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. With a passion for dance beginning at the tender age of three, Stephanie has studied various dance styles including ballet, contemporary, modern, jazz, tap, musical theatre, and Polynesian. During her elementary years, Stephanie danced at numerous competitions, conventions, and studios where she learned from multiple teachers. Stephanie’s commitment to ballet and contemporary dance flourished when she relocated to Kansas during high school and began training in Topeka. Stephanie has performed in productions such as The Nutcracker and excerpts from Paquita. She also participated in notable dance events such as the Youth American Grand Prix (YAGP) and Regional Dance America (RDA), where she received a scholarship to attend the National Choreography Intensive. Currently, Stephanie is pursuing a BFA in dance at the University of Kansas where she is also a member of the University Dance Company and Jayhawk Tap Company.
Savannah Meier | Tap
Savannah Meier is from Tampa, Fl, and is currently a student at KU pursuing a bachelor’s degree in multimedia journalism and a minor in dance. She is also very involved on campus with performing with the Jayhawk Tap Company and Rock Chalk Revue. She has grown up performing and dancing all over the country at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and Norwegian Cruise Lines. Savannah is excited to be a part of the LAC family!
Charlie Myers | Social Dance
Charlie Myers is a community-involved citizen of the dance world. Initially picking up social dance in 2010 in the Chapel Hill, NC area by attending several square/contra events at the Century Center, he later would go on to picking up salsa, swing, tango, blues, fusion, and west coast swing. In college, his exposure to the local community groups developed his passion for bringing people together through dance. From 2011 to 2020, Charlie would build two scenes in Asheville and Boone; organize contra dances with Old Farmer’s Ball and Boone Country Dancers; attend several conferences in Greenville, St. Louis, Boston, Washington D.C. and Nashville; and contribute to the discourse around the #MeToo movement as it impacted the dance world. His class offerings focus on getting people moving, encouraging personal growth, and developing communication strategies for healthy social events. At the LAC, Charlie will be teaching social dancing — specifically west coast swing — and hopes to contribute to a thriving, interconnected social dance scene in Eastern KS.
Rechelle Bishop | Yoga
A devoted yoga practitioner for the past 15 years, Rechelle obtained her 200-hour yoga teacher training in the Fall of 2022. At the conclusion of her training, Rechelle traveled to Oklahoma City for the first on-site Inside Flow yoga teacher training in the US with Rebecca Rasmussen as the instructor. Having studied dance from the age of three through her college years at KU, Rechelle is very excited to teach a movement class that uniquely combines her love of dance and her passion for yoga.
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GENERAL POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS
Arrival/Drop Off
Students are encouraged to arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of class. Dancers should arrive wearing dance attire under their street clothes. For those who need to change clothes:
• 10th & Mass Studios offers individual bathrooms/changing rooms
• 940 New Hampshire provides a newly renovated gender-neutral dressing room with 3 changing stalls, lockers, and benches.
• Dancers are dropped off outside of their classroom.
• Caregivers of students Pre-K through 5th grade must come into the Arts Center to drop-off their children.
• It is important that students use the restroom prior to class to avoid students having to use the restroom during class time.
Dismissal/Pickup
• Dancers are picked up outside of their classrooms.
• Caregivers of students pre-K through 5th grade must come inside the Arts Center to pick up their children. Students 6th grade and up are permitted to leave the building.
• Parents are encouraged to call the front desk at (785) 843-2787 to let staff know when they will be late. This is reassuring to both staff and students. All pick-ups are considered late after 10 minutes for all ages.
• Upon a second late pick-up, parents will be billed $10 for every 10 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 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.
Caregiver Waiting-Areas
• 10th & Mass Studios: caregivers are welcome to wait in the lobby.
• 940 New Hampshire St: Seating is available outside the dance studios for arriving/ dismissing students and short-term waiting. For long-term waiting and during high times of foot traffic, we encourage the use of the main and lower lobbies.
Virtual Participation
• When necessary, students may request to attend virtually via the Virtual Dance Portal.
• Students who are not feeling well are encouraged to participate virtually. Please contact the dance staff or instructor in advance to arrange accommodation. Instructions for virtual participation are included on the Virtual Dance Portal.
Communication
Email is the main way we communicate with our dance families. Please confirm that all contact information is up-to-date. Via email, you will receive class announcements, monthly newsletters, and upcoming event reminders.
