Believe in the transformative power of the arts.
For many students, a field trip to a professional dance performance is not just an outing -- it is a profound introduction to the performing arts.
Ballet Co.Laboratory's Student Matinee Program ignites imagination, fosters creativity, and offers an escape from everyday life. Its impact reaches far beyond the performance, nurturing young people's appreciation for the arts and inspiring them to dream big.
Field Trips
with ballet co.laboratory
NUTCRACKER IN WONDERLAND
Thursday, December 17, 2026 | 10:30 am
TED MANN CONCERT HALL, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Enchanting Twist On A Holiday Classic
Nutcracker in Wonderland returns to the stage for a kaleidoscopic meeting of magic & whimsy.
*No intermission, includes a Q&A with the cast
Recommended Grades: K-12
Run Time: 75 minutes
where the wild things are
Thursday, February 25, 2027 | 10:30 am
Thursday, march 4, 2027 | 10:30 am
ballet co.laboratory studio theatre
Let The Wild Rumpus Start
Calling all mischief-makers! Venture into the forest for a colorful reimagination of the beloved children’s book, Where the Wild Things Are.
*No intermission, includes a Q&A with the cast
Recommended Grades: Preschool - Grade 1
Run Time: 45 minutes
billy elliot: The Ballet
Thursday, may 13, 2027 | 10:30 am
The Cowles center For Dance & The Performing Arts
Some Dreams Refuse To Be Silenced
Boxing…or ballet? Billy Elliot tells the story of a spirited boy who stumbles into ballet class & discovers a passion that changes everything.
*No intermission, includes a Q&A with the cast
Recommended Grades: K-12
Run Time: 75 minutes
About bALLET CO.LABORATORY
Ballet Co.Laboratory is Minnesota’s largest professional ballet company and school, serving more than 14,000 individuals each year. Established in 2018, Ballet Co. Laboratory is recognized for challenging ballet’s “traditions that exclude” by reimagining how ballet is taught, created, and presented..
The impact of our Student Matinee Program extends far beyond the performance. It ignites imaginations, fosters creativity, and offers an escape from everyday realities.