Minnesota’s Gold-Standard
Ballet School

World class training; all levels, all ages

MDT’s 2026–27 school year registration is open!

MDT School Divisions

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    Primary

    Learn the basics of movement and joys of dance for ages 4–6.

  • Preparatory

    A foundational learning program for students ages 7–12.

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    Upper

    A pre-professional ballet program for dancers ages 10-18.

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    Pre-Professional

    A pre-professional ballet program for dancers ages 15–18.

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    Open Adult

    A beginner to advanced program for adults starting at age 16.

The World Premiere of
The Nutcracker Suite

Celebrate the holiday season with Minnesota Dance Theatre's world premiere of The Nutcracker Suite, December 18–20 at The Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts!

This all-new production running approximately 90 minutes features original choreography by internationally acclaimed artists and is the ideal introduction to ballet for young children while offering something special for seasoned dance lovers.

Each performance features live orchestral accompaniment by Lakes Area Music Festival and a live choir from Lake Country School, creating an unforgettable holiday experience.

Tickets:

$40 General Admission | $25 Children (12 & under)
Tickets go on sale on Friday, September 4!

MDT School Faculty

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    Lauren Post

    Artistic Director, former dancer with American Ballet Theatre

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    Joanna Mednick

    Artistic Associate, former dancer with San Francisco Ballet & Dutch National Ballet

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    Brianne Bland

    Former dancer with The Washington Ballet

  • Talya Dozois

    Performer & educator

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    Megan Dunn

    Former dancer with Colorado Ballet

  • Helen Hatch

    Artistic Director of HATCH Dance

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    Alejandra Iannone

    Director of Primary Division, B.F.A from the Fordham University/Ailey School

  • Hassan Ingraham

    Former TU Dance Company Member

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    Deirdre Murnane

    Former dancer with Minnesota Dance Theatre and Ballet of the Dolls

  • Jesse Schmitz-Boyd

    Performer & educator

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    Darrius Strong

    Lead Outreach Teacher, founder of STRONGMovement

  • Julia Sutton

    Former dancer with Minnesota Dance Theatre and Ballet of the Dolls

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