Inclement Weather
• When conditions are unsafe for travel for students and faculty, the Lawrence Arts Center will announce cancellations and closures via social media, our website, the Lawrence Journal-World, KPR 91.5FM, and KLWN 1320AM. All registered students will be informed by email.
• Daytime class cancellations will be announced by 10:00 pm the night before when possible, and no later than 7:00 am the morning of. Evening class cancellations, including production rehearsals, will be announced by 2:00 pm the day of. Event rentals and Arts Center performances will only be canceled if KDOT closes highways due to inclement weather or a state of emergency is placed in our area. Arts-based preschool and kindergarten will automatically be canceled when USD 497 classes are canceled. The Lawrence Arts Center will offer make-up classes when possible. If there is no announcement, classes will be held as scheduled!
Class Attendance
Attending class regularly is essential for proper development. Students are expected to arrive on time and prepared to dance. Students who arrive tardy may be asked to participate through observation. If a student isn’t feeling well, they are welcome to request to attend virtually.
Student Code of Conduct
SEEK opportunities to challenge yourself and grow. HAVE the courage to create and ask questions. ARRIVE at each class on time and properly attired. RESPECT the instructors and others. ENGAGE in the learning process.
Social Media
Students and families should exercise the utmost caution when participating in any form of social media or digital communications. We strongly encourage parents to speak with their children prior to the start of the semester and periodically throughout the year about the appropriate use of social media and digital communications. No photos or videos in dressing rooms and restrooms.
Studio Etiquette
Only students, instructors, and 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, is for staff use only. No food or drink in the dance studios. Sealed water bottles are permitted. No street shoes. Hip Hip shoes must be clean.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion + Belonging Policy
As an arts organization whose vision is that art is for everyone, we at the Lawrence Arts Center are committed to cultivating a safe, inclusive and welcoming community for anyone who steps through our doors and to take action when this ideal is not upheld. Any instance of discrimination, racism, misogyny or aggression will not be tolerated, will be addressed immediately and may have consequences of being removed from our community. This aims to create the healthy boundaries we need to protect decency, be open to dialog in teachable moments, to be actively antiracist, and be decisive with egregious behavior.”
Anti-bullying Policy
The Lawrence Arts Center’s vision is that everyone has a right to pursue their artistic interests in a safe, caring, equitable, and inclusive environment. Bullying behavior inhibits artistic development and is in direct opposition to a welcoming culture. At the Lawrence Arts Center, we describe bullying as any physical, verbal, or relational/social behavior that causes physical, emotional, financial, or social harm to another person. We follow up on all concerns expressed by children, caregivers, and staff. We address bullying behaviors in a timely, constructive way and continue to communicate with all parties until the conflict is resolved.
Progress Reports/Level Placement
• Progress Reports are intended to communicate where a student is developmentally and to encourage growth. Students should expect to remain at the same level for a minimum of 2 years. Students develop at different rates and level placement is not an indicator of their talent and personal growth.
• Student level placement is tentative during the first two weeks of Fall classes. We reserve the right to adjust a student’s placement in order to provide the best training possible. Progress reports are delivered electronically at the end of Fall and Winter-Spring sessions. The Winter-Spring report includes the recommended level placement for the following year. Please note that level placement is only applicable for skill-based classes. For age/grade-based classes, enroll accordingly.
Class Observation Week & Final Class Showings
Class Observation Week and Final Class Showings offers friends and families an opportunity to witness the achievements of our students. Event dates are available in the semester calendar and event details will be communicated through email.
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HOW TO JOIN THE SCHOOL OF DANCE
FIND A CLASS OR EVENT
Class and events listings can be found on our website and in our Course Catalog (released each fall, winter-spring, and summer sessions)
TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT!
• Give any weekly dance class a try. The first one is on us. Call the front desk for more information about discounts and trial classes.
• Prospective students can trial select classes at no cost.
• New students enrolling in classes level II and up might require a level placement.
ENROLL & PAY
Available Online:
• Enrollment for members and non-members (requires full payment at checkout)
• The Dance Bundle Discount is eligible whenever there are 3 or more dance classes in your cart at check-out.
Available at the Front Desk:
• A minimum of 10% of the total tuition cost is due as a down payment.
