Registration now open
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. Repertoire (rehearsal) is built into the class schedule. Additional fees apply with opt-in.
2025/26 Season Performance Opportunities:
The Snow Queen | December 19 - 21, 2025
Ted Mann Concert Hall (at the University of Minnesota)
Mary Poppins | May 15 - 17, 2026
The E.M. Pearson Theatre (at Concordia University - St. Paul)
CLASS Attire
Feminine Presenting
Camisole leotard in level color worn over pink or skin-tone tights, with ballet slippers
Masculine Presenting
Fitted tee in level color, black tights, socks, with ballet slippers
Gender Neutral
Any form-fitting athletic clothing in level color paired with ballet slippers
Visit our local dance store, Grand Jeté for all your attire needs.
BEGINNING BALLET
Ages 6 - 7 Level Color: Light Blue | 1.5 hours per week
In this class, dancers begin exploring the fundamentals of ballet technique. Dancers will learn the basic stance and placement for ballet technique 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.
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SATURDAYS
9:00 - 10:00am Classical Ballet Technique
10:15 - 10:45am Repertoire -
TUITION
$405 Semesterly
*Prices increase August 29, 2025REGISTRATION FEE
$25 before August 15
$50 after August 15PERFORMANCE FEE
$80 (opt-in) per performance
LEVEL I
Ages 7 - 9 Level Color: Seafoam Green | 2 hours per week
In Level I, students solidify ballet class etiquette, build muscles to support correct posture and alignment, and broaden their understanding and execution of ballet technique. This class also begins to study modern dance to support versatility within their dance training.
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THURSDAYS
5:00 - 6:00pm Classical Ballet Technique
6:00 - 6:30pm Modern
6:30 - 7:00pm Repertoire -
TUITION
$625 Semesterly
*Prices increase August 29, 2025REGISTRATION FEE
$25 before August 15
$50 after August 15PERFORMANCE FEE
$80 (opt-in) per performance
LEVEL II
Ages 9 - 11 Level Color: Maroon | 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 begin conditioning training while continuing to study character and modern dance.
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MONDAYS
4:30 - 5:00pm PBT Ⓒ
5:00 - 6:30pm Classical Ballet Technique
6:30 - 7:15pm Modern OR CharacterSATURDAYS
12:30 - 2:00pm Classical Ballet Technique
2:00 - 2:30pm Repertoire -
TUITION
$1,350 Semesterly
*Prices increase August 29, 2025REGISTRATION FEE
$25 before August 15
$50 after August 15PERFORMANCE FEE
$80 (opt-in) per performance
What’s next?
See more information about the Upper School of the Performing Arts Division at the School of Ballet Co.Laboratory!