Upcoming Programming & Events
March 5
9:30–11 a.m.
MDT x Northrop Present: Advanced Class with the Joffrey Ballet's Adam Blyde
March 9
The Adult Open Division's Spring Fundamentals I & II Registration Opens
Session dates: April 7–May 28
March 13–15
MDT x YAGP Chicago
Five advanced MDT dancers are competing in YAGP Chicago.
March 16
MDT moves to new location!
All programming will be held at the new location going forward except for the Primary Division dancers, ages 4–7, who will continue at Center for Performing Arts until the 2026 Summer Program.
May 1–2
The 2026 Spring Festival will take place on May 1 and 2, 2026 at the O'Shaughnessy Theater at St. Catherine's University in St. Paul.
Featuring all MDT students ages 4–18, the program includes excerpts from the classical ballet
Le Corsaire, as well as original works in ballet, jazz, and contemporary. The performance will also feature special guest artists from American Ballet Theatre.
June–August 2026
MDT's 2026 Summer Programs!
For all ages, 4–18, spanning from June to August.
June–August 2026
Mini 4-Week Ballet Fundamentals
Summer Sessions
June 9– July 2
July 7–30
August 4–27
August 10–16 & August 17–21
The Nutcracker Suite workshops!
August 10–16: Ages 13–18
August 17–21: Ages 8–12
September 10, 2026
MDT's School Year Begins!
The school year ends on May 28, 2027.
December 2026
MDT’s The Nutcracker Suite
We are thrilled to share the very exciting news that MDT will be producing its first-ever
The Nutcracker Suite in 2026!
The Nutcracker Suite will offer roles to all students ages 4–18 enrolled in the Primary and Upper Division. Internationally renowned choreographers include Gemma Bond’s brand new Waltz of the Flowers, Brady Farrar’s Waltz of the Snowflakes, Darrius Strong’s Arabian, and many more.
Location and dates coming soon!
