Calendar
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)
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
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!
Exams for Pre-Professional Program & Professional Division. Check your portal for your exam time.
Last Day Regular Term Classes for Pre-Professional Program & Professional Division
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.
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!
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+
Studio Closed, Happy Memorial Weekend!
Ballet Royale’s End of Year Pizza Party for Academy & Pre-Pro Program & Professional Division dancers.
Last Day of Classes for Academy Program dancers
Student/Parent Conferences Academy Program. No Regularly Scheduled Classes Academy Program only.
All Pre-Professional Program & Professional Division Classes run as scheduled
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.
Last Day of Spring Semester Classes for Pre-Ballet, and Adult & Teen Program dancers.
“A Celebration of Dance,” In Studio and Stage Dress Rehearsals and Performances will be held Monday, May 11, through Saturday, May 16, 2026.
There will be no regularly scheduled classes during Dress Rehearsal and Performance Week; dancers should attend their Dress & Stage Rehearsal and Performance times instead.
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.
Second AUDITION for Ballet Royale's Summer Intensive Programs.
12:30 – 2:00pm Ages 11-22 With Pointe
2:15 – 3:30pm Ages 6-18 No Pointe
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!
No regularly scheduled classes.
No Classes Monday, February 16, 2026. Happy President’s Day!
TCB Auditions for Narnia
1st AUDITION for Ballet Royale's Summer Intensive Programs:
12:30 – 2:00pm Ages 11-22 With Pointe
2:15 – 3:30pm Ages 6-18 No Pointe
Student/Parent Conferences Academy & Pre-Professional Program & Professional Division. No Regularly Scheduled Classes for those levels only.
All other classes run as regularly scheduled.
Academy Program, Pre-Professional Program and Professional Division Parents’ Watch Week. Monday, January 19 – Saturday, January 24, 2026.
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.
No Ballet Royale Classes December 22, 2025- January 3, 2026. Happy Holidays!
Last Day of Fall Semester Classes is Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Pre-Ballet I, II, & III Parent’s Watch Week:
Monday, December 15 through Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Twin Cities Ballet’s Minnesota Nutcracker performances. No regular scheduled classes.
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: 10:45am 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 on December 6 may not be permitted to perform.
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.
No regular scheduled classes
Happy Halloween! There will be a modified class schedule on Thursday, October 31, 2025.
All Academy & Pre-Professional Program classes starting after 4:00pm will have a modified schedule
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
