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South Minneapolis Studio Available for Rent

The Sabathani Community Center in South Minneapolis has a dance studio available for hourly rental. The studio space includes mirrors, ballet barres, and hardwood floor. The building includes security and free parking.

Studio dimensions: 39′ x 23′ x 9′

Hourly Rates
Rehearsals  and photo shoots — $15
Classes and auditions — $20

Available for rent Monday through Friday, between 7:00am-9:00pm and Saturdays between 10:00am-4:00pm. Closed Sundays.

To reserve: Contact ReNée Pettis
rpettis@sabathani.org or 612-821-2308

Ballet Co.Laboratory Adult Drop-In Classes

No matter if you are a veteran dancer or slipping on your first pair of ballet shoes, Ballet Co.Laboratory is an artistic home for everyone. With 14 different adult drop-in classes offered each week, including conditioning and Pilates, we know we have the right class for you!

View class schedules and descriptions: Learn more.

Studios for Rent at Ballet Co.Laboratory

Come create at Ballet Co.Laboratory. Our artistic home is available for hourly rentals to independent artists and arts organizations. Book a single day to work on your artistry, secure a month to rehearse a show, or facilitate your weekly programming here – the choice is yours! We look forward to collaborating with you on your space needs.

Public Transportation
The studio is accessible via the Greenline into downtown Saint Paul and the 71A or 71B bus.

Free Parking
Free parking is available in front of the studio.

Facility
We have five studios at Ballet Co.Laboratory with sprung floors, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, and barres, plus four gender-neutral restrooms, changing rooms, and comfortable lobby space with Wi-fi access and ample seating. The entire facility is HVAC heated and cooled.

Studio 1: 25′ x 50′ – 15-person capacity – $20/hour
Studio 2: 25′ x 50′ – 15-person capacity – $20/hour
Studio 3: 25′ x 30′ – 8-person capacity – $15/hour
Studio 4: 42′ x 50′ – 30-person capacity – Rental available via special request
Studio 5: 25′ x 28′ – 8-person capacity – $15/hour

Hours
Morning, daytime, and evening hours are available.

2024 Summer Programs at The School of Ballet Co.Laboratory

The School of Ballet Co.Laboratory offers the finest dance education to artists of all ages and abilities in a nurturing and welcoming environment. Our summer programming gives students the opportunity to train with locally and nationally acclaimed dance professionals who are dedicated to the growth of each individual student. 

Our offerings include:

  • Pre-Professional Summer Intensives,
  • Young Dancer Summer Camps and Sessions,
  • Youth Summer Workshops,
  • Adult Workshops and Sessions

James Sewell Ballet – Open Advanced/Professional Class and Coordi™ Classes

Come join the James Sewell Ballet dancers in our open professional class!
All classes are ballet unless noted otherwise. Sign up for in-person company class or virtual Coordi™ class here.

May 8-9
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Leah with Eric Jensen on piano
Thursday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Yuki Tokuda

May 14-16
Tuesday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Kerry Parker with Pat Lyles on piano
Thursday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Yuki Tokuda

Coordi™ Class
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00am taught by James Sewell
Ongoing. Virtual-only at this time.

What is Coordi™? It’s a movement study based on multiple kinetic patterns happening at once. Physical brain teasers combine with ballet for unexpected pathways and alignments that challenge both your mind and body! Learn more about Coordi™ here.

Rent the Young Dance Studios

Young Dance has two large studios available for rent in the Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul. Easily accessible by the Green Line light rail, the 16 and 67 Bus Lines, and with ample parking in the Fairview Business Center parking lot. The space is fully ADA accessible, with ramps to the sprung studio floor and automatic door openers.

