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

Open Ballet class is for every body! Come join the fun!

Sundays, 1:30-3:00pm
We’ve moved! Classes are now held in Studio 4A at Hennepin Center for the Arts.

A ballet teacher with 35+ years of experience teaching all levels and ages, Lisa’s welcoming ballet classes naturally guide students in refining their alignment, balance, and technique while also discovering the value and importance of the use of weight in their dancing. Coupled with individual attention, feedback, and humor, students experience expansion and growth in body and mind, and experience joy in the process.

Students are encouraged to expect success and mistakes. Only when we allow ourselves to take chances and risk failure can we grow to our full potential. Every student is special, different, important, appreciated, encouraged, respected, unique, invited, and welcome. Come play and see for yourself!

Drop-in: Income-based sliding scale of $17-$22.

Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre welcomes you to our Winter/Spring Session! This in-person session runs January 5-June 6. All ages, abilities, and levels are welcome! 

Monday
7:30-8:45pm: La Guitarra Flamenca – Flamenco Guitar

Tuesday
6:30-7:30pm: Technique and Conditioning 
7:30-8:30pm: Level 1 

Wednesday
6:00-7:15pm: Level 2

Thursday
6:15-7:30pm: Level 3 

Saturday
10:00-11:00am: Level 1
11:15am-12:30pm: Level 2
12:45-1:15pm: Juerga – Learning the Ins and Outs of Flamenco (Free Will Offering)
1:15-2:30pm: Level 3

Visit our school page for more information, including class descriptions and prices, or visit our registration page to register. Registration is accepted on a drop-in basis or through Class Punch Cards! See you at the studio!

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!

Dance into summer with Continental Ballet Company! We’re excited to offer a variety of Summer Fun Ballet Classes, beginning in July, for dancers of multiple ages and levels.

Summer Program Highlights

• Technique and Pointe Intensive: Focused training to build strength, precision, and artistry
  
• Intermediate Ballet Workshop: For continuing dancers to develop technique and confidence
• Intro to Ballet Class: A welcoming introduction for new dancers
• Teen Ballet: Age‑appropriate technique and creativity for teens
• Fairytale Ballet Camp: A magical experience combining ballet, imagination, and storytelling

Our summer classes provide a supportive, engaging environment where dancers can grow, stay active, and have fun while continuing their ballet education.

Space is limited—early registration is encouraged.
We look forward to dancing with you this summer!

Warmly,
Continental Ballet Company

Shake off the winter chill—summer dance is just around the corner! Our 2026 Summer Classes and Camps are packed with exciting opportunities for dancers of all ages and abilities.

Opportunities include:

Monday and Tuesday evening: Family Dance and Creative Movement classes (ages 1-7)
Wednesday evening: Dancing with Wheels and Adult All Abilities Dancing classes (ages 11+)
Friday morning: Family Dance and Dancing with Baby classes (ages 0-5)

Week-long Monday through Thursday camps:
“Dance a Story” adventures (ages 4-7)
Morning Dance Perspective Camps (ages 8-18) exploring movement and connections to other art forms
Afternoon Variety Dance Camps (ages 8-18) exploring multiple dance styles

For a full-day option (ages 8-18), campers can register for both a morning and afternoon camp and pack a lunch!

Young Dance is a nonprofit dance school located in the Midway neighborhood of St. Paul. Our mission is to transform lives through movement. Our approach to dance education centers on artistic expression, creativity, and a deep investigation into the art form. In exploring elements of Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy through an array of techniques, students develop self-awareness and critical thinking skills through dance.

We are an inclusive community where creativity flourishes, encouraging personal and artistic excellence through diverse forms of dance. At Young Dance, we believe that everyone can (and should) dance.

Photo credit: Blake Nellis

Drop into the following adult classes at Young Dance this spring!

Adult Modern: Saturdays, 11:00am-12:15pm
Gentle Modern for ages 55+: Tuesdays, 11:15am-12:30pm
Yoga: Saturdays, 10:15-11:00am

Class cards are available for students who want flexibility with their attendance and can be purchased at Young Dance at the time of your first drop-in class. For more information, contact our Program Manager, Kathleen Pender, at kathleen@youngdance.org.

Young Dance is a nonprofit dance school located in the Midway neighborhood of St. Paul. Our mission is to transform lives through movement. Our approach to dance education centers on artistic expression, creativity, and a deep investigation into the art form. In exploring elements of Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy through an array of techniques, students develop self-awareness and critical thinking skills through dance.

We are an inclusive community where creativity flourishes, encouraging personal and artistic excellence through diverse forms of dance. At Young Dance, we believe that everyone can (and should) dance.

Photo credit: Blake Nellis

Dancing with Baby is designed to help caregivers connect with themselves and their little ones by exploring innate ways of moving and being, individually, and in tandem. Class time is full of exploration opportunities for your little one, including sensory activities, floor time, music and movement-making, and more! Bring your preferred baby carrier or opt to hold your baby instead. We also create space for caregivers to socialize with one another.

This class is for babies ages 0 to 1 with a caregiver. Drop-in option is available for $13 per class. Drop-in registration and payment are available at the studio.

Young Dance is a nonprofit dance school located in the Midway neighborhood of St Paul. Our mission is to transform lives through movement. Our approach to dance education centers on artistic expression, creativity, and a deep investigation into the art form. In exploring elements of Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy through an array of techniques, students develop self-awareness and critical thinking skills through dance.

We are an inclusive community where creativity flourishes, encouraging personal and artistic excellence through diverse forms of dance. At Young Dance, we believe that everyone can (and should) dance.

Reach out to our Program Manager, Kathleen Pender, with questions: kathleen@youngdance.org.

Jazz and Ballet
Mondays, 9:30-11:00am
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.

