Dance

Public reception planned to honor retiring dance director

A public reception is planned to honor Candi Baker, who has announced her retirement after 29 years as director of dance at the Lawrence Arts Center.

Lied Center announces 20th anniversary season lineup

The Lied Center on Saturday announced its 20th anniversary season lineup, featuring an array of performers from acrobats to award-winning concert pianists, some new and some returning to Lawrence. By Sara Shepherd

Lied Center celebrates two decades of elevating performing arts

It's been 20 years since the Lied Center of Kansas opened, catapulting the performing arts scene in Lawrence. Behind it all is a woman with a vision of providing future generations with opportunities she herself never had. By Sara Shepherd

Christina Hixson: The woman who 'opened the door' for the Lied Center

Christina Hixson isn’t afraid to admit she uses the dictionary when she does crossword puzzles. Her entire life, “self-educating” has served Hixson well. A poor tenant farmer’s daughter unable to afford college, she went on to bestow the $10 million gift that enabled the Lied Center, now celebrating its 20th anniversary at Kansas University. By Sara Shepherd

Pi Day pie contest and variety show planned

Expect a celebration of math, science, pastry and nerd pride at the Alferd Packer Memorial String Band’s annual Pi Day variety show, set for 7 p.m. Thursday at the Lawrence Arts Center.

Foxy by Proxy to perform holiday show that's both naughty and nice

Foxy by Proxy, which is not your typical cabaret-style burlesque, will have its first Christmas show, “Miracle on Mass. Street,” this Saturday.

"The Nutcracker" dress rehearsal

Boys bust a move: Mixed-discipline class helps kids reap athletic benefits of dance

This is no classical ballet class, and that’s by design. Acceptable attire includes sports jerseys and basketball shorts. It’s OK to squirrel around between exercises. And if you feel like screaming hi-ya! in the middle of a routine, no one’s going to stop you.

'Nutcracker’ auditions Sept. 16

A holiday classic with a Kansas twist is coming back to the Lawrence Arts Center this year, and you can be part of it.

Get on the dance floor: Local groups offer instruction, opportunity to take a whirl

From sultry, controlled Argentine tango to old-fashioned, foot-stomping barn dance, a handful of Lawrence groups meet for regular dances, preceded by lessons so beginners can get on the floor right away. None require you to bring your own partner, either.

Dancing in Lawrence

Several groups have social dances with lessons in Lawrence.

Olympic champions bust a move

From the track to the ring to the sandpit, this crop of Olympians just can’t stop the beat. The London Games have brought an outpouring of crazy, creative victory celebrations.

Art in Motion to bring upbeat energy to Dance Carnival

Cathy Patterson has heard people’s reservations about dance performances: “They’re boring” and “the music isn’t fun.”

Contra dancers square off at this weekend's Midwinter Meltdown

You might spin your partner, but there's more to contra dance than most people think.

Time for Flamenco!

Anthea Scouffas, director of education for the Lied Center talks about renowned flamenco dancer Jose Porcel's visit to the Lied Center at a master class he instructed Thursday night.