Minnetonka Community Education

Study ballet based on the Vaganova method of instruction. Your technique will soar and you will develop grace and strength as your body learns the art of classical ballet.  Girls attire: Leotard, pink tights, tan taps (no ties) and pink ballet shoes, dance dresses, skirts or bike shorts ok. Boys attire: Black pants/leggings/tights, white t-shirt, tan taps (no ties) and white/nude ballet shoes.Hair pulled back in ponytail or bun.The cost of this class includes costume and recital for both the winter and spring performances. The winter performance will be held on January 19 and the spring performance will be held on June 1. More information will be sent to parents and participants. ** For the preservation of our dance floors, please no black shoes or street shoes in the studio.

A combination of tap and ballet for young children. Learn ballet and tap techniques while enjoying creativity in dance. The focus is on movement, music and enjoyment.  ** Combo classes: Girls attire: Leotard, pink tights, tan taps (no ties) and pink ballet shoes, dance dresses, skirts or bike shorts ok. Boys attire: Black pants/leggings/tights, white t-shirt, tan taps (no ties) and white/nude ballet shoes.Hair pulled back in ponytail or bun.The cost of this class includes costume and recital for both the winter and spring performances. The winter performance will be held on January 19 and the spring performance will be held on June 1. More information will be sent to parents and participants. ** For the preservation of our dance floors, please no black shoes or street shoes in the studio.

Learn moves you can perform on the stage, at a school dance, or anywhere. Class includes warm-up, stretching, conditioning and choreography and promises to challenge even the most seasoned vets while still allowing complete beginners to get a solid and fun introduction this style. Girls attire: Leotard, pink tights, tan jazz shoes or pink ballet shoes, dance dresses, skirts or bike shorts ok.Boys attire: Black pants/leggings/tights, white t-shirt, tan jazz shoes or white/nude ballet shoes.Hair should be pulled back in ponytail or bun.The cost of this class includes costume and recital for both the winter and spring performances. The winter performance will be held on January 19 and the spring performance will be held on June 1. More information will be sent to parents and participants. ** For the preservation of our dance floors, please no black shoes or street shoes in the studio.

A flowing jazz class emphasizing interpretation and expressiveness. Learn flexibility, grace and fluidity in this beautiful dance style. Dancers learn to minimize transitions as they connect each step.  Girls attire: Leotard, pink tights, nude colored lyrical shoes (turners). Skirts or bike shorts are ok. Boys attire: Black pants/leggings/tights, white tshirt, nude colored lyrical shoes (turners).  Hair should be pulled back in pony or bun.The cost of this class includes costume and recital for both the winter and spring performances. The winter performance will be held on January 19 and the spring performance will be held on June 1. More information will be sent to parents and participants. ** For the preservation of our dance floors, please no black shoes or street shoes in the studio.

Incorporating an eclectic blend of contemporary and postmodern movement, you’ll learn the concepts of contraction/release, musicality and rhythm. Class includes a deep, fluid warm-up with an emphasis on correct alignment and floor work to explore your style while challenging your technique and performance abilities.  Girls attire: Leotard, pink tights and bare feet. Skirts or bike shorts ok. Boys attire: Black pants/leggings/tights, white tshirt, bare feet.  Hair should be pulled back in pony or bun.The cost of this class includes costume and recital for both the winter and spring performances. The winter performance will be held on January 19 and the spring performance will be held on June 1. More information will be sent to parents and participants. ** For the preservation of our dance floors, please no black shoes or street shoes in the studio.

Expand your ballet skills with the addition of pointe work. (Pointe classes are by invitation only. Must have a minimum of 2 years ballet training and be entering middle school. Dancers must enroll in at least 2 ballet classes per week in order to take pointe).  Girls attire: Leotard, pink tights, pointe shoes (information will be sent to participants before purchasing), Hair pulled back in pony or bun, skirts or bike shorts ok.  The cost of this class includes costume and recital for both the winter and spring performances. The winter performance will be held on January 19 and the spring performance will be held on June 1. More information will be sent to parents and participants. ** For the preservation of our dance floors, please no black shoes or street shoes in the studio.

Gain the stamina and flexibility to perform choreography through core work; use different kinds of energy to master turns, leaps and jumps; explore cause and effect and learn muscle control to clean basic and advanced steps. Students will gain unison, height and technique. Girls attire: Leotard, pink tights, tan jazz or pink ballet shoes. Skirts or bike shorts are ok. Boys attire: Black pants/leggings/tights, white tshirt, tan jazz or nude ballet shoes.  Hair should be pulled back in pony or bun.The cost of this class includes costume and recital for both the winter and spring performances. The winter performance will be held on January 19 and the spring performance will be held on June 1. More information will be sent to parents and participants. ** For the preservation of our dance floors, please no black shoes or street shoes in the studio.

Gain coordination and rhythm, and work on those quick twitch muscle skills. Work to your own level and have fun. We use a broadway style of tap while incorporating modern techniques as well. Learn tap sounds from popular musicals as well as a cappela steps. Have a hoot hoofing it!  Girls attire: Leotard, pink tights, Tan tap shoes: slip-on preferred. Skirts or bike shorts are ok. Boys attire: Black pants/leggings/tights, white t-hirt, Tan tap shoes: slip-on preferred.  Hair should be pulled back in pony or bun.The cost of this class includes costume and recital for both the winter and spring performances. The winter performance will be held on January 19 and the spring performance will be held on June 1. More information will be sent to parents and participants. ** For the preservation of our dance floors, please no black shoes or street shoes in the studio.