SUMMER STUDY PLACEMENT AUDITIONS
For summer placement contact our School Director by emailing spb@spballet.org:
AGES 10-12: Junior Level Please contact School Director at spb@spballet.org or call 651-690-1588 to arrange a placement class if your dancer is not a previous SPB student.
• Ages 13 – 22 Upper Level (with minimum 2 years pointe experience)
• Ages 12+ Middle Level (with ½ year of pointe experience)
For new students:
AGES 2.5-6: Parent & Me, Creative Dance and Pre-Ballet. Register for class in your age group. No placement or audition needed.
AGES 7-10+: Elementary Ballet. Intro to Elementary no experience needed. Register for class in your age group. No placement or audition needed. Continuing Elementary Ballet is for dancers who have had one full year of Elementary Ballet.
AGES 10-12: Junior Level Please contact School Director at spb@spballet.org or call 651-690-1588 to arrange a placement class if your dancer is not a previous SPB student.
AGES 12+: Middle Level Please contact School Director at spb@spballet.org or call 651-690-1588 to arrange a placement class.
AGES 13-22: Upper Level Please contact School Director at spb@spballet.org or call 651-690-1588 to arrange a placement class.
SUMMER 2025
Find your own voice. Show your best self. Blur the line between class and performance.
Dive in with our stellar staff accompanied by live music to gain strength and flexibility and learn techniques that reflect the diversity and range required by major dance companies today.
Each student’s individual development is supported through our nurturing environment. It is our passion to develop students for success as artists physically and emotionally...to give them the tools to make each class a performance and express their love of dance!
Advancement is determined by the students’ progress in developing technical skills, strength, and artistry. Parental support is encouraged and welcomed.
We welcome new students at anytime. Please call or email for more information 651-690-1588 and spb@spballet.org
Studios at 655 Fairview Avenue N., St. Paul, MN 55104
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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Theater performances in the upcoming season:
Nov 21-22, 2025 The Nutcracker Reimagined at The O’Shaughnessy
May 29-30, 2025 Spring Showcase at The O’Shaughnessy
UPPER LEVEL ages 13-22
JUNE 16-19
SUMMER STUDY PREP-WEEKS
June 16-19 Full week M-Th $120; DROP-IN $35 per class
• Classical ballet technique & Pte Mon-Thurs 5:00-7:00pm
JUNE 23 – JULY 11
INTENSIVE STUDY 3 WEEKS
June 23-27 • June 30-July 3 • July 7-11
Mon-Fri 10:00am-2:00pm
• Classical ballet technique • Pointe • Modern
• Pilates • Repertoire/ Variations
Three weeks $980 BOOK>
One week $380 BOOK>
JULY 21- 31
SUMMER STUDY WEEKS
July 21-24 • July 28-31
Full week M-Th $120 BOOK>
DROP-IN $35 per class BOOK>
• Classical ballet technique & Pte Mon-Thurs 5:00-7:00pm
AUGUST 4-21
SUMMER STUDY WEEKS
August 4-7 • August 18-21
Full week M-Th $120 BOOK>
DROP-IN $35 per class BOOK>
• Classical ballet technique & Pte Mon-Thurs 5:00-7:00pm
August 21
Open House and Placement Class for Fall! 5:00-7:00pm
$25 for dancers new to SPB or returning students who did not take over the summer months BOOK>
What to wear:
Female identifying — Leotard, tights and ballet slippers. Tights and slippers should match in color. Students should choose the color which is closest to their natural skin tone or the color in which they feel most comfortable.
Male identifying — White crew-neck short-sleeved top, bike shorts or tights, ballet 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. Leg warmers or other warm-up gear must be removed after class warmup exercise.
MIDDLE LEVEL ages 12+
AUGUST
INTENSIVE STUDY 3 WEEKS
August 5-8 • August 12-15 • August 19-22
Mon and Tuesdays 4:30-7:30pm
Fridays 10:00am-1:00pm
• Classical ballet technique • Pre-Pointe • Modern
Repertoire
Three weeks $500 BOOK
Single weeks $200 BOOK
August 21
Open House and Placement Class for Fall! This day will be considered your placement audition. If you are not registered for this week please check with the school director at spb@spballet.org for placement.
What to wear:
Female identifying — Leotard, tights and ballet slippers. Tights and slippers should match in color. Students should choose the color which is closest to their natural skin tone or the color in which they feel most comfortable.
Male identifying — White crew-neck short-sleeved top, bike shorts or tights, ballet 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. Leg warmers or other warm-up gear must be removed after class warmup exercise
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.
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
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
New students ages 2.5-10 with no experience: Register for class in your age group. No placement/audition needed.
New students ages 10-22 in the School-Year Division: Please contact School Director Christina Onusko at conusko@spballet.org or call 651-690-1588 to arrange a placement class for the School Year Division.
New students ages 13+ in the Community Recreational Division: Register for Adult-Teen classes without a placement class.
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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Fall Parent Meeting: Sunday, Sep 8 12:45-1:45pm
An essential meeting for families with dancers in the School-Year Division. School policies, events, and performance information will be discussed. Q&A.
Conferences:
Jan 20-25, 2025: Student-Parent Mid-year Conferences for Elementary thru Level 7 students. Sign-up online will be available.
April 28-May 3, 2025: Student-Parent Year-end Conferences for Elementary thru Level 7 students. Sign-up online will be available.
NOTE: Students continue in their same class and level throughout the school year and summer unless the School Director recommends a change in level placement.
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 23, 2024)
Fall Fling! (Oct 2024)
Nutcracker (Nov 2024)
Spring Student Showcase (May 2025)
and other opportunities as announced throughout the year!
Tuition Refund Policies
Programs 2024-25 for all ages: Tuition paid is non-refundable and non-transferable to another student or program. This includes classes that are cancelled for any reason or mandatory closures due to state and/or local mandates.If a student must withdraw from the program due to prolonged illness or severe injury that prohibits their participation, verified by a doctor’s certificate, Saint Paul Ballet will consider an account credit option for tuition paid at the time of withdrawal.
Please let us know about any hardship that unexpectedly arises immediately so we can create a plan for your dancer or family: conusko@spballet.org, School Director Christina Onusko
Performing
Performances:
The Nutcracker Reimagined is for all students enrolled full-time in the School-Year Division. Performances November 21-22, 2025. Casting is at the sole discretion of the directors.
Spring Showcase: A Celebration of Our Students for students enrolled full-time for the School-Year Division and the Children’s Division. Performances May 29-30, 2025.
Performance fees: This fee helps defray the costs for cleaning/repair/replacement of costumes in SPB’s inventory.
$40 fee due October 30, 2025 for students participating inWinter Showcase.
$40 fee due March 30, 2026 for students participating in the Spring Showcase.
Volunteering:
We couldn’t do it without you! Over 100 parents, family members and friends of semester or full-term students are needed to volunteer during performance production weeks. From loading scenery, driving trucks and transporting costumes to sewing, chaperoning and distributing posters and flyers we have plenty of jobs to fit your busy schedules.
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.