Welcome to Minnesota Ballet School

Summer Programs 2021

Youth Classes

Minnesota Ballet School offers a classical ballet program that provides preparatory and systematic ballet training using Vaganova Syllabus, a comprehensive curriculum, proven to instill in dancers incomparable technique, while striving for a greater sense of artistry, clarity, grace, athleticism, speed and musicality.

All Summer Programs have In-Person options. For dancers who are unable to take in person classes, we are also offering a via ZOOM option.

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Summer Intensive

This 2-week program dedicated to explore the demands of deep classical ballet education and a professional career. You’ll be introduced to the world known ballet’s repertory while studying technique, pointe, pas de deux, batterie, contemporary dance, and conditioning.

Art & Craft Camps

Ballet Art and Craft camps is always a sure favorite with kids who artistically

inclined or not. Children will have fun to learn dances from MBS repertoire and

creating variety of projects us magic wand, wings, crown or little tutu’s that will be used in dances they learn.

"Peter and the Wolf' and "Paquita"

Spring Production Audition 2022

Minnesota Ballet Theatre is pleased to offer the students of Minnesota Ballet School an opportunity to participate in the Spring Production.

Showcase 2022 will include 2 enormously popular classical ballets.

Children’s ballet “Peter and the Wolf” set to the music of Sergei Prokofiev and

choreographed by Svetlana Bak-Gavrilova and Kirill Bak-Stepanoff.

“Peter and the Wolf ” is the tale of a brave little boy, who disobeys his Grandfather

and wanders into the meadow where he meets his friends Bird, Duck, and Cat.

Grand Pas from ballet “Paquita” is delightful ballet is known worldwide for its

choreography by M. Petipa and music by Leon Minkus.

Auditions will be held on Sunday, January 9 at MBS studio, 14675 Martin Dr.

Suite 400 Eden Prairie MN 55344

The Spring Production contract should be signed with the attached payment fees and $175.00 performance fee before the audition and can be sent by mail or dropped in MBS mailbox by January 9th.

Registration: Please arrive 5 min before your scheduled audition time to check in.
11:00-11:45 am Ballet 2 and 3 Levels (age 8-13) • Audition Fee $20

12:15-1:15 pm Ballet 4, 5 and 6 Levels (age 13-19) • Audition Fee $25

The Spring performance will take shape according to public health guidance,

and may be presented March 26 at 1:00pm.

Attire: Students should arrive wearing the leotards appropriate for their class level and pink tights.

Hair must be in a neat bun and fastened away from their face.

Commitment: All dancers must be willing to commit to a busy schedule of rehearsals and performances. Other extra-curricular activities must not take precedence. Rehearsals will begin in January 18, depending upon assigned role, and will be every Class day (after the regular class) or Saturday and Sunday until the week of performances, which will include one dress rehearsals. Schedules will be posted on the Bulletin Board in the MBS lobby and on the MBS website Rehearsal Page and can be confirmed with

Kirill Bak at (612) 501-9208 in case of any last minute changes.

Parent Information: Parents are requested to attend a Spring Production Meeting in person

at 11:45am on Sunday, January 9. There should be a parent/guardian from each household in attendance. This meeting will give parents the information about designated responsibilities for the safety of their children during the term of the rehearsals and production. Parent Volunteer Forms will be provided and we will discuss the many volunteer positions that need to be assigned every year, such as: backstage assistants, dressing room “moms” for each group of dancers, etc. These are necessary and vital roles to our production, therefore, we encourage parents, other family members and friends to sign up for these duties. You will find that, if past years are the measure, these positions can be a lot of fun, an amazing experience and the key to a smooth and memorable Spring production.

Auditions

In-Person Audition

January 23, 2022

11:30am-Registration

12:00-1:30pm-Audition

Auditions are open to all male and female students ages 8+
Group 1: age 8-12 (one year ballet experience required)
Group 2: age 13+ (two years pointe experience required)
Students who pre-register will receive a discounted registration rate $30, priority check-in, and early auditions results notification.
Day-of Auditions fee: $40 paid in cash only
Auditions via ZOOM: $35 must pre-register
Online pre-registration closes at 11:59 p.m. CT the Friday before the auditions
Get an Early Bird discount: $100 off regular price (after the auditions the price will be $950)
All fees are non-refundable regardless of circumstances

Video Audition

Will be accepted until July 1, 2022(so long as space remains available in the program). Video Fee: $40. How to submit a video audition:Please record a 7-10 minute video audition using the suggested exercises below. Upload your video to YouTube, Vimeo, etc. Provide the link (URL) ZOOM audition can be arranged by special request.

