Minnesota Ballet School

Minnesota Ballet School is a community ballet school that teaches classical ballet using the Vaganova (Russian) method, with year-round options that include youth classes, adult classes, drop-in/open classes (ages 3+), and private lessons—so many families use it as both a “camp week” spot and an ongoing training home base.

For summer, their Summer Youth Programs mix true “camp” experiences for little dancers with skill-building training for older students. For ages 3–8, families can choose short-format Pre-Ballet Summer Programs (Pre-Ballet 1 ages 3–4 or Pre-Ballet 2 ages 5–8) offered in three-week sessions with weekly class times (Tu/Sat options). They also run themed Ballet Art & Craft Camps (ages 4–7)—a very parent-friendly intro-to-ballet format that blends gentle choreography, creative crafts (crowns/wands/wings/mini tutus), and a mini performance at the end of camp. Themes for 2026 include Princess Ballet Camp, Moana Ballet Camp, and Mini Nutcracker Ballet Camp (all held from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.).

For older kids who want more technique, Minnesota Ballet School offers Ballet 2–5 (ages 8–16) summer classes that include ballet technique plus pointe/pre-pointe to maintain and build strength, placement, and endurance. They also host targeted intensives such as a Competition Preparation Camp (ages 9–18) (classical + contemporary blocks and an optional evaluation) and a Nutcracker Prep Camp designed to prepare dancers for audition choreography, artistry, and performance quality (grouped by age bands). There’s even a Mini Competition Prep Camp (ages 5–8) for families curious about competition-style training in a low-pressure format.

May 27 - August 20, 2026

Pre-Ballet I (Ages 3 - 4)
$75/session (sessions are 3 weeks long, held 2 days a week for 45 minutes)

‍Pre-Ballet II (Ages 5 - 8)
$75/session (sessions are 3 weeks long, held 2 days a week for 45 minutes)

‍Ballet Art & Craft Camps (Ages 4 - 7)‍

• Princess Ballet Camp: $170/session (session is 1 week, held M - Th for 2 hours)
• Moana Ballet Camp: $170/session (session is 1 week, held M - Th for 2 hours)
• Mini Nutcracker Ballet Camp: $170/session (session is 1 week, held M - Th for 2 hours)

‍Mini Competition Prep Camp (Ages 5 - 8)
$120/session (session is a 3 full-day camp)

‍Ballet I (Ages 8 - 12)
$86/session (sessions are 3 weeks long, held 1 day a week for 1 hour)

‍Ballet II (Ages 8 - 16)
$336/session (sessions are 3 weeks long, held 3 days a week for 2 hours)

‍Nutcracker Prep Camp (Ages 8 - 18)
$425/session (sessions are 1 week, held M - Th for 2 hours)

‍Competition Preparation Camp – Classical & Contemporary (Ages 9 - 18)
$650/session (sessions are 1 week, held M - Th for a full day)

*$550 early registration (register by May 1)!! Use coupon code EARLYCOMP

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!Boys receive 50% off all tuition rates!

Programs can be registered for online here.

612.501.9208

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What Parents Like‍

• The most detailed parent/student feedback consistently praises the technical, classical training and says kids make noticeable progress and gain confidence. (1)
• Testimonials highlight instructors who give clear corrections, individual attention, and a positive studio environment where dancers feel supported. (1)

‍What Parents Think Could Be Improved‍

• Most of what’s easy to verify online is MBS’s own testimonials rather than detailed third-party, camp-specific parent write-ups.

‍Our Take

‍Minnesota Ballet School’s most consistent, verifiable “why families like it” themes are serious classical training, clear progress, and supportive instruction—which is exactly what parents want when they’re choosing a ballet camp/program instead of a general “dance week.” Because camp-specific third-party reviews are thin, the best MomBrains move is a quick fit-check before enrolling.