Archive: 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!

In this series, we shift our focus from “small and subtle” to “dynamic and daring.” We will explore how your skeleton is designed to handle force, momentum, and large-scale transitions with surprising ease. This isn’t about “working out”; it’s about organizing your internal architecture so that your largest movements feel as light as your smallest ones. Whether you are a lifelong mover who wants to refine your stride or someone who has been wanting to regain your confidence, these lessons will meet you where you are.

February 15-March 25: 12 classes in total with 6 unique lessons
Sundays at 4:00pm: New lessons introduced
Wednesdays at 6:30pm: Lessons repeated

Taught by Sarah Baumert on Zoom. All lessons are recorded. Registering for the series gives you access to recorded lessons indefinitely. Join for the whole series, or register on a drop-in basis! Pay-what-you-can option is available.

Come prepared to move and find the joy in your own strength.

Intermediate/Advanced 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.

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.

Open ARENA returns with a brand new round of community dance classes in the spring—and you’re invited! Whether you’re a working artist, a dance lover, or looking to move your body in community, we’ve got something for you. Spread the word, mark your calendars, and get ready to dance with us this winter/spring.

February 9-April 8: Monday-Friday, 9:30-11:00am
$10-$17 per class, depending on package. Register here!

Mondays: Jake Nehrbass
Tuesdays: Sarah McCullough
Wednesdays: Nieya Amezquita
Thursdays: Non Edwards, GYROKINESIS® Method
Fridays: Alex Arce

Alongside ARENA’s powerhouse ensemble, we welcome a stellar lineup of guest artists:
Shane Larson (New York)
Thursday, February 19
Wynn Fricke (Minnesota)
Fridays, February 27 and March 6
Assaf Salhov (New York)
Mondays-Wednesdays, March 16-18 and 23
Wendell Gray II (New York)
Wednesdays, April 1 and 8

Read the full class descriptions and more about the instructors here.

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.

Drop into the following adult classes at Young Dance this winter!

Adult Modern: Saturdays, 11:00am-12:15pm
Gentle Modern for ages 55+: Tuesdays, 11:15am-12:30pm
Yoga: Saturdays, 10:15-11:00am

Class cards are available for students who want flexibility with their attendance and can be purchased at Young Dance at the time of your first drop-in class. For more information, contact our Program Manager, Kathleen Pender, at kathleen@youngdance.org.

Young Dance is a nonprofit dance school located in the Midway neighborhood of St. Paul. Our mission is to transform lives through movement. Our approach to dance education centers on artistic expression, creativity, and a deep investigation into the art form. In exploring elements of Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy through an array of techniques, students develop self-awareness and critical thinking skills through dance.

We are an inclusive community where creativity flourishes, encouraging personal and artistic excellence through diverse forms of dance. At Young Dance, we believe that everyone can (and should) dance.

Dancing with Baby is designed to help caregivers connect with themselves and their little ones by exploring innate ways of moving and being, individually, and in tandem. Class time is full of exploration opportunities for your little one including sensory activities, floor time, music and movement-making, and more! Bring your preferred baby carrier or opt to hold your baby instead. We also create space for caregivers to socialize with one another.

This class is for babies ages 0 to 1 with a caregiver. Drop-in option is available for $13 per class. Drop-in registration and payment are available at the studio.

Young Dance is a nonprofit dance school located in the Midway neighborhood of St Paul. Our mission is to transform lives through movement. Our approach to dance education centers artistic expression, creativity, and a deep investigation in the art form. In exploring elements of Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy through an array of techniques, students develop self-awareness and critical thinking skills through dance.

We are an inclusive community where creativity flourishes, encouraging personal and artistic excellence through diverse forms of dance. At Young Dance, we believe that everyone can (and should) dance.

Reach out to our Program Manager, Kathleen Pender, with questions: kathleen@youngdance.org.

Shake off the winter chill—summer dance is just around the corner! Our 2026 Summer Classes and Camps are packed with exciting opportunities for dancers of all ages and abilities.

Opportunities include:

Monday and Tuesday evening: Family Dance and Creative Movement classes (ages 1-7)
Wednesday evening: Dancing with Wheels and Adult All Abilities Dancing classes (ages 11+)
Friday morning: Family Dance and Dancing with Baby classes (ages 0-5)

Week-long Monday through Thursday camps:
“Dance a Story” adventures (ages 4-7)
Morning Dance Perspective Camps (ages 8-18) exploring movement and connections to other art forms
Afternoon Variety Dance Camps (ages 8-18) exploring multiple dance styles

For a full day option (ages 8-18), campers can register for both a morning and afternoon camp and pack a lunch!

Young Dance is a nonprofit dance school located in the Midway neighborhood of St. Paul. Our mission is to transform lives through movement. Our approach to dance education centers on artistic expression, creativity, and a deep investigation into the art form. In exploring elements of Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy through an array of techniques, students develop self-awareness and critical thinking skills through dance.

We are an inclusive community where creativity flourishes, encouraging personal and artistic excellence through diverse forms of dance. At Young Dance, we believe that everyone can (and should) dance.