2025 Summer Classes

June 9 - August 21

Performance

August 6-7

TO BE IN OUR SUMMER PERFORMANCE

SIMPLY REGISTER FOR ONE OF OUR LEVEL 1-8 PERFORMANCE CLASSES

Bold Babes, our 2025 summer show, is a collection of musical theatre work honoring brave orphans (Annie), daring ex-wives (SIX), heroic suffragettes (Schoolhouse Rock), courageous “villainous” offspring (Descendants) and our own inner warriors featuring Action Performance Company and students in Levels 1-8.

Dress Rehearsal Tuesday, August 5 @ Mounds View High School

Performances Wed-Thurs, August 6 & 7 @ Mounds View High School

Level 1-2 Ballet and Performance

Students in this class will learn ballet technique and a musical theatre piece from Annie that they will perform in our summer show Bold Babes! Can’t perform? No problem. You can still take class and learn the musical theatre piece. :)

Level 3-5 Ballet/Jazz and Performance

Students will learn ballet and jazz technique along with a musical theatre piece from the shows Annie and School House Rock that will be performed in our summer show, Bold Babes! Students taking this class must be available for Dress Rehearsal August 5 and Performances August 6-7.

Level 6-8 Dance Performance

Students will learn musical theatre dance work to music from the show SIX that will be performed in our summer show, Bold Babes. You may take Performance 1, 2 or both. Students taking Performance 1 must be available for Dress Rehearsal August 5th and Performances August 6-7. Jazz Class and Performance 2 is also open to students who cannot perform.

Action Performance Company

Action will learn work from Descendants and will create our own moments inspired by Bold Babes!

Classes by Age/Level

New Summer Students

Contact us at springinspires@gmail.com for your class recommendation.

  • Learn technique fundamentals, musical timing, and fun dance combinations! 

Dance and Groove Pre-k through Kindergarten: Thursdays 5:00-5:30pm
  • Geared toward ages 3-5 and focuses on ballet fundamentals, creative movement and musicality. 
  • Students in this class will receive a ticket to see our summer performance of Bold Babes on August 6-7.

Level 1 Class Options 

Level 1-2: Tuesdays 5:00-6:15 Ballet and Performance* 
Level 1-2 Thursdays 4:30-5:00 Terminology Class
  • Geared toward Beginning dancers ages about 5 to 7. 
  • The Tuesday class will be performing in our summer show, Bold Babes. Students can take the Ballet and Performance class without performing. Please let us know if you will not be performing with us August 6-7. 
  • Terminology Class is a time we get together to learn what all those fun dance steps are called and what the French words mean in English. We will make our own dance notebooks. :)

Level 2 Class Options

Level 2: Mondays 5:45-6:30 Tap
Level 1-2: Tuesdays 5:00-6:15 Ballet and Performance* 
Level 1-2 Thursdays 4:30-5:00 Terminology Class
Level 2-3 Thursdays 5:15-6:00 Jazz/Progressions
  • Geared toward Advanced Beginning dancers ages about 6 to 9. 
  • The Tuesday class will be performing in our summer show, Bold Babes. Students can take the Ballet and Performance class without performing. Please let us know if you will not be performing with us August 6-7. 
  • Terminology Class is a time we get together to learn what all those fun dance steps are called and what the French words mean in English. We will make our own dance notebooks. :) 
  • The Progressions part of Thursday class will focus on turns and leaps across the floor.

Level 3 Class Options

Level 3-5: Mondays 5:00-6:30 Ballet/Jazz and Performance* 
Level 3-5: Mondays 6:30-7:15 Tap
Level 3-8: Wednesdays 4:15-5:30 Ballet
Level 3-8: Wednesdays 5:30-6:15 Strength, Stretch and Conditioning
Level 3-5: Wednesdays 6:15-6:45 Terminology Class
Level 3-5: Thursdays 4:30-5:15 Lyrical
Level 2-3: Thursdays 5:15-6:00 Jazz/Progressions
  • Geared toward Intermediate dancers ages about 9-12. 
  • The Monday class will be performing in our summer show, Bold Babes. Students taking this class must be available for Dress Rehearsal August 5th and Performances August 6-7.
  • Wednesday Ballet and Strengthening classes are combined with our upper level dancers to promote studio unity and inspiration!
  • Terminology Class is a time we get together to learn what all those fun dance steps are called and what the French words mean in English. We will make our own dance notebooks. :) 
  • The Progressions part of Thursday class will focus on turns and leaps across the floor.

Level 4-5 Class Options

Level 4-8: Mondays 4:00-5:00 Hip Hop
Level 3-5: Mondays 5:00-6:30 Ballet/Jazz and Performance* 
Level 3-5: Mondays 6:30-7:15 Tap
Level 3-8: Wednesdays 4:15-5:30 Ballet
Level 3-8: Wednesdays 5:30-6:15 Strength, Stretch and Conditioning
Level 3-5: Wednesdays 6:15-6:45 Terminology Class
Level 3-5: Thursdays 4:30-5:15 Lyrical
Level 2-3: Thursdays 5:15-6:00 Jazz/Progressions
ACTION PERFORMANCE COMPANY: Thursdays 6:00-7:30
  • Geared toward Intermediate dancers ages about 11-18. 
  • The Monday class will be performing in our summer show, Bold Babes. Students taking this class must be available for Dress Rehearsal August 5th and Performances August 6-7.
  • Wednesday Ballet and Strengthening classes are combined with our upper level dancers to promote studio unity and inspiration!
  • Terminology Class is a time we get together to learn what all those fun dance steps are called and what the French words mean in English. We will make our own dance notebooks. :) 
  • The Progressions part of Thursday class will focus on turns and leaps across the floor.
  • Action Performance Company will be performing in our summer show, Bold Babes. Students in ACTION must be available for Dress Rehearsal August 5th and Performances August 6-7.

