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Mankato Ballet Company
5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Ballet school in Mankato, Minnesota
Plan your first class
- 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 +1 507-625-7716
- Website & schedule mankatoballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“I take the adult classes and I love every minute of it!”
“Not only will your kids love dancing but the staff is very attentive and helpful.”
“I spent my last two years of high school dancing at Mankato Ballet and I have only the most positive memories!”
“Training is top notch and multiple students go on to professional programs each year.”
How they train
What families & students say
“The instructors are amazing and treat the students with the utmost respect and fairness.”
“Our family has had students (male and female) from ages 3-adult and all would highly recommend!”
“Mankato Ballet Company produces high quality performances that showcase the dancers' abilities and skills.”
“Mankato Ballet Company produces high quality performances that showcase the dancers' abilities and skills.”
“I take the adult classes and I love every minute of it!”
“MBC continuously goes above and beyond to bring Mankato, productions that are spectacular and professional.”
From the reviews
My girls have been dancing with the Mankato Ballet Company for several years. The instructors are amazing and treat the students with the utmost respect and fairness. MBC continuously goes above and beyond to bring Mankato, productions that are spectacular and professional. I'd high recommend this studio to others.
Their new space is still getting finishing touches but is open for business. Parking seems a little sparse but I havent had an issue finding a space yet so it seems to be fine. They have wonderful teachers and teach kids 2 and up.
I spent my last two years of high school dancing at Mankato Ballet and I have only the most positive memories! I grew so much as a dancer in all styles, but I also was welcomed with open arms and made the most incredible friendships.
Extraordinary school of classical ballet (with supplemental classes in jazz, tap, and modern). Our family has had students (male and female) from ages 3-adult and all would highly recommend! Excellent teachers, supportive environment, amazing productions. Truly a benefit to Mankato.
Adult ballet at Mankato Ballet Company
Mankato Ballet Company runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Mankato Ballet Company
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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