School Year 2025/2026

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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

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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

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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

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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 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Introducing the Minnesota Ballet Pre-Professional Day Program, an innovative platform tailored for aspiring dancers aged 12-18, poised to shape the next generation of dance professionals.

Classes are scheduled on Monday, Tuesday,  and Thursday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, and Saturday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Optional evening sessions for Ballet Levels 4-6 offer specialized training in stretch, strength, and contemporary dance. Additional rehearsal opportunities may also be available after the program for refining technique or preparing for specific performances.

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Ballet training and conditioning classes designed to improve gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, agility, strength, flexibility, balance, and posture, while increasing self-confidence, motivation, mental focus, and self-esteem.

• Scholarship provided for boys Ballet 2 and above

• Boys in Pre-Ballet levels and Ballet 1 receive half off tuition

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