Dance Factory - Dance studio in Forest Lake, Minnesota
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Dance Factory

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1432 Lake Street South

Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 4:30 - 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 4:30 - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:30 - 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 4:30 - 8:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
32 programs

About Dance Factory

Discover your passion for dance at Dance Factory, a premier studio located in Forest Lake, Minnesota, fostering a holistic "life experience" since its founding in 1999 by Jennifer Tell. Dance Factory offers a comprehensive dance education for students of all ages and experience levels, nurturing both aspiring professionals and recreational dancers. Our curriculum is designed to build technique, creativity, confidence, and invaluable life skills such as team-building and kindness. As a proud member of the "More Than Just Great Dancing" organization since 2012, we emphasize positive role models and community involvement. Explore a diverse array of styles, including Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Salsa, Bachata, and Ballroom. For those seeking a dynamic workout, our Zumba and Barre classes provide engaging fitness experiences. Dance Factory caters to all commitment levels with recreational classes and a robust competition program, preparing students for various performance avenues. Students can look forward to exciting events like two annual recitals, community performances, charitable initiatives (including Toys for Tots), and unique dance travel opportunities. Our experienced and positive staff are dedicated to making every dancer's journey enjoyable and unforgettable, helping them grow into "great kids" through the power of dance.

Programs from Dance Factory

32 programs available

Classes

Private Lessons

Adult Classes

Recreational Classes

Competition Program

Private Lessons

Private lessons are set up by appointment only. Many of our students supplement their classes with one-on-one lessons to strengthen their technique. If you are interested in setting up a lesson, call the studio at 651-464-6394 or email us at dancefactory@mac.com

Adult Tap

This is an advanced-beginning tap class for adults who want to improve clarity in tap sounds, learn basic dance skills, be in a group environment, and HAVE FUN! Recital is optional. Must be at least 18 years old.

Adult Hip Hop

Our adult hip hop class is a high-energy, fast-paced dance class. If you want to learn hip hop while getting a great workout, this is the class for you! All levels and abilities are welcome. Must be at least 18 years old.

Cheerleading/POM
Uniform fee of $50

Students will learn popular cheers, stunts, tumbling, and mini-routines in this fun class! Grab a friend and join us! Uniform fee of $50

Acrodance
$15.00

Learn tumbling skills and flexibility exercises. This class will also incorporate some leaps, ballet, and flexibility poses. Each student will learn at their own pace. Students will learn forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, round-offs, handsprings, aerial cartwheels and walkovers.

monthly, or drop in
Nova’s Dancers
$0.00

Our Nova’s Dancers program is for our students with special needs. Students will learn a variety of movement, individualized if needed. Ballet, jazz, and hip hop will be covered. Learn dance in a fun, nurturing environment. This class is FREE for qualified families. All fees are fundraised by the studio. Limit 10 dancers per class.

Dance Cirque

Our NEW circus class incorporates aerial silks, hoop, juggling, lyra, and flexibility training. Students will work on balance, precision, and hand-eye coordination.

Performance Team

Our NEW performance team is by recommendation only. Our team will have 3-4 community performance opportunities in addition to our recitals, including one dance competition. Class consists of jazz and tap.

Tap/Jazz Combination

This class focuses on mastering more basic tap fundamentals and increasing speed. Jazz technique is introduced with basic jazz steps and combinations. Classroom is more disciplined, yet still non-competitive and fun!

Ballet

Our beginning and intermediate ballet classes for recreational students focus on the foundations of ballet. Students will learn fundamentals, placement, posture, and discipline. We encourage every student who is wanting to improve their overall dance technique to enroll in ballet.

Little Monkeys Circus Class

Our NEW Little Monkeys pre-school circus class will incorporate silks, juggling, balance beam, tumbling, and more! Children will work on balance, flexibility, and large motor skills.

Beginning Dance

Class consists of ballet with emphasis on ballet vocabulary, flexibility and strengthening exercises. Introduction of more tap technique and memorization. Students will develop an appreciation of dance in a non-competitive environment while building self-esteem.

Pre-school Creative Moment

Children will learn beginning ballet movements and tap sounds. Emphasis is on basic locomotor development, rhythm, and creative expression. Our pre-school dancers learn dance in a playful, imaginative and non-competitive environment.

CONTEMPORARY

Contemporary dance is an expressive style of dance that abandons the rigid, centered aspect of classical forms of dance, and utilizes unconventional movements from styles around the world. It incorporates certain elements of ballet, modern dance, and jazz.

BALLET - COMPETITION/PERFORMING LINE

We will focus on the foundations of ballet. Students will learn fundamentals, placement, posture, and discipline. We encourage every student who is wanting to improve their overall dance technique to enroll in ballet.

FLEXIBILITY AND TURNS

Improve your flexibility and nail those turns.

ACRODANCE

Learn tumbling skills and flexibility exercises. This class will also incorporate some leaps, ballet, and flexibility poses. Each student will learn at their own pace. Students will learn forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, round-offs, handsprings, aerial cartwheels and walkovers.

LEAPS AND TURNS

This class focuses on mastering a variety of leaps, jumps, and turns used in dance.

TAP SKILLS

This class focuses on mastering more basic tap fundamentals and increasing speed. Classroom is more disciplined, yet still non-competitive and fun!

BALLET

Our beginning and intermediate ballet classes for recreational students focus on the foundations of ballet. Students will learn fundamentals, placement, posture, and discipline. We encourage every student who is wanting to improve their overall dance technique to enroll in ballet.

DARBY'S DANCERS

Our Darby's Dancers program is for our students with special needs. Students will learn a variety of movement, individualized if needed. Ballet, jazz, and hip hop will be covered. Learn dance in a fun, nurturing environment. This class is FREE for qualified families. All fees are fundraised by the studio. Limit 10 dancers per class.

HIP HOP

This high energy class gives students a chance to let loose. Learn fun choreography to upbeat rhythmic music, all while having fun.

BEGINNING DANCE - Ballet & Tap

Class consists of ballet with emphasis on ballet vocabulary, flexibility and strengthening exercises. Introduction tap technique and memorization. Students will develop an appreciation of dance in a non-competitive environment while building self-esteem.

PRE-SCHOOL CREATIVE MOVEMENT

Children will learn beginning ballet movements and tap sounds. Emphasis is on basic locomotor development, rhythm, and creative expression. Our pre-school dancers learn dance in a playful, imaginative and non-competitive environment.

CHEERLEADING

Join us for a high energy, spirit filled class where you'll learn basic cheerleading movements, cheers, jumps, stunts, tumbling and more!

Workshops

TAP INTENSIVE

Miss Cathy is hosting her ever popular summer tap intensive! Come perfect your tricks, clarity, and speed!

Camps

Competition Audition Camp

Summer Classes/Camps


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Dance Factory?

Call Dance Factory at (651) 464-6394 or visit http://www.dancefactorymn.com/.

How much do classes cost at Dance Factory?

Classes at Dance Factory start at $15.

What days is Dance Factory open?

Dance Factory is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

What is the best way to contact Dance Factory?

The quickest way is to call (651) 464-6394 or visit http://www.dancefactorymn.com/.

What city is Dance Factory in?

Dance Factory is in Forest Lake, Minnesota.