Summer Ballet 2026
Schedule is subject to change based on enrollment.
Classes and Intensives with low enrollment may be combined with a similar level.
Additional sections may be opened for workshops with wait lists. Register early and tell your friends!
We welcome dancers who are:
* past and present members of Pas de Deux * brand new to ballet * looking for a new ballet studio
* want to supplement their training * in town for the summer
Classes and Intensives with low enrollment may be combined with a similar level.
Additional sections may be opened for workshops with wait lists. Register early and tell your friends!
We welcome dancers who are:
* past and present members of Pas de Deux * brand new to ballet * looking for a new ballet studio
* want to supplement their training * in town for the summer
Young Dancers
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Dance With Me, age 2 - 6
TBD $55 per pair
Dancers age 2 - 6 take class with an older sibling (age 13+), parent, or other trusted individual (age 16+) in this introduction to ballet. Cost is per pair, older dancer must be able to take care of bathroom breaks and all other needs of younger dancer.
Pre Ballet, age 4-6
Session 1: Thursdays, May 21 through June 24, 4:45 - 5:15 pm, $52 (no class June 11)
Session 2: Monday through Thursday, July 27 through July 30, 4:30 - 5:00 pm, $42
Open to new dancers and 2025-2026 Baby and Preliminary Ballet dancers. This class will follow the same structure as our school year class, making it the perfect way for new dancers to try out ballet before committing to a full dance season, as well as for returning dancers to keep up their skills over the break.
Intro to Ballet 1, age 7-11
Monday, July 27 through Thursday, July 30, 5:00 - 5:45 pm, $47
Open to new dancers as well as 2025-2026 Pre Ballet (minimum age 7) and Ballet 1 dancers. This class will introduce dancers to some of the steps and patterns from Ballet 1. It is recommended for dancers getting ready to transition from Pre Ballet to Ballet 1 in the fall, dancers brand new to ballet who want to get a head start, dancers who want to try out ballet before committing to a full season, and returning Ballet 1 dancers who want to work on their technique or memorization skills over the summer.
Is your dancer 8 or older with ballet experience? Keep scrolling for options to build upon their prior training!
TBD $55 per pair
Dancers age 2 - 6 take class with an older sibling (age 13+), parent, or other trusted individual (age 16+) in this introduction to ballet. Cost is per pair, older dancer must be able to take care of bathroom breaks and all other needs of younger dancer.
Pre Ballet, age 4-6
Session 1: Thursdays, May 21 through June 24, 4:45 - 5:15 pm, $52 (no class June 11)
Session 2: Monday through Thursday, July 27 through July 30, 4:30 - 5:00 pm, $42
Open to new dancers and 2025-2026 Baby and Preliminary Ballet dancers. This class will follow the same structure as our school year class, making it the perfect way for new dancers to try out ballet before committing to a full dance season, as well as for returning dancers to keep up their skills over the break.
Intro to Ballet 1, age 7-11
Monday, July 27 through Thursday, July 30, 5:00 - 5:45 pm, $47
Open to new dancers as well as 2025-2026 Pre Ballet (minimum age 7) and Ballet 1 dancers. This class will introduce dancers to some of the steps and patterns from Ballet 1. It is recommended for dancers getting ready to transition from Pre Ballet to Ballet 1 in the fall, dancers brand new to ballet who want to get a head start, dancers who want to try out ballet before committing to a full season, and returning Ballet 1 dancers who want to work on their technique or memorization skills over the summer.
Is your dancer 8 or older with ballet experience? Keep scrolling for options to build upon their prior training!
Adult Ballet
programs for ages 16 through adult
New and returning dancers are welcome! Classes will follow a traditional ballet class format of barre work/stretches, center work and traveling across the room. Dancers should follow the studio's uniform, but hair may be in a ponytail instead of a ballet bun for these classes.
Special for Adult Dancers: Can't make it for the whole session? Contact Miss Zachari for a special rate based on the weeks you are available, or sign up for drop-ins at $20 per class. This offer is only available for our adult dancers!
Beginning Adult Ballet, age 16+
Tuesdays, May 19 through June 23, 5:45 - 6:45 pm, $94
This class will focus mostly on steps found in our Beginning Adult Ballet class and is recommended for new to ballet, coming back to ballet after a break, or currently in Beginning Adult Ballet. It is also recommended for Intermediate Adults wishing to take class twice a week over the summer. Class will follow the traditional ballet class format of barre work, center work and across the floor.
