SUMMER 2025 CHILDREN’S CLASSES Ages 2-6
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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INTRO TO 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 2-1/2 to 4
3-week Sessions $45
4-week Sessions $60
Limit 10 families per class
*No classes Saturday, July 5 for Independence holiday weekend
| Mondays 5:15-6:00pm | Jun 23, 30, Jul 7 (3 weeks) BOOK NOW |
| Saturdays 9:00-9:45am | Jun 21, 28, Jul 12*, 19 (4 weeks) BOOK NOW |
| Saturdays 10:45-11:30am | Jun 21, 28, Jul 12*, 19 (4 weeks) BOOK NOW |
| Thursdays 9:30-10:15am | Jul 24, 31, Aug 7 (3 weeks) BOOK NOW |
| Saturdays 9:00-9:45am | Jul 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 (4 weeks) BOOK NOW |
| Saturdays 10:45-11:30am | Jul 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 (4 weeks) BOOK NOW |
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.
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
3-week Sessions $45
4-week Sessions $60
Limit 10 families per class
*No classes Saturday, July 5 for Independence holiday weekend
| Mondays 6:00-6:45pm | Jun 23, 30, Jul 7 (3 weeks) BOOK NOW |
| Saturdays 9:45-10:30am | Jun 21, 28, Jul 12*, 19 (4 weeks) BOOK NOW |
| Saturdays 11:30am-12:15pm | Jun 21, 28, Jul 12*, 19 (4 weeks) BOOK NOW |
| Thursdays 10:15-11:00am | Jul 24, 31, Aug 7 (3 weeks) BOOK NOW |
| Saturdays 9:45-10:30am | Jul 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 (4 weeks) BOOK NOW |
| Saturdays 11:30am-12:15pm | Jul 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 (4 weeks) BOOK NOW |
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.
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.
PRE-BALLET
Age 6 by Sep 1, 2025
4-week Session
Saturdays 9:00-10:00am
$80
August 2, 9, 16, 23 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?
Female identifying:
Leotard: Where your favorite dance leotard for summer. If you will will be purchasing dancewear, a Pink, Short-sleeved style leotard will be needed for Pre-Ballet in the fall. To purchase leotard and/or tights: Discount Dance link
or similar leotard purchased elsewhere. Simple skirts in pink to match leotard are permitted.
Tights-footed: (NOTE: If you are purchasing new tights and shoes they should match in color.) Students may choose the color which is closest to their natural skin tone or pink (translucent matte tights, not shiny or lycra).
Technique shoes: Soft ballet slippers in skin tone or pink in leather or canvas to match tights. Matching shoes and tights creates one visual “line” from the top of the leg to the tip of the toes! St. Paul Ballet recommends Grand Jeté on Grand Avenue in St. Paul for dance shoes.
Male identifying:
Top: Favorite plain t-shirt for the summer OR If you will will be purchasing dancewear a White crew-neck, short-sleeved, snug-fitting t-shirt will be needed to for Pre-Ballet in the fall.
Shorts with ankle socks: Black dance (bike) shorts and plain thin white ankle socks (no thick athletic socks)
Technique shoes: Soft ballet slippers in black or white leather or canvas. St. Paul Ballet recommends Grand Jeté on Grand Avenue in St. Paul for dance 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 (Nov 21-22, 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.