Calendar
The Mini-Nutcracker is a delightful abbreviated version of TCB’s classic, A Minnesota Nutcracker, designed to introduce children to the magic of this family favorite.
Performances will be held at the Lakeville Area Arts Center.
No Regularly Scheduled Ballet Royale classes Wednesday, November 27-Saturday, November 30. Happy Thanksgiving!
Ballet Royale has a wonderful and exciting opportunity for young dancers! On Saturday, November 30, we will be offering a specialty workshop for dancers to learn Nutcracker inspired dances. Le Petit Nut will bring out the Sugar Plum Fairy and Toy Soldier in every child!
The workshop is from 10:00am – 12:00pm and is for dancer ages 4 through 9 years old and will include a Goodie Bag for each registered student.
Ballet Royale In-Studio Winter Showcase Performance. There will be a modified class schedule for Academy Program dancers and Pre-Pro 1A through 7A .
No Regularly Scheduled Ballet Royale classes Sunday, December 8 – Sunday, December 15, 2024. Twin Cities Ballet’s Performance Break!
TCB’s annual production of A Minnesota Nutcracker will be held at Ames Center December 13-15, 2024. Featuring spectacular dancing and original choreography, A Minnesota Nutcracker retains all the magic and familiar traditions loved by so many, but adds local flair with Minnesota settings and custom designed Minnesota-centric backdrops.
Many Ballet Royale Students Perform with the TCBallet Company in this Professional Production!
Pre-Ballet I, II, & III Parent’s Watch Week:
Monday, December 16 through Saturday, December 21, 2024.
Student/Parent Conferences for dancers in Academy Program Youth Ballet I and higher and Pre-Professional Program 1A and higher Monday, December 16 through Wednesday, December 18, 2024. (No Classes for those levels).
There will be a modified class schedule for Academy Program, Pre-Professional Program, & Professional Division dancers. Pre-Ballet and Adult/Teen Program classes will run as regularly scheduled.
Missed the first weekend?
TCB’s annual production of A Minnesota Nutcracker will be held for a second weekend at The Northrop on December 20 & 21, 2024. Featuring spectacular dancing and original choreography, A Minnesota Nutcracker retains all the magic and familiar traditions loved by so many, but adds local flair with Minnesota settings and custom designed Minnesota-centric backdrops.
Many Ballet Royale Students Perform with the TCBallet Company in this Professional Production!
Last Day of Fall Semester Classes is Saturday, December 21, 2024.
No Ballet Royale Classes December 22, 2024- January 4, 2025. Happy Holidays!
Boy’s Program, Academy YBI & higher, and Pre-Pro 1A & higher Parents’ Watch Week. Monday, January 13 – Saturday, January 18, 2025.
1st AUDITION for Ballet Royale's Summer Intensive Programs:
12:30 – 2:00pm Ages 11+ With Pointe
2:15 – 3:30pm Ages 10+ No Pointe
2:30 – 3:30pm Ages 7-10 No Pointe
No Classes Monday, February 17, 2025. Happy President’s Day!
Set to the iconic music of Queen, TCB’s retelling of Romeo & Juliet will feature live music from Minnesota musicians!
WORLD PREMIERE March 7–9, 2025 at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul.
Ballet Royale’s Spring Break March 24 – March 30, 2025. No Regularly Schedules Classes.
Classes Resume Monday, March 31, 2025.
Student/Parent Conferences for Academy Youth Ballet I & Higher, Pre-Pro 1A & Higher will be held March 31 – April 2, 2025. (No Classes for those levels)
Second AUDITION for Ballet Royale's Summer Intensive Programs.
There will be a modified class schedule for Academy Program, Pre-Professional Program, & Professional Division dancers. Pre-Ballet and Adult/Teen Program classes will run as regularly scheduled.
“A Celebration of Dance,” In Studio and Stage Dress Rehearsals and Performances will be held Monday, May 12 through through Saturday, May 17, 2025.
There will be no regularly scheduled classes during Dress Rehearsal and Performance Week, dancers should attend their Dress & Stage Rehearsal and Performance times instead.
Ballet Royale Performances of "A Celebration of Dance" will be held at Prior Lake High School on Friday, May 16, 2025 and Saturday, May 17, 2025. Specific times and dates per class TBA.
Last Day of Spring Semester Classes for Pre-Ballet, Ballet for Boys, and Adult & Teen Program dancers.
There will be a modified class schedule for Academy and Pre-Professional Program classes Monday, May 19– Thursday, May, 22, 2025. Check your online schedules for the modified schedule.
