Ongoing Classes

Intermediate/Advanced Ballet
Mondays, 9:30-11:00am

Intermediate/Advanced Jazz
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00am

Classes are taught by multiple instructors.
Pre-registration is required. Please sign the liability waiver on our website before attending class.
View the class schedule and register for class.

Adults: $18 per class or $165 for a 10-class pass—good for any drop-in class within 6 months.
Professional dancers: $16 per class

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 by following the Can Can Wonderland arrow.

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 ballet floor work, we know we have the right class for you!

Erin’s advanced-level contemporary dance class through Zenon Dance School includes floor work, standing warm-ups, and phrase work, all designed to enhance the healthy use of joints and muscle groups as dancers release their weight fully into the support of the ground. Experiential awareness, body mapping, improvisation, and creative work are included as dancers channel their own expressive artistry within the movement.

Thursdays, 9:30-11:00am

Registration is open through Zenon’s MindBody portal. See you soon!

Dancing and finding pleasure in movement is for everyone of any age!

I’ve taught dance for all ages and experience levels for over fifty years. In my weekly session of modern dance classes, we’ll be working with somatic movement, structured improvisation, and floor work to build strength, flexibility, and ease of movement. You’ll learn patterns that move through space in community with other dancers, encouraging spatial and group awareness.

Mondays, 12:00-1:30pm

Drop in: $15-$20. Cash or check made out to Kathryn Anderson.

Open ARENA returns with a brand new round of community dance classes in the spring—and you’re invited! Whether you’re a working artist, a dance lover, or looking to move your body in community, we’ve got something for you. Spread the word, mark your calendars, and get ready to dance with us this winter/spring.

February 9-April 8
Monday-Friday, 9:30-11:00am
$10-$17 per class, depending on package.
Register here!

Mondays: Jake Nehrbass
Tuesdays: Sarah McCullough
Wednesdays: Nieya Amezquita
Thursdays: Non Edwards, GYROKINESIS® Method
Fridays: Alex Arce

Alongside ARENA’s powerhouse ensemble, we welcome a stellar lineup of guest artists:

Shane Larson (New York)
Tuesdays, February 10 and 17
Thursdays, February 12 and 19
Wynn Fricke (Minnesota)
Fridays, February 27 and March 6
Assaf Salhov (New York)
Mondays-Wednesdays, March 16-18 and 23
Wendell Gray II (New York)
Wednesdays, April 1 and 8

Read the full class descriptions and more about the instructors here.

Join our Spring Session 1 and 2 with a welcoming and supportive adult ballet community at Midwest School of Ballet. Classes are held in Edina Community Center’s large, light-filled studios, conveniently located off Highway 100 with free and easy parking. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer, our program offers classes three days a week, making it easy to find the right level and fit. New dancers will find an exceptionally welcoming community of students ranging from their 20s to 70s who truly enjoy class and each other.

With 35+ years of experience, Lisa Erickson fosters joy in movement and trust in the body, and Kaethe Birkner will coach you in individual muscle engagement and proper alignment for health and longevity. All classes emphasize a structured approach to sustainable flexibility, balance, energy, and lifelong well-being—welcoming all ages, experience levels, and fitness backgrounds. Whether stepping into ballet for the first time or refining your skills, you’ll find expert-level instruction in a stress-free environment marked by good cheer and laughter.

Intro to Ballet with Keathe Birkner
Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00pm
January 13-March 10, and March 24-May 19

Ballet 2 with Lisa Erickson
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30pm
January 14-March 11, and March 25-May 20
Saturdays, 9:30-11:00am
January 10-March 7, and March 28-May 23

Price: $180 each Winter/Spring Session—drop-ins welcome at $22 per class.
Please reach out to midwestballetmn@gmail.com for drop-ins or talk to the instructor about getting registered. Registration is open.

Join Midwest School of Ballet and the Edina Community Education programming this Winter/Spring in our Youth classes for ages 3-14. Registration is open.

Saturdays: January 10-March 7, and March 28-May 23
Tuesdays: March 24-May 19

Introduction to Ballet: Ages 3-5.5
Tuesdays, 5:00-5:50pm or Saturdays, 9:00-9:50am
Tuition: $144 per Session
Learn basic, fundamental ballet movement and terminology through creative exercise. Children will also develop age-appropriate motor skills and musicality. New and returning students welcome. Instructors use methods designed to encourage exploration and foster creativity.

Introduction to Ballet 2: Ages 5.5-7
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00pm or Saturdays, 10:00-11:00am
Tuition: $144 for Session 1, $165 for Session 2
Learning basic, fundamental ballet movement and terminology through creative exercises, students will also develop age-appropriate motor skills and musicality (building on elements learned in Introduction to Ballet I), while infusing elements that will prepare them for the traditional ballet class format. Introduction to Ballet I is not a required prerequisite. New and returning students are welcome.