Join our Spring Session 2, running March 24-May 19, with a welcoming and supportive adult ballet community at Midwest School of Ballet, held in Edina Community Center’s large, light-filled studios. 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

Ballet 1 and 2 with Lisa Erickson
Ballet 1: Saturdays, 9:30-11:00am
Ballet 2: Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30pm

Price: Drop-ins welcome at $22 per class.
Summer registration begins May 12 for our adult classes.
Please reach out to midwestballetmn@gmail.com for drop-ins or talk to the instructor about getting registered.

Conveniently located off Highway 100 at the Edina Community Center, with free and easy parking.

Join Midwest School of Ballet and the Edina Community Education programming in our youth classes for ages 3-14 for Summer Session 1 and 2: Tuesdays, June 9-July 7 and July 14-August 4.

Introduction to Ballet: Ages 3-5.5
Tuesdays, 5:00-5:50pm
Tuition: $90 (Session 1), $72 (Session 2)
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: $90 (Session 1), $72 (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 Fundamentals I), while infusing elements that will prepare them for the traditional ballet class format. Fundamentals 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
Tuition: $90 (Session 1), $72 (Session 2)
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, are returning students, or have completed a season in Fundamentals II/III, and meet the age requirements.

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

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

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: 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.

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. Themed Line Dance Engagements include 90s retro throwback, 70s boogie down disco fever, Country Chic, Fit and Funk, and Unwrapped and Unfiltered, all for young adults/adults 18+. Dance like nobody’s watching!

Taiji-based Meditative Improvisation is a workshop that holds space for a meditative improvisation practice grounded in the core principles of Taiji as the instructor sees it: integration of balance and mobility through an integrated awareness of form and energy; importance of dynamic stillness, soft strength, and grounded slowness.  This workshop is open to all levels. People new to Taiji and/or movement are welcome to join.

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.

Ballet classes with Vaganova Ballet Academy graduate Kirill Bak-Stepanoff teach the fundamentals of ballet technique using simple combinations, which allow students to focus on perfecting their skills, musicality, and movement.

Introductory Class: Saturdays, 8:45-9:45am
Perfect for those new to ballet and eager to give it a try.

Beginner Level: Saturdays, 10:00-11:00am
Designed for those with little to basic ballet experience.

Intermediate Level: Mondays, 7:00-8:00pm
For dancers with a foundational understanding of ballet technique.

Intensive Class: Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00pm
A dynamic barre workout followed by refined center combinations (no jumps).

Advanced/Pre-Professional Ballet Class: Thursdays, 7:00-8:00pm
Class is designed for dancers who want to challenge themselves technically and artistically.

Pointe Technique: Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:00-8:30pm
A 30-minute session focusing on strength, technique, and balance.

Open-level modern dance technique rooted in the Mary Wigman lineage, exploring seven core movement dynamics: weight, breath, spatial clarity, alignment, and expressive integrity. Emphasis on walks and glides, turns, curves and circles, swings, falls, elevations, and vibration as pathways to full-bodied integration.

Fridays, 7:00-8:00pm
Sundays, 3:30-4:30pm
Open to all levels. Taught by Ray Terrill.

Cost: $10 per class
Studio Access: Text 612-275-5602 for door code

Looking for a powerful way to build strength and flexibility? Fundamental Movement is a dynamic class that develops core strength, stamina, and body awareness—perfect for dancers, movers, and anyone seeking effective cross-training.

Fridays, 5:00-6:00pm
Sundays, 10:30-11:30am
At Tula Yoga and Wellness

Drop-in: $22
Ongoing, drop-ins welcome.
Register for Fundamental Movement at Tula Yoga and Wellness.

Discover the fundamentals of modern dance in a welcoming and supportive environment. This class series introduces key techniques such as floor work, center exercises, and basic movement phrases, helping students build strength, coordination, and creative expression. This class is designed for beginners and those looking to deepen their confidence in movement.

This session of Adult Beginning Modern will be taught by Rae Fox-Charles: dance education scholar, former Threads company member, and Tapestries 10.0 choreographer.

May 4-June 15: Mondays, 5:30-7:00pm
Instructor: Rae Fox-Charles
Price: $145 for 6 classes, with no class on May 25 (Memorial Day)

For the month of April, Company Class will primarily be taught by Threads Artistic/Executive Director, Karen L. Charles. Karen has over 50 years of dance education, choreography, and performance experience, and has led her company, Threads Dance Project, for the last 15 years. Company Class is open to any interested Advanced/Professional adult dancers with discounted rates for former company members and Tapestries choreographers. All classes are held at the Threads Dance Nexus.

April Schedule:
Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:00-10:30am
Thursdays, 9:00-10:00am

Thursday, April 16: Karen Charles – Modern

Please email our Programs and Community Engagement Manager, Angela Ericson, at aericson@threadsdance.org for additional information.

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 and get groovy with repetition, rhythms, and some 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 12:15pm

Join instructors Ashley Gonzalez, Sylvia Borash, Anna Esposito, and Carole Conama:

Thursdays
Youth Musical Theater for ages 7-10

Sundays
Youth Intermediate
Intermediate/Advanced
Advanced

Check out our Youth Tap Ensemble—Twin Cities Outstanding Youth in a pre-professional setting.

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

Join Concerto Dance for Open Company Advanced Jazz Class:

Fridays in April, 9:00-10:15am
Class is offered on a drop-in basis; no pre-registration is required.
Cost: $15 per class; pay by cash or Venmo.

Classes are taught by Artistic Director Jolene Konkel and include center warm-up, across the floor, and repertoire from our signature work Ode to Opus Jazz, inspired by Jerome Robbins’ NY: Export Opus Jazz.