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 5th, 2023
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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.
Tuesday 5:00 - 5:30 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.
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.
Monday 5:15 - 6:00 or Wednesday 5:00 - 5:45
or Saturday 11:30-12:15
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Combo B Ages 7-8
Ballet, Jazz, and Tap Black shoes required.
Wednesday 5:00 - 5:55
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Combo C Ages 9-10
Ballet, Jazz, and Tap Black shoes required.
Monday 7:00 - 7:55
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Tap/Jazz 1
Black Tap and Jazz Shoes Required. Thursday 5:30 - 6:25
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Tap/Jazz 2
Black Tap and Jazz Shoes Required. Thursday 7:30 - 8:25
Hip Hop Classes
Hip Hop 1 Ages 5+
Tuesday 7:00 - 7:55 or Saturday 11:00 - 11:55
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Hip Hop 2
Instructor recommendation required.
Wednesday 6:00 - 6:55
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Ballet Classes
Beginner Ballet Ages 5+
Pink ballet shoes required.
Tuesday 6:00-6:55
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Intermediate Ballet
Pink ballet shoes required.
Thursday 4:30-5:35
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Lyrical/Ballet
Instructor recommendations. Pink ballet shoes required.
Thursday 6:30 - 7:25
Pre-Pointe (Approval required)
Instructor recommendations. Pink ballet shoes required.
Tuesday 5:30 - 6:25
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Pointe (Approval required)
Instructor recommendations. Pink ballet shoes required.
Tuesday 8:00 - 8:55
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Day Time Combo Classes **Starts October 3rd 2023
Combo E Ages 5-6
Ballet, Jazz, and Tap
Tuesday 1:00-1:45
Combo D Ages 7+
Ballet, Jazz, and Tap
Tuesday 1:45-2:30
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Adult Classes
Adult Tap
Monday 7:00 - 7:55
Adult Sampler Class
Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Ballet
Saturday 10:00-10:55 am
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$15 per class or $50 a month
Boys Classes
Beginner Combo (Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz) Ages 5+
Wednesday 5:00 - 5:55
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Intermediate Hip Hop Ages 9+
Thursday 8:00 - 8:55
Intermediate Tap/Jazz Ages 9+
Thursday 7:00 - 7:55
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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 1
Must have dance experience. $75/month, no discounts.
Monday 6:00-6:55
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Ballet Tech 2
Must have dance experience. $75/month, no discounts.
Thursday 6:00 - 7:5
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Ballet Tech 3
Must have dance experience. $75/month, no discounts.
Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00
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Leaps & Turns
Saturday 10:00-10:55
Advance Technique Ages 12+
Saturday 12:30-1:00
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Saturday Ballet Technique
Saturday 11:00 - 12:30 $75/month, no discounts
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Tumbling
Saturday 8:00-8:55
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Winter/Spring Classes
Classes begin January 3rd, 2024 and will perform in the spring recital. Each class is $40/month. No registration fee.
Winter Frost Ages 3+
Black tap & ballet shoes required.
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.