Ballet 1/Pre-Teen Ballet: Ages 8-14
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:15pm or Saturdays, 11:00-12:15pm
Tuition: $173 for Session 1, $195 for Session 2, or drop-in for $22 per class (please reach out to us)
Midwest School of Ballet’s experienced instructors provide a traditional ballet format of barre and center work while emphasizing proper alignment, technique, musicality, and artistry. This beginner class is open to students who have little or no experience, returning students, or have completed a season in Introduction to Ballet 2, and meet the age requirement.

All classes are located at the Edina Community Education Center, conveniently located off Highway 100 at the Edina Community Center with free and easy parking.

Sign up for free Samba lessons in January!

Basic Foundations: Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30pm

The Latin Dance MN group, led by Brazilian native dancer, instructor, and choreographer Priscila Fuentes, showcases the vibrant energy of Brazilian dance. Through their performances, they actively promote Brazilian culture and share the essence of Brazil throughout Minnesota. Join us for exciting Samba dance classes and Forro dance lessons as we celebrate the joy of Brazilian dances.

MotionArt’s mission is to share the art of dance and the joy of movement with people of all ages and abilities. We strive to enrich lives by fostering creativity, body awareness, and self-expression in a fun, non-competitive, welcoming environment. We offer ongoing dance classes in-studio and on Zoom.

Ageless Dance
Mondays, 3:00-4:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom
Thursdays, 3:00-4:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

Beginning Modern Dance
Tuesdays, 5:00-6:15pm – Zoom only

Intermediate Modern Dance
Wednesdays, 10:30am-12:00pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

Mixed Level Modern Dance
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Studio 205W
Saturdays, 4:00-5:30pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

Paying the regular rate helps keep our organization afloat; however, no one will be turned away for inability to pay. There is also an option to pay what you can. Please go to motionartmn.org to sign up for classes, or contact Pam Gleason for information.

Join us this Fall for a series of open classes at TU Dance Center. Teaching artists include Hassan Ingraham, Laurel Keen, Anna Pinault, Laura Pratt, Abdo Sayegh Rodriguez, Peggy Seipp-Roy and Julie Warder.

Regular technique classes are for Intermediate/Advanced dancers, Adult Workshops are designed for Beginners/All Levels, and physically active people for GYROKINESIS® and Dance/Yoga.

Conditioning Class Description: Enhance your movement and mind-body connection with this full-body dance conditioning class designed to build mobility, strength, and length specific to dancers. Combining elements of Pilates, fitness, and strength training, this class targets core stability, balance, and alignment to support a dancer’s movement and injury prevention. Perfect for dancers looking to increase flexibility, control, and power both in and out of the studio.

The GYROKINESIS® Method is a movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences. It is an original and unique method that coordinates movement, breath and mental focus. The GYROKINESIS® Method is practiced on a mat and chair.

Ballet as Moving Meditation is an inviting class that uses the foundational language of ballet to help you reclaim space, find physical clarity, and cultivate a deep sense of centeredness. While we respect the rigor of the form, we promise not to take ourselves too seriously! We build the basics gently, offering a supportive environment where beginners can learn proper alignment and terminology. Our goal is to connect, create community, and find genuine joy, humor, and pleasure through the work itself, approaching the technique as a powerful, restorative practice for the body and mind.

Steps to Connect: A Line Dance Series is a fun and energetic session, ideal for beginners and experienced dancers alike! Our classes are designed to get you in community, connected and moving. For Young Adults/Adults 18+. Themed Line Dance Engagements like 90s retro throwback, 70s boogie down disco fever, Country Chic, Fit and Funk, and unwrapped and unfiltered. Dance like nobody’s watching!

Rhythm as Fun at TU Dance Center! An any level of dance for adults. Exploring different styles of rhythm with warm-up across the floor and center floor combination.

Please check the Open Class Calendar as classes and/or teaching artists might change.
Cost: $17 per class or $150 per 10 classes
Click here to register.

The School at TU Dance Center is excited to announce our 2025-2026 programming! We hope to welcome students into the space for a transformational and unique experience. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or to inquire about taking a tour of TU Dance Center.

The TU Dance Pre-Professional Program is an intensive course of study integrating modern, ballet, African dance, conditioning, and creative workshops for students up to age 24. All classes in the Pre-Professional Program are offered in person, unless otherwise noted. Click here to download the 2025-2026 Pre-Professional Daily Schedules. 

Financial aid is available. Please contact us at education@tudance.org or ‪651-724-9708 with any questions.

For more information and to register (rolling registration), click here.

The School at TU Dance Center is excited to announce our 2025-2026 programming! We hope to welcome students into the space for a transformational and unique experience. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or to inquire about taking a tour of TU Dance Center.

