FALL 2025 – SPRING 2026 Ages 2.5-6
No experience necessary!
Bring your joy and energy to explore the fundamentals of movement in developmentally appropriate classes. Experienced teachers with pedagogical knowledge provide a nurturing environment where each child can develop according to their potential.
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PRE-BALLET age 6 by Sep 1, 2025
ELEMENTARY BALLET offerings age 7-9+ by Sep 1, 2025 More info and Register Here>
If you are not sure where your student should be placed, please call or email for more information 651-690-1588 and spb@spballet.org
Studios at 655 Fairview Avenue N., St. Paul, MN 55104
PARENT & ME ages 2.5-4
5-week Sessions $90
Limit 10 families per class
We invite you to St. Paul Ballet’s Parent & Me dance class, for our youngest dancers ages 2.5-4 and their caregivers! Explore movement, music and rhythm. Parents and dancers are encouraged to take what they have learned and continue the joy of movement and body-brain connection at home. This class is preparation for Creative Dance.
NOTE: We will consider adding another time slot if we have 6 students on the waitlist.
| Session 1: Saturdays 9:00-9:45am | Sep 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11 BOOK NOW |
| Session 2: Saturdays 9:00-9:45am | Oct 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22 BOOK NOW |
| Session 3: Saturdays 9:00-9:45am | Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7 BOOK NOW |
| Session 4: Saturdays 9:00-9:45am | Feb 21, 28, Mar 7, 14, 21 BOOK NOW |
| Session 5: Saturdays 9:00-9:45am | Apr 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16 BOOK NOW |
What to wear?
Clothing that allows for fluid movement and stretching. Socks or dance slippers.
Hair and jewelry: Hair pulled neatly away from face and neck. For the safety of the students, only simple stud earrings are permissible. Dangling earrings, necklaces and bracelets can come off while dancing and create a hazard on the floor.
CREATIVE DANCE ages 4-5
5-week Sessions $90
Limit 10 dancers per class
If your child is ready to attend class on their own, this class emphasizes movement and musicality. Moving their bodies through space and learning skills learned rhyme and rhythm will allow your energetic dancer to explore their imaginations. This class is preparation for Pre-Ballet at age 6.
NOTE: We will consider adding another time slot if we have 6 students on the waitlist.
| Session 1: Saturdays 9:45-10:30am | Sep 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11 BOOK NOW | |
| Session 2: Saturdays 9:45-10:30am | Oct 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22 BOOK NOW | |
| Session 3A: Saturdays 9:45-10:30am | Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7 BOOK NOW | |
| Session 3B: Saturdays 10:30-11:15am | Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7 BOOK NOW | |
| Session 4A: Saturdays 9:45-10:30am | Feb 21, 28, Mar 7, 14, 21 BOOK NOW | |
| Session 4B: Saturdays 10:30-11:15am | Feb 21, 28, Mar 7, 14, 21 BOOK NOW | |
| Session 5: Saturdays 9:45-10:30am | Apr 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16 BOOK NOW |
What to wear?
Clothing that allows for fluid movement and stretching. Socks or dance slippers. St. Paul Ballet recommends Grand Jeté on Grand Avenue in St. Paul for dance wear and shoes.
Hair and jewelry: Hair pulled neatly away from face and neck. For the safety of the students, only simple stud earrings are permissible. Dangling earrings, necklaces and bracelets can come off while dancing and create a hazard on the floor.
OCTOBER 2025
FALL FLING OPEN HOUSE OCT 11, 3-6PM: All the performing arts and community based businesses at 655 Fairview!
Oct 16-18: MEA BREAK Adult-Teen Classes only will be held. (NO children’s or Leveled classes)
Oct 31, Friday: Halloween NO AFTERNOON/EVENING CLASSES
NOVEMBER 2025
Thursday, Nov 20: Give To The Max Day!
