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Welcome to Spring Dance and Theatre Academy! We offer a full range of dance and theatre classes and camps for ages 3 and up, beginner through advanced, in a vibrant and nurturing environment that encourages all to Be the YOU that’s TRUE.
Performance opportunities are offered throughout the year. Many of our Academy classes perform in our Holiday, Spring and Summer productions.
You’ll find several class descriptions below. Students are given general class levels to help with appropriate class placement. Please reach out to director Amber Keeley for more guidance.
Welcome to the Spring family!
Action Performance Company is a group of young people that are passionate about creating art and being good people. They headline several performances throughout the year and are active instructors and positive role models for our younger community at Spring. Want to join the Company? See the Action Performance Company page for more information.
We are not a competitive dance school, but we do offer the opportunity for dancers to participate in several dance competitions and conventions throughout the season. Abby King heads our Competitive Program.
More information here!
COLORS ENCHANTED
Dress Rehearsal Friday, April 26 Rehearsal 5:00-8:00 Littles join 6:00-6:45; Performance Saturday, April 27 @ 3:00pm & 6:00pm; North Garden Theater
STUDENT SHOWCASE
Dress rehearsal Wed, May 1: 4:00-8:30pm
Level 1-3 5:30-6:30
Irondale High School
Performance Friday, May 3: 7:00pm (Call 5:30pm for level 4-8; 6:30pm for level 1-3)
Performances Saturday, May 4: 2:00pm (Call 12:30pm for level 4-8; 1:30pm for level 1-3)
No 5pm Performance
LAST DAY OF 2023-2024 CLASSES: May 25
SUMMER 2024 CLASSES: June 10-August 29
SUMMER CAMPS: July 8-12 Frozen Camp; July 22-26 Peter Pan Camp; August 12-16 Heroes vs. Villains Camp
SEUSSICAL JR! Performances August 15-17

Tuition

Classes in our school-year seasons are held week-to-week September-May and tuition is divided into nine monthly installments. Monthly tuition is based on how many class hours per week you take. One class hour per week is $65/month. The more class hours per week you take, the lower the rate per hour becomes. Family hours are combined for weekly classes. The tuition schedule is posted below. There is a $50 annual registration fee. You will be asked to provide a costume base (shoes/tights/loetard/pants/tshirt/etc), but we do our best to provide costumes so you do not incur that cost!
Action Performance Company members should register during the school year in the Action Performance Company season. The rate for Action changes per season.
Summer classes are held week-to-week June-August and tuition is divided into three monthly installments. The tuition schedule remains the same as during the school year. You have the option of joining the Summer Community Musical through your summer classes. This year, see Seuss Corps! Seuss Corps includes all classes offered at each level.
Summer Community Musical offers the opportunity for community youth to learn a musical and perform with us! The only cost is a $20 registration fee. Register for the Summer Community Musical as a Cast Member. Academy students may participate through our Academy program.
Summer Camps and Workshops have individualized rates and dates.
Spring Competitive Team members (Spring Inspires Team) register under the Competitive Team drop-down. The class tution is stand-alone $40/month.
We reserve the right to cancel or change any class at any time due to enrollment, illness, inclement weather, holidays, government shutdowns, etc. When possible, a make-up/replacement class option will be given but is not guaranteed.
Tuition is run between the 1st-5th of each month. A $15 late fee may be added after the 15th of the month to outstanding balances.
A limited number of scholarships are available. Please reach out if you are in need of a scholarship. We do not want anyone to miss the opportunity to train with us!
Registration

Trial classes are available for all new students or any students looking to try a new class!
Students must register online and your account current before entering classes. Registration Fee is non-refundable, but classes may be added, dropped or changed throughout the year.
To drop a class, email us by the 15th of the month prior to your drop.
We are located on the first floor of The Kennedy Building: 2303 Kennedy St NE #100; Minneapolis, MN 55413
Enter up the stairs on Kennedy Street and we will be though the red door on your left excited to meet you!
Wear dance attire and dance shoes and hair neatly back for dance classes. Bring a water bottle.
Any questions on registration, classes or level placement, reach out to director Amber Keeley.
How to Make a Payment

Tuition is due by the 5th of each month. Recurring monthly payments are set up through our online portal. These are run between the 1st-5th of each month.
Payments can be made one of five ways:
1. On our registration site with a credit card
2. Paypal to springinspires@gmail.com
3. Venmo @SpringDance
4. In person with cash (exact amount) or check to Spring Dance and Theatre Academy
5. By request with Square invoice link
Be sure to note name of student when leaving a payment.
A late fee of $15 may be added to any account past due after the 15th of the month.
Classes may be dropped by the 15th of the month prior via written notice to springinspires@gmail.com.
We appreciate you!

