2025 Summer Classes and Performance

June 9-August 21, 2025

TO BE IN OUR SUMMER PERFORMANCE,

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

AND/OR ACTION PERFORMANCE COMPANY!

Bold Babes, our 2025 summer show, is a collection of musical theatre work honoring brave orphans, daring ex-wives, heroic suffragettes, courageous “villainous” offspring 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! Can’t perform? No problem. You can still take class and learn the musical theatre pieces. :)

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, 3 or all of the above. Each class features the work of a different choreographer. We are very excited to have choreographers Lily Conforti, Rachel Doran and Whitley Dahlhauser on board! <3

Action Performance Company

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

  • 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, which will be performed August 6-7 at Mounds View High School.

  • Action Performance Company tuition is $95/month. Reach out if you are in need of a scholarship.

Preschool Dance is geared toward ages 3-5 and focuses on ballet fundamentals, creative movement and musicality.

Preschool: Thursdays 5:00-5:30 Preschool Dance

Level 1 and 2 are geared toward Beginning and Advanced-Beginning dancers ages about 5 to 8. Students can take class without performing.

Level 1-2: Tuesdays 5:00-6:15 Ballet and Performance

Level 2: Thursdays 4:30-5:15 Jazz/Progressions

Level 2: Thursdays 5:30-6:15 Musical Theatre/Dance Film and Terminology Class

Level 3 is geared toward Beginning-Intermediate and Intermediate dancers about ages 9 to 13. Classes and Performance options available.

Level 3: Mondays 5:00-6:30 Ballet/Jazz and Performance

Level 3: Mondays 6:30-7:15 Tap

Level 3: Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 Ballet

Level 3: Wednesdays 5:30-6:15 Strength, Stretch, Conditioning

Level 3: Wednesdays 6:15-7:15 Musical Theatre/Dance Film and Terminology Class

Level 3: Thursdays 4:30-5:15 Jazz/Progressions

Level 3: Thursdays 5:15-6:00 Lyrical

Level 4-5 is geared toward Intermediate dancers about ages 12-18. Classes, Performance and Action Performance Company options available.

Level 4-5: Mondays 4:00-5:00 Hip Hop

Level 4-5: Mondays 5:00-6:30 Ballet/Jazz and Performance

Level 4-5: Mondays 6:30-7:15 Tap

Level 4-5: Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 Ballet

Level 4-5: Wednesdays 5:30-6:15 Strength, Stretch, Conditioning

Level 4-5: Wednesdays 6:15-7:15 Musical Theatre/Dance Film and Terminology Class

Level 4-5: Thursdays 5:15-6:00 Lyrical

Action Performance Company Thursdays 6:00-7:30

Level 6-8 is geared to Advanced-Intermediate and Advanced level dancers. Classes, Performance and Action Performance Company options available.

Level 6-8: 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 DancePerformance 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 and Dance Performance 2

Level 6-8: Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 Ballet

Level 6-8: Wednesdays 5:30-6:15 Strength, Stretch, Conditioning

Level 6-8: Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 Jazz Progressions/Combo Class

Level 6-8: Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 Dance Performance 3

Action Performance Company Thursdays 6:00-7:30

Level 6-8: Thursdays 7:30-8:30 Ballet

Level 6-8: Thursdays 8:30-9:00 Musical Theatre/Dance Film and Terminology Class

Adult Ballet is 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.

Adult Ballet: Mondays 7:30-8:30

  • 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 6-8 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!!

2025 Summer Camps

Inspired by Descendants, Moana, Wicked, Fairies, Pirates and whatever else moves us, we will spend this summer learning dances, singing songs and exploring our artistic creativity. Get ready to learn new skills, meet new friends, find your confidence and have a great time preparing for in-studio showings at the end of regular camp on Thursdays!

Add Movie Time Mondays through Wednesdays after camp to watch a film together and discuss different aspects of the movies, character development and storytelling.

Friday’s Make-A-Movie we will create our own story and film a mini movie inspired by the week’s theme!

  • 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

  • Heather Brockman

  • Malia Craft

  • Maesi Caes

  • Whitley Dahlhauser

  • Rachel Doran

  • Lily Conforti

  • Noah Coon

  • Amber Keeley

  • Sayer Keeley

  • Shelby Keeley

  • Abby King

  • JC Lippold

  • Averie Mitchell-Brown

  • Delaina Thill

  • Taylor Venancio

  • Chris Wendorff