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Minnesota Ballet
4.8 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Ballet school in Duluth, Minnesota
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for age 3 — 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
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 218-733-7570
- Website & schedule minnesotaballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“And I don’t like how there is only one lesson a week, I think there could be more and maybe offer private lessons.”
What families & students say
“I get personal feedback, and also the opportunity to perform on stage during the annual student performance.”
From the reviews
I am currently an adult ballet student at the School of Minnesota Ballet (30 years ago I was a pre-professional ballet student at Columbus Youth Ballet and dance major at Ohio State University).
I take the lessons here where you can do beginner ballet when your a teen or adult and it’s fun, and other places don’t offer that. And I don’t like how there is only one lesson a week, I think there could be more and maybe offer private lessons.
Adult ballet at Minnesota Ballet
Minnesota Ballet 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 Minnesota Ballet
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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