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Youth Ballet at the Cultural Center: Fall 2026 & Spring 2027

Youth Ballet Classes Return!
Fall 2026 & Spring 2027
8-Week Sessions
Weekly on Wednesdays

We are excited to once again offer Youth Ballet through a partnership with instructor Leona Cichy at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center on Wednesday afternoons for youth starting in Pre-K (age 4) through 3rd Grade. Students will learn basic ballet techniques in a fun and encouraging class environment.

Classes will be offered on Wednesdays in the upstairs dance studio at the Cultural Center (accessible only by stairs).

Times / Age Groups / Fees:

  • 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. - PreK-Kdg, $80 per session
  • 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. - 1st-3rd Grades, $100 per session

Fall 2026 Session:

The 2026 Fall Session is an 8-week program running from October 7 through December 2, 2026. There will be no class on November 11, 2026. The session will conclude with a short recital (details to be announced).

Spring 2027 Session:

The 2027 Spring Session is an 8-week program running from February 10 through April 7, 2027. There will be no class on March 10, 2027. The session will conclude with a short recital (details to be announced).

Registration & Payment:

Limited spots to ensure small class sizes; 12 students per class/age group. Full session payment is required to guarantee your spot. 

To register online, please click below. 

Register for 2026 Fall & 2027 Spring Youth Ballet!

To pay in person, please fill out the registration form below and stop by the Cultural Center anytime during our Open Hours, or mail a check to Cultural Center, PO Box 246, New York Mills, MN 56567.

    PreK-Kdg1st-3rd

     

    Scholarships: 2 spots in each class will be offered as full scholarship spots. Please contact leona@rwfsmn.org if interested.

    The goal of these youth ballet classes is to instill a love of movement and dance in children. Young dancers will learn basic ballet movements in a positive and fun environment. Proper technique is taught through creative dances and imagination. The structured classes will focus on the basics of gross motor movement, including strength, coordination, and flexibility, as well as socialization and group learning. Every class will be a dance adventure of music and movement!
     
    Teaching ballet to your littles is Leona Cichy. Leona began dancing at the age of two and is trained in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and modern, among other styles. She was a member of the competitive Legacy Dance Company in New Jersey for ten years and has over 10 years of teaching experience in a variety of dance styles. Leona also has extensive experience in youth development and programming.
     
    Questions? Please call the Cultural Center at 218-385-3339, email info@kulcher.org, or contact instructor Leona Cichy at leona@rwfsmn.org.