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TU Dance Center

5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Ballet school in St Paul, Minnesota

Kids & teens Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • 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 +1 651-724-9708
  • Website & schedule tudance.org — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

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

🌸 Kids Ballet 2 mentions

“My daughter enjoys the classes and the teachers are really kind to the students and make learning fun and enjoyable.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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From the reviews

This is the most diverse place in the state of Minnesota! The staff are welcoming and polite! They teach and are talented and intelligent dancers! I am truly blessed to be apart of this community and you can come join as well. They accept ALL with open arms.

★★★★★ — Baye, Oct 2017

My daughter enjoys the classes and the teachers are really kind to the students and make learning fun and enjoyable.

★★★★★ — Deidre, Oct 2019

Very kind and thoughtful teachers doing I job I never could. My kids love it. The space is lovely.

★★★★★ — Sean, May 2019

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Your first ballet class at TU Dance Center

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 TU Dance Center

2121 University Ave W, St Paul, MN55114

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