LOWER SCHOOL

Performance Opportunities

Students may opt-in to perform in mainstage productions alongside the professional dancers of Ballet Co.Laboratory twice a year. Rehearsal is 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 - 23, 2027
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.

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.

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.