Studio Update
Thursday, November 18, 2020
In accordance with Governor Walz' Executive Order 20-99, all in-person classes and private lessons are paused from Sat, Nov 21 through Fri, Dec 18
We will hold all regular classes via Google Meet starting Saturday, November 21.
Details for Google Meet, Pre-Ballet, and Nutcracker Spirit are to come.
We will hold evening classes Thur, Nov 19 and Fri, Nov 20 in person as planned.
We will proceed with our Thanksgiving Break (Nov 21-28)
and Winter Break (Dec 13-Jan 3) as planned.
We're glad to report that since reopening in June, ABAA has had zero outbreaks and zero cases of COVID-19 being contracted at our studio. Your caution makes a difference!
We'll have more information in the coming days about how we are moving forward, and we appreciate your patience and support.
CLICK HERE for the latest information on how COVID-19 is impacting our classes and performances.
NOW ENROLLING:
2020-2021 School Year
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Pre-Ballet Session 2
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Early Enrollment Discount:
5% Off Cash and Check Tuition Payments Made in Full by Dec 1
Private Lessons Available!
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ENROLLMENT CLOSED:
Pre-Ballet Session 1
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You will be directed to the DanceWorks Parent Portal and prompted through registration.
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Studio News
Pre-Ballet Session 2
Jan 25 - May 29, 2021
Enjoy 5% off on cash and check tuition payments made in full by Dec 1, 2020!
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Winter Break
Dec 14 - Jan 3
No Classes
Have a wonderful break!
Classes resume Monday, January 4th, 2021
Health and Safety Plan Available
Thank you for your patience as we work through an ever-changing situation and make plans we believe to be in the best interest of our students, art form, and community.
Please view our Health and Safety Plan on the website, in PDF format, or in our visual guide (PDF)
Last updated: Sunday, August 2, 2020
The Nutcracker Spirit
Keeping the spirit of The Nutcracker alive through weekly variations classes and transformed performance opportunities
Weekly Classes Begin September 26
Saturday Afternoons
September-December
Each class of dancers will have the opportunity to learn Nutcracker variations from the ABAA Nutcracker Ballet.
Performances
In Week 9, each class will have to opportunity to perform their variations. Performances will take shape according to public health guidance
More Information
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Private Lessons Available!
Looking for an effective and physically-distanced way to keep your progress going? Consider scheduling a private lesson! All private lessons will be conducted in alignment with our Health and Safety Protocol.
In accordance with Executive Order 20-99, all in-person private lessons are paused from Saturday, November 21 through Friday, December 18
Virtual private lessons are still available
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SAVE THE DATES!
Announcing Our 2020-2021 Season
September 8 - 11 | Nutcracker Prep Classes
September 12 | Nutcracker Auditions
Nutcracker Prep Classes will be held
and will serve as placement classes for
"The Nutcracker Spirit" class groupings
September 14 | School Year Starts
October 15 | Student Choreography Showcase
October 15 - 17 | NO CLASSES - Fall Break
October 31 | Halloween - Wear a dance costume to class
November 16 - 21 | Parent Observation Week
November 23 - 28 | NO CLASSES - Thanksgiving Break
December 12 | Nutcracker Spirit Performances
Performances will take shape
according to public health guidance
December 14 - 19 | NO CLASSES - Nutcracker Week
December 21 - January 2 | NO CLASSES - Winter Break
January 4, 2021 | Classes resume
February 1 - 6, 2021 | Parent Observation Week #2
March 29 - April 3 , 2021 | NO CLASSES - Spring Break
April 16 & 17, 2021 | Ballet Arts Youth Ensemble Concert
TBD | Défilé Student Showcase
Our goal remains a live stage performance
May 24 - 29, 2021 | Final Classes for 2020-21 School Year Program
2020-2021 School Year Schedule Announced: May 1
Priority Registration for BAYE Dancers: May 1 - May 14
Priority Registration for Current Students: May 15 - May 31
New Student Registration Begins: June 1
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About Our Programs
Watch clips of our classes in action, and hear Director Ashley Burkland explain the ABAA philosophy, class structure, and opportunities the students may experience. Enjoy!
Thank you to Miles Heille for the production of these videos.