Level 6-8 Class Options

Level 4-8: Mondays 4:00-5:00 Hip Hop
Level 6-8: Mondays 5:00-6:15 Ballet/Pointe
Level 6-8: Mondays 6:15-7:30 Performance 1*
Level 6-8: Tuesdays 6:15-7:00 Tap
Level 6-8: Tuesdays 7:00-8:00 Contemporary
Level 6-8: Tuesdays 8:00-9:00 Jazz Class and Performance 2*
Level 3-8: Wednesdays 4:15-5:30 Ballet
Level 3-8: Wednesdays 5:30-6:15 Strength, Stretch and Conditioning
Level 6-8: Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 Turns and Leaps/Combinations
Level 6-8: Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 Jazz
ACTION PERFORMANCE COMPANY: Thursdays 6:00-7:30
Level 6-8: Thursdays 7:30-9:00 Ballet and Terminology Class
  • Geared toward Advanced-Intermediate - Advanced dancers ages about 13-18. 
  • The Monday Performance 1 class will be performing in our summer show, Bold Babes. Students taking this class must be available for Dress Rehearsal August 5th and Performances August 6-7.
  • The Tuesday Performance 2 class will be performing in our summer show, Bold Babes. Students can take the Jazz and Performance class without performing. Please let us know if you will not be performing with us August 6-7. Students performing must be available for Dress Rehearsal August 5th and Performances August 6-7.
  • Wednesday Ballet and Strengthening classes are combined with our mid level dancers to promote studio unity and inspiration!
  • Action Performance Company will be performing in our summer show, Bold Babes. Students in ACTION must be available for Dress Rehearsal August 5th and Performances August 6-7.

Adult Ballet 

Mondays 7:30-8:30
  • Geared toward dancers at the Beginning through Intermediate levels. This is a class with the goal of learning basic ballet technique, strengthening our bodies and building community. :)

See monthly tuition schedule below.

There is no registration fee for Summer 2025.

A $50 performance fee will be added to all accounts of performers in our summer show, Bold Babes.

Action Performance Company tuition is $95/month.

Reach out if you are in need of a scholarship.

Summer Camps!

Descendants and Moana

July 7-10  Villains and Warriors Camp Ages 6-12

Fairies and Pirates

July 21-24  Fairytale Camp Ages 4-9

Wicked

August 4-7 Good Witch Bad Witch Camp Ages 6-12

Mon-Thurs 12:00-3:00pm or 12:00-4:30pm

  • Trial classes are available for all new students or any students looking to try a new class! New students must register online before entering classes.

    Register for Summer classes, Bold Babes performance classes and Action Performance Company under 2025 Summer Classes and Performance. Register for summer camps under 2025 Summer Camps. Registration link HERE.

    We are located on the first floor of The Kennedy Building at 2303 Kennedy St NE #100; Minneapolis, MN 55413. Enter up the stairs on Kennedy Street and we are though the red door on your left!

    Please bring a water bottle, wear dance attire, dance shoes and have your hair neatly back for dance classes.

    Any questions on registration, classes or level placement, reach out to director Amber Keeley springinspires@gmail.com.

  • Summer classes and performance rehearsals are held week-to-week June 9-August 21. They follow the tuition schedule below and tuition is divided into three monthly installments.

    There is no registration fee for Summer 2025. A $50 performance fee will be added to all accounts of performers in our summer show, Bold Babes. to be performed August 6-7 at Mounds View High School.

    Action Performance Company monthly tuition is $95/month for Summer 2025.

    Summer Camps have individualized rates and dates.

    We reserve the right to cancel or change any class at any time due to enrollment, illness, inclement weather, holidays, etc. When possible, a make-up/replacement class option will be given but is not guaranteed. Make-up classes can be taken any time throughout the season.

    Reach out to director Amber Keeley springinspires@gmail.com if you are in need of a scholarship. We do not want anyone to miss the opportunity to train with us!

  • 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 four 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

    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.

    1-Hour Drop-in $20

    1.5-Hour Drop-in $28

    2-Hour Drop-in $35

    Private lesson rates vary and must be paid at the time of your lesson.

    Please reach out with any questions and thank you - We appreciate you so very much!!

  • Class 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.

The Teaching Artists

  • Malia Craft

  • Lily Conforti

  • Whitley Dahlhauser

  • Rachel Doran

  • Amber Keeley

  • Shelby Keeley

  • Abby King

  • JC Lippold

  • Averie Mitchell-Brown

  • Delaina Thill

  • Taylor Venancio