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Lake Harriet Dance Center

3.6 ★★★★☆ 7 Google reviews · Ballet school in Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Hours

Monday 4–9 pm
Tuesday 4–9 pm
Wednesday 4–9 pm
Thursday 4–9 pm
Friday 8 am–12 pm
Saturday 9 am–3 pm
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Lake Harriet Dance Center, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 3 mentions

“It’s really cool that there is a young assistant doing all the moves the kids are supposed to be doing during the class, as modeling is super important for these little dancers.”

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Teen Ballet 2 mentions

“All of our daughters have danced there from age 4 through high school.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

“It’s really cool that there is a young assistant doing all the moves the kids are supposed to be doing during the class, as modeling is super important for these little dancers.”

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From the reviews

This is a very professional dance studio. It’s really cool that there is a young assistant doing all the moves the kids are supposed to be doing during the class, as modeling is super important for these little dancers.

★★★★★ — Bianca, Oct 2018

Great non-competitive dance studio. All of our daughters have danced there from age 4 through high school. All are welcome.

★★★★★ — Steve, Jul 2020

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Your first ballet class at Lake Harriet Dance 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.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Lake Harriet Dance Center

6015 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN55419

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