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School Year 2024/2025
Welcome to the Minnesota Ballet School!
Registration for the 2024/25 School Year Now Open!
The Best Ballet School in Minneapolis by the prestigious Quality Business Awards.
MBS Classical Ballet Program based on the Vaganova Syllabus, renowned for its exceptional technique and artistic development. We welcome new students year-round, offering a comprehensive ballet training experience. Our dedicated faculty is here to guide you, whether you're a beginner or have prior dance experience. Discover the joy of ballet and unleash your potential at Minnesota Ballet School, the only Vaganova Method academy in Minnesota.
Pre-Ballet Classes (Open Enrollment all Year!)
MOMMY & ME (age 18 month-3 years)
This popular class provides a comfortable atmosphere with a participating parent(mom/dad), where the child can begin to express their individual movement and musical abilities.
Students are introduced to a class structure, age-appropriate stretches, coordination exercises, and rhythm through a safe and special experience with mommy. Added benefits for mom are increased flexibility, balance, and dance appreciation. The class also includes a movement story that encourages young children to explore, experiment, and create through creative dance.
• 30 min class once a week
Saturday 8:30-9:00am
PRE-BALLET 1 (ages 3–4)
PRE-BALLET ADVANCED (ages 5–8)
PRE-BALLET 1 (ages 3–4)
Pre-Ballet 1 is designed to introduce young children to the fundamentals of ballet while developing essential motor skills. In this class, students will:
- Explore basic movements such as skipping, jumping, and galloping.
- Focus on rhythm and timing to enhance coordination and musicality.
- Begin to understand the foundations of ballet technique in a fun and engaging environment.
This class aims to build confidence and a love for dance through playful and creative exercises that foster physical and rhythmic development.
• 45 min class once a week
Tuesday 4:30-5:15pm
Saturday 9:00-9:45am
PRE-BALLET 2 (ages 5–8)
PRE-BALLET ADVANCED (ages 5–8)
PRE-BALLET 1 (ages 3–4)
In Pre-Ballet 2, students will build upon their foundational skills with an emphasis on refining their motor abilities. This class will:
- Continue practicing large motor skills, including skipping and chassés.
- Focus on leg and arm positions to enhance coordination.
- Incorporate stretching exercises to improve flexibility.
- Develop listening skills and rhythmic awareness through engaging activities.
The aim is to further enhance coordination, technique, and a sense of rhythm in a supportive and fun environment.
• 45 min class once a week
Tuesday 6:15-7:00pm
Wednesday 6:30-7:15pm
Saturday 10:00-10:45am
PRE-BALLET ADVANCED (ages 5–8)
PRE-BALLET ADVANCED (ages 5–8)
PRE-BALLET ADVANCED (ages 5–8)
Pre-Ballet Advanced is designed for younger students who are ready to delve deeper into ballet fundamentals. This class offers a structured yet enjoyable environment where students will:
- Learn basic ballet vocabulary and technique.
- Focus on stretching and improving extensions.
- Practice simple leg and arm positions, along with steps and jumps across the studio.
- Enhance coordination and musicality through engaging exercises.
Emphasis will be placed on developing rhythm, concentration, and a solid foundation in ballet, all while fostering a love for dance.
• 45 min class 2 times a week
Monday and Thursday 4:30-5:15pm
Ballet Levels 1-6 classes (Open Enrollment all Year!)
BALLET 1 (ages 8–12)
BALLET 3 (ages 10–12) two years of Ballet required
BALLET 1 (ages 8–12)
In this class barre and center work is introduced, age appropriate stretches, basic leg and arm positions are still a focus of this class. Working on improving balance, hopping, skipping, jumping, and galloping.
• 1 hour class once a week
Tuesday 5:15-6:15pm
BALLET 2 (ages 8–10)
BALLET 3 (ages 10–12) two years of Ballet required
BALLET 1 (ages 8–12)
Students will learn ballet fundamentals and terminology while developing strength, confidence, balance, and flexibility. In this level of a traditional ballet training students work on concentration and endurance, and become proficient in fundamental dance movements and ballet technique.
• 2 hour class 2 times a week with 30 min courtesy on Tue and 30 min Pre-Pointe on Sat
Tuesday 4:30-6:30pm and
Saturday 11:00-1:00pm
BALLET 3 (ages 10–12) two years of Ballet required
BALLET 3 (ages 10–12) two years of Ballet required
BALLET 3 (ages 10–12) two years of Ballet required
Students are continuing to learn ballet fundamentals they started learning in the previous level class and are introduced to Pointe technique at the barre.
• 2 hour class 2 times a week with 30 min courtesy on Tue and 30 min Pointe on Sat
Tuesday 4:30-6:30pm and
Saturday 11:00-1:00pm
BALLET 4 (ages 12–14) two years of Ballet & 1 year of Pointe required
BALLET 4 Elite Advanced(ages 13–15) three years of Ballet & 2 years of Pointe required
BALLET 4 Elite Advanced(ages 13–15) three years of Ballet & 2 years of Pointe required
Emphasis is on understanding of body alignment and proper use of turnout. Body, head and arm movements are coordinated and synchronized (port de bras). Ballet technique will include: combinations of reléve and balances on one leg, simple jumps embellished with beats (batterie) and basic, beginner Pointe work.
• 2 hour class 3 times a week with Pointe
Tuesday 4:30-6:30pm, Thursday 4:30-6:30pm and Saturday 11:00-1:00pm
BALLET 4 Elite Advanced(ages 13–15) three years of Ballet & 2 years of Pointe required
BALLET 4 Elite Advanced(ages 13–15) three years of Ballet & 2 years of Pointe required
BALLET 4 Elite Advanced(ages 13–15) three years of Ballet & 2 years of Pointe required
Our Ballet 4 Elite Advanced Level is designed for 13-15 year-old dancers ready to refine their skills at a higher level but not yet at Ballet 5 Level. After completing one year at Ballet 4, students are eligible to join this elite class. The program offers comprehensive training, including all Ballet 4 and Ballet 5 classes, ensuring accelerated progress and mastery of techniques.
In addition to classical ballet, students will take contemporary ballet classes to broaden their skill set.
*Students are required to take all classes offered in both Ballet 4 and Ballet 5 for well-rounded development.
• 2 hour class 5 times a week with Pointe
Monday, Tuesday 4:30-6:30pm, Wednesday 4:30-6:30pm+7:00-8:00pm Contemporary,
Thur 4:30-6:30pm and Saturday 11:00-1:00pm
BALLET 5-6 (ages 14–18) four years of Ballet & three years of Pointe required
BALLET 4 Elite Advanced(ages 13–15) three years of Ballet & 2 years of Pointe required
BALLET 5-6 (ages 14–18) four years of Ballet & three years of Pointe required
Barre and center combinations move faster, and become more complex. Different rhythms are introduced. Center exercises are longer and require more memorization and stamina. More types of pirouettes, turns across the floor and jumps are learned. Pointe work is mastered with pirouettes, fouetté turns as well as jumps on both or one leg.
• 2 hour class 4 times a week with Pointe
Monday 4:30-6:30pm, Thursday 4:30-6:30pm, Saturday 11:00-1:00pm and Wednesday 4:30-6:30pm includes Strength and Stretch class
PARTNERSHIPS
Minnesota Ballet School is an Official Partner school of Nikolay brand
Minnesota Ballet School is Now an Official Partner School of Nikolay Brand! We're ecstatic about this incredible collaboration and the fantastic opportunities it brings for our students.