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Minnesota Dance Theatre
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Ballet school in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 4–18 — 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
- 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 (612) 338-0627
- Website & schedule mndance.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9:45 AM–1 PM |
The programs they offer
“My 7-year-old son just finished his second year in the boys class.”
“Our two children have been students at MDT&S for four years now.”
What families & students say
“I was so excited and pleased to view the most recent performance over the past weekend.”
From the reviews
Our two children have been students at MDT&S for four years now. The school is incredibly supportive, and the instructors are nurturing and provide great guidance. Under new leadership, executive director Lauren Post, the direction of the school is very exciting.
My 7-year-old son just finished his second year in the boys class. Today was the last class of the semester. When he got home, he put on his spring recital song (an instrumental version of Rewrite the Stars, "one of my favorite songs IN THE UNIVERSE") while he cleaned his room, then he put on 5 performances in the…
Love, Love, Love the MN dance theater. Saw the 2022 Nutcracker and it was spectacular as always. I've been going for 40 years! Hope it remains traditional. It's perfect. The only change I noticed this year was the part where they perform dances, Arabian, Spanish, Russian, and Chinese.
I was so excited and pleased to view the most recent performance over the past weekend. It was an experience that had been missing over the past year! An enormously talented group of artists!
Adult ballet at Minnesota Dance Theatre
Minnesota Dance Theatre 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 Minnesota Dance Theatre
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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