Youth Recreational Classes

All classes are offered in-person or via ZOOM®. You can choose your option when registering.

Conditioning, Strength and Stretch (ages 8-18)

This class is designed to build strength as well as extensions, endurance and balance. Special exercises will focus on muscle stretching and flexing, enhancing pirouettes, increasing movement speed, jumps with heights and timing escalating. The goal of this class is to make your children better dancers.
• Wednesday 6:30-7:15pm
$25 – drop in class

Latin Ballroom (ages 8-18)

This class is a great way to dip your toe into a fun new dance. Each class is held on a weekly basis and is focused on one dance. Each class builds on the previous week's curriculum to provide a cohesive learning experience. Different dances will be featured each month. .
• Wednesday 7:15-8:00pm

• October 13- November 3 • 4 classes

• November 10 - December 8 • 5 classes

• January 12 - February 16 • 6 classes

• February 23- March 23 • 5 classes

• April 6- May 11 • 6 classes

Wednesday, September 8

Minnesota Ballet Theatre is pleased to offer the students of Minnesota Ballet School an opportunity to participate in the ballet extravaganza, THE GREAT HALLOWEEN ADVENTURE. This is a truly original and classic version, that will highlight the Halloween Fairytale of a very good witch helping a sister and brother and their friends, to find and save their stolen and unique pumpkin.

Dance experience is preferred.

Auditions will be held on Wednesday, September 8 at MBS studio,
14675 Martin Dr. Suite 400 Eden Prairie MN 55344

The Great Halloween Adventure contract should be signed with the attached payment fees and $175.00 performance fee before the audition and can be sent by mail or dropped in MBS mailbox by September 8th. All fees nonrefundable.

Registration:

Please arrive 5 min before your scheduled audition time to check in.

4:30-5:30 pm Ballet 4, 5 and 6 Levels (age 13-19) • Audition Fee $25

5:45-6:30 pm Ballet 1, 2 and 3 Levels (age 9-13) • Audition Fee $20

6:45-7:15 pm Pre-Ballet Levels (age 5-8) • Audition Fee $15

The Halloween performance will take shape according to public health guidance, and may be presented October 30 at 1:00pm.

Attire:

Students should arrive wearing the leotards appropriate for their class level and pink tights. Hair must be in a neat bun and fastened away from their face.

Commitment: All dancers must be willing to commit to a busy schedule of rehearsals and performances. Other extra-curricular activities must not take precedence. Rehearsals will begin in September, depending upon assigned role, and will be every Class day (after the regular class) or Saturday and Sunday until the week of performances, which will include two dress rehearsals. Schedules will be posted on the Bulletin Board in the MBS lobby and on the MBS website Rehearsl Page and can be confirmed with Kirill Bak at (612) 501-9208 in case of any last minute changes.

Parent Information: Parents are requested to attend a Halloween Meeting in person or via ZOOM at 7:30pm on Wednesday, September 8. There should be a parent/guardian from each household in attendance. This meeting will give parents the information about designated responsibilities for the safety of their children during the term of the rehearsals and production. Parent Volunteer Forms will be provided and we will discuss the many volunteer positions that need to be assigned every year, such as: backstage assistants, dressing room “moms” for each group of dancers, gift table attendants, concessions, set up and tear down teams, etc. These are necessary and vital roles to our production, therefore, we encourage parents, other family members and friends to sign up for these duties. You will find that, if past years are the measure, these positions can be a lot of fun, an amazing experience and the key to a smooth and memorable Halloween production.

SCHEDULE FOR REHEARSALS

Pre-ballet 2 & Advanced Wednesdays, 4:45-5:30pm : 09/15, 09/22, 09/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27

Pre-ballet Advanced Thursdays 5:30-6:15pm: 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/7, 10/14

Ballet 1 Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm: 09/14, 09/21, 09/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26

Ballet 2-6 Rehearsals starts week of September 13 th after regular classes and Saturdays

Sundays rehearsals starts October 3rd.

Rehearsals subject to change!

Summer Intensive Audition April 18th, 12:00-1:00pm