Last Day of Classes for Academy Program dancers
Studio Closed, Happy Memorial Weekend!
Modified Class Schedule for Pre-Professional Program and Professional Division
AUDITION for Ages 6–21 for Ballet Royale’s PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM and PROFESSIONAL DIVISION for the 2025-2026 season!
Last Day of Classes for Pre-Professional Program Dancers.
Ballet Royale Summer Intensives
Ages: 7–26 AUDITION REQUIRED
Ballet Royale offers Summer Intensive programs in June, July, and August for dancers seeking an extra push during the summer. After auditioning, dancers will be placed into the appropriate intensive level and can then choose the sessions that best fit their schedule. Whether it's one, two, or three weeks, these intensives are designed to maximize improvement and accelerate progress throughout the summer!
Dates and Times TBA
Ballet Royale Open Classes: Ages: 11+
Open classes are offered throughout the summer to all Intermediate/Advanced dancers Ages 11+ .
Dates and Times TBA
Pre-Ballet Workshops Ages: 4–9 Length: 1 Day Workshops Give your young dancer the joy of dance & performance! The workshops include a short performance at the end of the workshop, with a different familiar story each month. Take one, two, or all three!
Dates and Times TBA
Ballet Royale Summer Semester Classes: Summer Semester classes are open to all dancers ages Toddler – Adult.
Mommy/Daddy & Me: Ages Toddler – 4
Pre-Ballet Program Classes: Ages 3–7
Youth Classes: Ages 7–14
Teen Classes: Ages 10+
Adult Classes: Ages 19+
Dates and Times TBA
Happy Halloween! There will be a modified class schedule on Thursday, October 31, 2024.
All Academy & Pre-Professional Program classes starting after 4:00pm will have a modified schedule
Ballet Royale classes will run as regularly scheduled during MEA.
Audition for TCB’s A Minnesota Nutcracker at Ames Center.
Mark your Calendars!
TCBallet Season Opening Preview & Reception will be held on Saturday, September 28 at the Dance Cube at Ballet Royale Minnesota.
2024-2025 Regular Term (September 7-End of May) Ballet Royale Academy Program, Pre-Professional Program, Professional Division, Preparation for Ballet and Ballet for Boys Classes Begin.
2024 Fall Semester (September 7- December, 2024) Pre-Ballet Creative Dance and Adult/Teen Ballet Classes Begin.
Registration Open House: 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Come visit Ballet Royale! Staff will be available to meet you, answer questions, and show new families our beautiful facility.
Registration Open House: 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Come visit Ballet Royale! Staff will be available to meet you, answer questions, and show new families our beautiful facility.
Registration Open House: 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Come visit Ballet Royale! Staff will be available to meet you, answer questions, and show new families our beautiful facility.
When: Thursday, August 29:
9:30am-11:00am (no pointe), cost: $5
9:30am-11:30am (with pointe), cost: $10
Where: Ballet Royale Minnesota
Who: Classes are offered to all Intermediate/Advanced dancers Ages 11+. (Ballet Royale 2023-24 Students: Pre-Pro 4A level & Academy Int. I and higher. )
Registration Open House: 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Come visit Ballet Royale! Staff will be available to meet you, answer questions, and show new families our beautiful facility.
When: Tuesday, August 27:
9:30am-11:00am (no pointe), cost: $5
9:30am-11:30am (with pointe), cost: $10
Where: Ballet Royale Minnesota
Who: Classes are offered to all Intermediate/Advanced dancers Ages 11+. (Ballet Royale 2023-24 Students: Pre-Pro 4A level & Academy Int. I and higher. )
Additional Open Classes will be held: August 29 starting at 9:30am.
Join Ballet Royale Faculty and Students for our Grand Open House Saturday, August 24 from 10:00am- 2:00pm!
Grand Open House Events include:
FREE Sample Creative Dance Classes at 11:00am, 12:30pm, and 1:30pm
FREE New Student Evaluations
Mini Performance by Ballet Royale Dancers at 11:30am
Prizes
And Much More!
The Grand Opening is FREE and Open to the public. More event information will be available closer to the event date.
When: Thursday, August 22:
9:30am-11:00am (no pointe), cost: $5
9:30am-11:30am (with pointe), cost: $10
Where: Ballet Royale Minnesota
Who: Classes are offered to all Intermediate/Advanced dancers Ages 11+. (Ballet Royale 2023-24 Students: Pre-Pro 4A level & Academy Int. I and higher. )
Additional Open Classes will be held: August 27, and 29 starting at 9:30am.
