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Ballare Teatro Performing Arts Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Ballet school in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Modern center with dance classes in ballet, tap, jazz, modern & hip hop for all ages & skill levels.
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 3–30 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 612-225-4690
- Website & schedule ballareteatro.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 9–10 am, 3:45–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:45–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:45 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | 1:15–7:15 pm |
The programs they offer
“) with 3 teachers, and I've also taken a few adult beginner classes when they coincide with her lessons.”
“My daughter has been trained in a way that truly prepares her for the future—her plans are to dance in college and to continue beyond.”
“Preschoolers do creative movement, which is what it sounds like and introduces dance concepts like left/ right, up/down, fast / slow, etc.”
How they train
What families & students say
“Ballare delivers this in spades - really great teachers, solid curriculum, body-inclusive and gender-inclusive culture.”
“The teachers are professional educators, dancers, and performers who are well trained, knowledgeable, and invested in their students’ growth, both as dancers and as people.”
“Both of our daughters attended and both loved every minute of it.”
“The instruction is serious and high-quality while still being encouraging and supportive.”
“The teachers are professional educators, dancers, and performers who are well trained, knowledgeable, and invested in their students’ growth, both as dancers and as people.”
“My daughter has been trained in a way that truly prepares her for the future—her plans are to dance in college and to continue beyond.”
From the reviews
Very happy with the quality of instructors and the positive, easy going attitude of my fellow adult students!
Ballare is kind of a trek for us, compared to the dance studio down the street from our house, but our dancer has some minor mobility issues and her PT said to find a dance studio that really focuses on quality technique rather than flash.
Our daughter has been part of the dance program at Ballare Teatro for over 13 years, and it has been such a positive and formative experience for her. The teachers are professional educators, dancers, and performers who are well trained, knowledgeable, and invested in their students’ growth, both as dancers and as…
I recently had the absolute pleasure of attending a performance of "Isabella Saves the World" by Ballare Teatro, and I was thoroughly impressed! This original ballet was created by the school, and it showcased some incredibly creative elements.
Adult ballet at Ballare Teatro Performing Arts Center
Ballare Teatro Performing Arts Center runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Ballare Teatro Performing Arts Center
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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