• Payment Plans are available and must be paid in full before the end of each session.
• Payment by paper check. Must be made payable to “Lawrence Arts Center”.
• The Dance Bundle Discount can be applied to additional classes.
• Financial Aid & Scholarship Applications and Award Processing
• Transferring classes and applying credits: Students may transfer between classes of the same or lesser level/age requirement at their discretion. However, all discretionary transfers are subject to space availability and a $10 transfer fee. Payments toward tuition are transferable. In cases where previously made payments exceed the tuition of the class being transferred to, the balance will be returned as a credit. Credits can only be applied to class tuition and cannot be applied to ticket sales or merchandise such as DVDs or T-shirt order sales. Class/level transfers at the recommendation of the Dance Faculty and School of Dance Director will not incur a transfer fee.
Dance Bundle Discount (20% off tuition)
Individuals and families who enroll in three or more weekly dance classes receive a 20% discount. Cannot be combined with any other discount or proration. After initial enrollment, those who wish to add consecutive classes at the discounted rate must do so via the Front Desk.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for students who qualify based on household income. Financial aid is awarded throughout the year for youth and adults as funds are available. Applications and more information are available at the front desk and online.
Boys Dance
The School of Dance offers scholarships for young men who demonstrate an interest in the field of dance. To be eligible, applicants must be between 2nd-12th grade, have trained at the School of Dance for a minimum of one year, and are endorsed with a reference from a School of Dance faculty member. In addition, scholarship awardees agree to meet with the Dance Program Director each semester. Scholarships awarded can be used to cover 50 percent of dance class tuition during the Fall and Winter-Spring semesters. Interested applicants should contact Hanan Misko, Dance Program Director, at hanan@lawrenceartscenter.org for more details
Carmine Ballere
Established in 1997, the Carmine Ballere Scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated excellence and commitment in dance. Encouraging the study of ballet and a lifelong devotion to dance, the scholarship covers the cost of four ballet and pointe classes per week, as well as all production and participation fees during the Fall & Winter/Spring semesters. Awardees are required to serve as teachers’ assistants for one Preschool/Kinder class per week, and must currently be enrolled in Ballet IV-VII to audition. To apply, students must attend a scheduled in-person audition.
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
STUDENTS SHOULD EXPECT TO ATTEND EACH LEVEL FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS
WEE DANCE! (Ages 1 – 2)
This class will bring parents and children together to build mobility and foster creativity using developmentally appropriate songs and games. We will use creative dance as a springboard into exploration and discovery— expressing stories, ideas, and dreams— all while learning the ins and outs of being in a classroom/dance studio setting. Tuition is for one child/adult pair.
LITTLE MOVERS (Ages 3 – kindergarten)
Through exploration and play, students in these classes improve motor skills and self-control, and gain confidence.
BALLET, BOYS BALLET, TEEN BALLET, POINTE (1st grade & up)
Beginning with Intro to Ballet, School of Dance students follow a sequential program in which each level is designed to encourage greater awareness of musicality and coordination as well as increased flexibility and strength. Classes consist of comprehensive training in classical ballet, taught by highly trained professionals.
Enrollment requirements per class:
Intro to Ballet: 1 class per week
Ballet I-II: 1 class per week
Ballet III-IV: 2 classes per week
Ballet V-VII: 3 classes per week
Pointe: 2 classes per week in addition to 3 Ballet technique classes.
MODERN
These classes explore circular and grounded movements by teaching the fundamentals of various contemporary and modern dance methods.
CONTEMPORARY MOVEMENT
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.
JAZZ
The jazz program includes various styles of jazz such as classic, Broadway, and contemporary. Beginning students focus on building rhythm, coordination, and character skills until they are ready for syncopation movements, body isolations, dynamic leaps, suspended turns, and stylized choreography.
TAP
These classes combine rhythm, musicality, and coordination into a fun percussive movement session for your feet. Starting with Level I, students remain in each level until they’ve mastered the required material to progress to the next level.
SOCIAL DANCE
Whether it be at home, in a club, or at a wedding, this course will teach you basic skills needed to dance with your partner. Learn the fundamentals of social dance to become a master of the dance floor. Tuition is priced per person so be sure to enroll and bring a partner. See the course for more details.
