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School Year 2026/2027
Welcome to the Minnesota Ballet School!
Now Enrolling for the 2026–2027 School Year — Registration Opens May 18
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.
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.
Mommy & Me Dress Code
- Comfortable, fitted dancewear or leotard
- Pink tights and ballet slippers (recommended)
- Hair neatly pulled back
- No jewelry or loose clothing
Parents: comfortable clothing; ballet slippers or socks optional.
• 30 min class once a week
Saturday 8:30-9:00am
PRE-BALLET 1 (ages 3–4)
PRE-BALLET 1 (ages 3–4)
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
Wednesday 6:15-7:00pm
Saturday 9:00-9:45am
PRE-BALLET 2 (ages 5–8)
PRE-BALLET 1 (ages 3–4)
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
Saturday 10:00-10:45am
PRE-BALLET ADVANCED (ages 5–8)
Pre-Competition Team (ages 5–8)
Pre-Competition Team (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
Pre-Competition Team (ages 5–8)
Pre-Competition Team (ages 5–8)
Pre-Competition Team (ages 5–8)
A Fun and Supportive Introduction to Ballet Competitions
The Pre-Competition Team is designed for young dancers who are ready to explore the world of ballet competitions in a nurturing, age-appropriate environment. This program builds confidence, performance skills, and teamwork, with no prior experience required.
This program is ideal for first-time competitors and helps dancers develop stage presence in a supportive group setting. No prior competition experience is necessary. All dancers placed in the program will participate in a group routine. Solo or small group opportunities may be offered based on faculty assessment during the season.
• 45 min class once a week
Wednesday 5:30-6:15pm
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)
Ballet 1
Ballet 1 introduces students to the structure of a classical ballet class through beginning barre and center work. Dancers continue developing coordination, musicality, flexibility, and body awareness while building a strong technical foundation in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Class focuses on basic ballet positions of the arms and feet, age-appropriate stretching, balance, posture, and proper alignment. Students also work on fundamental movement skills including hopping, skipping, jumping, galloping, and traveling combinations while developing confidence and classroom discipline.
Schedule
1-hour class, once per week
- Tuesday — 5:15–6:15 pm
- Thursday — 5:15–6:15 pm
BALLET 2 (ages 8–10)
BALLET 3 (ages 10–12) two years of Ballet required
BALLET 1 (ages 8–12)
Ballet 2
Ballet 2 builds upon foundational ballet technique while introducing students to more structured classical training and ballet terminology. Dancers continue developing strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and confidence while improving focus, concentration, and classroom discipline.
Students work toward greater proficiency in fundamental ballet movements, proper placement, musicality, and overall technical understanding. Training emphasizes endurance, control, and clean execution of basic ballet technique in both barre and center work.
This level also introduces beginning pre-pointe preparation to help students safely develop the strength and alignment necessary for future pointe work.
Schedule
2-hour classes, 2 times per week
Includes 30-minute Courtesy Class on Tuesday and 30-minute Pre-Pointe Class on Saturday
- Tuesday — 4:30–6:30 pm
- Saturday — 11:00 am–1:00 pm
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
Ballet 3
Ballet 3 continues the development of classical ballet fundamentals introduced in previous levels while building greater strength, coordination, flexibility, and technical consistency. Students refine alignment, turnout, balance, musicality, and overall quality of movement through more challenging barre and center combinations.
At this level, dancers are introduced to beginning pointe technique at the barre with emphasis on proper placement, ankle strength, alignment, and safe pointe practices. Training encourages increased focus, discipline, and stamina while preparing students for more advanced classical work.
Schedule
2-hour classes, 3 times per week
Includes 30 minutes of Pointe
- Tuesday — 4:30–6:30 pm
- Thursday — 4:30–6:30 pm
- Saturday — 11:00 am–1:00 pm
BALLET 4 (ages 12–14) two years of Ballet & 1 year of Pointe required
BALLET 5-6 (ages 14–18) four years of Ballet & three years of Pointe required
BALLET 5-6 (ages 14–18) four years of Ballet & three years of Pointe required
Ballet 4
Ballet 4 builds a strong technical foundation with emphasis on body alignment, proper use of turnout, and coordinated movement of the head, arms, and upper body through port de bras. Students develop greater strength, balance, control, and musicality while refining placement and overall classical technique.
Training includes relevés, balances on one leg, introductory batterie, simple jumps, and longer center combinations. Dancers also begin beginner pointe work with focus on strength, alignment, and safe foundational pointe technique.
Schedule
2-hour classes, 4 times per week (including pointe)
- Monday — 4:30–6:30 pm
- Wednesday — 4:30–6:30 pm (includes Strength & Stretch)
- Thursday — 4:30–6:30 pm
- Saturday — 11:00 am–1:00 pm
BALLET 5-6 (ages 14–18) four years of Ballet & three years of Pointe required
BALLET 5-6 (ages 14–18) four years of Ballet & three years of Pointe required
BALLET 5-6 (ages 14–18) four years of Ballet & three years of Pointe required
Ballet 5–6
Ballet 5–6 is designed for advanced students ready for more challenging and demanding training. Barre and center combinations become faster, more complex, and musically diverse, requiring increased coordination, memorization, stamina, and artistic maturity.
Students continue to refine classical technique through advanced adagio and allegro work, multiple pirouettes, traveling turns, and larger jumps. Pointe work focuses on strength, precision, and confidence while mastering pirouettes, fouetté turns, jumps on one and two legs, and more advanced pointe combinations.
Training emphasizes technical excellence, performance quality, musicality, and preparation for pre-professional level work.
Schedule
2-hour classes, 4 times per week (including pointe)
- Monday — 4:30–6:30 pm
- Wednesday — 4:30–6:30 pm (includes Strength & Stretch)
- Thursday — 4:30–6:30 pm
- Saturday — 11:00 am–1:00 pm
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.