Ongoing Classes

No matter if you are a veteran dancer or slipping on your first pair of ballet shoes, Ballet Co.Laboratory is an artistic home for everyone.

With 14 different adult drop-in classes offered each week, including conditioning and ballet floor work, we know we have the right class for you!

Jazz and Ballet
Mondays, 9:30-11:00am
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00am

Classes are taught by multiple instructors.
Pre-registration is required. Please sign the liability waiver on our website before attending class.
View the class schedule and register for class.

Adults: $18 per class or $165 for a 10-class pass—good for any drop-in class within 6 months.
Professional dancers: $16 per class

All welcome! Our welcoming environment stands up to our values of inclusivity and accessibility. Work-study and BIPOC scholarships are available.

Our space is located in the Can Can Wonderland building in St. Paul. Parking is free in front of the building (the BLUE lot is closest to our space), in the lots across the street, and in the underground parking garage by following the Can Can Wonderland arrow.

Open Ballet class is for every body! Come join the fun!

Sundays, 1:30-3:00pm
We’ve moved! Classes are now held in Studio 4A at Hennepin Center for the Arts.

A ballet teacher with 35+ years of experience teaching all levels and ages, Lisa’s welcoming ballet classes naturally guide students in refining their alignment, balance, and technique while also discovering the value and importance of the use of weight in their dancing. Coupled with individual attention, feedback, and humor, students experience expansion and growth in body and mind, and experience joy in the process.

Students are encouraged to expect success and mistakes. Only when we allow ourselves to take chances and risk failure can we grow to our full potential. Every student is special, different, important, appreciated, encouraged, respected, unique, invited, and welcome. Come play and see for yourself!

Drop-in: Income-based sliding scale of $17-$22.

Erin’s advanced-level contemporary dance class through Zenon Dance School includes floor work, standing warm-ups, and phrase work, all designed to enhance the healthy use of joints and muscle groups as dancers release their weight fully into the support of the ground. Experiential awareness, body mapping, improvisation, and creative work are included as dancers channel their own expressive artistry within the movement.

Thursdays, 9:30-11:00am

Registration is open through Zenon’s MindBody portal. See you soon!

Dancing and finding pleasure in movement is for everyone of any age!

I’ve taught dance for all ages and experience levels for over fifty years. In my weekly session of modern dance classes, we’ll be working with somatic movement, structured improvisation, and floor work to build strength, flexibility, and ease of movement. You’ll learn patterns that move through space in community with other dancers, encouraging spatial and group awareness.

Mondays, 12:00-1:30pm

Drop in: $15-$20. Cash or check made out to Kathryn Anderson.

Dance into summer with Continental Ballet Company! We’re excited to offer a variety of Summer Fun Ballet Classes, beginning in July, for dancers of multiple ages and levels.

Summer Program Highlights include:

• Technique and Pointe Intensive – focused training to build strength, precision, and artistry
• Intermediate Ballet Workshop – for continuing dancers developing technique and confidence
  
• Introduction to Ballet – a welcoming introduction for new dancers
• Teen Ballet – age‑appropriate technique with room for creativity
• Fairytale Ballet Camp – a magical experience blending ballet, imagination, and storytelling

Our summer classes provide a supportive, engaging environment where dancers can stay active, grow artistically, and continue their ballet education in a fun and inspiring setting.

Space is limited—early registration is encouraged!
We look forward to dancing with you this summer.

Warmly,
Continental Ballet Company

Now Enrolling: Male Dancer Program
North Ballet Theatre is currently enrolling for its Male Dancer Program—home to the largest men’s training program in Minnesota.

Designed to support male dancers at all levels, the program offers:

• Weekly men’s technique classes (beginner through advanced)
• Dedicated partnering instruction
• Professional mentorship in a conservatory-style setting
• Multiple performance opportunities

Space is limited and classes are filling quickly. Learn more and register at www.NorthBallet.com.