The TU Dance Center Children and Teen Program introduces the joy of creative movement and beginning dance technique. Classes, divided by age, provide a comprehensive base on which to expand by developing body awareness, coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, and musicality. Click here to download the 2025-2026 Children and Teen Daily Schedule.

Financial aid is available. Please contact us at education@tudance.org or ‪651-724-9708 with any questions.

Registration Deadlines
Dancing Together (Session 2): March 23, 2026
Creative Movement 5-7 (Session 2): January 5, 2026
Creative Movement 5-7 (Session 3): March 2, 2026
All other levels (yearly programming): Rolling registration

For more information and to register, click here.

Circle Up!—a Saturday morning dance party for the whole family. Utilizing Yorchhā, rhythmic games, and storytelling exercises, ADT Artists, Belle Alvarez and Vy Nguyen, welcomes movers of all ages into an intergenerational space for playful experimentation, and joyful connection. Energize your weekend together with this much loved offering at the Shawngrām Institute.

Meets on even dated Saturdays from 9:00–10:00am (February-April) starting February 14.
Register here!

Recommended for all ages and movement experiences! Ages 10 and below must be accompanied by a guardian or trusted adult.

Pricing: The recommended price per session is $15, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds!

Accessibility: Please reach out to us at admin@ananyadancetheatre.org to request any accessibility service.

Embodied practices of care and wisdom are transmitted when young and old share space together. Yoga Together is a joyful and gentle approach to pranayama (breath technique), asana (body postures), meditation, and reflection, inviting all ages to connect and recenter in an intergenerational setting. Bring your family. Bring a friend. Yoga Together invites us to practice care for “me” within the “we.”

Meets on odd dated Saturdays, 9:00-10:00am (February-April) starting February 7.
Instructor: Kealoha Ferreira
Register here!

Recommended ages 5 and above. Ages 10 and below must be accompanied by a guardian. Modifications and ample props will be available for all participants to use.

Pricing: The recommended price per session is $15, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Accessibility: Please reach out to us at admin@ananyadancetheatre.org to request ASL interpretation, captioning, audio description, or any other accessibility service. We recommend making accessibility requests a minimum of 10 business days before the class or event you plan to attend. Thank you!

Is your child ready to embark on an exciting journey of movement, creativity, and wellness? Join us at Threads Dance Project for our NexGen/Youth Dance Project (YDP) classes! Designed to nurture confidence, strength, and holistic well-being, our program offers a supportive and inclusive environment for young dancers to thrive. Scroll down to learn about registration, levels, and more!

Our next session begins January 26, 2026!

Creative Connections Project, ages 4-6 
Mondays, 4:30-5:30pm
Tuition price for (12) 1-hour classes: $150

Young Movers Project, ages 7-9
Wednesdays, 5:00-6:45pm — includes 15-minute snack time
Tuition price for (12) 90-minute classes: $225

Young Dancers Project, ages 10-12+
Tuesdays, 5:00-7:15pm — includes 15-minute snack time
Tuition price for (12) 2-hour classes: $300

Limited need-based scholarships are available. Please fill out the online application form to request financial assistance.

Your New Year, your new moves. Through “Tappy Hour” Adult Classes, Keane Sense of Rhythm offers 15 classes a week, plus community education classes in St. Paul.

Join over 200 adults anytime and get groovy with repetition, rhythms, and choreography:

• Levels 1, 1.5, 2, and 3 advanced during days and evenings
• Beginner-level classes for ages 55+ and 65+
• Leon Collins Repertory on Mondays from 7:00-8:00pm
• Musical Theater on Fridays at 12:30pm

Welcome to the Zenon Dance School winter session! We invite you to explore our website and discover the exciting adult and youth dance classes planned for January 5-March 15. Registration is now open.

Session highlights include:

Monday
9:30-11:00am: Intermediate Contemporary with Erin Landers
5:30-7:00pm: Contemporary Floorwork with Anna Pinault

Tuesday
5:45-6:45pm: Stretch and Flow with Nina Ebinghousen
7:00-8:30pm: Beginning Jazz with Allison Rubin-Forester

Wednesday
9:30-11:00am: Advanced Composition/Improvisation with HIJACK
5:30-7:00pm: Horton-based Modern with Anna Pinault

Thursday
9:30-11:00am: Advanced Contemporary with Erin Thompson – hybrid

Friday
12:00-1:30pm: Intermediate/Advanced Ballet with Jennifer Mack

Get grooving with Keane Sense of Rhythm! Tap into the beat and feel the rhythm; our Youth Tap Dance Classes are back and better than ever! Join instructors Ashley Gonzalez, Sylvia Borash, Anna Esposito, and Carole Conama.

Wednesdays
Youth Tap for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ages 8-12)

Thursdays
Youth Musical Theater (ages 7-10)

Sundays
Youth Intermediate
Intermediate/Advanced
Advanced

Join the groove, feel the beat, and make some noise with your feet!