Archive: 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.