CONDITIONING AND WELLNESS FOR DANCERS
Focusing on the full body, this class provides conditioning, stretching, and meditation exercises to promote a sense of self and wellness.
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CURRICULUM
YOGA
Inside Flow is a joyful and dance-like style of Yoga developed by Young Ho Kim. Innovative in connecting Yoga postures in a fluid, graceful and seamless manner, Inside Flow is founded on the principle of Spanda, a Sanskrit word referencing the divine vibration of the Universe. In each class, we will build the choreography for the flow to a variety of music. If you enjoy Yoga and dance, you will love Inside Flow.
HIP HOP
Designed to be fun and energetic, hip-hop combines stylized movements and complex body rhythm with witty, compelling choreography. Students explore various styles of hip-hop including intricate percussive movements, pop, lock, break and lyrical hip-hop
CHINESE CLASSICAL DANCE (2nd grade & up)
These classes teach the fundamentals of the graceful, fluid, and breath-based movements of Chinese Classical Dance.
IRISH DANCE (2nd grade & up)
These classes are upbeat and involve choreographed traditional and non-traditional classes. Beginning-level students will learn the basic Jig and reel steps. Intermediate level students will include more complicated steps and preparations for hard shoe. All are welcome to join the Irish Step Dance program and enjoy this cultural dance form.
WELLNESS & CONDITIONING (6th grade & up)
These classes are designed to strengthen your core and balance your muscle development in order to create a strong and flexible body.
MASTER CLASSES & SEMINARS
The School of Dance hosts classes with distinguished master teachers throughout the year to give students exposure to the highest levels of dance.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons with the dance faculty are available depending on studio and instructor availability. Cost varies based on instructor and type of class. A $15/hr fee is charged in addition to the instructor fee. To schedule a private lesson, reach out to the instructor directly. Payment for individual private lessons will be paid directly to the instructor. The studio rental fee will be posted to your account.
LAWRENCE DANCE I NTENSIVE
Since 2016, the Lawrence Dance Intensive (LDI) has connected regional dancers with distinguished instructors and guest artists to enrich students’ skills and artistry. This summer, LDI returns to host a series of summer programs for contemporary and ballet dancers ages 10-21 years. Based on a diverse and well-balanced curriculum, this program strives to develop the artists of tomorrow. No pre-screening or audition is required to attend. Dancers must meet the age requirement by the start of the intensive and dance at an Intermediate/Advanced level. Senior Intensives may include a level assessment on the first day of the program.
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LITTLE MOVERS/PRESCHOOL DANCE
Female-Identifying:
ATTIRE: Black leotard (any style), white footless tights or footless dance leggings.
SHOES: Barefoot
HAIR: Secured away from the eyes
Male-Identifying:
ATTIRE: Athletic shorts or pants and T-shirt
SHOES: Black ballet slippers.
HAIR: Secured away from the eyes.
Gender Non-Conforming Attire: Permitted to mix-matched listed attire options for this class to create a uniform that feels comfortable and productive.
POLICIES
• Caregivers should take their child to the bathroom prior to each class.
• Students are expected to be potty-trained.
• Students should be able to follow two-step instructions.
• Students and caregivers must follow strict dropoff/pick-up policies.
LITTLE MOVERS/KINDER BALLET
Female-Identifying:
ATTIRE: Pink leotard (any style), pink ballet tights (seamed if possible)
SHOES: Pink ballet slippers
HAIR: Secured away from the eyes
Male-Identifying:
ATTIRE: White T-shirt, undergarments, black dance tights/fitted pants/shorts
SHOES: Black ballet shoes
HAIR: Secured away from the eyes
Gender Non-Conforming Attire: matched listed attire options for this class to create a uniform that feels comfortable and productive. During the summer session, any color leotard is acceptable.
POLICIES
• Caregivers should take their child to the bathroom prior to each class.
• Students are expected to be potty-trained.
• Students should be able to follow two-step instructions.
• Students and caregivers must follow strict dropoff/pick-up policies.
INTRO TO BALLET
Female-Identifying:
ATTIRE: Light pink leotard Capezio - CC100c Eurotard - 4464c, 44527c or 1064c
SHOES: Pink ballet slippers
HAIR: Must be secured away from the face and in a bun, if possible
Male-Identifying:
ATTIRE: White T-shirt, nude dance belt, black dance tights
SHOES: Black ballet shoes
HAIR: Secured away from the face
Gender Non-Conforming Attire: permitted to mix-matched listed attire options for this class to create a uniform that feels comfortable and productive.
