Archive: Ongoing Classes

Midwest School of Ballet is offering Fundamentals of Ballet and Intermediate Teen/Adult Ballet!

Spring II has just begun. Cost is $80 per month. Drop-ins are welcome (with contact to Midwest School of Ballet).

Fundamentals of Ballet with Keathe Birkner
Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00pm

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

Join a welcoming and supportive adult ballet community at Midwest School of Ballet, held in Edina’s large, light-filled studios on the third floor of the Edina Community Center. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer, our program offers classes multiple 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.

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

Announcing the Zenon Dance School spring session! We invite you to explore the class schedule and discover the exciting adult and youth dance classes planned for March 24-June 1. Registration is now open.

Session highlights include:

Monday
9:30-11:00am: Intermediate Contemporary with Sean Scantlebury
7:15-8:30pm: Beginning Ballet with Erin Landers

Tuesday
6:00-7:00pm: 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
1:45-2:15pm: Beginning/Intermediate Adult Pointe with Jennifer Mack

Each class will begin with a dedicated warm-up and finish with a choreographed combo. Expect musically-driven contemporary movements ranging from slinky spines to quirky intricacies. This class is designed for adults at an intermediate level and above.

Contemporary Combo with Annie Carlson
Select Thursdays, 8:00-9:15pm
March 20, April 17, and May 1, 15, and 29

Drop-in for $17 at Hothouse in Northeast Minneapolis—free parking!

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

Sundays, 1:30-3:00pm

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.
Pre-pay via Venmo @Lisa-Erickson-121 or with exact cash.

Hopkins Dance Company (HDC) features several adult classes, including:

Intermediate Ballet with Deirdre Murnane
Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:00-11:30am

Beginning Tap with Heather Bensussan
Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00pm

Beginning Ballet with Heather Bensussan
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm

Intermediate/Advanced Tap with Heather Bensussan
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00pm

Drop in when you can! Punch cards are available.

Hopkins Dance Company (HDC) offers open classes for ages 3 to adult and a performance track for ages 8-18.

Choose from Ballet, Pointe, Progressing Ballet Technique, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Yoga, Creative Movement, adult classes, and alumni classes.

Check out our website for our class schedule.

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

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

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

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

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