Summer Program
MDT’s 2026 Summer Program is for ages 8–18 and runs from June 15–July 2, Monday–Friday.
Summer Camp: Primary Division Ages 4–7
The Young Children's 2026 Summer Program is an exciting week of learning the fundamentals of ballet as well as dancing to music, creating friends, and experiencing dance story-time and arts and crafts.
There are options for ages 4–7, half-day or full-day.
The Nutcracker Suite Workshop: Ages 13–18
The Nutcracker Suite Workshop is an opportunity for dancers ages 13–18 to learn brand new choreography from renowned choreographers, such as Gemma Bond, Darrius Strong, and Brady Farrar.
The Nutcracker Suite Workshop: Ages 8–12
The Nutcracker Suite Workshop is an opportunity for dancers ages 8–12 to learn brand new choreography from renowned choreographers, such as Gemma Bond, Darrius Strong, and Brady Farrar.
Placement Class: Upper Division
Placement class for Upper Division dancers. Participation is highly encouraged!
Placement Class: Preparatory Division
Placement class for Preparatory Division dancers, ages 7–12. Participation is highly encouraged!
Official First Day of Classes
First official day of MDT classes for the 2026-27 school year!
Extended Nutcracker Rehearsals for Preparatory & Upper Divisions
Extended Nutcracker rehearsals for Preparatory & Upper Divisions. Stay tuned for more details!
Primary Division In Studio Showing
An in-studio showing for our Primary Division dancers, ages 4–7!
Location: MDT’s Studios at 730 SE 9th Street Minneapolis, MN 55414
The Nutcracker Suite Dress Rehearsal: Preparatory & Upper Divisions
Dress rehearsals for Preparatory & Upper Divisions for The Nutcracker Suite!
The Nutcracker Suite: Student Matinee Performance
All Minneapolis Public Schools are invited to the free student matinee performance of The Nutcracker Suite!
First come, first served.
The Nutcracker Suite Performances
Don’t miss MDT’s world premiere of The Nutcracker Suite featuring MDT’s Preparatory & Upper Division dancers.
Primary Division Session I Ends
Primary Division Session I ends on Saturday, December 19.
Classes resume for Preparatory & Upper Divisions
Classes resume for Preparatory & Upper Division classes on January 4, 2027.
Martin Luther King Jr Day - School Closure
In observance of MLK Jr. Day, there will be no Preparatory, Primary, or Upper Division classes.
Spring Break: No Classes
No classes in observance of Spring Break for Primary, Preparatory, and Upper Division students.
Spring Festival Performances
All MDT Students are invited to participate in the 2027 Spring Festival performances on May 7 & 8, 2027.
Last Day of Primary Division Classes
Last day of classes for Primary Division, ages 4–7.
Last Day of Classes for Preparatory & Upper Divisions
Last day of classes for the 2026-27 school year for Preparatory & Upper Divisions.
Upper Division Conferences
All Upper Division students are invited to a conference with Lauren Post and Joanna Mednick.