Nov 23, Sunday: Nutcracker large group rehearsals; schedule and dancers required TBA
Nov 27-29: THANKSGIVING BREAK (NO CLASSES)
DECEMBER 2025
Dec 7, Sunday: Nutcracker large group rehearsals; schedule and dancers required TBA
Dec 8-13: Nutcracker Production week in-studio and at the theater (Handbook to follow)
Dec 12-13: The Nutcracker Reimagined performances at The O’Shaughnessy
Dec 15-20: Parent Observation Days Pre-Ballet through Level 7 in-person
Dec 21-Jan 4: WINTER BREAK (NO CLASSES)
JANUARY 2026
Jan 5, Monday: Classes Resume
Jan 5-10: Registration and Placement Class Week for new students Second Semester. (Bring a Friend Week!)
Jan 12-17: Mid-year Conferences for Elementary thru Level 7 students. Sign-up online will be available.
Jan 19: MLK HOLIDAY Classes will be held.
Jan 17: Semester 1 ends for School-Year Programs
Jan 19: Semester 2 begins for School-Year Programs
FEBRUARY 2026
Feb 16: PRESIDENT’S DAY HOLIDAY Classes will be held.
MARCH 2026
Mar 23-28: Parent Observation Days Pre-Ballet through Level 7 in-person
Contact School Director spb@spballet.org for Summer Study Placement Auditions:
• Ages 14 – 22 Upper Level (with minimum 2 years pointe experience)
• Ages 12 – 15 Middle Level (with ½ year of pointe experience)
APRIL 2026
Apr 3-12: SPRING BREAK-NO CLASSES/NO REHEARSALS (Adult-Teen classes held Sat April 4)
April 13: All Classes Resume
MAY 2026
Contact School Director spb@spballet.org for Summer Study Placement Auditions:
• Ages 14 – 22 Upper Level (with minimum 2 years pointe experience)
• Ages 12 – 15 Middle Level (with ½ year of pointe experience)
May 10, Sunday: Spring Showcase large group rehearsals; schedule and dancers required TBA
May 17, Sunday: Spring Showcase large group rehearsals; schedule and dancers required TBA
May 23-24: MEMORIAL WEEKEND NO CLASSES/NO REHEARSALS
May 27-30: Spring Showcase Production Week in-studio and at the theater (Handbook to follow)
May 29 & 30: Spring Showcase performances at The O’Shaughnessy
May 30: Last day of classes for the school year
June 1-6: Year-end Conferences for Elementary through Level 7 students (Sign up online)
JUNE 2026
June 1-6: Year-end Conferences for Elementary through Level 7 students (Sign up online)
June 1-14: 1st SUMMER BREAK (NO CLASSES)
June 15: Summer Study, Classes and Children’s programs begin
June 19: JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY Some classes will be held.
JULY 2026
July 4 & 5: INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY (NO CLASSES)
July 25: Fall registration begins
AUGUST 2026
AUGUST 10-14: FALL PLACEMENT CLASSES & REGISTRATION for all SPB dancers Levels 3-6 and new students who wish to enroll in the School-Year Program 2026-27.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15th: FALL OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION 9:00-12:00pm for all current SPB students and new students who wish to enroll for Fall 2026-Spring 2027. (Age by Sep 9, 2026)
Level 2 Ballet ages 9-12
Level 1 Ballet ages 8-11
Elementary Ballet age 7-8 (no previous experience)
Pre-Ballet age 6 (Semester sessions)
Creative Dance ages 4-5 (5-week sessions)
Parent & Me ages 2.5-4 (5-week sessions)
August 30 – September 13: 2nd SUMMER BREAK. (NO CLASSES)
SEPTEMBER 2026
September 14: First Day of classes!
PRE-BALLET Age 6 by Sep 1, 2025
TUESDAYS 5:15-6:00pm
Tuition per semester $275.00. 2 payment option available. Register online.
Semester 1: Sep 16 through December 16, 2025 BOOK NOW
Semester 2: Feb 3 through May 12, 2026 BOOK NOW
OR
SATURDAYS 11:30am-12:15pm
Tuition per semester $275.00. 2 payment option available. Register online.
Semester 1: Sep 20 through December 20, 2025 BOOK NOW
Semester 2: Feb 7 through May 16, 2026 BOOK NOW
Dancers build on their joy of dance through strength, flexibility, self-confidence and creativity. For dancers who may wish to enter the Pre-Ballet program this fall. Also, for current Pre-Ballet dancers who will not be age 7 by Sep 1 or would like to continue Pre-Ballet for the summer.
