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Sunflower State Dance
4.8 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Ballet school in Lawrence, Kansas
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 785-690-7200
- Website & schedule sunflowerstatedance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“The teachers at Sunflower State Dance are absolutely wonderful and my daughter and I always look forward to my dance lessons at this great dance studio!”
“They offer a great variety of classes, from ballet and hip hop to adult dance classes, all with friendly staff.”
What families & students say
“The teachers are patient and skilled, the facilities are clean and spacious, and the atmosphere is welcoming and fun.”
“My girls have been in dance for years, and the have improved so much over the last 6 months, with the adoption of the new emphasis on technique.”
“We have loved watching our daughter’s confidence and skills grow!”
“She has taken lessons for several years and has learned so many techniques while growing in confidence and skill.”
“The teachers are patient and skilled, the facilities are clean and spacious, and the atmosphere is welcoming and fun.”
“She has taken lessons for several years and has learned so many techniques while growing in confidence and skill.”
From the reviews
My 3 years old is a first time student at Sunflower State Dance and absolutely loves it. She can’t wait each week for her class. Rachel is so great with the little ones and keeps them busy the entire class time. We also love that she has an assistant older student during each class to help with the little ones.
My daughter absolutely loves being a part of this program! She has taken lessons for several years and has learned so many techniques while growing in confidence and skill. The teachers are incredibly supportive and truly care about the kids.
I love Sunflower State Dance! The teachers are patient and skilled, the facilities are clean and spacious, and the atmosphere is welcoming and fun. The location is convenient and easy to find. They offer a great variety of classes, from ballet and hip hop to adult dance classes, all with friendly staff.
My daughter is starting her 3rd year at Sunflower State Dance and absolutely loves it! She always looks forward to dance class and seeing her friends! The instructors are all fantastic, the choreography is age appropriate, and communication is open.
Adult ballet at Sunflower State Dance
Sunflower State Dance runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Sunflower State Dance
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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