Calendar
2026-2027 Regular Term Begins for Ballet Royale Academy Program, Pre-Professional Program, & Professional Division.
2026 Fall Semester Begins: Pre-Ballet Program and Adult/Teen Program Classes
Ballet Royale classes will run as regularly scheduled during MEA.
Happy Halloween! There will be a modified class schedule on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Pre-Ballet I, II, & III Parent’s Watch Week:
Monday, November 9 through Saturday, November 14, 2026.
No regular scheduled classes
Ballet Royale has a wonderful and exciting opportunity for young dancers! On Saturday, November 29, 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-Professional and Professional Division Dancers.
Performance Times:
1st Performance: 11:00am Showcase
2nd Performance: 1:00pm Showcase
3rd Performance: 3:15pm Showcase
Audience members will be invited in to be seated 10 minutes before each showcase begins.
Dancers: Please check your portal for your call time and assigned time slot. Your warm-up, rehearsal, and performance are all included within that time slot.
*Please note: Dancers who arrive late to rehearsal may not be permitted to perform.
Twin Cities Ballet’s Minnesota Nutcracker performances. No regular scheduled classes.
Student/Parent Conferences Academy & Pre-Professional Program & Professional Division. No Regularly Scheduled Classes for those levels only.
All other classes run as regularly scheduled.
Last Day of Fall Semester Classes is Saturday, December 19, 2026.
No Ballet Royale Classes December 22, 2025- January 3, 2026. Happy Holidays!
No Classes Monday, January 18, 2027. Happy Martin Luther King Day!
Academy Program, Pre-Professional Program and Professional Division Parents’ Watch Week. Tuesday, January 18 – Saturday, January 23, 2027.
1st AUDITION for Ballet Royale's Summer Intensive Programs:
12:00 – 1:30pm Ages 11-22 With Pointe
1:45 – 2:30pm Ages 6-18 No Pointe
No Classes Monday, February 15, 2027. Happy President’s Day!
No regularly scheduled classes.
Second AUDITION for Ballet Royale's Summer Intensive Programs.
12:00 – 1:30pm Ages 11-22 With Pointe
1:45 – 2:30pm Ages 6-18 No Pointe
“A Celebration of Dance,” In Studio and Stage Dress Rehearsals and Performances will be held Monday, May 10, through Saturday, May 15, 2027.
There will be no regularly scheduled classes during Dress Rehearsal and Performance Week; dancers should attend their Dress & Stage Rehearsal and Performance times instead.
Last Day of Spring Semester Classes for Pre-Ballet, and Adult & Teen Program dancers.
Student/Parent Conferences Academy Program. No Regularly Scheduled Classes Academy Program only.
All Pre-Professional Program & Professional Division Classes run as scheduled
Student/Parent Conferences Pre-Professional Program & Professional Division. No Regularly Scheduled Classes.
Last Day of Classes for Academy Program dancers
Ballet Royale’s End of Year Pizza Party for Academy & Pre-Pro Program & Professional Division dancers.
Exams for Pre-Professional Program & Professional Division. Check your portal for your exam time.
Studio Closed, Happy Memorial Weekend!
Student/Parent Conferences Pre-Professional Program & Professional Division. No Regularly Scheduled Classes
Last Day Regular Term Classes for Pre-Professional Program & Professional Division
Ballet Royale Summer Semester Classes: Summer Semester classes are open to all dancers ages One– Adult.
Mommy/Daddy & Me: Ages Toddler – 4
Pre-Ballet Program Classes: Ages 3–7
Introduction to Ballet: New students ages 7-9 or completed Pre-Ballet III
Youth Classes: Ages 7–14
Teen Classes: Ages 10+
Adult Classes: Ages 19+
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!
AUDITION for Ages 6–21 for Ballet Royale’s PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM and PROFESSIONAL DIVISION for the 2026-2027 season!
This Audition is for New Students seeking to enter the Program.
Ballet Royale Summer Intensives
Ages: 6–22 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!
June 4 Week Adult/Teen Program Classes:
June 1 – 23, 2026 on Mondays & Tuesdays.
Schedule:
Mondays 7:45pm–8:45pm: Adult/Teen Intermediate Ballet
Mondays 6:45pm-7:45pm: Teen Beginner Ballet
Tuesday 7:45pm–8:45pm: Adult Beginner Ballet
Our popular June 4-week classes run June 1- June 23, 2026.
Pre-Ballet Schedule:
Mondays, 6:00-6:30pm: Pre-Ballet (Ages 3–6)
Date: Sunday, May 17
Time: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Eligibility: Supplemental program for Full Time Ballet Royale Students in either the 2026-27 Academy Program or Pre-Professional Program.
Dancers must be be 9 years old by December 31, 2026.
Registration Open Soon.
No Classes: Academy & Pre-Professional Program & Professional Division
Pre-Ballet and Adult/Teen Program classes will run as regularly scheduled.
Date: Thursday, April 30
Time: 7:30-8:00pm
Informational Meeting for Parents & Dancers who are interested in the 2026-27 Competition Track.
Competition Track Eligibility: Supplemental program for Full Time Ballet Royale Students in either the 2026-27 Academy Program or Pre-Professional Program.
Dancers must be be 9 years old by December 31, 2026.
Registration Open Soon.
Recommended Ages 4–9.
Give your young dancer the joy of dance & performance this Spring; join us as we voyage through the wardrobe with this Narnia Inspired Workshop!