Intermediate Adult Ballet, age 16+
Tuesdays, May 19 through June 23, 7:15 - 8:15 pm, $94
This class will focus mostly on steps found in our Intermediate Adult Ballet class using our summer curriculum and is recommended for dancers currently in Intermediate Adult Ballet, as well as dancers in Beginning or Advanced Adult Ballet wishing to take class twice a week over the summer. It is also wonderful for adults with experience who are new to Pas de Deux Dance Studio. Class will follow the traditional ballet class format of barre work, center work and across the floor.
Advanced Adult Ballet, age 16+
Wednesdays, May 20 through June 24, 7:15- 8:15 pm, $78
(no class June 10)
This class will focus mostly on steps found in our Advanced Adult Ballet class using our summer curriculum and is recommended for dancers currently in Advanced Adult Ballet, as well as Intermediate Adults wishing to take class twice a week over the summer. Each class will follow the traditional ballet class format of barre work, center work and across the floor.
Teen and Adult Pre Pointe / Pointe 1, age 16+
Tuesdays, May 19 through June 23, 6:45 - 7:15 pm, $47
This class focuses on developing the foot and ankle strength needed for pointe work, along with foot flexibility. It is intended for any dancer wanting to improve their releves and jumps, as well as those who would eventually like to start pointe work. Dancer who have already been approved for pointe shoes may take this class en pointe.
Please note: Dancers taking the class en pointe must also register for either Beginning or Intermediate Adult Ballet.
Additional Opportunities for Adults, age 18+
Adults wishing to intensify or supplement their training over the summer are invited to join any of the following classes or workshops:
* Advanced Technique Class (see details in Technique section)
* Workshops labeled Teens and Adults (see details in the Workshops section)
* Workshops labeled All Ages (see details in the Workshops section)
Tuesdays, May 19 through June 23, 5:45 - 6:45 pm, $94
This class will focus mostly on steps found in our Beginning Adult Ballet class and is recommended for new to ballet, coming back to ballet after a break, or currently in Beginning Adult Ballet. It is also recommended for Intermediate Adults wishing to take class twice a week over the summer. Class will follow the traditional ballet class format of barre work, center work and across the floor.
Intermediate Adult Ballet, age 16+
Tuesdays, May 19 through June 23, 7:15 - 8:15 pm, $94
This class will focus mostly on steps found in our Intermediate Adult Ballet class using our summer curriculum and is recommended for dancers currently in Intermediate Adult Ballet, as well as dancers in Beginning or Advanced Adult Ballet wishing to take class twice a week over the summer. It is also wonderful for adults with experience who are new to Pas de Deux Dance Studio. Class will follow the traditional ballet class format of barre work, center work and across the floor.
Advanced Adult Ballet, age 16+
Wednesdays, May 20 through June 24, 7:15- 8:15 pm, $78
(no class June 10)
This class will focus mostly on steps found in our Advanced Adult Ballet class using our summer curriculum and is recommended for dancers currently in Advanced Adult Ballet, as well as Intermediate Adults wishing to take class twice a week over the summer. Each class will follow the traditional ballet class format of barre work, center work and across the floor.
Teen and Adult Pre Pointe / Pointe 1, age 16+
Tuesdays, May 19 through June 23, 6:45 - 7:15 pm, $47
This class focuses on developing the foot and ankle strength needed for pointe work, along with foot flexibility. It is intended for any dancer wanting to improve their releves and jumps, as well as those who would eventually like to start pointe work. Dancer who have already been approved for pointe shoes may take this class en pointe.
Please note: Dancers taking the class en pointe must also register for either Beginning or Intermediate Adult Ballet.
Additional Opportunities for Adults, age 18+
Adults wishing to intensify or supplement their training over the summer are invited to join any of the following classes or workshops:
* Advanced Technique Class (see details in Technique section)
* Workshops labeled Teens and Adults (see details in the Workshops section)
* Workshops labeled All Ages (see details in the Workshops section)
Technique Classes
programs for dancers age 8 through adult with previous ballet experience
New and returning dancers are welcome!
The more relaxed schedule in the summer gives us the chance to hone our skills and try new things.
All technique classes will follow the format of barre work, gentle stretch time, center work, and across the floor work unless otherwise detailed in the description.
Dancers should follow the studio's uniform, but hair may be in a ponytail instead of a ballet bun for these classes.
The more relaxed schedule in the summer gives us the chance to hone our skills and try new things.
All technique classes will follow the format of barre work, gentle stretch time, center work, and across the floor work unless otherwise detailed in the description.
Dancers should follow the studio's uniform, but hair may be in a ponytail instead of a ballet bun for these classes.
