New Adult Intermediate Ballet Class at Hopkins Dance Company

Hopkins Dance Company Adult Summer Classes:

New! Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30am: Intermediate Ballet with Deirdre Murnane
Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00pm: Beginning Tap with Heather Bensussan
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm: Beginning Ballet with Heather Bensussan
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00pm: Intermediate/Advanced Tap with Heather Bensussan
Fridays, 10:30am-12:00pm: Intermediate Ballet with Deirdre Murnane

Classes run through August 22. Punch cards available. Drop in when you can!

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

Dimensions: 39′ x 23′ x 9′

Rates:
Rehearsals and photo shoots — $15/hour
Classes and auditions — $20/hour

Complete this form to make a reservation.

Rent the Young Dance Studios

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

Rentals are currently available:
Monday–Tuesday, 8:00am–4:00pm
Wednesday–Friday, 8:00am–8:00pm
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 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 3: July 22–25
Session 4: August 5–8
Session 5: August 19–22

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.

Camps for Ages 8–18
Explore several dance genres and real-world applications in the morning, afternoon, or full-day.
Morning Camps: Monday–Thursday, 9:00–11:30am. Tuition: $150
Afternoon Camps: Monday–Thursday, 12:00–4:30pm. Tuition: $250
Session 3: July 22–25 offers an additional camp for dancers with Down Syndrome.

All Abilities Dancing Classes

Dancing with Wheels for 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 for 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.

Young Dance 2024–25 Session

Since 1987, Young Dance has worked to transform lives through movement. We are an inclusive community where creativity flourishes, encouraging personal and artistic excellence through diverse dance forms.

Young Dance is committed to offering a fun and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Our Teaching Artists are some of the best in cities, bringing their experience and expertise to various styles and techniques.

The 2024–25 Session includes All Abilities Dancing, Babywearing Dance, Ballet, Breaking, Capoeira, Choreography, Creative Movement, Dance Together, Hip Hop, Modern for youth through adults 55+,  Musical Theater, Yoga and more! Plus, we offer opportunities to perform around the Twin Cities and work with professional choreographers through the Young Dance Performing Company. 

Classes begin Thursday, September 12, and continue through Sunday, May 11, 2025. The final weekend of the session culminates in performances at the Luminary Arts Center

Registration is now open! Some classes fill quickly, so enroll today! 

The Arena – Space for Rent

Located in the heart of the Lyn-Lake community, The Arena is available for your rehearsal, class, and event needs!

Our space offers:
1,305 square feet (30×40) of sprung, Marley dance flooring.
Wall-length mirrors with curtains.
Changing room.
Access to multiple bus lines, including the 21, 4, 23, 612, and 18.

Hourly rates range from $17-$25, with discounts/special offerings available to BIPOC and LGBTQIA2+ communities. Inquire for savings. High availability Monday-Friday during daytime hours. Saturdays and Sundays.

To request space, please email Mathew at arenadances@gmail.com.

Open Level Jazz Classes with Collide

Drop in for a jazz class in a safe, inclusive environment. Whether you’re just starting your dance journey or want to brush up on the basics, we welcome you to class.

Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm
For ages 14 and up.

Pre-registration is required, preferably 24 hours in advance.
View the class schedule and register.
Please sign our liability waiver before attending class.

Class Rates
Adult drop-ins: $20 per class or $180 for a 10-class pass. Good for ballet, jazz, or Collide Barre; must be used within 6 months.
Professional dancers: $18 per class. Email grace@collidetheatrical.org for a discount code.

All Welcome
Our welcoming environment stands up to our values of inclusivity and accessibility. Our space is located in the Can Can Wonderland building in St. Paul. Parking is free in front of the building (the BLUE lot is closest to our space), in the lots across the street, and in the underground parking garage – follow the Can Can Wonderland arrow.

Advanced Drop-in Classes with Collide

Join us for class throughout the summer for intermediate/advanced ballet and advanced jazz.

Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30am

Teachers and classes on a rotating schedule.
Pre-registration is required. View the class schedule and register for class.
Please sign our liability waiver before attending class.

Class Rates
Adult drop-ins: $20 per class or $180 for a 10-class pass. Good for ballet, jazz, or Collide Barre; must be used within 6 months.
Professional dancers: $18 per class. Email grace@collidetheatrical.org for a discount code.

All Welcome
Our welcoming environment stands up to our values of inclusivity and accessibility. Work-study and BIPOC scholarships are available.

Our space is located in the Can Can Wonderland building in St. Paul. Parking is free in front of the building (the BLUE lot is closest to our space), in the lots across the street, and in the underground parking garage – follow the Can Can Wonderland arrow.