Performing Arts Division Classes
 Students ages 8 - 18 are eligible to enter the Performing Arts
Division (PAD), which provides a strong sequential curriculum in
classical ballet and contemporary dance and pointe. The classical
ballet syllabus is rooted in the classical Russian tradition.
The curriculum embraces a wide-reaching contemporary dance
syllabus. The dance classes are taught by a renowned faculty
and enhanced by the artistry of musicians who accompany the
instruction.
Thestudy of classical ballet is approached gradually, developing from the exercises at the barre. Those exercises are brought to the center, starting with simple combinations of steps. Only when the student gains the necessary strength and command of technique, can the beauty and wisdom of classical dancing be revealed.
Students are provided with performance
opportunities in the Strawberry Festival, A Student Showcase in May, and in Loyce
Houlton’s Nutcracker
Fantasy (please visit the Student Handbook and FAQ to read more about Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy). A hallmark of the school is its special
relationship with Minnesota Dance Theatre
and partnerships with organizations that offer students more
arts experiences and challenges to achieve their best.
Also students, for an additional fee, have the opportunity to learn repertory and work with Minnesota Dance Theatre's dancers during the Minnesota Dance Theatre's Creative Workshop showcasing the work in Up-close & Personal, In Studio Events.
We recommend that new students take a free placement
class to determine the appropriate entry level. Please Contact Us to sign-up or in case you are not able to attend scheduled placement classes.
Boys Program
Minnesota Dance Theatre & the Dance Institute wishes to invest in and grow our boys program in an effort to recruit boys for a comprehensive program in classical dance. Separate boys classes foster a sense of fraternity, stressing the athleticism indicative of male dancers. The Dance Institute offers limited financial aid/work study or scholarships, based on ability and financial need for those promising individuals who want to study ballet.
Registration
Please see the Dance Institute Registration page for the "Performing Arts Division Registration Form."
2011 - 2012 Schedule
LEVEL I - 2.5 Hours Per Week
Tuesday, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Ballet
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Contemporary*
LEVEL II - 4.5 Hours Per Week
Monday, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Ballet
Thursday, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Ballet
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Contemporary*
LEVEL III - 8.5 Hours Per Week
Tuesday, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Ballet
Wednesday, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Ballet/Pre-Point Conditioning
Thursday, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Ballet
Saturday, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Ballet
Saturday, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Conditioning
Saturday, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Contemporary*
LEVEL IV - 12 Hours Per Week
Monday, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Ballet/Pointe
Tuesday, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Ballet
Tuesday, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Pointe/Conditioning
Thursday, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Ballet
Thursday, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Pointe/Conditioning
Friday, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Ballet/Pointe
Saturday, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Ballet
Saturday, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Contemporary*
LEVEL V - 15 Hours Per Week
Monday, 4:45 PM - 6:15 PM Contemporary
Monday,
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM Turning Classes
Tuesday, 4:45 PM - 6:15 PM Ballet*
Tuesday, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM Variations
Wednesday, 4:45 PM - 6:15 PM Ballet
Wedneday,
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM Pointe
Thursday, 4:45 PM - 6:15 PM Ballet*
Thursday, 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM Pointe
Friday, 4:45 PM - 6:45 PM Ballet/Pointe
Saturday, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Conditioning
Saturday, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Ballet/Pointe
Saturday, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Repertory*
LEVEL VI - 16 Hours Per Week
Monday, 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM Ballet/Pointe
Tuesday, 4:45 PM - 6:15 PM Ballet*
Tuesday, 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM Contemporary
Wednesday, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Ballet
Wedneday, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Pointe
Thursday, 4:45 PM - 6:15 PM Ballet*
Thursday, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM Pointe
Friday, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Ballet
Friday, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Variations
Saturday, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Ballet
Saturday, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Repertory
Saturday,
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Conditioning
[ * indicates a shared class ]
Minnesota Dance Theatre's Creative Workshop - 12 Week Program
Detailed rehearsal schedule will be published on the School bulletin board.
Levels VI
Levels IV & V
Pre-Professional Division
This program focuses on the pre-professional who is working towards a career in dance. With loyalty to national and international dance "industry standards" it is expected from each participant their full commitment to both PAD and PD programs. Placement for this program is by invitation only.
There are three Lessons per week required in this program.
BALLET
Wednesday & Friday, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
COMTEMPORARY
Thursday, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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