Beginning Technique, age 8-13 (age 7 with permission)
Tuesdays, 5:00 - 5:45 pm, May 19 through June 23, $71
Recommended for 2025-2026 Ballet 1 and Ballet 1 Advanced dancers, and equivalent dancers from other studios, as well as dancers age 12 to 13 who are new to ballet.
Pairs Well With: Kids Stretch, Kids Turns, Kids Jumps, Kids Floor Barre and Kids Variations
Intermediate Technique, age 10-15
Wednesdays, May 20 through June 24, 6:15 - 7:15 pm, $78
(no class June 10)
Recommended for 2025-2026 Ballet 2 dancers, and equivalent dancers from other studios, as well as dancers age 14 to 15 who are new to ballet.
Pairs Well With: All of our workshops! Choose the level for your dancer's age!
Pre Pointe / Pointe 1, age 10 -15
Wednesdays, May 20 through June 24, 5:45 - 6:15 pm $42
(no class June 10)
Open to all dancers enrolled in Intermediate Technique! Dancers who took Pre Pointe over the 2025 - 2026 dance season may take this class in pointe shoes. This class works on pointe fundamentals to strengthen the feet and ankles while also developing flexibility in the feet.
Dancers must be enrolled in Intermediate Technique to take this class.
Advanced Technique (includes Pointe), age 13 - 18 (qualified adults with permission)
Session 1: Thursdays, May 21 through June 25, 5:45 - 7:15 pm, $117 (no class June 11)
Session 2: Monday through Thursday, July 20 through 23, 5:45 - 7:15 pm, $94
Recommended for 2025-2026 Ballet 4 and 5 dancers (and equivalent dancers from other studios). Adult dancers currently enrolled in Advanced Adult Ballet are also welcome to join. This class includes Pointe work (those not interested in pointe may take that portion of the class in normal ballet shoes).
Pairs Well With: any of our Teen and Adult Workshops, as well as any of our multi-age workshops!
Tuesdays, 5:00 - 5:45 pm, May 19 through June 23, $71
Recommended for 2025-2026 Ballet 1 and Ballet 1 Advanced dancers, and equivalent dancers from other studios, as well as dancers age 12 to 13 who are new to ballet.
Pairs Well With: Kids Stretch, Kids Turns, Kids Jumps, Kids Floor Barre and Kids Variations
Intermediate Technique, age 10-15
Wednesdays, May 20 through June 24, 6:15 - 7:15 pm, $78
(no class June 10)
Recommended for 2025-2026 Ballet 2 dancers, and equivalent dancers from other studios, as well as dancers age 14 to 15 who are new to ballet.
Pairs Well With: All of our workshops! Choose the level for your dancer's age!
Pre Pointe / Pointe 1, age 10 -15
Wednesdays, May 20 through June 24, 5:45 - 6:15 pm $42
(no class June 10)
Open to all dancers enrolled in Intermediate Technique! Dancers who took Pre Pointe over the 2025 - 2026 dance season may take this class in pointe shoes. This class works on pointe fundamentals to strengthen the feet and ankles while also developing flexibility in the feet.
Dancers must be enrolled in Intermediate Technique to take this class.
Advanced Technique (includes Pointe), age 13 - 18 (qualified adults with permission)
Session 1: Thursdays, May 21 through June 25, 5:45 - 7:15 pm, $117 (no class June 11)
Session 2: Monday through Thursday, July 20 through 23, 5:45 - 7:15 pm, $94
Recommended for 2025-2026 Ballet 4 and 5 dancers (and equivalent dancers from other studios). Adult dancers currently enrolled in Advanced Adult Ballet are also welcome to join. This class includes Pointe work (those not interested in pointe may take that portion of the class in normal ballet shoes).
Pairs Well With: any of our Teen and Adult Workshops, as well as any of our multi-age workshops!
One Day WorkshopsNew and returning dancers are welcome! All workshops are a single day, and intended to supplement the technique classes. Dancers should follow the studio's dress code, but hair may be in a ponytail instead of a bun.
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Workshops
Character
Character dance is based on traditional European folk dances. These dances are seen in many of the Romantic and Classical Era story ballets such as Swan Lake, Giselle and Coppelia. This class will explore beginning elements common in character dance.
Choreography
Dancers in this class will learn the elements of choreography through a series of exercises and activities while working to create their own dances to a pre-selected piece of music. Dancers should bring a notebook to take notes and write down the choreography they create.
Floor Barre
Floor barre takes traditional barre exercises and moves them to the floor, allowing dancers to feel their alignment in a different way. It is also a great way to gauge the dancer's natural range of motion, strength, and flexibility, while gently working on improving those areas.