When: Tuesday, August 20:
9:30am-11:00am (no pointe), cost: $5
9:30am-11:30am (with pointe), cost: $10
Where: Ballet Royale Minnesota
Who: Classes are offered to all Intermediate/Advanced dancers Ages 11+. (Ballet Royale 2023-24 Students: Pre-Pro 4A level & Academy Int. I and higher. )
Additional Open Classes will be held: August 22, 27, and 29 starting at 9:30am.
August 19–23, 2024 Pre-Professional Program August Workshop
This week-long workshop is designed to provide an additional training end-of-summer opportunity, and to strengthen and prepare dancers entering the 2A, 3A and 4A levels in the Pre-Professional Program for the 2024/2025 season.
August 19-23, 2024: August Jump Start Intensive
Schedule:
Monday – Friday: 4:30pm–6:30pm
Saturday: 11:00am–12:00pm Mini Performance at Grand Open House
August 18-23, 2024: AUGUST POINTE Preparatory Workshop Invitation by the director only OR dancers entering Academy Program Intermediate I
Schedule:
Sunday: Pointe Shoe fitting Sunday, August 18. Time TBA. Please check your email for more information.
Classes run Monday–Friday: 6:30pm–8:30pm
Saturday: 11:00am–12:00pm Mini Performance at Grand Open House
AGES 4 – 9: DISNEY Inspired STORY BALLET WORKSHOPS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17: 10:00am-12:00pm
August 5– 16, 2024: Ballet Royale GRAND PRIX VARIATIONS WORKSHOP
Workshop for Intermediate (ages 12+) through Professionals. Select Dancers who Audition for Ballet Royale’s Summer Intensives may be invited to participate in the August Grand Prix Variations Workshop.
The Grand Prix Variations Workshop has 2 levels:
Junior (12-14yrs)
Senior (15-20 yrs)
When: Thursday, August 1:
9:30am-11:00am (no pointe), cost: $5
9:30am-11:30am (with pointe), cost: $10
Where: Ballet Royale Minnesota
Who: Classes are offered to all Intermediate/Advanced dancers Ages 11+. (Ballet Royale 2023-24 Students: Pre-Pro 4A level & Academy Int. I and higher. )
Additional Open Classes will be held: August 20, 22, 27, and 29 starting at 9:30am.
When: Tuesday, July 30:
9:30am-11:00am (no pointe), cost: $5
9:30am-11:30am (with pointe), cost: $10
Where: Ballet Royale Minnesota
Who: Classes are offered to all Intermediate/Advanced dancers Ages 11+. (Ballet Royale 2023-24 Students: Pre-Pro 4A level & Academy Int. I and higher. )
Additional Open Classes will be held: August 1, 20, 22, 27, and 29 starting at 9:30am.
AGES 4 – 9: DISNEY Inspired STORY BALLET WORKSHOPS
SATURDAY, JULY 20 : 10:00am-12:00pm
July 15 – 26 2024: JULY DIVISION I Two Week Intensive
Dancers Accepted into Division I, Recommended ages: 8+, no pointe.
Last Day of Classes for Pre-Ballet & Adult/Teen Program dancers.
6 WEEK SUMMER EVENING CLASSES JULY 8 – AUGUST 15, 2024
All classes run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday depending on class.
Summer Classes Include: Pre-Ballet/Creative Dance, Preparation for Ballet, Intro to Ballet, Ballet for Boys, Beginning– Advanced Adult & Teen Ballet & PBT®, Academy Program YBI +, and Pre-Professional Program 1A+ level classes.
July 8-26, 2024: JULY 3 Week SUMMER INTENSIVE
Audition REQUIRED Dancers Accepted into Division II, III & Upper Division,
Recommended ages: 9-26 years old.
Guest Faculty: TBA
June 17 –21, 2024: MALE DANCER BALLET INTENSIVE
Male Identifying Dancers.
Audition REQUIRED. Recommended ages: 10-26 years old.
AGES 4 – 9: DISNEY Inspired STORY BALLET WORKSHOPS
SATURDAY, JUNE 15: 10:00am – 12:00pm
June 10 – 14, 2024:: Division I June Ballet Intensive
Audition REQUIRED. Recommended Ages: 8+ w/ minimum of one year of ballet technique.
June 10 – 14 or June 17-21, 2024: Division II June Intensive,
AUDITION REQUIRED. Recommended Ages: 9+, w/minimum of three years of ballet technique.
