Class Descriptions
Ages 13+

ADULT BALLET FUNDAMENTALS I & II SESSIONS

Learn the basics over 6 weeks! See more on the Sessions & Workshops page.

BEGINNING ADULT BALLET

Dancers focus on the underlying technique of ballet in a slow-paced 75-minute class. Minimal ballet experience necessary.

BEGINNING POINTE

This 45-minute class consists of pointe exercises geared toward dancers with at least 6 months to 2 years of consistent prior pointe experience. Teaching Artists will respond to the experience levels in the room, but will work through several pointe exercises at the barre before beginning a series of simple exercises in the center and across the floor. 

Wednesdays 7:45-8:30pm
Teaching Artist Kit Ornelas

GENTLE ADULT BALLET

A 90-minute ballet class focused on port de bras, alignment, and musicality. Class consists of an hour-long barre followed by center with minimal jumping. Dancers should have at least 2 years of ballet experience.

BALLET FLOOR WORK

The class will consist of exercises to target muscles specifically needed in ballet. They are based on the work of Russian ballet master, Boris Kniaseff. With gravity working on the body in prone rather than standing positions, students are able to improve strength, flexibility and alignment. Some of the exercises will then be repeated standing as the students achieve more stability.

Thursdays 11:30am-12:00pm
Teaching Artist Anna Goodrich

BALLET CONDITIONING

This class rotates between mat Gyrokinesis, mat Pilates, Progressing Ballet Technique, and Yoga each month. All classes consist of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements, emphasizing proper postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance. Please bring a mat!

Fridays 9:00-9:45am
Teaching Artist Sage Engle-Laird, Zoé Henrot, Genevieve Waterbury on rotation

INTERMEDIATE ADULT BALLET

This class is geared towards teen and adult dancers who want to continue their study of ballet. Dancers should have at least 2 years of ballet experience. *Pointe class follows technique class on Tuesday evenings. See Adult/Teen Sessions below.

INTERMEDIATE POINTE

This 45-minute class consists of pointe exercises geared toward dancers with about 2+ years of consistent pointe experience. Students can expect to work through several pointe exercises at the barre, center, and across the floor including, but not limited to, pirouettes, repeated single leg relevés, and traveling combinations.

Saturdays 12:00-12:45pm
Teaching Artist Genevieve Waterbury

ADVANCED ADULT BALLET

This class is geared towards intermediate and advanced level dancers who have studied ballet for at least 5 years. These classes are attended by the Company Artists of Ballet Co.Laboratory.

What happens in a ballet class?

What to wear

In our drop-in classes, we want you to feel comfortable moving in whatever you are wearing. Tights or leggings and a leotard with tighter fitting warm-ups are encouraged so the Teaching Artist can see your movement and lines clearly and therefore offer the best feedback. Please wear ballet shoes so you are not slipping on the marley. Ballet shoes can be purchased at Grand Jete on Grand Ave in Saint Paul.

Before class

Arrive 10-15 minutes before your class so you have plenty of time to get signed in, remove your shoes, and settle into the studio. Please be changed with hair up/back. Please bring one bag into the studio with you to place by your barre spot. Extra items can be stored in the dressing rooms or the dancer’s lounge in the lobby.

During Class

Your time in the studio is a unique screen-free time, please turn your phone off or put it on silent while in the studio, give yourself a screen break and dance!

Combinations will be demonstrated by the Teaching Artist. We encourage students to mark through the combination as the Teaching Artist demonstrates and ask any questions you may have before a combination begins to ensure you’re prepared. Teaching Artists do not regularly do the combinations with the rest of the class, especially as the class progresses to center. Teaching Artists will give verbal and hands-on feedback and encouragement during and after combinations to keep you growing and improving! At the end of class, everyone applauds to thank your hard work, instructor, accompanist, and fellow dancers.

After Class

Take a few moments to stretch out. Please respect the studio space – pick up any trash/mess and be sure to gather all belongings. Wash your hands before you leave the studio to limit the spread of germs and check in with the front desk to be updated on upcoming classes, workshops and events.

Adult & Teen Sessions & Workshops

For the dancer who wants to make a weekly or weekend commitment to pointe work, repertoire and other dance disciplines.
Each session and workshop is independent from the other, so students may join at start of each new session.

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