SUNDAY, AUGUST 10
Free placement class for ages 8–18!
While participation is not required, it is encouraged. There is no obligation to enroll!
8.10
Ages 8–12
Will take with MDT's Artistic Associate Joanna Mednick from 1–2:30 p.m.
Ages 13–18
Will take with MDT's Director Lauren Post from 2:30–4 p.m.
August offerings
4-week Intro to Ballet class for adults (16+)
Always wanted to learn ballet? Join us on Mondays from 7–8:30 p.m. on August 4 through 25.
Classical rep workshop for adults (18+)
On Saturday, August 16, MDT will be hosting a classical repertoire workshop featuring variations and corps de ballet phrases from Swan Lake Act II from 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Ballet Bootcamp for dancers 13–18
From August 18–20, Lauren Post (ABT) and Joanna Mednick (SFB) will be hosting a classical variations training series from 9:30–12:30 p.m for ballet dancers ages 13–18.
MDT's Director, Lauren Post
"After a 17-year career dancing with American Ballet Theatre (ABT), I am excited to embark on a new journey as school director and leader. MDT is a cornerstone of dance education in Minnesota and I am thrilled to be at the helm of this storied institution. I honor the legacy of the Houlton family and draw on the strength of MDT’s 62-year legacy of excellence.
As a mother of two myself, I know firsthand how beneficial dance education can be for young people. Getting them off their screens and into their bodies, moving to music and opening their minds. These lessons follow dancers far beyond the studio, as evidenced by MDT's many distinguished alumni.
I look forward to harnessing my knowledge and network to provide world-class training for MDT students, ensuring access to any child with a desire to dance, and charting a bright and innovative path forward for the next generation."
Lauren Post
