Summer Classes for Beginning Dancers
If you have a young dance-lover in your house, this summer may be a great time to check out the local dance studios and find out which one is right for your family.
A number of studios in the area are offering free sample classes, open houses, and other special events that let you and your little one step inside and give dance a try before deciding whether to commit to a full season.
Some of the classes and events begin as early as next week, so take a look at the offerings below and make sure your little dancer doesn’t miss his or her chance!
If you recommend one of these companies, please let us know in the comments!
Bravo Dance Company – Albertville (www.bravo.dance)
- Open Houses beginning May 23
- Princess Class $15 (ages 2–5) – 45 min class featuring ballet fundamentals and fun, wear your favorite princess dress
- Trolls Camp $35 (ages 4–10) – fun dance class with games, craft, and a Trolls-themed lunch
- 6-Week Recreational Classes $50 (ages 3–12) – ballet, tap, and jazz
- Toddler Thursdays $40 (age 2) – 4 weeks of creative movement and dance basics
KMC Dance – Albertville (kmcdancealbertville.com)
- Free sample classes – class consists of ballet and tap, attendees will receive a gift
- Ballerina Boutique $35 (ages 3–8) – 2 hours, attendees will pick out a tutu and get their hair done then enjoy a ballet class, craft, story, snack, and goody bag
- 4-Week Sessions $35-$40 (ages 3–9) – age-appropriate combinations of ballet, tap, and jazz offered
Millennium Dance Company – Albertville (millenniumdancecompany.com)
- Open Houses beginning June 21
- Royalty Camp or Pop Star Camp $70 (ages 3–6) – dancers will spend three 2-hour days dancing, singing, doing crafts, and more
- 3-Week Recreation Sessions $28-$40 (ages 2–12) – classes focus on technique, terminology, rhythm, teamwork, and fun
- First month free to new dancers (one offer per family)
Artistic Sole Dance Academy – St. Michael (artisticsoledance.com)
- 6-Week Recreational Combo Classes $45–$50 (ages 3–12) – Ballet, tap, and jazz, or hip-hop
- 6-Week Intro to Dance $45 (age 2)
- New families receive 50% off summer classes
Just for Kix – St. Michael (justforkix.com)
- Summer Dance Classes (ages PreK–5th grade) – Session lengths and prices vary
Jeté Dance Center – Rogers (jetedancecentre.com)
- Free sample class + open house June 6 (see Facebook event)
- 6-Week Recreational Classes $36-$54 (ages 14 mos–5th grade)
- New families receive 50% off
North Ballet Academy – Otsego (northballet.com)
- 4-Day Ballerina Camps: “American Girl” or “Angelina” theme $135 (ages 4-6) – includes dance class, stories, crafts, snacks, costume, and a final performance
- 7-Week Classes $45 (ages 2–5) – “Dance with Me” or “Petite Ballet”
- 9-Week Classes $95-$110 (ages 3–8) – fun and developmentally appropriate introduction to movement and dance