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Raddatz Dance Studio

4.5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Ballet school in West St Paul, Minnesota

Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • 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 +1 651-274-4718
  • Website & schedule raddatzdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4:30–9:30 pm
Tuesday 4:15–9:30 pm
Wednesday 4:15–8 pm
Thursday 5:30–8:15 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Raddatz Dance Studio, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 13 mentions

“From day 1 my children have felt as if they belonged, regardless of their abilities and have truly grown to love dance here.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 28 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 10 mentions

“So many opportunities to learn different styles of dance and I even started as a beginner in my 30s!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 13 mentions

“This place has been a second home to me throughout my life, the friends I've made over the years have become my second family, and dancing here has brought me so much joy.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions
🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions

“The staff is soooo welcoming and will communicate with you very well.”

From the reviews

Both of my daughters have taken a variety of classes at Raddatz Dance Studio for the past 5 or 6 years. The staff is so welcoming to all families and they provide excellent communication about everything from class schedules, costumes, pictures, and recital logistics - they are on top of it!

★★★★★ — Irene, May 2023

We have 2 dancers attending Raddatz and are so happy we found this studio. After hopping around a few studios, this is the most welcoming and supportive place we've attended. From day 1 my children have felt as if they belonged, regardless of their abilities and have truly grown to love dance here.

★★★★★ — Nicole, May 2023

We have been a dance family at Raddatz for 15yrs with 2 different kiddos. Our girls have loved it and so have we. A very positive and fun dance atmosphere. Knowing you can walk through the doors at drop off/pick up and get a smile from someone you know or a stranger says a lot about the studio.

★★★★★ — Michelle, Jan 2023

Highly recommend this studio, kicking ourselves for waiting so long to get our kids into dance. They love it here! Lots of different class types and times available. Love their approach on teaching dance for beginners/kids new to dance. We felt very welcomed and are very happy!

★★★★★ — Jackie, Feb 2026

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Your first ballet class at Raddatz Dance Studio

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 Raddatz Dance Studio

120 Butler Ave E, West St Paul, MN55118

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