Adult/Teen/Senior Classes

Adult Classes - book yourself below! NEW: Boomer and Lifelong added on Thursday mornings!

Adult-Teen “BOOK YOURSELF” Classes 2023-2024

Adult Fundamental 1 8-week starter sessions

8-WEEK INTRODUCTORY Sessions
Adult/Teen Ballet Fundamentals 1:

This is for the adult with no ballet experience! Learn the basic steps, class etiquette, direction of movement, and more. Ages 13 and older. 8-Week Session meets two times a week, both Mondays AND Wednesdays. Dancers progress to Fundamentals 2.
Mondays 6:00-7:15pm and Wednesdays 6:00-7:15pm | Instructors: Jill Lile and Leanne Campbell-Noonan

Fall Session: Oct 2-Nov 22, 2023 (8 weeks $216 for 2x per week)
Winter Session 1: Nov 27, 2023 – Jan 31, 2024 (8 weeks $216 for 2x per week) NOTE: 2-week winter break Dec 18-Jan 1
Winter Session 2: Feb 5 – Mar 27, 2024 (8 weeks $216 for 2x per week)
Spring Session: Apr 8 – May 29, 2024 (8 weeks $216 for 2x per week)

Book yourself below for the session you wish to attend.

TUITION

SINGLE CLASS PRICES
Single class rate: $15
Senior Citizen single class rate: $9 (60+)
Post-Secondary Student single class rate: $12 (Currently enrolled in an education program)
Advanced Professional dancer (and professional teacher) single class rate: $10
SESSIONS for Adult Ballet Fundamentals 1: $216 for 8-week Session, 2x per week

CLASS CARD RATES as of September 1, 2023
4-class card: $57 good for 3 months from date of purchase.
6-class card: $81 good for 3 months from date of purchase.
12-class card: $142 good for 4 months from date of purchase.

Age 55+
4-class card: $36 good for 3 months from date of purchase.
6-class card: $54 good for 3 months from date of purchase.
12-class card: $108 good for 4 months from date of purchase.

DRESS CODE
All students are asked to wear ballet attire or clothing that allows for fluid movement during class. Ballet technique shoes are required (with the exception of trying a free first class in which case socks would be permitted.)

DANCEWEAR: Adults are welcome to wear clothing that gives full freedom of movement for bending, stretching and moving. This can be the traditional leotard (fits like a one-piece swimsuit) and tights or a fitted t-shirt and leggings, yoga clothes, or other athletic wear.

Deep colors (black, navy, burgundy, purple, hunter green, etc.) are worn in ballet to make it easier for you and your teachers to check your alignment during classes. In winter months you may want to start the class with a warm-up layer over-shirt or close-fitting sweat-top until your muscles are ready.

If you are interested in a more traditional ballet look, do it! You can find affordable tights, leotards and wrap skirts in straight and plus sizes online from Discount Dance Supply and in stores such as Grand Jete in St. Paul. We recommend ordering dance clothes a size up from what you’d normally wear, and making sure you can move comfortably in them — a leotard should feel like a comfortable swimsuit. If it pinches somewhere, or if wearing it makes you feel anything less than great and confident, exchange it.

FOOTWEAR: Soft ballet shoes are required for adult dancers. They come in black, pink and many shades of skin-color in canvas or leather. We recommend you buy your first pair of dance shoes in-person at Grand Jete in St. Paul. Their staff can help you find shoes with pre-sewn elastics or give you instructions. When it comes to ballet slippers, if they are too tight in the store, they will hurt in class but do not buy shoes with extra length as you may trip over your toes.

Prepare yourself for in-person classes

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS:

       COMING TO THE STUDIO
       If you do not feel well, please stay home.

  • All classes are by pre-registration only. Please BOOK at least 30 minutes prior to class start time. No refund for ‘no show,’ if booking is not cancelled at least one hour early.
  • Class limit is 20 students. NO unbooked DROP-INs.
  • Vaccinations recommended.
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    Mask wearing
  • Masks are welcomed and at the discretion of the wearer. 
  • Do not plan to arrive earlier than 10 minutes before the start of class. There is no waiting area. Only those taking class will be allowed in the studios during class time.
  • The drinking fountain and bottle filler are open. Be sure to bring a water bottle to class. Any water bottles left after class will be discarded.

      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.

    COVID PRECAUTIONS under MN Dept. of Health Guidelines as of March 2022:

    Class sizes:

    • In-studio class size is now 100% capacity
    • All classes will require pre-registration and payment online, no drop-in classes
    • Due to class size restrictions, pre-registered/reserved spaces must be paid for at the time of registration
    • There is a no refund policy for ‘no show’, if a class spot is booked but not cancelled one hour before the class begins.

    Overall disinfecting of space/ studios:

    • Studio floors are disinfected with Stagestep Disinfectant Cleaner. ProCleanTM D No-Rinse is a one-step “hospital strength” disinfectant and cleaner that is effective against a broad-spectrum of bacteria and viruses, including Covid 19, and inhibits the growth of mold and mildew
    • HVAC and Ventilation: Our HVAC was brand new in Fall 2019 and is up to current building code. The units on average exchange the air in our spaces at least 3-4 times per hour. If the outside temperatures do not vary more than a few degrees from inside temps, exchange can be as much as 10x per hour. Our 22’ ceilings and large floor area give our studios a large cubic volume and air flow is directed across the ceilings and drops down the walls to avoid creating a draft affect. This is important as it directs the airflow away from people which can increase aerosols from individuals spreading to others.
    • All barres, doorknobs and light switches will be wiped down with disinfectant regularly.

    Bathroom Cleaning:

    • Foot pulls have been installed on the bathroom doors so they can be opened without hand touching
    • Bathrooms are cleaned each day M-F.

      Washing Hands/ Hand Sanitizer:

      • We encourage hand washing, or using hand sanitizer when entering and leaving the space
      • Hand sanitizer can be found in multiple locations around the facility including in each studio

      At SPB, we will be doing our part to watch and remind everyone who enters the space of the policies we have set in place.  The health and well-being of our community is of the upmost importance.