Introduction to Contemporary Dance
Are you interested in being exposed to different styles of dance? Whether you’re preparing for a college dance program, or just want to enjoy a new style of choreography- Colleen’s contemporary workshop will blend the basics of dance history, modern, jazz, and contemporary techniques to expand your knowledge. We’ll learn about specific modern-dance techniques, strengthening exercises, and explore some new choreography. Come one, come all! Let’s have some fun!
Colleen Schwartz has experience as a dancer, teacher, and choreographer- specifically 20 years of Cecchetti ballet training, and received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. She danced professionally with the contemporary company- Splinters & Shards, and throughout the greater Chicago area in multiple regional musical theatre productions. She is known better around the studio as- “Lyra’s mom,” and is excited to have come out of retirement in recent years to enjoy dancing with her daughter at Pas de Deux!
Introduction to Irish Dance
Dancers in this workshop will learn the basics of Irish soft shoe dancing. We'll start by learning the most common steps in the Irish dance vocabulary, and then put those steps into practice in both an easy ceilidh (social) dance, and a beginner level step (performance style) dance.
In addition to owning Pas de Deux Dance Studio, Miss Zachari has over 20 years of experience performing with the Green Fire Irish Dancers. Through Green Fire, she has learned a variety of traditional Irish folk dances, as well as modern Irish dance choreography, and has choreographed a few dances that have been performed by the group.
Leaps and Jumps
In this workshop, dancers will learn how to harness their power for more powerful leaps and jumps.
Pas de Deux
Learn the building blocks of pas de deux (partnering) in this summer workshop. The class will begin with promenades and supported jumps, with all dancers learning both roles (supporter and supported). We'll end with some basic lifts and dips, with all dancers learning the supported role, and those who are strong enough also learning the supporting role.
Stretch and Strength
Kids Stretch and Strength, taught by Miss Zachari, will help young dancers develop an at home routine to support their dance classes.
Teen and Adult Stretch and Strength will be taught be Jasmin. This year we will touch on some exercises for hip strengthening to target your leg extensions and working that turnout. We will run through some different stretches and stretching basics to help build more flexibility.
Jasmin is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who works primarily with kids and teens. She started dancing when she was 4 and never looked back. Now she loves combining her understanding of human anatomy with her love of dance. Jasmin has taken numerous dance medicine continuing education classes, as well as being a member of the Minnesota Dance Medicine Foundation (MDMF) and the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS), to continue her growth in combining health care and dance.
Turns
* Kids Turns, taught by Miss Zachari, will focus on age and ability appropriate turn techniques, focusing on balance, spotting and rotation.
Turns and Jumps
* Advanced Teen and Adult Turns, taught by Amanda, will focus on gaining consistency in higher level turns and jumps.
As a dancer, coach, and judge, Amanda brings breadth and depth of dance knowledge. Beginning at the age of three, she has classical ballet and pointe training from the Royal Academy of Dance curriculum, and further training in the styles of jazz and lyrical. She was a captain of her high school dance team, then became a judge for five years with the Judges Association of Minnesota (JAM) for the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). With a passion for teaching and building confidence in young athletes, she began coaching MSHSL dance teams in the High Kick and Jazz divisions, winning a state championship in 2011. Now a mom with daughters who attend Pas de Deux Dance Studio, Amanda also attends adult classes to continue her technical education. Her approach to teaching involves building upon foundational technical skills as a dancer works toward more advanced skills, helping dancers recognize their full potential, and develop self-confidence that they take with them beyond the studio.
Variations
Variations are classical ballet solos that are in the public domain and therefore used by many ballet companies world wide. Each workshop will focus on a different variation tailored to the ability level of the class.
- All ages (9 through adult) Thursday, July 30, 7:15 - 8:15 pm, $27
Character dance is based on traditional European folk dances. These dances are seen in many of the Romantic and Classical Era story ballets such as Swan Lake, Giselle and Coppelia. This class will explore beginning elements common in character dance.
Choreography
- All ages (9 through adult) Thursday, May 28, 7:15 - 8:15 pm, $27
Dancers in this class will learn the elements of choreography through a series of exercises and activities while working to create their own dances to a pre-selected piece of music. Dancers should bring a notebook to take notes and write down the choreography they create.
Floor Barre
- Kids (age 7 to 12) Wednesday, June 17, 5:15 - 5:45 pm, $13
- Teens and Adults (age 13 + ) Monday, July 27, 7:15 - 8:15 pm, $27
Floor barre takes traditional barre exercises and moves them to the floor, allowing dancers to feel their alignment in a different way. It is also a great way to gauge the dancer's natural range of motion, strength, and flexibility, while gently working on improving those areas.
