Students who are new to Ballet Co.Laboratory must fill out an Interest Form below and may be asked to take a free placement class prior to enrolling in the Performing Arts Division. Returning students who have been placed by BCL Teaching Staff should fill out the Registration Form affiliated with their Level below to begin the registration process.
Performance Opportunities
Students may opt-in to perform in mainstage productions alongside the professional dancers of Ballet Co.Laboratory twice a year. Rehearsals are built into the class schedule.
Additional fees apply with opt-in.
2026/27 Season Performance Opportunities:
Nutcracker In Wonderland
December 18 - 20, 2026
Ted Mann Concert Hall (at the University of Minnesota)
Billy Elliot: The Ballet
May 14 - 16, 2027
The Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts
Ages 6 - 7 1.5 hours per week
In this class, dancers begin exploring the fundamentals of ballet technique. Dancers will learn the basic ballet placement and start to translate this into exercises at the barre, in the center, and across the floor. This class will also focus on the connection of music and movement.
Beginning ballet
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SATURDAYS
9:00 - 10:00am | Classical Ballet Technique
10:00 - 10:30am | Rehearsal -
Early Bird Tuition Price $460/semester
Tuition $510/semesterEarly Bird Registration Fee $25
Registration Fee $50Performance Fee $90/per production (opt-in)
Last day for early bird pricing is August 14
Ages 7 - 9 2 hours per week
In Level I, students solidify ballet class etiquette, build muscles to support correct posture and alignment, while broadening their understanding and execution of ballet technique. This class also begins to study modern dance to support versatility within their dance training.
Level I
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THURSDAYS
5:00 - 6:10pm | Classical Ballet Technique
6:10 - 6:30pm | Modern
6:30 - 7:00pm | Rehearsal-OR-
SATURDAYS
12:30 - 1:40pm | Classical Ballet Technique
1:40 - 2:00pm | Modern
2:00 - 2:30pm | Rehearsal -
Early Bird Tuition Price $695/semester
Tuition $760/semesterEarly Bird Registration Fee $25
Registration Fee $50Performance Fee $90/per production (opt-in)
Last day for early bird pricing is August 14
Ages 9 - 11 4.75 hours per week
Level II students continue to expand their ballet class etiquette, stance, and strength. Dancers will learn longer combinations with more complicated steps to increase memory capability and coordination. Dancers will also begin conditioning training, in addition to studying character and modern dance.
Level II
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MONDAYS
4:45 - 5:15pm | Progressing Ballet TechniqueⒸ
5:15 - 6:30pm | Classical Ballet Technique
6:30 - 7:30pm | Modern OR CharacterSATURDAYS
1:00 - 2:30pm | Classical Ballet Technique
2:30 - 3:00pm | Rehearsal -
Early Bird Tuition Price $1,485/semester
Tuition $1,570/semesterEarly Bird Registration Fee $25
Registration Fee $50Performance Fee $90/per production (opt-in)
Last day for early bird pricing is August 14
See more information about the Upper School of the Performing Arts Division at the School of Ballet Co.Laboratory.