Best Ballet Schools In Minneapolis Near Me

4worldlovers: With a history spanning over half a century, Minnesota Dance Theatre is an acclaimed dance company and school based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since its debut in 1962, MDT has led the Twin Cities in performing, teaching, and celebrating the art of dance. Founded by Loyce Houlton, MDT ranks as one of the most enduring arts organizations and aspires to maintain the highest international artistic standards, while attracting audiences, dancers, and students from all cultural and economic backgrounds.

Our mission is to present masterful and inspiring dance through performance and education.

Minnesota Dance Theatre & School values the diversity and talents of the community in which we work, learn and perform. We strive to cultivate a welcoming, inclusive culture that reflects our diverse Twin Cities community and supports an environment in which students and professionals from all backgrounds can thrive and belong.

4worldlovers: We are excited to share our passion for dance education with you — from what is going on in the classroom, to the friendly staff, to the community of family and friends in the lobby — we welcome you and invite you to join us at Ballare Teatro Performing Arts Center.

4worldlovers:
The art of dance, creative movement eloquently choreographed to music, is unique and beautiful. For over 35 years, Lake Harriet Dance Center in Richfield, MN has taught and inspired hundreds of dancers both young and old in the disciplines of ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, and many more.

Our dance studio offers professional classes for all ages in a nurturing and safe environment where students can learn, perform, and have fun no matter their gender, body type, learning style, or level of experience.

We believe that everything is beautiful at the ballet, and here at Lake Harriet Dance Center, we want everyone to have the opportunity to learn classical dance. Our professional teachers have been in the business for 35 years. We provide the finest training and dance classes in Richfield, MN. Our dance studio has had the privilege of bringing the enrichment of the performing arts to the community.

Our atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable so you can be yourself. If you have children ready to start beginning lessons, or if you want to try something new, we have classes just for you. For those that have had dance experience for years, or just a couple of lessons here and there, we’ll place you in the perfect setting to set your dancing feet loose.

Dance is a discipline that promotes grace and agility, tones and shapes your body, and builds confidence. Its benefits will carry over into any part of your life. No matter where your life goals take you, the art of dance will always be part of it. Experience the amazing feeling of dance. Come to Lake Harriet Dance Center and enroll today.

4worldlovers: Dance With Us America is one of the premier ballroom dance studios in the midwestern United States. We have trained 13 national dance champions. We are home to Dancing with the Stars "Alan Bersten"


Owners Gene and Elena Bersten are not only amazing teachers, but they are also ballroom dance champions. They are currently competing in Professional Latin ballroom competitions all over the country. Gene and Elena have been featured on the reality TV program, So You Think You Can Dance. They have also starred in the most prestigious ballroom dance show in the world, Burn the Floor.


Dance with us America, owned by Champions Elena and Gene Bersten, pledges to provide the highest quality dance instruction to their students in a professional, friendly and enjoyable environment. We are committed to developing outstanding dancers at all levels. We want you to enjoy your lessons and improve with each one. No matter what the dance goal is, we want to help you achieve it. Come experience us for yourself.

4worldlovers: No pre-registration required. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to audition time in order to register, receive your audition number, and warm up.