Ballet Co.Laboratory is a home where dancers foster their love for ballet at every skill level. With Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced level classes offered in the mornings and evenings six days a week, you are sure to find time to dance.
adult drop-in classes
ages 14+
Dancers focus on the underlying technique of ballet in a slow-paced 75-minute class. Minimal ballet experience necessary.
Sign up for a Beginning Ballet here.
beginning ballet
DATES & TIMES
Wednesdays | 6:30 - 7:45pm
Teaching Artist: Kit Ornelas
Saturdays | 9:00 - 10:15am
Teaching Artist: Genevieve Waterbury
beginning/intermediate ballet
In this 90-minute class, dancers focus on reinforcing the foundations of classical technique at a slow to moderate pace working at the barre and in center. Dancers should have at least one year of ballet experience.
Sign up for Beginning/Intermediate Ballet here.
DATES & TIMES
Mondays | 6:30 - 8:00pm
Teaching Artist: Felicia Wu
This 45-minute class consists of pointe exercises geared toward dancers with at least 6 months to 2 years of consistent prior pointe experience. Teaching Artists will respond to the experience levels in the room, but will work through several pointe exercises at the barre before beginning a series of simple exercises in the center and across the floor.
*Dancers should take the drop-in class offered directly beforehand.
Sign up for Beginning Pointe here.
beginning Pointe
DATES & TIMES
Mondays | 8:00 - 8:45pm
Teaching Artist: Felicia Wu
Wednesdays 7:45 - 8:30pm
Teaching Artist: Kit Ornelas
A 90-minute ballet class focused on port de bras, alignment, and musicality. Class consists of an hour-long barre followed by center with minimal jumping. Dancers should have at least 2 years of ballet experience.
Sign up for Gentle Ballet here.
Gentle ballet
DATES & TIMES
Mondays | 10:00 - 11:30am
Teaching Artist: Anna Goodrich
Thursdays 10:00 - 11:30am
Teaching Artist: Anna Goodrich
This class will consist of exercises targeting the muscles specifically needed for ballet. By working with gravity while lying on the floor rather than standing, students can more easily build strength, flexibility, and proper alignment. Some exercises will then be repeated in standing positions as students develop greater stability.
Sign up for Ballet Floor Work here.
ballet floor work
DATES & TIMES
Thursdays | 11:30am - 12:15pm
Teaching Artist: Anna Goodrich
This class is geared towards teen and adult dancers who want to continue their study of ballet. Dancers should have at least 2 years of ballet experience.
Sign up for Intermediate Ballet here.
intermediate ballet
Tuesdays
10:00 - 11:30am
Teaching Artist: Cole Rodgers
6:30 - 8:00pm
Teaching Artist: Chiara Morales
Wednesdays | 10:00 - 11:30am
Teaching Artist: Genevieve Waterbury
DATES & TIMES
Thursdays | 6:30 - 8:00pm
Teaching Artist: Rosa Prigan
Saturdays | 10:30am - 12:00pm
Teaching Artist: Genevieve Waterbury
This 45-minute class consists of pointe exercises geared toward dancers with 2+ years of consistent pointe experience. Students can expect to work through several pointe exercises at the barre, center, and across the floor including, but not limited to, pirouettes, repeated single leg relevés, and traveling combinations. *Dancers should take the drop-in class offered directly beforehand.
Sign up for Intermediate Pointe here.
intermediate pointe
DATES & TIMES
Saturdays | 12:00 - 12:45pm
Teaching Artist: Genevieve Waterbury
advanced ballet
This class is geared towards advanced level dancers who have studied ballet for at least 5 years. These classes are attended by the Company Artists of Ballet Co.Laboratory.
Sign up for Advanced Ballet here.
DATES & TIMES
Thursdays | 10:00 - 11:45am
Teaching Artist: Anthony Schweighardt
Fridays | 10:00 - 11:45am
Teaching Artist: Leah Gallas
DROP-IN CLASS PRICING
SINGLE CLASSES
Barre Only | $12
Single Class | $18
Single Class Senior/Student/Professional | $16
Pointe Single Class | $10
CLASS CARDS
10-Class Barre Only Card | $110
10-Class Card | $165
10-Class Card Senior/Student/Professional | $150
10-class Pointe Card | $95
10-Class Card For New Students | $100
*Class cards expire one year after purchase date.
what happens in
a ballet class
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In our drop-in classes, we want you to feel comfortable moving in whatever you are wearing. Tights or leggings and a leotard with tighter fitting warm-ups are encouraged so the Teaching Artist can see your movement and lines clearly and therefore offer the best feedback. Please wear ballet shoes to prevent slipping. Ballet shoes can be purchased at Grand Jete on Grand Ave in Saint Paul.
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Arrive 10-15 minutes before your class so you have plenty of time to get signed in, remove your shoes, and settle into the studio. Please be changed with hair up/back. Please bring one bag into the studio with you to place by your barre spot. Extra items can be stored in the dressing rooms or the dancer’s lounge in the lobby.
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Please turn your phone off or put it on silent while in the studio, give yourself a screen break and dance!
Combinations will be demonstrated by the Teaching Artist. We encourage students to follow along as the Teaching Artist demonstrates and ask any questions you may have before a combination begins. Teaching Artists will give verbal and hands-on feedback and encouragement during and after combinations to keep you growing and improving! At the end of class, everyone applauds to thank your hard work, instructor, accompanist, and fellow dancers.
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Take a few moments to stretch out. Please respect the studio space – pick up any trash/mess and be sure to gather all belongings. Wash your hands before you leave the studio to limit the spread of germs and check in with the front desk to be updated on upcoming classes, workshops and events.
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ADULT Sessions
& Workshops
Dance is rich with many techniques, repertoires, and histories. Immerse yourself in a session or workshop.
Ages 14+
summer offerings
Ballet Co.Laboratory’s robust Adult Program offers drop-in classes six days a week, sessions and workshops, along with two Performance Ensembles. With classes for all skill levels, Ballet Co.Laboratory has a place for you.
Ages 14+
performance ensemble opportunities
Perform as an adult at any level in your ballet training! Dancers rehearse once a week.
Dancers selected by audition or invitation only.