Young Dance Summer Classes and Camps

Young Dance summer classes and camps are offered June 3–August 22.

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

Dance A Story for ages 4-7: Creative Movement and Storytelling
Monday–Thursday, 9:30 am-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.
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
Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30pm. Tuition: $150 or with a class card. Ages 18+
Express yourself while you explore the elements of dance and develop skills in improvisation and collaboration. For adults with and without disabilities.

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.

April 17-19 – Spring Break
No open advanced/professional classes. Coordi class will be held.

April 23-25
Tuesday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Kerry Parker with Pat Lyles on piano
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am CT –Leah Gallas with Eric Jensen 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.

Studio K Dance Studio

Studio K, operated by Keane Sense of Rhythm, is a brand new dance space built for percussive dance. Studio K features two studios with a lobby in the Creative Enterprise Zone in the Midway area of St. Paul. Studio K is flexible as a small theater with blackout curtains on the windows.

Studio 1: 30’ x 34’ – 1020 square feet
Studio 2: 14’ x 20’ – 280 square feet

Studio Features
Sprung maple dance floor, built for percussive dance
Wall of mirrors
Bose sound system
Skyline windows that provide ample natural light

Other Amenities
Piano and two congas
Gender-neutral bathrooms on the main floor and gender-specific bathrooms on the second floor

Accessibility
Space is ADA-accessible.
Free parking in the lots behind the building.
Metro Transit Green Line Light Rail: Raymond Ave stop is a .3 mile walk east on University Ave, approximately 7 minutes.
Metro Transit Bus Lines 63, 67, and 87: University Ave and Vandalia St.

Rental Fees – Rehearsals
Individual artists: $12-$18/hour
Nonprofit organizations: $18-$22/hour

Children’s Summer Dance at Ballare Teatro

Ballare Teatro is offering weekly evening classes for dancers ages 3-9! Summer 2024 dates are June 24-August 2, 2024. No class July 1-7. Registration is open now!

Creative Dance for ages 3-4. $85/session
Monday, 3:45-4:30pm with Hollie Edlund
Tuesday, 6:00-6:45pm with TBD
Wednesday, 4:45-5:30pm with Shannon Mulcahy
Thursday, 5:45-6:30pm with Hollie Edlund

Fundamental A Ballet/Tap for ages 5-6 who are new to ballet and tap. $95/session
Monday, 4:30-5:30pm with Hollie Edlund
Tuesday, 5:00-6:00pm with Siri Hammond
Wednesday, 5:30-6:30pm with Shannon Mulcahy
Thursday, 4:45-5:45pm with Hollie Edlund

Fundamental B Ballet/Tap for ages 5-6 with one year of fundamental ballet/tap.
Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm with Shannon Mulcahy

Level 1A Ballet/Tap for ages 7-9 new to dance, or those who have advanced beyond Fundamentals A and B. $138/session
Monday, 6:30-8:00pm with Hollie Edlund
Tuesday, 4:30-6:00pm with TBD

Level 1B Ballet/Tap for ages 7-9 who have advanced beyond Level 1A, $138/session
Thursday, 6:30-8:00pm with Hollie Edlund

Summer Youth Drop-in Classes at Ballare

For dancers ages 10-18 (Level II-V), Ballare Teatro offers drop-in classes weekly from June 24-August 2, 2024, with no classes July 1-7.

Each class is $15 and registration is open!

Level IIA (Advanced Beginner) 
Ballet with Hollie Edlund – Monday, 5:30-6:30pm
Tap with Kylie Kasprick – Tuesday, 6:45-7:45pm
Jazz with Kylie Kasprick – Thursday, 5:00-6:00pm

Level IB (Intermediate)
Progressing Ballet Technique with Timothy Herian – Monday, 4:30-5:30pm
Tap with Kylie Kasprick – Tuesday, 7:45-8:45pm
Ballet with Kylie Kasprick – Thursday, 6:00-7:15pm
Jazz with Kylie Kasprick – Thursday, 7:15-8:30pm

Level III (Fast Intermediate)
Progressing Ballet Technique with Timothy Herian – Monday, 6:30-7:30pm
Modern with Jake Nehrbass – Monday, 5:00-6:30pm
Tap with Jake Nehrbass – Tuesday, 5:30-6:30pm
Jazz with Karis Sloss – Wednesday, 5:00-6:30pm
Ballet with Genevieve Waterbury – Thursday, 5:00-6:30pm

Level IV/V (Advanced)
Progressing Ballet Technique with Timothy Herian – Monday, 5:30-6:30pm
Modern with Jake Nehrbass – Monday, 6:30-8:00pm
Tap with Jake Nehrbass – Tuesday, 6:30-7:45pm
Jazz with Karis Sloss – Wednesday, 6:30-8:00pm
Ballet with Genevieve Waterbury – Thursday, 6:30-8:00pm
Pointe with Genevieve Waterbury – Thursday, 8:00-9:00pm

Not sure what class best fits your dancer? Give us a call at 612-225-4690 or email ballaret12@gmail.com. We are happy to help you find the best level for your dancer!

Adult Drop-in Classes at Ballare Teatro

Ballare Teatro is offering adult drop-in classes! Register online, or enroll upon arrival at the front desk!

Sunday
5:00-6:00pm: Intermediate Tap with Brenna Brelie
6:00-7:15pm: Intermediate Ballet with Siri Hammond

Tuesday
5:30-6:30pm: Beginning Tap with Molly Stoltz
6:30-7:30pm: Advanced Beginning Tap with Molly Stoltz
6:35-8:00pm: Advanced Beginning/Intermediate Jazz with Shannon Mulcahy

Wednesday
6:30-7:30pm: Fast Intermediate Tap with Jake Nehrbass
7:30-8:30pm: Advanced Tap with Jake Nehrbass

Saturday
12:45-2:00pm: Beginning Ballet with Siri Hammond

Cost: $17 per class or purchase a 10-class card for $115.

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Absolute Beginners Flamenco Class

Classes by Sachiko “La Chayí” Flamenco in south Minneapolis.

Absolute Beginners
Six-Week Session: Tuesdays, 6:00-6:55pm
April 9-May 21. No class April 30.
$120 for the full session. No drop-ins.
A class recording will be provided if you miss a class.

Eva Makiko will substitute while Sachiko is in Spain for the months of April and May. There will be no intermediate nor advanced beginners classes offered in those months.

TU Dance: In-Studio Showing of THREAT

Join us for an informal in-studio showing featuring THREAT, a TU Dance project with Yusha-Marie Sorzano! In anticipation of our live performances at The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University on April 26 and 27 at 7:30pm, we invite you to attend this event and get an up-close and personal look into the creation of this work and have the opportunity to meet many of the artists involved.

April 11
5:30-6:30pm
In-person only at TU Dance Center.
Registration is required. Space is limited. First come, first served.
This event is free.

For more information, directions, and parking, click here.