During the summer session, any color leotard is acceptable.
POLICIES
• Caregivers should take their child to the bathroom prior to each class.
• Students are expected to be potty-trained.
• Students should be able to follow two-step instructions.
• Students and caregivers must follow strict dropoff/pick-up policies.
During the winter/spring semester, this class will perform in the end-of-year showcase, anticipated in May 2024.
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BALLET I-II
Female-Identifying:
ATTIRE: Level I: Light blue leotard
Capezio - CC100C or CC01C
Eurotard - 4419c, 44527c, 1089
Level II: Navy blue leotard
Capezio - CC100C
Eurotard - 44822c, 44819c, 10527c
SHOES: Pink ballet shoes
HAIR: Must be secured away from the face and in a bun, if possible
Male-Identifying:
ATTIRE: White T-shirt, nude dance belt, black dance tights, black ballet shoes
HAIR: Secured away from the face
Gender Non-Conforming Attire: permitted to mix-matched listed attire options for this class to create a uniform that feels comfortable and productive.
During the summer session, any color leotard is acceptable.
POLICIES
• Ballet I follows strict drop-off/pick-up policy.
Students at this level will receive a progress report after the fall and winter/spring semesters.
During the winter/spring semester, this class will perform in the nd-of-year showcase, anticipated in May 2024.
BALLET III-IV
Female-Identifying:
ATTIRE: Level III: Hunter green leotard
Capezio - CC201c, CC102c
Eurotard - 10527c
Level IV: burgundy leotard
Capezio - CC102
Eurotard - 44822c, 44822, 44819c, 44819, 10527c, 10527
SHOES: Pink ballet shoes
HAIR: Must be secured away from the face and in a bun, if possible
Male-Identifying:
ATTIRE: White T-shirt, nude dance belt, black dance tights, black ballet shoes
HAIR: Secured away from the face
Gender Non-Conforming Attire: permitted to mix-matched listed attire options for this class to create a uniform that feels comfortable and productive.
During the summer session, any color leotard is acceptable.
POLICIES
• Students at this level are required to take two ballet classes per week.
Students at this level will receive a progress report after the fall and winter/spring semesters.
During the winter/spring semester, this class will perform in the end-of-year showcase, anticipated in May 2024.
BALLET V-VII
Female-Identifying:
ATTIRE: Level V: Eggplant leotard
Eurotard - 44819, 44822, 4464
Level VI-VII: Black leotard
Eurotard - 44822, 4488, 44726m
SHOES: Pink ballet shoes
POINTE SHOES: Teacher consultation is required before purchasing pointe shoes.
Beginning Pointe students should refrain from purchasing pointe shoes until given further instruction.
HAIR: Must be secured away from the face and in a bun, if possible
Male-Identifying:
ATTIRE: White T-shirt, nude dance belt, black dance tights, black ballet shoes
HAIR: Secured away from the face
Gender Non-Conforming Attire: permitted to mix-matched listed attire options for this class to create a uniform that feels comfortable and productive.
During the summer session, any color leotard is acceptable.
POLICIES
• Students at this level are required to take three ballet classes per week.
Starting at level v, students are eligible to enroll in pre/beginning pointe classes.
Students at this level will receive a progress report after the fall and winter/spring semesters.
During the winter/spring semester, this class will perform in the end-of-year showcase,anticipated in May 2024.
CLASS-SPECIFIC
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ATTIRE AND POLICIES
TEEN BALLET CLASSES
Female-Identifying:
ATTIRE: Black leotard of any style, pink ballet tights (seamed if possible)
SHOES: Pink ballet shoes
HAIR: Must be secured away from the face and in a bun, if possible
Male-Identifying:
ATTIRE: White T-shirt, nude dance belt, black dance tights, black ballet shoes
HAIR: Secured away from the face
Gender Non-Conforming Attire: permitted to mix-matched listed attire options for this class to create a uniform that feels comfortable and productive.
During the summer session, any color leotard is acceptable.
Students at this level will receive a progress report after the fall and winter/spring semesters. During the winter/spring semester, this class will perform in the end-of-year showcase, anticipated in May 2024.
