FIELD TRIPS
with Ballet Co.Laboratory
BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE ARTS
For many students, a field trip to a professional dance performance is not just an outing, but a profound introduction to the performing arts.
The impact of our Student Matinee Program extends far beyond the performance. It ignites imaginations, fosters creativity, and offers an escape from everyday realities. This exposure not only nurtures a deeper appreciation for the arts but also inspires young people’s dreams and aspirations.
TICKET PRICE:
- $8.00/ticket
- Further discount available for 80% Free and Reduced Lunch schools
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
- Alignment with Minnesota State Academic Standards
- Pre-performance student curriculum guide
- Post-show Q&A with professional dancers
- Space to bring lunch and eat after the show
For questions or to be placed on our Student Matinee teacher mailing list, please contact Outreach Manager here.
NUTCRACKER IN WONDERLAND
An Enchanting Twist On A Holiday Classic
Thursday, December 17, 2026
Recommended Grades: K-12
Run Time: 75 minutes
*No intermission, includes a Q&A with the cast
Ballet Co.Laboratory’s Nutcracker in Wonderland returns to the stage! This enchanting twist on a holiday classic weaves together two timeless stories, The Nutcracker & Alice in Wonderland, for a kaleidoscopic meeting of magic & whimsy. Jump down the rabbit hole for the most curious adventure.
Ted Mann Concert Hall at University of Minnesota
2128 Fourth Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55455
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
Let the wild rumpus start
Thursday, February 25, 2027 | 10:30am
Thursday, March 4, 2027 | 10:30am
Recommended Grades: Preschool - Grade 1
Run Time: 45 minutes
*No intermission, includes a Q&A with the cast
Calling all mischief-makers! Venture into the forest for a colorful reimagination of the beloved children’s book, Where the Wild Things Are. Max & the Wild Things spring off the page & onto the stage in this ballet for young audiences.
This performance’s shorter run time, vibrant visuals, and intimate theater setting make it the perfect introduction to the magic of live performance.
Ballet Co.Laboratory Studio Theatre
276 E Lafayette Frontage Rd, St. Paul, MN 55107
Billy Elliot: The Ballet
some dreams refuse to be silenced
Thursday, May 13, 2027 | 10:30am
Recommended Grades: 5-12
Run Time: 75 minutes
*No intermission, includes a Q&A with the cast
Boxing…or ballet? Billy Elliot tells the spirited story of a boy who stumbles into ballet class & discovers a passion that changes everything. This ballet adaptation of the beloved film celebrates dreaming big, defying expectations, and finding the courage to become your one true self.
E.M. Pearson Theatre at Concordia University - Saint Paul
312 Hamline Avenue N, St. Paul, MN 55104