Pre-Professional Ballet Training Program

PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AT MBS

The Pre-Professional Program at Minnesota Ballet School is designed for dedicated young dancers seeking advanced classical ballet training, individualized guidance, and a clear pathway toward higher-level study and professional opportunities.

Rooted in the Vaganova Method and led by graduates of the Vaganova Ballet Academy, the program combines structured classical training with pointe, conditioning, contemporary dance, historical dance, repertoire, performance experience, and individualized mentorship.

Each dancer follows an age- and level-appropriate training path while developing the technique, artistry, musicality, strength, discipline, and versatility required for advanced ballet training.

We don't train dancers for one competition. We prepare them for what comes after it.

TWO PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING LEVELS

Junior Pre-Professional | Ages 10–13

Designed for dedicated young dancers entering a more focused stage of classical ballet training. Students follow an age- and level-appropriate curriculum that may include Classical Ballet, Pointe/Pre-Pointe, Historical Dance, conditioning, Contemporary Ballet, repertoire, and performance opportunities.

Senior Pre-Professional | Ages 14–18

Junior Pre-Professional | Ages 10–13

Designed for advanced dancers seeking intensive classical training and preparation for higher-level study and professional opportunities. Training may include Classical Ballet, Pointe, conditioning, Contemporary Ballet, variations and repertoire, performance preparation, and individualized artistic guidance.

INDIVIDUAL MENTORSHIP

Every dancer develops differently. Our Pre-Professional Program combines structured Vaganova-based training with individualized guidance from MBS Artistic Directors.

Students receive ongoing feedback based on their technical development, artistic strengths, individual goals, and readiness for the next stage of training.

Guidance may include training priorities, pointe development, variation and repertoire selection, competition preparation, summer intensive recommendations, audition preparation, college dance programs, trainee opportunities, and professional career pathways.

Pre-Professional dancers and their families receive individual Progress & Goals Reviews during the season to discuss development, priorities, and next steps.

WHAT PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING INCLUDES

Junior Pre-Professional

Classical Ballet Technique
Pointe / Pre-Pointe
Courtesy Dance
Stretch & Strength
Spin & Jump
Contemporary Ballet
Classical Repertoire & Variations
Performance Opportunities

Senior Pre-Professional

Junior Pre-Professional

Advanced Classical Ballet Technique
Pointe Technique
Stretch & Strength
Spin & Jump
Contemporary Ballet
Classical Variations & Repertoire
Performance Preparation
Individual Coaching & Artistic Guidance
Audition & Professional Preparation

JUNIOR TRAINING SCHEDULE

Core training: Tuesday • Thursday • Saturday
Additional Wednesday training may include Stretch & Strength, Spin & Jump, and Contemporary Ballet.

SENIOR TRAINING SCHEDULE

JUNIOR TRAINING SCHEDULE

Core training: Monday • Wednesday • Thursday • Saturday

DAYTIME & COMPANY TRAINING

Senior Pre-Professional dancers may have opportunities to participate in daytime training alongside Minnesota Ballet Theatre company-level dancers, based on age, technical level, readiness, and schedule availability.

Daytime training provides additional exposure to a professional-style environment, allowing students to experience the pace, discipline, and expectations of advanced company-level classes while continuing their structured Pre-Professional training.

For dancers seeking more intensive training, daytime classes may be incorporated into an individualized weekly schedule.

PERFORMANCE & COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES

Pre-Professional dancers have opportunities to participate in Minnesota Ballet School and Minnesota Ballet Theatre productions throughout the season.

Selected dancers may also be invited to participate in ballet competitions, including classical and contemporary group works, solos, duets, and variations. Competition participation and repertoire are determined individually by the faculty based on each dancer’s age, level, readiness, and training goals.

Competition participation is by faculty recommendation and is not required for every Pre-Professional student.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM Advanced Classical Ballet Training | Ages 10–18

PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AT MBS

TWO PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING LEVELS

Junior Pre-Professional | Ages 10–13

Junior Pre-Professional | Ages 10–13

Junior Pre-Professional | Ages 10–13

Senior Pre-Professional | Ages 14–18

Junior Pre-Professional | Ages 10–13

Junior Pre-Professional | Ages 10–13

INDIVIDUAL MENTORSHIP

WHAT PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING INCLUDES

Junior Pre-Professional

Junior Pre-Professional

Junior Pre-Professional

Senior Pre-Professional

Junior Pre-Professional

Junior Pre-Professional

JUNIOR TRAINING SCHEDULE

JUNIOR TRAINING SCHEDULE

JUNIOR TRAINING SCHEDULE

SENIOR TRAINING SCHEDULE

JUNIOR TRAINING SCHEDULE

JUNIOR TRAINING SCHEDULE

DAYTIME & COMPANY TRAINING

ADMISSION & PLACEMENT

PERFORMANCE & COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES

TUITION & ENROLLMENT

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM?

Have questions about the program, placement, schedule, or audition process? Complete the form below and our faculty will contact you with more information.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM Advanced Classical Ballet Training | Ages 10–18

PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AT MBS

TWO PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING LEVELS

Junior Pre-Professional | Ages 10–13

Junior Pre-Professional | Ages 10–13

Junior Pre-Professional | Ages 10–13

Senior Pre-Professional | Ages 14–18

Junior Pre-Professional | Ages 10–13

Junior Pre-Professional | Ages 10–13

INDIVIDUAL MENTORSHIP

WHAT PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING INCLUDES

Junior Pre-Professional

Junior Pre-Professional

Junior Pre-Professional

Senior Pre-Professional

Junior Pre-Professional

Junior Pre-Professional

JUNIOR TRAINING SCHEDULE

JUNIOR TRAINING SCHEDULE

JUNIOR TRAINING SCHEDULE

SENIOR TRAINING SCHEDULE

JUNIOR TRAINING SCHEDULE

JUNIOR TRAINING SCHEDULE

DAYTIME & COMPANY TRAINING

ADMISSION & PLACEMENT

PERFORMANCE & COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES

TUITION & ENROLLMENT

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM?

Have questions about the program, placement, schedule, or audition process? Complete the form below and our faculty will contact you with more information.

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