COMMUNITY DIVISION
Recreational classes are designed for students who wish to begin or continue dance training for self-enrichment, health and recreation. Students are encouraged to grow as an individual artist and to participate at their own pace. Classes are taught by teachers dedicated to the growth and fostering of ballet as an art form and believe dance contributes to a rich arts education and a healthy lifestyle. Classes encourage an aesthetic appreciation of dance and emphasize overall body conditioning. All classes are accompanied by professional musicians who collaborate with our teachers just as in our School-Year Division.
Call, email or drop by the studio during out business hours to learn more.
Please choose any of the programs listed below to REGISTER for classes.
COMMUNITY DIVISION
• Ballet 1: Adult Fundamentals
• Ballet 2: Adult Fundamentals
• Ballet 3: Elementary (Beginning)
• Ballet 4: Intermediate
• Ballet 5: Int/Advanced
• Adult Lifelong 40+
• Boomer Ballet 1 55+
• Boomer Ballet 2 55+
• Starting as a Teen? ages 13-18. Contact us!
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For more information or placement please contact us by phone or email: 651-690-1588 | spb@spballet.org
Mon-Fri 10:00am-12:00pm and 5:00pm-8:00pm
Sat 9:00am-12:00pm
Studios at 655 Fairview Avenue N., St. Paul, MN 55104
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.
SCHOOL-YEAR DIVISION
This program provides students with exceptional clarity and strength while encouraging a life-long love of dance and healthy body image. Live accompaniment, enrichment in modern and character dance along with promotion of health and well-being complete the training.
Students enrolled in the School-Year Division build the foundation for college-level programs, conservatory or a professional career. Over 100 students each year are trained in the Vaganova-based progressive curriculum augmented by modern dance and other genres to create the well-rounded dancer. The training is divided into levels appropriate to the age, maturity and dance expertise of each student. Auditions are required for placement and progressive advancement is based on strength, physical development and mastery.
New students ages 9-15: If you’d like to join the St. Paul Ballet School-Year Division, please schedule a placement class by contacting the School Director, Christina Onusko at: conusko@spballet.org or 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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CHILDREN’S DIVISION
We strive to create a nurturing environment in which the student’s individual development is supported.
Children: Teachers provide a nurturing environment where each child can develop according to their potential. Terminology and basic steps are introduced.
New students ages 2.5 to 6: Please register online or call 651-690-1588 for questions.
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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