Join our Spring Session 2, running March 24-May 19, with a welcoming and supportive adult ballet community at Midwest School of Ballet, held in Edina Community Center’s large, light-filled studios. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer, our program offers classes three days a week, making it easy to find the right level and fit. New dancers will find an exceptionally welcoming community of students ranging from their 20s to 70s who truly enjoy class and each other.

With 35+ years of experience, Lisa Erickson fosters joy in movement and trust in the body, and Kaethe Birkner will coach you in individual muscle engagement and proper alignment for health and longevity. All classes emphasize a structured approach to sustainable flexibility, balance, energy, and lifelong well-being—welcoming all ages, experience levels, and fitness backgrounds. Whether stepping into ballet for the first time or refining your skills, you’ll find expert-level instruction in a stress-free environment marked by good cheer and laughter.

Intro to Ballet with Keathe Birkner
Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00pm

Ballet 1 and 2 with Lisa Erickson
Ballet 1: Saturdays, 9:30-11:00am
Ballet 2: Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30pm

Price: Drop-ins welcome at $22 per class.
Summer registration begins May 12 for our adult classes.
Please reach out to midwestballetmn@gmail.com for drop-ins or talk to the instructor about getting registered.

Conveniently located off Highway 100 at the Edina Community Center, with free and easy parking.

Join Midwest School of Ballet and the Edina Community Education programming in our youth classes for ages 3-14 for Summer Session 1 and 2: Tuesdays, June 9-July 7 and July 14-August 4.

Introduction to Ballet: Ages 3-5.5
Tuesdays, 5:00-5:50pm
Tuition: $90 (Session 1), $72 (Session 2)
Learn basic, fundamental ballet movement and terminology through creative exercise. Children will also develop age-appropriate motor skills and musicality. New and returning students welcome. Instructors use methods designed to encourage exploration and foster creativity.

Introduction to Ballet 2: Ages 5.5-7
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00pm or Saturdays, 10:00-11:00am
Tuition: $90 (Session 1), $72 (Session 2)
Learning basic, fundamental ballet movement and terminology through creative exercises, students will also develop age-appropriate motor skills and musicality (building on elements learned in Fundamentals I), while infusing elements that will prepare them for the traditional ballet class format. Fundamentals I is not a required prerequisite; new and returning students are welcome.

Ballet 1/Pre-Teen Ballet: Ages 8-14
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:15pm
Tuition: $90 (Session 1), $72 (Session 2)
Midwest School of Ballet’s experienced instructors provide a traditional ballet format of barre and center work while emphasizing proper alignment, technique, musicality, and artistry. This beginner class is open to students who have little or no experience, are returning students, or have completed a season in Fundamentals II/III, and meet the age requirements.

All classes are located at the Edina Community Education Center, conveniently located off Highway 100 with free and easy parking.

Ballet classes with Vaganova Ballet Academy graduate Kirill Bak-Stepanoff teach the fundamentals of ballet technique using simple combinations, which allow students to focus on perfecting their skills, musicality, and movement.

Introductory Class: Saturdays, 8:45-9:45am
Perfect for those new to ballet and eager to give it a try.

Beginner Level: Saturdays, 10:00-11:00am
Designed for those with little to basic ballet experience.

Intermediate Level: Mondays, 7:00-8:00pm
For dancers with a foundational understanding of ballet technique.

Intensive Class: Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00pm
A dynamic barre workout followed by refined center combinations (no jumps).

Advanced/Pre-Professional Ballet Class: Thursdays, 7:00-8:00pm
Class is designed for dancers who want to challenge themselves technically and artistically.

Pointe Technique: Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:00-8:30pm
A 30-minute session focusing on strength, technique, and balance.

MotionArt’s mission is to share the art of dance and the joy of movement with people of all ages and abilities. We strive to enrich lives by fostering creativity, body awareness, and self-expression in a fun, non-competitive, welcoming environment. We offer ongoing dance classes in-studio and on Zoom.