Rentals are currently available:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:00am–4:00pm
Tuesday, 11:00am–4:00pm
Friday, 11:00am–4:00pm and 6:30–9:00pm
Saturday, 3:00–9:00pm
Sunday, 8:00am–3:00pm

The studios are newly equipped with sprung Harlequin Marley flooring, a Bluetooth speaker system, and wifi. A projector with AV adapters is available by request. Studio 2 has ballet barres and a mirror. The studio has a clear COVID safety plan, including regular disinfecting of all floors and surfaces and a new HVAC system that refreshes the air 7-8 times per hour.

Studio 1: Measures 41′ x 38′ and rents at $25/hour
Studio 2: Measures 38′ x 38′ and rents at $20/hour

To book the space, email jules@youngdance.org or call 612-423-3064. Payment, signed agreement, and liability waiver are required with rental confirmation.

Young Dance Offers Summer Classes and Camps

Weekly Classes
Creative Movement 1: Ages 3–5. Monday or Tuesday, 4:30–5:15pm
Creative Movement 2: Ages 5–7. Monday or Tuesday, 5:15–6:00pm
Dance Together: Ages 1–3 with caregiver. Monday or Tuesday, 5:15–6:00pm

Camps
Session 1: June 24–27
Session 2: July 8–11
Session 3: July 22–25
Session 4: August 5–8
Session 5: August 19–22

Morning Camps: Monday–Thursday, 9:00–11:30am. Tuition: $150
Afternoon Camps: Monday–Thursday, 12:00–4:30pm. Tuition: $250

Dance A Story: Creative Movement and Storytelling for ages 4-7
Monday–Thursday, 9:30am-12:00pm. Tuition: $150
Explore movement with a focus on storytelling.
*Session 2: July 8–11 is designed for neurodivergent youth and individuals who may be sensitive to stimulation.

Camps for Ages 8–18
Explore several dance genres and real-world applications in the morning, afternoon, or full-day.
*Session 3: July 22–25 offers an additional camp for dancers with Down Syndrome.

All Abilities Dancing Classes
Dancing with Wheels: Ages 11+
Wednesdays, 5:00–6:00pm. Tuition: $150 or with a class card.
Build dance skills and express yourself through movement for youth and adults with wheeling devices.

All Abilities Dancing: Ages 18+
Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30pm. Tuition: $150 or with a class card.
Express yourself while you explore the elements of dance and develop skills in improvisation and collaboration. For adults with and without disabilities.

Sunna – New Pilates and Yoga Studio with Discounts for Full-Time Artists

Welcome to Sunna, a wellness studio committed to your radiance through grounding and restoring, energizing and strengthening, group and individual, and mind and body practices. We specialize in Pilates, Yoga, GYROKINESIS®, and Barre class formats, with an emphasis on alignment, healing, integration, and functional movement. We foster a welcoming environment for those based in the neighborhood as well as those traveling longer distances or passing through the Twin Cities.

Featuring a wide array of knowledgeable instructors, including local dance artists Amanda Sachs, Berit Ahlgren, Eva Mohn, Genevieve Waterbury, Kari Schire, Nic Lincoln, Non Edwards, and Samantha Meryhew.

We offer discounts for full-time artists, students, and seniors. Please visit our website to find out more!

Fashion. Dance. Movement.

Let’s have fun with fashion and movement! Dance class party and photo shoot hosted by Ginga da Bahia of Brazil Arts Twin Cities.

Every Wednesday, through June 19.
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm

Dress code is:

  • Dress to impress
  • Dress to move
  • Dress to groove

All who wish to can be part of a photo shoot, included in the session. We’ll send the digital images out afterward.

Open Company Class with Ruby Josephine Dance Theater

Join Ruby Josephine Dance Theater for our weekly open company class.

Grounded in contemporary styles, this class will flow through a feel-good warm-up, spiraling floorwork, improvisation exercises, and short combos to encourage intermediate to advanced dancers to find more fluidity, nuance, and expression in their movement. Classes will be led by artistic director Ruby Josephine Smith and/or rotating company members.

Sundays, 10:00-11:30am
Price: $16/drop-in