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St. Paul Ballet

4.8 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Ballet school in St Paul, Minnesota

Ballet school Kids & teens Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 4–23 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • 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 +1 651-690-1588
  • Website & schedule spballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–8 pm
Tuesday 9:45 am–12 pm, 4–8 pm
Wednesday 4–8 pm
Thursday 9:45 am–12 pm, 4–8 pm
Friday 4–7:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–3:30 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 St. Paul Ballet, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 3 mentions

“My granddaughter has attended two sessions and enjoys very much.”

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Pre-Professional

“The pre-professional program is also awesome, after completing it, it has allowed me to move on to bigger challenges in my dance career.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

“You also get many opportunities to preform and showcase your dancing throughout the year, along with chances to dance in their summer intensives.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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How they train

The training methods and syllabi St. Paul Ballet teaches, drawn from their own info and students' reviews — the quickest way to tell how a studio approaches classical technique.

Methods are mined from the studio's own info and reviews — they tell you the approach, not a formal certification or exam board. If a specific syllabus matters to you, confirm it with the studio before enrolling.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 44 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“I will brush up on the beginners class for awhile then hope to be a regular.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“My daughter loves going to her creative dance class.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 5 mentions

“I was rusty (and intimidated) but the students were all kind and the teacher, Anna, was supportive and firm.”

serious pre-professional training 3 mentions

“The pre-professional program is also awesome, after completing it, it has allowed me to move on to bigger challenges in my dance career.”

From the reviews

An amazing school for advanced or beginner dancers. The teachers are wonderful and they really help you grow to become a better dancer! The students are very kind and welcoming making the environment a great space to be in.

★★★★★ — Tahmei, Feb 2021

Life long Learners ballet class was fabulous. I was rusty (and intimidated) but the students were all kind and the teacher, Anna, was supportive and firm. I will brush up on the beginners class for awhile then hope to be a regular... hopefully for decades to come

★★★★★ — S, Apr 2018

We love that they have summer drop in classes. They are currently going through a renovation that will be amazing for local dancers.

★★★★★ — Christine, Jun 2019

Excellent on many levels. As an organization, always striving to push towards diversifying the art and make it more accessible. The staff is highly attentive and friendly. The instructors are the very qualified, encouraging and supportive.

★★★★★ — Emilia, Dec 2022

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Your first ballet class at St. Paul 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.

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 St. Paul Ballet

655 Fairview Ave N, St Paul, MN55104

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