Ageless Dance
Mondays, 3:00-4:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom
Thursdays, 3:00-4:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

Beginning Modern Dance
Tuesdays, 5:00-6:15pm – Zoom only

Intermediate Modern Dance
Wednesdays, 10:30am-12:00pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

Mixed Level Modern Dance
Saturdays, 4:00-5:30pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

Paying the regular rate helps keep our organization afloat; however, no one will be turned away for inability to pay. There is also an option to pay what you can.

Please go to motionartmn.org to sign up for classes, or contact Pam Gleason for information.

Open-level modern dance technique rooted in the Mary Wigman lineage, exploring seven core movement dynamics: weight, breath, spatial clarity, alignment, and expressive integrity. Emphasis on walks and glides, turns, curves and circles, swings, falls, elevations, and vibration as pathways to full-bodied integration.

Fridays, 7:00-8:00pm
Sundays, 3:30-4:30pm
Open to all levels. Taught by Ray Terrill.

Cost: $10 per class
Studio Access: Text 612-275-5602 for door code

Looking for a powerful way to build strength and flexibility? Fundamental Movement is a dynamic class that develops core strength, stamina, and body awareness—perfect for dancers, movers, and anyone seeking effective cross-training.

Fridays, 5:00-6:00pm
Sundays, 10:30-11:30am
At Tula Yoga and Wellness

Drop-in: $22
Ongoing, drop-ins welcome.
Register for Fundamental Movement at Tula Yoga and Wellness.

Registration is open for dance classes at Hopkins Dance Company (HDC)!

Hopkins Dance Company offers open classes for ages 3 to adult and a performance track for ages 8-18. Choose from Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Creative Movement, adult classes, and alumni classes.

Check out our website for our class schedule.

Hopkins Dance Company (HDC) features several adult classes, including:

Intermediate Ballet with Deirdre Murnane
Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:00-11:30am

New! Intermediate Ballet with Olivia Thornton
Thursdays, 10:00-11:30am

Beginning Tap with Heather Bensussan
Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00pm

Beginning Ballet with Heather Bensussan
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm

Intermediate/Advanced Tap with Heather Bensussan
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00pm

Musical Theater with Heather Bensussan
Wednesdays, 8:00-9:00pm

Drop in when you can! Punch cards are available.

This summer, Ashley Ballet Arts Academy offers multiple exciting dance opportunities for dancers of all ages and levels.

Our 6-week class session provides a flexible way to continue training, with offerings from “Dance with Me”, for toddlers and their caregivers, and Pre-Ballet through advanced levels. We are also excited to announce that we are offering adult ballet classes for those beginning, returning, or continuing their training.

Additional summer programs include week-long dance camps for ages 3-6, where young dancers explore creativity and movement in a playful setting; Youth Camps for junior dancers focused on ballet, modern, jazz, and choreography; and Intensives for upper-level dancers offering a challenging week of technique, conditioning, and repertoire.

Learn more about our summer programs on our website.

Registration is open for Ashley Ballet Arts Academy’s (ABAA) 2026–2027 Academy Season. Our Academy Season runs September through May and offers weekly classes for dancers of all ages and levels, from Pre-Ballet through Advanced Ballet. Families select classes a la carte, allowing each dancer to build a schedule that best supports their training and goals.

We encourage families to register early as some classes are already filling. Families who register by April 25 and select the Year-in-Full payment option receive 10% off tuition as part of our early registration discount.

If you’re unsure of the right placement, we welcome you to reach out! Our team is happy to help guide class selection and ensure the best fit for your dancer.

Discover the fundamentals of modern dance in a welcoming and supportive environment. This class series introduces key techniques such as floor work, center exercises, and basic movement phrases, helping students build strength, coordination, and creative expression. This class is designed for beginners and those looking to deepen their confidence in movement.

This session of Adult Beginning Modern will be taught by Rae Fox-Charles: dance education scholar, former Threads company member, and Tapestries 10.0 choreographer.

May 4-June 15: Mondays, 5:30-7:00pm
Instructor: Rae Fox-Charles
Price: $145 for 6 classes, with no class on May 25 (Memorial Day)