Dance

Collage Concert to showcase KU talents
September 18, 2008
The sights and sounds of the Kansas School of Fine Arts will fill the Lied Center Friday night for the school’s ninth annual Collage Concert.
On the big stage
Young performers join professional dance company for production of ‘Velveteen Rabbit’
September 16, 2008
Ashley Ammann, 10, has danced for more than two years. She’s used to being on stage, but the story of a rabbit that comes to life has her just a little nervous. “I think it’ll be kind of scary,” Ashley says. “It’s a bigger stage than the arts center, and there will be a lot of people.”
Art fairs highlight weekend
September 12, 2008
Anyone in the market for arts and crafts can hit the jackpot this weekend in Lawrence. Both the Haskell Indian Art Market and the Lawrence Fall Arts and Crafts Fair are expected to draw thousands to town, though organizers are a bit concerned this year about the turnout.
Local dancing group ready for new season
September 7, 2008
Members of a local square dancing group are in full swing for a new season.
Dance revolution: Pole dancing moves into fitness mainstream
July 28, 2008
Danielle Cash’s idea of a good workout used to be exercising her right to say, “No thanks.” The 28-year-old Fresno, Calif., woman tried Tae-Bo. She tried pilates. She tried doing yoga along with television fitness shows. None of it lasted very long.
Japanese students to perform dances
July 26, 2008
Area residents are invited to watch students from Lawrence’s sister city of Hiratsuka perform traditional Japanese dances at an event on Tuesday.
Dancers prepare for ‘Cairo on the Kaw’
July 26, 2008
Rhythms of Egypt will fill the Lawrence Community Theatre, 1501 N.H., this weekend.
Fiesta begins today with food, fun, music
June 19, 2008
The 27th annual St. John’s Mexican Fiesta will kick off Friday night complete with Mexican food, live music, dancing and family fun. One of the key features of the fiesta is traditional Latin dancing performed every year by Fiesta Folklorica, a group of about 35 people from ages 7 to 18. “I’m looking forward to the kids having a good time,” said LaShane Starr, director of the Lawrence dance group.
Razzle dazzle
Dazzlers Christian Dance group marks decade of moving to unique beat
May 30, 2008
Girls line the stage, black dance shoes highlighting each outfit. They kick, spin and jump as kid-safe “Hannah Montana” and “High School Musical” tunes blare as they get good feel for the large stage in Free State High School’s auditorium.
6News video: CJH puts on dancing shoes
May 7, 2008
A dance team at Central Junior High plans to hit the stage for cerebral palsy.
Sunday night fever
Seniors don’t miss a step after dances move
April 28, 2008
When Mona Kelter and Frank Knernschield step onto the dance floor, they’re prepared to stay there.
Dancers ready spring concert
April 25, 2008
Relationships, headless figures and spiritual paradigms will be among the topics explored during the 940 Dance Company’s spring concert tonight and Saturday.
Renowned members of dance scene collaborate with KU performers for shows
April 15, 2008
Works by a Lawrence-native choreographer and a well-known tap dancer will highlight performances this week by the University Dance Company at Kansas University.
Out of the shadows
KU graduate finds fame with Pilobolus Dance Theatre
March 11, 2008
Last year, the Pilobolus Dance Theatre company wowed the nation with its performance at the Academy Awards.
Ballroom dancing gaining favor as next potential Olympic sport
December 25, 2007
Both Evgeny Dyachenko and Inna Ivanenko spend hours in the gym lifting weights. Five, six days a week they practice at the ballet bar to keep their legs and backs strong, squeezing in yoga or pilates classes to help with their stretching.

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