Spring Dance and Theatre Academy is a Minneapolis dance studio that offers dance classes to all ages in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, acting, voice and more. Reach out today to join our family of performers and youth actors!

The Classes

Preschool Classes

Our preschoolers learn basic dance, acting and music fundamentals that help their social development while gaining physical strength, rhythm, and body awareness. Proper technique is taught through creative dances and using their imagination through movement fuels their creativity. Our youngest artists meet new friends and get inspired in a nurturing environment. :)
Wear any dance clothes you are comfortable in. Ballet shoes, hair back off face, have fun! :)
Hip Hop

Build your skills learning basic hip hop foundational movement such as bounce, groove, and rock. Students participating will learn how to dance as a team, get comfortable with freestyling, and train in choreography. Come get down!
Averie Mitchell-Brown!
Musical Theatre

Students have a blast learning and performing the fundamentals of musical theatre including acting, song and dance.
Wear clothes you can move in. Black leggings or shorts and a solid colored t-shirt or leotard are preferred. Jazz or ballet shoes. Hair back off face. See you in class!

Ballet and Pointe

This is not just a means to an end! Ballet is the foundation of all movement, so every performer should take ballet. But don’t get caught in the trap of thinking it has to be miserable! Ballet is FUN, exciting, glorious, challenging and rewarding. At Spring, we are a dance studio that loves ballet and has fun ballet classes.
Taught by Amber Keeley, Malia Craft, Heather Brockman, Delaina Thill, Jade Langmead and Lily Conforti
Acting Class

Improv, scene work, skits, monologues, acting games… all the laughs, fun and vulnerability of learning how to step out of your comfort zone, step up to the plate and to find your light.
Sayer Keeley!
Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical and Modern

Lots of inspiration coming from the incredible Whitley Dahlhauser, Rachel Doran and Abby King of Crash Dance Productions, Malia Craft of Threads Dance Project, Lily Conforti, Delaina Thill, Chris Wendorff and Amber Keeley
Black leggings or shorts and a tank or leotard are preferred. Jazz or ballet shoes. Hair back off face. See you in class!

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Dress Code and Expectations

Dress Code

Ballet or appropriate dance shoes are required for all students. Leotard and tights or leggings are required for female identifying and non-binary students who are comfortable wearing them. Black dance shorts and/or ballet skirts are allowed. Solid colored t-shirts and black dance pants are required for male identifying and non-binary students. Hair should be off the face and in a bun for all students with long hair. We want a clean-lined, disciplined environment, but your comfort is deeply important to us. Contact Amber with any questions or concerns regarding dress code.
Ballet shoes should be canvas or leather with a split sole. We especially like Capezio “Hanami” style. You can find these and others at Step ‘N Stretch, Grand Jete and online.
Be YOU!

Be you.
We love the YOU that is TRUE.
Be kind.
Spring is an inclusive company that thrives on the growth, acceptance and beauty of each individual. We are so lucky to be together. We expect you to always support and lift each other up.
Lead with Love.
This means to put love in front of all you say and do. Assume the best of others and expect the same from yourself.
You will shine!

Be disciplined.
By being at your best in each class, we can help you to thrive and SOAR. Have fun, stay focused, let your creativity flow and always respect your instructors, your classmates and our beautiful space!
We teach the kids to Lead with Love here. We are excited to have you or your child join us in technical growth, personal inspiration and artistic creativity! We look for a high level of classroom etiquette and respect for our community at Spring. This fosters an amazing environment for the students to thrive - can’t wait for you to see them shine!
We believe in you. You've got this.