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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!

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

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!

Zenon Dance School – Spring Session

Zenon Dance School is thrilled to welcome you to another fantastic season of dance this spring! Spring Session, running March 25-June 2. Classes are held in person unless otherwise noted. Visit our website to learn more!

Monday
9:30am: Intermediate Contemporary with Sarah McCullough
5:30pm: Contemporary Floorwork with Anna Pinault
6:00pm: Modern Fundamentals with Mary Willmeng
7:00pm: Beginning/Intermediate Jazz with Jennifer Glaws – last class May 6!

Tuesday
5:30pm: Choreography Lab with Kendall Kramer
6:00pm: All Levels Hip Hop with Arturo Miles
7:00pm: Beginning 1 Jazz with Ali Rubin Forester

Wednesday
9:30am: Advanced Composition/Improvisation with HIJACK – alternating online and in-person
5:30pm: Beginning 2 Ballet with Lisa Erickson – online
5:30pm: Horton-based Modern with Anna Pinault

Thursday
9:30am: Advanced Contemporary/Modern with Erin Thompson
5:30pm: Afro Modern with Roxane Wallace
7:00pm: Intermediate Modern with Dustin Haug

Friday
12:00pm: Intermediate 2 Ballet with Penny Freeh and Jennifer Mack – live accompaniment with Susan Hsu

Saturday
9:00am: All levels Yoga w. Ariel Linnerson – online
9:15am: Creative Movement for ages 3-4 with Maila Craft
10:00am: Ballet Fundamentals with Danielle Robinson-Prater
10:00am: Beginning Modern with Roxane Wallace
11:30am: Musical Theater Jazz wtih Xan Mattek
12:30pm: Beginning/Intermediate Tap with Hannah Gonzalez
12:30pm: Beginning 2 Ballet with Benjamin Johnson

Sunday
10:15am: Creative Movement for ages 3-4 with Eliana Durnbaugh
10:15am: Creative Movement for ages 5-6 with Sofia Arisian
11:00am: Youth Modern for ages 11-14 with Eliana Durnbaugh
11:00am: Youth Hip Hop for ages 7-10 with Sofia Arisian
12:00pm: Youth Ballet for ages 7-10 with Sofia Arisian

Zenon Dance School – Spring Xchange Program/Work-Study

We are looking for volunteers to be a part of our Xchange Program for the Spring Session!

Xchange is Zenon’s work-study program that allows students to volunteer in exchange for dance class credit.
The Spring Session will run from March 25–June 2, 2024.

Weekday in-person shift = one class credit
Weekend in-person shift = two class credits
All online shifts = one class credit

If you are interested in working with the Xchange Program, please fill out the interest form on our website or email xchange@zenondance.org.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

Advanced Drop-In Classes with Collide

Join us for class on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9:30am for intermediate/advanced ballet, advanced jazz, and Collide Barre with the company.

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

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

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