Ongoing Classes

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

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

Open Musical Theatre
Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm

Classes are taught by multiple instructors and run through August 25.
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 12 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.

Dance with us this summer!

Creative Movement and Family Dance Classes
Session 1: June 2-July 8. Tuition: $80.
Session 2: July 14-August 19. Tuition: $80.

Dancing with Wheels for ages 11+
Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00pm. Tuition: $170 or with a class card.

All Abilities Dancing for ages 18+
Wednesdays, June 18-August 20, 6:30-7:30pm. Tuition: $170 or with a class card.

Camps: Session 1 is June 23-26, Session 2 is July 7-10, Session 3 is July 21-24, Session 4 is August 4-7, and Session 5 is August 18-21.

Dance a Story: Creative Movement and Storytelling for ages 4-7
Your little one can explore movement possibilities with a focus on storytelling.
Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-12:00pm or 12:30-3:00pm. Tuition: $200.
Additional Dance a Story afternoon offerings during Sessions 4 and 5.

Camps for ages 8-18 explore several dance genres and real-world applications in the morning or afternoon—register for both for a full day of programming! Dancers who sign up for both a morning and afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch break.

Morning Camps: Monday-Thursday, 9:00-11:30am. Tuition: $200.
Afternoon Camps: Monday-Thursday, 12:00-4:30pm. Tuition: $325.

In a Specialty Dance Camp, dancers explore how dance connects to other art forms and the world around them. Camps include Afro-Latin Fusion, Choreography, All Abilities Dancing and Stories, Dance and Photography, and more!

Registration is open! Visit www.youngdance.org for the most up-to-date schedules and information.

Young Dance is offering Babywearing Dance this summer:
July 13-August 15
Fridays, 11:15am-12:00pm

Babywearing Dance provides a unique opportunity for parents and caregivers to bond with their babies through the joy of dance. The class incorporates various movements, including swaying, stepping, bouncing, and more. Participants are encouraged to bring their carrier of choice, but holding their baby is also an option. In addition to dance, the class will also include time for socialization with other caregivers.

Participants may register for the full 9-week session for $117 or drop in when it works for you! Drop-in registration and payment of $13 are available at the studio.

Young Dance has added an additional section of Family Dance to the summer roster; open to children ages 1 to 5 with a caregiver (or two!):
July 13-August 15
Fridays, 10:00-10:45am

In Family Dance, children and their caregivers discover the joys of movement through games, stories, and songs. These early classes introduce children to group learning environments while using movement to develop strong bonds with their caregivers and cooperatively work with others in the class. Children also develop large and fine motor skills in classes that emphasize observation, exploration, manipulation, imitation, and repetition. A wider age range than our other Dance Together offerings, this class is perfect for families looking to continue connecting through dance.

Participation in Family Dance depends on the child! Sometimes it can look like:

• Following along with a song, movement exploration, or activity
• Exploring the space on their own and exploring ways to move in the space on their own
• Watching or just wanting to spend time close to their caregiver or sibling

Family Dance is also offered:

• Session 1: June 2-July 8, Mondays and Tuesdays, 5:15-6:00pm
• Session 2: July 14-August 19, Mondays and Tuesdays, 5:15-6:00pm

We’re thrilled to share ARENA DANCES will launch a brand new round of community dance classes—and you’re invited!

July 14-September 12
Monday-Friday, 9:30-11:00am
At The Arena. $14 for a single class.

Join our company members (Nieya Amezquita, Alex Arce, Non Edwards, Jake Nehrbass, and Sarah McCullough) alongside a stellar lineup of guest artists: Elayna Waxse of Minnesota, Julia Antinozzi of New York, and Asaf Salhov of New York.

Whether you’re a working artist, a dance lover, or looking to move your body in community, we’ve got something for you.

More details coming soon! Spread the word, mark your calendars, and get ready to dance with us this summer.

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).

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

Join 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.

Introduction to Ballet with Keathe Birkner
Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00pm

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

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.

Price: $199 for the full summer session. Drop-ins welcome at $22 per class. Go to the gostudiopro link, make an account, and drop-in!  Please reach out to midwestballetmn@gmail.com.

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

Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre welcomes you to our Summer 2025 Session! This in-person session runs from June 2 to August 2. All ages, abilities, and levels are welcome!

Monday
6:00-7:00pm: Technique and Conditioning (Prerequisite: Level 1)

Tuesday
4:45-5:30pm: Kids 6-9 Years
6:30-7:30pm: Technique and Conditioning (Prerequisite: Level 1)

Wednesday
7:30-8:45pm: Flamenco Guitar Class

Friday
12:00-1:00pm: Flamenco y Más

Saturday
10:00-11:00am: Level 1
11:15am-12:30pm: Level 2/3
12:45-1:15pm: Juerga
1:15-2:30pm: Level 3+/4

Visit our school page for more information, or visit our registration page to register. Registration is accepted on a drop-in basis or through our newly offered class cards. See you at the studio!

Announcing the Zenon Dance School summer session! We invite you to explore the class schedule and discover the exciting adult and youth dance classes planned for June 9-August 29. Registration is open.

Session highlights include:

Monday
9:30-11:00am: Intermediate Contemporary with Sean Scantlebury — through July 21 only!
7:15-8:30pm: Beginning Ballet with Erin Landers and Shannon Hartle-Dolan

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

Wednesday
9:30-11:00am: Advanced Composition/Improvisation with HIJACK — online today
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
1:45-2:15pm: Beginning/Intermediate Adult Pointe with Jennifer Mack

From the novice to professional, Sol Creative Performing Arts Studio provides weekly dance classes for ages 13 and up, in Jazz Technique/Choreography, Broadway Style Jazz Technique and Choreography, Broadway Contemporary, Rhythm and Musical Theatre Tap.

Classes are for anyone with the desire to improve their dance training, maintain their training, learn other styles or just for the pure joy of dance! Whether you are just starting your career, maintaining it, have an audition to prepare for, or want to just want improve your dancing, come train with Sol Creative and receive professional, expert training, that will help you learn, grow, and have fun while doing it!

All classes taught by Twin Cities’ own musical theatre professional, Julianne Mundale.

Sally Rousse teaches Zena Rommett Floor-Barre® every Sunday from 10:00-10:55am at the Hennepin Center for the Arts.

As the only certified teacher offering the official/original Floor-Barre class, Sally brings decades of experience to dancers, movers of all ages/levels to alleviate injuries, strengthen, align and lengthen.

Cost: $12 per class or $100 for a 10-class card
Coming soon: A weekday evening class at a site with free parking!