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Stage Left Dance Co.

4.7 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Ballet school in Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Kids & teens

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Hours

Monday 4:30–8 pm
Tuesday 5–9 pm
Wednesday 5–8 pm
Thursday 4:30–8:30 pm
Friday 5–7:30 pm
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 Stage Left Dance Co., confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 9 mentions

“My daughter Olive loves the teachers, has made lots of friends and feels like a real contributor in her dance groups.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 33 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 4 mentions

“The instructors are very professional and knowledgeable and the studio owner offers a wide variety of dance styles.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“My daughter Olive loves the teachers, has made lots of friends and feels like a real contributor in her dance groups.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 6 mentions

“Family oriented, fun and talented teachers, absolutely love being a part of the Stage Left Dance family!”

serious pre-professional training 2 mentions

“Thank you Stage Left Dance Company!”

From the reviews

My daughter joined the studio this year and joined the competition team. All staff were so kind and welcoming to her and to us (parents). The instructors are very professional and knowledgeable and the studio owner offers a wide variety of dance styles.

★★★★★ — Connie, Apr 2019

Wonderful place and it's done great things for my daughters. Glad that they are a part of the S.L. Dance 💃 family.

★★★★★ — Reggie, Feb 2019

The director, instructor, and staff are wonderful. They really inspire the kids and fuel their passion for dance.

★★★★★ — April, Jun 2018

Family oriented, fun and talented teachers, absolutely love being a part of the Stage Left Dance family!

★★★★★ — Katie, Apr 2022

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Your first ballet class at Stage Left Dance Co.

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 Stage Left Dance Co.

7584 80th St S, Cottage Grove, MN55016

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