What to wear?
Two options:
1. Pink color short-sleeved leotard, tights and ballet slippers. For tights: Students may choose the color which is closest to their natural skin tone or pink (translucent matte tights, not shiny or lycra). NOTE: If you are purchasing new tights and shoes for fall classes they should match in color. Simple skirts are permitted.
2. Crew-neck, short-sleeved white snug-fitting t-shirt, black bike-type shorts, plain thin white ankle socks (not athletic), ballet slippers in black or white.
St. Paul Ballet recommends Grand Jeté on Grand Avenue in St. Paul for dance wear and shoes.
All:
Hair pulled neatly away from face and neck and secured so that it does not inhibit a dancer’s movement or serve as a distraction during class.
No jewelry: For the safety of the students, only simple stud earrings are permissible.
More Information
• FAQs
TUITION PAYMENTS:
Tuition payments are due before the start of classes for each Course or Session.
For questions, please contact the Administrative Assistant at 651-690-1588.
- Payment may be made by check/cash (in-person) or credit card (online or in-person)
- Payment plans for semi-annual or monthly payments may be chosen on the final step of the online registration (Billing Payment)
- Sibling discount: 5% on the lower tuition for Children’s Division | 10% on the lower tuition for School-Year Division
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Tuition payments are due before the start of classes for each Course or Session.
For questions, please contact the Administrative Assistant at 651-690-1588.
Do you offer scholarships? Yes, we offer need-based scholarships. If tuition is a barrier, please complete the application HERE OR call and ask for a scholarship application. We would like to provide dance for any child who would like to try! Please complete the application and mail, email or bring it to our studios at: 655 Fairview Avenue N., St. Paul, MN 55104
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New Student Admission
AGES 2.5-6: Register for class in your age group. No placement or audition needed.
AGES 7-9: Elementary Ballet. Register for class in your age group. No placement or audition needed.
AGES 10-14: in the Junior and Middle Levels School-Year Training Program: Please email attention School Director spb@spballet.org or call 651-690-1588 to arrange a placement class.
AGES 13-22: in the Upper Level School-Year Training Program: Please email attention School Director spb@spballet.org or call 651-690-1588 to arrange a placement class.
AGES 13+ who wish to take on a recreational basis: Register for Adult-Teen classes without a placement class. Call or email with questions spb@spballet.org or 651-690-1588.
For Parents/Caregivers
Do you offer scholarships? Yes, we offer need-based scholarships. If tuition is a barrier, please complete the application HERE OR call and ask for a scholarship application. We would like to provide dance for any child who would like to try! Please complete the application and mail, email or bring it to our studios at: 655 Fairview Avenue N., St. Paul, MN 55104
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Location and Parking:
655 Fairview Avenue N., St Paul, MN 55104 Ample free parking in the lot. Just 3 blocks north of the Fairview Ave. LRT Station on University Ave.
Volunteer opportunities: Help support the ballet through volunteering at performances and events. Sign up with the Administrative Assistant.
Fall Open House (August 2025)
Nutcracker (Dec 12-13, 2025) at The O’Shaughnessy
Spring Student Showcase (May 29-30, 2026) at The O’Shaughnessy
and other opportunities as announced throughout the year!
Prepare yourself for in-person classes
COMING TO THE STUDIO
If you do not feel well, please stay home.
ENTERING THE STUDIO
- Street shoes are to be stored in the cubbies outside of the studios. No street shoes on the studio floors.
- Bring your personal belongings into the studio. Please only bring the minimum items necessary for class—avoid large dance bags.
- Come dressed for class if possible. Bathrooms may be used for changing.
- Please use hand sanitizer or wash your hands before entering the studios.
We remain committed to inclusive excellence, especially for those who are marginalized, and will continue to offer scholarships and find a spot for anyone who wants to dance!
Our organization is a non-profit and our staff are hourly employees. Their contribution to the vitality of our lives is hard to quantify: beautiful movement and music sparks our imaginations, gives us meaning, helps us understand our world and gives us great personal satisfaction. Please consider a DONATION as we work to remain accessible to all.