Introduction to Contemporary Dance
- Teens and Adults (Age 14+) Thursday, June 4, 7:15 - 8:15 pm, $27
Are you interested in being exposed to different styles of dance? Whether you’re preparing for a college dance program, or just want to enjoy a new style of choreography- Colleen’s contemporary workshop will blend the basics of dance history, modern, jazz, and contemporary techniques to expand your knowledge. We’ll learn about specific modern-dance techniques, strengthening exercises, and explore some new choreography. Come one, come all! Let’s have some fun!
Colleen Schwartz has experience as a dancer, teacher, and choreographer- specifically 20 years of Cecchetti ballet training, and received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. She danced professionally with the contemporary company- Splinters & Shards, and throughout the greater Chicago area in multiple regional musical theatre productions. She is known better around the studio as- “Lyra’s mom,” and is excited to have come out of retirement in recent years to enjoy dancing with her daughter at Pas de Deux!
Introduction to Irish Dance
- All ages (9 through adult) Thursday, June 25, 7:15 - 8:15 pm, $27
Dancers in this workshop will learn the basics of Irish soft shoe dancing. We'll start by learning the most common steps in the Irish dance vocabulary, and then put those steps into practice in both an easy ceilidh (social) dance, and a beginner level step (performance style) dance.
In addition to owning Pas de Deux Dance Studio, Miss Zachari has over 20 years of experience performing with the Green Fire Irish Dancers. Through Green Fire, she has learned a variety of traditional Irish folk dances, as well as modern Irish dance choreography, and has choreographed a few dances that have been performed by the group.
Leaps and Jumps
- Kids (age 7 to 12) Wednesday, June 3, 5:15 - 5:45 pm, $13
In this workshop, dancers will learn how to harness their power for more powerful leaps and jumps.
Pas de Deux
- All ages (8 through adult) Thursday, June 17, 7:15 - 8:15 pm, $27
Learn the building blocks of pas de deux (partnering) in this summer workshop. The class will begin with promenades and supported jumps, with all dancers learning both roles (supporter and supported). We'll end with some basic lifts and dips, with all dancers learning the supported role, and those who are strong enough also learning the supporting role.
Stretch and Strength
- Kids (age 8 to 12) Wednesday, May 20, 5:15 - 5:45 pm, $13
- Teen and Adult (age 14+) Thursday, May 21, 7:15 - 8:15 pm, $27
Kids Stretch and Strength, taught by Miss Zachari, will help young dancers develop an at home routine to support their dance classes.
Teen and Adult Stretch and Strength will be taught be Jasmin. This year we will touch on some exercises for hip strengthening to target your leg extensions and working that turnout. We will run through some different stretches and stretching basics to help build more flexibility.
Jasmin is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who works primarily with kids and teens. She started dancing when she was 4 and never looked back. Now she loves combining her understanding of human anatomy with her love of dance. Jasmin has taken numerous dance medicine continuing education classes, as well as being a member of the Minnesota Dance Medicine Foundation (MDMF) and the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS), to continue her growth in combining health care and dance.
Turns
- Kids (age 8 to 12) Wednesday, May 27, 5:15 - 5:45 pm, $13
* Kids Turns, taught by Miss Zachari, will focus on age and ability appropriate turn techniques, focusing on balance, spotting and rotation.
Turns and Jumps
- Teen and Adult (age 14+) Wednesday, July 29, 7:15 - 8:15 pm, $27
* Advanced Teen and Adult Turns, taught by Amanda, will focus on gaining consistency in higher level turns and jumps.
As a dancer, coach, and judge, Amanda brings breadth and depth of dance knowledge. Beginning at the age of three, she has classical ballet and pointe training from the Royal Academy of Dance curriculum, and further training in the styles of jazz and lyrical. She was a captain of her high school dance team, then became a judge for five years with the Judges Association of Minnesota (JAM) for the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). With a passion for teaching and building confidence in young athletes, she began coaching MSHSL dance teams in the High Kick and Jazz divisions, winning a state championship in 2011. Now a mom with daughters who attend Pas de Deux Dance Studio, Amanda also attends adult classes to continue her technical education. Her approach to teaching involves building upon foundational technical skills as a dancer works toward more advanced skills, helping dancers recognize their full potential, and develop self-confidence that they take with them beyond the studio.
Variations
- Kids (ages 9 to 13) Wednesday, June 24, 5:15 - 5:45 pm, $13
- Teens and Adults (age 14+) Tuesday, July 28, 7:15 - 8:15 pm, $27
Variations are classical ballet solos that are in the public domain and therefore used by many ballet companies world wide. Each workshop will focus on a different variation tailored to the ability level of the class.