Since 1987, Young Dance has been transforming lives through movement, encouraging youth to build body and spirit through the art of dance. We are an inclusive community where creativity flourishes and healthy risk-taking is encouraged. Our classes are open to everyone of all levels and abilities!
Weekly Classes
Creative Movement 1: Pre–K, Ages: 3–5. Monday or Tuesday offerings, 4:30–5:15pm
Creative Movement 2: K–1, Ages: 5–7. Monday or Tuesday offerings, 5:15–6:00pm
Dance Together: Ages: 1–3 with caregiver. Monday or Tuesday offerings, 5:15–6:00pm
Session 1: June 3–July 9. Session 2: July 15–August 20.
Dance a Story: Creative Movement and Storytelling for ages 4-7
Monday–Thursday, 9:30am-12:00pm. Tuition: $150
Your little one can explore movement possibilities with a focus on storytelling.
5 sessions. Session 2: July 8–11 is designed for neurodivergent youth and individuals who may be sensitive to stimulation. It will provide a quieter environment and allow for a range of ways to participate.
Camps for Ages 8–18
Explore several dance genres and real-world applications with Young Dance for either the morning or afternoon or register for both for a full day of programming! Dancers who sign up for both a morning and afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch break. Session 3: July 22–25, an additional camp offers dancers with Down Syndrome a space to try various styles and express themselves through movement.
Morning Camps: Monday–Thursday, 9:00–11:30am. Tuition: $150
In a Specialty Dance Camp, dancers explore how dance connects to other art forms and the world around them. Camps include Afro-Latin Fusion, Choreography, All Abilities Dancing + Stories, Dance + Photography, and more!
Afternoon Camps: Monday–Thursday, 12:00–4:30pm. Tuition: $250
Variety Dance Camp introduces participants to dance forms from some of the Twin Cities’ best educators. Styles include Afro-Latin Fusion, Ballet, Choreography, Hip Hop, Improv, Jazz, Modern, Yoga, and more!
All Abilities Dancing Classes and Camps
Dancing with Wheels for ages 11+
Wednesdays, 5:00–6:00pm. Tuition: $150 or with a class card.
June 5-August 21. No class on June 19 or July 3.
Build dance skills and express yourself through movement for youth and adults with wheeling devices.
All Abilities Dancing
Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30pm. Tuition: $150 or with a class card.
June 5-August 21. No class on June 19 or July 3.
Express yourself while you explore the elements of dance and develop skills in improvisation and collaboration. For adults with and without disabilities.
Registration is open! Visit youngdance.org for the most up-to-date schedules and information. Discounts are applied for multiple registrations. Scholarships are available.