Mankato Class Info
Dance classes for all
Dance Conservatory of Southern Minnesota offers both performance and non-performance classes for children and adults of all ages and skill levels.
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We offer dance classes for small children, combo classes, hip hop classes, ballet classes, competitive team groups, dance sessions, adult classes, boys classes, non-performing technique classes, summer camps and more!
We currently have dance class studios in Mankato and New Ulm. We also offer dance classes in St. Peter through their community education program.
Dance classes start September 2nd, 2025
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Registrations accepted until Oct. 1st for the performance dance classes listed below.
Session dance classes are listed separately.
Small Childrens Classes
Wee Dancers Ages 2-3
Designed to introduce music and movement through basic dance and creative movement activities. Black ballet shoes required.
Saturday 10:00 -10:30
Tiny Ballerinas Ages 3-5
Pink ballet shoes required.
Monday 5:00-5:30 or Tuesday 5:00 - 5:30 or Wednesday 6:00-6:30 or Saturday 10:30 -11:00
Preschool Movement Ages 3-4
Develop motor skills, sociability while giving a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of dance. Black tap and ballet shoes required.
Monday 5:30-6:00 or Tuesday 5:30 - 6:00 or Saturday 11:00 -11:30
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Combo Classes
Combo A Ages 5-6
Ballet, Jazz, and Tap Black shoes required.
Tuesday 4:15 - 5:00 or Wednesday 5:15 - 6:00
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Combo B Ages 7-8
Ballet, Jazz, and Tap Black shoes required.
Tuesday 5:00-5:55 or Wednesday 5:00 - 5:55
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Combo C Ages 9-10
Ballet, Jazz, and Tap Black shoes required.
Thursday 7:00-7:55
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Tap/Jazz 1-2 Ages11+
Black Tap and Jazz Shoes Required. Thursday 7:00 - 7:55
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Tap Ages 7+
Black Tap Shoes Required. Thursday 5:00 - 5:55
Hip Hop Classes
Hip Hop 1 Ages 5+
Monday 6:00-6:55 or
Tuesday 7:00 - 7:55
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Ballet Classes
Beginner Ballet Ages 5+
Pink ballet shoes required.
Tuesday 6:00-6:55 or Wednesday 5:00 - 5:55
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Intermediate Ballet
Pink ballet shoes required.
Thursday 4:00-4:55
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Lyrical/Ballet
Instructor recommendations. Pink ballet shoes required.
Thursday 6:00 - 6:55
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Pre-Pointe (Approval required)
Instructor recommendations. Pink ballet shoes required.
Tuesday 5:00 - 5:30
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Pointe (Approval required)
Instructor recommendations. Pink ballet shoes required.
Saturday 8:00 - 8:55 am
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Beginner Modern Ages 11+
Tuesday 4:00 - 4:55
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Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre 1
Tuesday 8:00 - 8:55
Adult Classes
Adult Tap
Monday 7:00 - 7:55
Adult Ballet
Saturday 12:30-1:25
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$15 per class or $50 a month
Boys Classes
Hip Hop Ages 5+
Thursday 6:00 - 6:55
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Non-Performing Technique Classes
Would you like to improve your dance skills but don't want to perform in front of a live audience? Non-performance classes at Dance Conservatory of Southern MN may be perfect for you!
Ballet Tech B
Must have dance experience. $75/month, no discounts.
Thursday 5:30 - 7:00
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Ballet Tech A
Must have dance experience. $75/month, no discounts.
Tuesday 7:00 - 8:30
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Saturday Ballet Technique
Saturday 11:00 - 12:30 $75/month, no discounts
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Leaps & Turns
Saturday 10:00-10:55
​Dance Tumbling
Saturday 8:00-8:55
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Winter/Spring Classes
Classes begin January 5th, 2026 and will perform in the spring recital. Each class is $40/month. No registration fee.
Winter Frost Ages 3+ Winter Hip Hop Ages 5+
Black tap & ballet shoes required. Tuesday 7:00-7:55
Wednesday 6:00-6:45
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Winter Musical Theatre Ages 7+
Monday 6:00-6:45 or Wednesday 6:00-6:45
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Dance Conservatory Competitive Dance Team
Competitive Technique
Saturday 9:00 - 9:55
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All classes are subject to change during the danced year based on enrollment.