The workshop includes a short performance and a goodie bag for each dancer. Spots are limited, so make sure to secure your place today!
TCB Auditions for Narnia
Kansas City Ballet Summer Intensive Audition will be held at Ballet Royale Minnesota on Saturday, January 3, 2026
Audition Times: 12:00pm-1:30pm
Registration: 11:30am-12:00pm
Please check the Kansas City Ballet website for registration information.
Ballet Royale is thrilled to host an extraordinary opportunity: an open ballet class with Rick Vogt, Artistic Director of Twin Cities Ballet!
📅 Sunday, October 5
🕙 10:00–11:30 am
📍 Ballet Royale Minnesota – just minutes from Ames Center
As the resident ballet company of Ames Center, Twin Cities Ballet is celebrated for its innovative, visionary performances and its commitment to developing exceptional dancers. Under the leadership of Rick Vogt, TCB continues to inspire and shape the Twin Cities arts community with excellence and artistry.
This is your chance to train with one of Minnesota’s foremost ballet leaders — right here at Ballet Royale. Don’t miss it!
👉 Reserve your spot now
Ballet Royale Open Classes: Class is open to all Intermediate/Advanced dancers, Ages 11+
Ballet Royale 2024/25 Dancers placed in Pre-Professional Program 4A and higher & Academy Program Intermediate I and higher.
Date and Time:
Thursday, August 28, 2025
9:30AM -11:00am (No Pointe)
9:30am-11:30am (includes Pointe)
Tour the studio • Meet the faculty • Register for classes • Win prizes!
✅ Try on logo wear and get help with orders!
✅ Tour our beautiful space
✅ Chat with our amazing faculty
✅ Get help with registration or schedule a new student evaluation
✅ Spin the prize wheel for a chance to win!
📅 Dates & Times:
5:00–6:30pm
Tuesday, August 26
Thursday, August 28
Thursday, September 4
📍 Location: Ballet Royale Minnesota
Whether you’re a new student or returning for the season, join us for an evening of fun, inspiration, and ballet!
Ballet Royale Open Classes: Class is open to all Intermediate/Advanced dancers, Ages 11+
Ballet Royale 2024/25 Dancers placed in Pre-Professional Program 4A and higher & Academy Program Intermediate I and higher.
Date and Time:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025:
9:30AM -11:00am (No Pointe)
9:30am-11:30am (includes Pointe)
Ballet Royale Open Classes: Class is open to all Intermediate/Advanced dancers, Ages 11+
Ballet Royale 2024/25 Dancers placed in Pre-Professional Program 4A and higher & Academy Program Intermediate I and higher.
Date and Time:
Thursday, August 21, 2025:
9:30AM -11:00am (No Pointe)
9:30am-11:30am (includes Pointe)
Ballet Royale Open Classes: Class is open to all Intermediate/Advanced dancers, Ages 11+
Ballet Royale 2024/25 Dancers placed in Pre-Professional Program 4A and higher & Academy Program Intermediate I and higher.
Date and Time:
Tuesday, August 19, 2025:
9:30AM -11:00am (No Pointe)
9:30am-11:30am (includes Pointe)
Tour the studio • Meet the faculty • Register for classes • Win prizes!
✅ Try on logo wear and get help with orders!
✅ Tour our beautiful space
✅ Chat with our amazing faculty
✅ Get help with registration or schedule a new student evaluation
✅ Spin the prize wheel for a chance to win!
Open House - 9:00–11:30am each day!
📅 Dates:
Tuesday, August 19
Thursday, August 21
Tuesday, August 26
Thursday, August 28
📍 Location: Ballet Royale Minnesota
Come see why we’re Minnesota’s top ballet academy!
Ballet Royale Open Classes: Class is open to all Intermediate/Advanced dancers, Ages 11+
Ballet Royale 2024/25 Dancers placed in Pre-Professional Program 4A and higher & Academy Program Intermediate I and higher.
Date and Time:
Thursday, August 21, 2025
9:30AM -11:00am (No Pointe)
9:30am-11:30am (includes Pointe)
Ballet Royale Open Classes: Class is open to all Intermediate/Advanced dancers, Ages 11+
Ballet Royale 2024/25 Dancers placed in Pre-Professional Program 4A and higher & Academy Program Intermediate I and higher.
Date and Time:
Thursday, Jul 31, 2025
9:30AM -11:00am (No Pointe)
9:30am-11:30am (includes Pointe)
Ballet Royale Open Classes: Class is open to all Intermediate/Advanced dancers, Ages 11+
Ballet Royale 2024/25 Dancers placed in Pre-Professional Program 4A and higher & Academy Program Intermediate I and higher.
Date and Time:
Tuesday, Jul 29, 2025:
9:30AM -11:00am (No Pointe)
9:30am-11:30am (includes Pointe)
June 8- June 26, 2026: June Upper Division Focused Training Program
AUDITION REQUIRED. Recommended ages 12–21 years old.
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.
Ballet Royale Performances of "A Celebration of Dance" will be held at Prior Lake High School.
Performance Times:
Friday, May 16 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 17 – 12:00 PM
Saturday, May 17 – 4:30 PM
Ticketing and additional information will be sent via email.
Classes Resume Monday, March 31, 2025.
Ballet Royale’s Spring Break March 24 – March 30, 2025. No Regularly Schedules Classes.
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.
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!
