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Bloomington Center for the Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 134 Google reviews · Ballet school in Bloomington, Minnesota
Arts center with two theaters showcasing a lineup of performances, with galleries & art classrooms.
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Phone +1 952-563-8881
- Website & schedule bloomingtonmn.gov — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
What families & students say
“I go to the farmers market weekly here in the summer where they have a plethora of fresh veggies and food trucks, and have also been in for many plays and the nutcracker ballet.”
“The director was full of love for his company of actors an singers.”
From the reviews
Fantastic twin cities performance venue. I've been a regular audience member for the past few years of the "Monroe Crossing: A Bluegrass Christmas." I am excited to see other offerings here. Despite my not being close to this theater it is definitely worth the trip from downtown Minneapolis.
We saw Singing in the Rain last night and it truly was The best play I have seen in years, the talent, the costumes the dance numbers everything was wonderful. Thank you for having such a wonderful facility so close. Again just can't say enough how wonderful the play was.
We've been coming to productions here for years now. Always pleased with the selection of programs and quality of the acting. We have season tickets for black box and Schneider theaters. My favorite production so far was the scarlet pimpernel (sp?).
An excellent space for all sorts of events. I go to the farmers market weekly here in the summer where they have a plethora of fresh veggies and food trucks, and have also been in for many plays and the nutcracker ballet.
Your first ballet class at Bloomington Center for the Arts
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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