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Upcoming Registrations & Events
Primary Division Registration
Classes for our Primary Division Session II for ages 4–7 will take place from January 24 to May 23.
MDT IS MOVING!
COMING SOON IN EARLY 2026
THREE BRAND NEW STUDIOS
With 30-foot ceilings
FREE PARKING
For MDT families and staff
LOUNGE, OFFICE, AND LOBBY AREAS
For our dancers, families, and staff to use every day
EASILY ACCESSIBLE
The Marcy-Holmes neighborhood of Minneapolis is just 2 miles from the current location in downtown Minneapolis
2026 Summer Program
MDT's 2026 Summer Program will take place on June 15–July 2, 2026.
The schedule will be from 9:30–4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is open to dancers 8–18. One to three week options are available. Click the link below to see a mock schedule and learn about the guest artists!
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
