MDT's
2025 Winter Showcase
Saturday, November 22
The Fitzgerald Theater
7 p.m., doors at 6 p.m.
Featuring MDT students ages 4–18, as well as two guest artists from American Ballet Theatre, Sylvie Squires and Brady Farrar, who will be performing The Nutcracker's Grand Pas de Deux.
Don't miss the brand new Snow Scene by Brady Farrar, as well as original new works by Kerry Parker, Darrius Strong, and Elayna Waxse. Tickets open to the public on Wednesday, October 22!
Upcoming events
MDT Alumni Event
The MDT team is thrilled to invite you back to the studios at 528 Hennepin on Saturday, November 15 from 1:30–4 p.m. for a special MDT Alumni Send-Off before we move into our new space in 2026!
2025 Winter Showcase
On Saturday, November 22 MDT will host its 2025 Winter Showcase performance at The Fitzgerald Theatre at 7 p.m. in downtown St. Paul with guest artists from American Ballet Theatre.
MDT is moving!
MDT is moving back to the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood of Minneapolis in 2026. Please reach out if you'd like to learn more about our progress!
MDT's Director, Lauren Post
"After a 17-year career dancing with American Ballet Theatre (ABT), I am excited to embark on a new journey as school director and leader. MDT is a cornerstone of dance education in Minnesota and I am thrilled to be at the helm of this storied institution. I honor the legacy of the Houlton family and draw on the strength of MDT’s 62-year legacy of excellence.
As a mother of two myself, I know firsthand how beneficial dance education can be for young people. Getting them off their screens and into their bodies, moving to music and opening their minds. These lessons follow dancers far beyond the studio, as evidenced by MDT's many distinguished alumni.
I look forward to harnessing my knowledge and network to provide world-class training for MDT students, ensuring access to any child with a desire to dance, and charting a bright and innovative path forward for the next generation."
Lauren Post
