Minnesota’s Gold-Standard
Ballet School

World class training; all levels, all ages

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

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!

Choreographers


MDT School Divisions

  • A young girl in a purple velvet leotard and white tights is practicing ballet in a dance studio, jumping over colorful mats on the wooden floor.

    Primary

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

  • Preparatory

    A foundational learning program for students ages 7–12.

  • Ballet dancer practicing in a spacious dance studio with large windows and dark curtains.

    Upper

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

  • Ballet dancers in black leotards practicing in a dance studio with beige walls and ballet barres.

    Pre-Professional

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

  • Ballet dancers practicing in a dance studio with a mirrored wall. Three dancers in ballet poses wearing tights and leotards.

    Open Adult

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

MDT School Faculty

  • Black and white portrait of a woman with blonde hair in a bun, smiling, wearing a collared shirt, indoors with blurred background.

    Lauren Post

    Artistic Director, former dancer with American Ballet Theatre

  • Black and white portrait of a woman with long wavy hair, looking directly at the camera.

    Joanna Mednick

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

  • Black and white portrait of a woman with dark hair pulled back, smiling, wearing a black top, against a plain background.

    Alejandra Iannone

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

  • A young man with dreadlocks, wearing a black blazer and turtleneck, sitting against a plain background, looking at the camera with a slight smile.

    Darrius Strong

    Contemporary, Hip Hop, & Lead Outreach Teacher, founder of STRONGMovement

  • Black and white portrait of a woman with wavy hair, bright eyes, and a subtle smile.

    Hannah Benditt

    B.F.A from University of  Missouri-Kansas City & former dancer with St. Paul Ballet

  • A smiling woman with light-colored hair pulled back, wearing a dark top over a light shirt, in front of a wooden background.

    Deirdre Murnane

    Former dancer with Minnesota Dance Theatre and Ballet of the Dolls

  • A smiling woman with shoulder-length wavy hair, wearing a sleeveless black shirt, sitting indoors with a blurred background.

    Brianne Bland

    Former dancer with The Washington Ballet

  • A white textured background with the words "Coming Soon" in large, elegant black font in the center and "Image" above in small brown font.

    Megan Dunn

    Former dancer with Colorado Ballet

  • Black and white photo of a young woman with long dark hair, smiling, wearing a black top, standing against a plain light background.

    Caroline Bundschuh

    Former dancer with Continental Ballet

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