MDT’s 2026–27 school year registration is open!

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Upcoming Programming & Events

Upcoming Programming & Events
Brady Farrar: Ballet Technique Class
Jul 29
Brady Farrar: Ballet Technique Class
Lakes Area Music Festival Gala
Jul 31
Lakes Area Music Festival Gala
Young Children’s Summer Camp: Ages 4–7
Aug 3
Young Children’s Summer Camp: Ages 4–7
Summer Mondays: Ages 4–7
Aug 3
Summer Mondays: Ages 4–7
Beginner Ballet for Adults: Summer 4-Week Sessions
Aug 5
Beginner Ballet for Adults: Summer 4-Week Sessions
The Nutcracker Suite Workshops
Aug 10
The Nutcracker Suite Workshops
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MDT x TCO Dance Medicine

MDT and Twin Cities Orthopedics (TCO) are proud partners in TCO Minneapolis – Therapy, TCO’s first dedicated Dance Medicine clinic, located within MDT’s home in Northeast Minneapolis.

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MDT School Divisions

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    Primary

    Learn the basics of movement and joys of dance for ages 4–6.

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  • Preparatory

    A foundational learning program for students ages 7–12.

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  • A ballet dancer practicing in a dance studio with large windows and dark curtains.

    Upper

    A pre-professional ballet program for dancers ages 10-18.

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  • Ballet dancers practicing in a dance studio, wearing black leotards and pink tights, with their arms raised and poised.

    Pre-Professional

    A pre-professional ballet program for dancers ages 15–18.

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  • Three ballet dancers in a dance studio practicing a pose, with one dancer in the foreground and two others in the background, all wearing ballet attire and pointe shoes.

    Open Adult

    A beginner to advanced program for adults starting at age 16.

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Meet the team

Founded by Loyce Houlton in 1962, Minnesota Dance Theatre (MDT) is the longest running ballet school in Minnesota. MDT has nurtured and inspired countless dancers, including the late pop icon Prince. MDT’s company and school played a vital role in shaping the cultural foundation of Minneapolis.

In August 2024, Lauren Post, former ballet dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, assumed the role of Artistic Director. Joanna Mednick, former ballet dancer with Dutch National Ballet and San Francisco Ballet, joined as Artistic Associate in 2025.

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