Classes and Programs / Dance
Early Childhood Dance ProgramsDance Classes for children
ages 18 months – 6 years
Due to COVID- 19 our earlychildhood offerings are very limited, but we hope that soon we will be back to offering, Boys in Motion (ages 4-6), Creative Movement (ages 3-5), Pre-Ballet for 4 and 5 Year-olds, Beginning Ballet (6 years), Irish (Beginning at 5 years), Tap Dance (beginning at 5) and Hip Hop Dance (beginning at 6).
My Grown up & Me
Children ages 18 months to 3 years are invited to explore a new environment and connect with a special grown-up in their life. This class will stimulate coordination, balance and listening skills and will be filled with smiles to last a lifetime. Grown-up participation, along with their child, is essential for student success.
Day/Dates: Mondays, May 8-June 12 (No Class May 29)
Time: 5:45-6:15pm
Ages: 18 months–3 years
Fee: $45
Instructor: Jess Dienger
Creative Movement
Children will look forward to class each week as they creatively explore the world of movement while also gaining dance foundations such as balance and spatial awareness.
Day/Dates: Thursdays, May 11-June 15
Time: 5:00-5:30 pm
Ages: 3-5 years
Cost: $60
Instructor: Jenn Baechle
Pre-Ballet for 4 year-olds
A playful and captivating introduction to classical ballet. Students will engage in movement-based games and exercises through this lively and creative class.
Day/Dates: Wednesdays, May 10-June 14
Time: 5:00-5:30 pm
Age: 4
Fee: $60
Instructor: Elizabeth Hinz
Pre-Ballet for 5 year-olds
An imaginative, technique-based introduction to classical ballet. Students will explore musicality, individual artistic expression and learn the basics of ballet classroom structure.
Day/Dates: Wednesdays, May 10-June 14
Time: 5:30-6:15 pm
Age: 5
Fee: $66
Instructor: Elizabeth Hinz
Beginning Ballet
An introduction to classical ballet technique for 6-year-olds. Students will build coordination, strength and body awareness through a range of creative techniques.
Day/Dates: Tuesdays, May 9-June 13
Time: 5:30-6:30 pm
Age: 6
Fee: $72
Instructor: Elizabeth Hinz
New to Ballet? We know that finding dancewear can be hard in our area, but please don't worry. Thanks to donations we are happy to offer families gentled used dancewear to families in need. Please contact our office to inquire at: mca@smumn.edu.
LOCATION & CONTACT
Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts
1164 West Howard (10th) Street
Winona, MN 55987
Phone: 507-453-5500
Fax: 507-453-5507
E-Mail: mca@smumn.edu
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday- 9:00am-3:00pm and 3:45-8:00pm
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday- Closed
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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