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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

PAD students perform alongside the professional dancers of Ballet Co.Laboratory in two mainstage productions each season in addition to several other performances held annually in our studio theatre. Repertoire rehearsals are included in the schedule to prepare for performances throughout the season.

2025/26 Season Performance Opportunities:
The Snow Queen | December 19 - 21, 2025
Ted Mann Concert Hall (at the University of Minnesota)

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie | March 7 - 15, 2026
Ballet Co.Laboratory Studio Theatre

Mary Poppins | May 15 - 17, 2026
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.

LEVEL III

Ages 10 - 12 Level Color: Hunter Green | 7.25 hours per week
Level III students begin to add more complicated movements at the barre and in the center to build strength and stamina. In addition, dancers focus on jumping and begin to turn. Dancers will also study jazz, character dance, conditioning, and specific pre-pointe conditioning.

  • MONDAYS
    4:45 - 5:00pm Pre-Pointe Conditioning
    5:00 - 6:30pm Classical Ballet Technique
    6:30 - 7:15pm Character OR Modern

    WEDNESDAYS
    4:30 - 5:00pm PBT Ⓒ
    5:00 - 6:30pm Classical Ballet Technique
    6:30 - 7:00pm Beginning Pointe

    SATURDAYS
    10:00 - 11:30am Classical Ballet Technique
    11:30am - 12:15pm Repertoire

  • TUITION
    $1,180 Trimesterly
    *Prices increase August 29, 2025

    REGISTRATION FEE
    $25 before August 15 | $50 after August 15

    PERFORMANCE FEE
    $110 per performance

LEVEL IV

Ages 11 - 14 Level Color: Navy Blue | 8.5 hours per week
Level IV students have solidified their basic ballet stance and focus on broadening their training in jumps and turns, advancing pointe work, and learning artistry through repertoire. Modern dance class provides dancers the opportunity to explore grounded movement and new textures.

  • TUESDAYS
    4:30 - 6:00pm Classical Ballet Technique
    6:00 - 6:30pm Pointe
    6:30 - 7:30pm Modern 

    WEDNESDAYS
    5:00 - 6:30pm Classical Ballet Technique
    6:30 - 7:00pm Pointe
    7:00 - 7:45pm Repertoire

    SATURDAYS
    2:30 - 4:00pm Classical Ballet Technique
    4:00 - 4:30pm Pointe
    4:30 - 5:15pm Repertoire

  • TUITION
    $1,310 Trimesterly
    *Prices increase August 29, 2025

    REGISTRATION FEE
    $25 before August 15 | $50 after August 15

    PERFORMANCE FEE
    $110 per performance

LEVEL V

Ages 12 - 16 Level Color: Cobalt | 11.75 hours per week
Level V students explore classical variations and other repertoire to develop their artistry and stage presence. Dancers strengthen ballet technique by taking classes both on flat and en pointe. Dancers also begin Partnering class.

  • MONDAYS
    5:00 - 6:30pm Classical Ballet Technique
    6:30 - 7:30pm Variations / Corps de Ballet / Partnering

    TUESDAYS
    4:30 - 6:00pm Classical Ballet Technique
    6:00 - 6:30pm Pointe
    6:30 - 7:30pm Repertoire

    THURSDAYS
    4:45 - 6:30pm Classical Ballet Technique
    6:45 - 8:00pm Modern

    SATURDAYS
    12:15 - 1:45pm Classical Ballet Technique
    1:45 - 2:15pm Pointe
    2:30 - 3:30pm Repertoire

  • TUITION
    $1,570 Trimesterly
    *Prices increase August 29, 2025

    REGISTRATION FEE
    $25 before August 15 | $50 after August 15

    PERFORMANCE FEE
    $110 per performance

LEVEL VI

Ages 15 - 18 Level Color: Plum | 14.5 hours per week
Level VI students continue to develop and fine-tune their advanced ballet technique and artistry through classical and contemporary choreography. Stamina is built through technically advanced, fast-paced classes focused on developing a well-rounded dancer.

  • MONDAYS
    5:00 - 6:30pm Classical Ballet Technique
    6:30 - 7:30pm Variations / Corps de Ballet / Partnering
    7:30 - 8:15pm Repertoire

    TUESDAYS
    5:00 - 6:30pm Classical Ballet Technique
    6:30 - 7:15pm Pointe

    WEDNESDAYS
    5:00 - 7:00pm Classical Ballet Technique (w/ center en pointe)
    7:00 - 8:15pm Repertoire

    THURSDAYS
    4:45 - 6:30pm Classical Ballet Technique (with center en pointe)
    6:45 - 8:00pm Modern

    SATURDAYS
    11:00am - 12:30pm Classical Ballet Technique
    12:30 - 1:00pm Pointe
    1:15 - 2:30pm Repertoire

  • TUITION
    $1,740 Trimesterly
    *Prices increase August 29, 2025

    REGISTRATION FEE
    $25 before August 15 | $50 after August 15

    PERFORMANCE FEE
    $110 per performance

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