CONTEMPORARY MOVEMENT & MODERN
Contemporary Movement is invited to perform in the Winter Sharing, Nov. 29-30
Female-Identifying:
ATTIRE: Black leotard (or required ballet level leotard), black jazz pants or Footless tights; bare feet
HAIR: Secured away from the face
Male-Identifying:
ATTIRE: Black or white T-shirt or tank, black jazz pants or footless tights; bare feet
HAIR: Secured away from the face
Gender Non-Conforming Attire: permitted to mix-matched listed attire options for this class to create a uniform that feels comfortable and productive.
POLICIES
• Level I follows a strict drop-off/pick-up policy.
During the fall semester, levels II-III will perform on the winter showing, Nov. 29-30.
During the winter/spring semester, this class will perform in the spring production March 2024 and end-of-year showcase, anticipated in May 2024.
JAZZ & TAP
Attire: Black top (leotard or athletic shirt), and black jazz pants
SHOES/TAP: Oxford style tap shoes
SHOES/JAZZ: Soft soled jazz shoes
HAIR: Secured away from the face
POLICIES
• Level I follows a strict drop-off/pick-up policy.
Students at this level will receive a progress report after the fall and winter/spring semesters.
During The Fall Semester, Levels II-III will perform on the Winter Showing, Nov. 29-30.
During the winter/spring semester, this class will perform in the end-of-year showcase, anticipated in May 2024.
PILATES, YOGA, & WELLNESS
ATTIRE: Comfortable clothing that allows for a wide range of movement (T-shirts, tank tops, jazz pants, etc); NO jeans
POLICIES
• Students are encouraged to provide their own Pilates mats.
ATTIRE FOR ADULTS
We do not set dress codes for adult classes but do request that adults wear shoes according to the genre of the class and clothing that allows for a wide range of movement.
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HIP HOP
ATTIRE: Comfortable dance clothing (T-shirts, tank tops, jazz pants, etc); NO jeans.
SHOES: Clean, soft-soled jazz shoes or sneakers
POLICIES
• Level I classes follow a strict drop-off/pick-up policy.
• Shoes must be clean. Students with dirty shoes will be asked to remove them.
Students at this level will receive a progress report after the fall and winter/spring semesters.
During The Fall Semester, Levels II-III will perform on the Winter Showing, Nov. 29-30.
During the winter/spring semester, this class will perform in the end-of-year showcase, anticipated in May 2024.
IRISH DANCE
ATTIRE: Black shorts or athletic pants; solid color T-shirt
SHOES: black Irish, ballet, or other soft-shoes; hard shoes optional for Level II-III student
POLICIES
• Intro and level I classes follow a strict drop-off/ pick-up policy.
Students at this level will receive a progress report after the fall and winter/spring semesters.
During The Fall Semester, Levels II-III will perform on the Winter Showing, Nov. 29-30.
During the winter/spring semester, this class will perform in the end-of-year showcase, anticipated in May 2024.
CHINESE DANCE
Female-Identifying:
ATTIRE: Any style leotard; jazz/yoga pants
SHOES: Soft ballet shoes
Male-Identifying:
ATTIRE: Solid color shirt; jazz/yoga pants or footless tights
SHOES: Soft ballet shoes
Gender Non-Conforming Attire: permitted to mix-matched listed attire options for this class to create a uniform that feels comfortable and productive.
POLICIES
• Intro and level I classes follow a strict drop-off/ pick-up policy.
During the fall semester, levels ii-iii will perform on the Winter Showing, Nov. 29-30.
During the winter/spring semester, this class will perform in the end-of-year showcase, anticipated in May 2024.
WHERE TO BUY DANCE ATTIRE/EQUIPMENT
At the beginning of each semester, the School of Dance in partnership with Dance Shoppe of Kansas City hosts a pop-up store with various dance attire items for sale. This option is recommended for ballet, contemporary, jazz and tap genres. Information about this event is delivered via email.
Dance Shoppe | danceshoppeinc.net
512 NW Englewood Road, Kansas City, MO 64118
Click here to order attire online: https://www.eurotard.com/v4/classes.aspx?studio=S-La2787
OTHER ONLINE SUPPLIERS: Discount Dance | discountdance.com Dancewear Solutions | dancewearsolutions.com
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