BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE ARTS
For many students, a field trip to a professional dance performance is not just an outing, but a profound introduction to the performing arts. The impact of our Student Matinee Program extends far beyond the performance. It ignites imaginations, fosters creativity, and offers an escape from everyday realities. This exposure not only nurtures a deeper appreciation for the arts but also inspires young people’s dreams and aspirations.
TICKET PRICE:
- $8.00/ticket
- Further discount available for 80% Free and Reduced Lunch schools
BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS:
- Alignment with Minnesota State Academic Standards
- Pre-performance student curriculum guide
- Q&A with dancers
- Space to bring lunch and eat after the show
For questions or to be placed on our Student Matinee teacher mailing list,
please contact Outreach Manager Sage Engle-Laird.
THE SNOW QUEEN
A Sparkling Holiday Production
Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 10:30am
Recommended Grades: K-12
Run Time: 75 minutes
*No intermission, includes a Q&A with the cast
Ballet Co.Laboratory’s dazzling holiday production, The Snow Queen, will warm you from the inside out. Travel to magical lands with young Gerda on a quest to rescue her brother from the Snow Queen’s enchanted mirror. Get entangled in the Rose Queen’s lush garden and encounter magical reindeer as Gerda learns about the power of love, inner strength, and that things are not always as they seem.
Ted Mann Concert Hall at University of Minnesota
2128 Fourth Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55455
*Reservations will open soon
IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE
The Sweetest Children’s Ballet
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 10:30am
Recommended Grades: Preschool - Grade 1
Run Time: 45 minutes
*No intermission, includes a Q&A with the cast
The beloved story of a mischievous mouse leaps onto the stage in a ballet especially designed for young audience members. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie follows the Mouse’s pursuit of one little cookie to a whole lot more. This performance’s shorter run time, vibrant visuals, and intimate theater setting make it the perfect introduction to the magic of live performance.
Ballet Co.Laboratory Studio Theatre
276 E Lafayette Frontage Rd, St. Paul, MN 55107
*Reservations will open soon
MARY POPPINS
A Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Affair
Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 10:30am
Recommended Grades: K-12
Run Time: 75 minutes
*No intermission, includes a Q&A with the cast
Your favorite practically perfect nanny takes flight in a ballet adaptation of Mary Poppins. Come along with Mary, Bert, and friends as they explore imagination, kindness, and the importance of connection. A spoonful of sugar and a bit of magic guide the way in this heartwarming spring production.
E.M. Pearson Theatre at Concordia University - Saint Paul
312 Hamline Avenue N, St. Paul, MN 55104
*Reservations will open soon