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.
NUTCRACKER IN WONDERLAND
Thursday, December 17, 2026 | 10:30 am
TED MANN CONCERT HALL, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Recommended Grades: K-12 | Run Time: 75 minutes
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
where the wild things are
Thursday, February 25, 2027 | 10:30 am
Thursday, march 4, 2027 | 10:30 am
ballet co.laboratory studio theatre
Recommended Grades: Preschool - Grade 1 | Run Time: 45 minutes
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
billy elliot: The Ballet
Thursday, may 13, 2027 | 10:30 am
The Cowles center For Dance & The Performing Arts
Recommended Grades: K-12 | Run Time: 75 minutes
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
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.
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.