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Inspire summer training series
The INSPIRE Summer Training Series blends intense conditioning, dynamic choreography, and focused technique classes into one powerful program. Dancers won’t just learn routines—they’ll build strength, improve flexibility, sharpen turns and leaps, and develop the performance quality that sets them apart on stage and in competition.
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Focus Areas:
Turn control & core strength
Jump height & explosive power
Flexibility Training
Injury prevention for dancers
Format:
45 min conditioning + 45 min skills applicationTakeaway: Measurable improvement in 60-90 minutes
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session dates: 6/18, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/13
Middle School (5th-8th) 6p.m.- 7p.m.
High School (9th-12th) 7p.m. - 8:30p.m.
Investment: $30-$35 per class. Bundle five training sessions for a discount (Please note, the skills clinic on 7/30 is included for an additional discount in the bundle price. If you pay per class that session will be the cost of the clinic ($45).
skills clinic
This clinic focuses on building the strength and stability dancers need to turn cleaner, jump higher, and move with control. Dancers will learn how to train their bodies effectively—not just stretch and hope for improvement.
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Stronger Dancers. Cleaner Skills. More Control.
focus areas:
• Turn technique & control drills
• Core + lower body strength
• Jump height & explosive power
• Injury-prevention mindsetTakeaway:
Dancers feel stronger and more confident.Structure:
Breakdown → drills → corrections → application
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clinic date: 7/30/2026
Grades 5th-12th: 6-7:30p.m.
Investment: $45
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Taylor Huber is a Minnesota native who trained at Classical Ballet Academy (CBA), graduating in 2001. She earned scholarships to several prestigious ballet summer intensives, including Dance Aspen with Jillana, Virginia School of the Arts, Milwaukee Ballet School, and Boston Ballet School.
She continued her dance education on scholarship at the University of Kansas and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Taylor went on to perform as a company member with Ballet Minnesota from 2001–2007, dancing numerous soloist roles and guest performing throughout the Twin Cities metro.
Following her performance career, Taylor has become a highly respected teacher, guest instructor, and private coach, working with studios and both state and national championship dance teams across the Twin Cities and Wisconsin.
She is an American Ballet Theatre® Certified Teacher, having successfully completed the ABT Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 5 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum. Taylor is also a certified Progressing Ballet Technique instructor and a certified Barre Burn instructor with Sila Wellness in Woodbury.
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Join us:
8/05/2026: Middle School 10-12p.m. High School 12-2p.m.
8/06/2026: Middle School 10-12p.m. High School 12-2p.m.
Location: Rochester (specific location coming soon)
Technique intensive: master instructor taylor huber 8/05-8/06
We’re excited to welcome Taylor to the Rochester dance community! Her depth of experience, passion for training, and commitment to excellence create an incredible opportunity for dancers in our area.
We’re proud to collaborate with her to deliver meaningful training experiences that will continue to elevate and inspire dancers across southern MN. Her presence is a huge addition to our community, and we’re excited for dancers to learn, grow, and be challenged by her expertise.
Mn dance physical therapy: 7/25/2026
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Christine Lager, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, dance rehabilitation specialist and the proud owner of Minnesota Dance Physical Therapy. She is a former high school and collegiate dancer who is passionate about helping athletes create the optimal balance between mobility and strength. She has had the privilege to help hundreds of dancers and over 15 dance teams since starting MN Dance PT in 2023. During her time with us she will be providing education on common dance injuries, healthy habits, and safe return to sport. The event will include a small presentation, dynamic warm-up, injury-prevention exercises and flexibility training techniques.
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Join Us:
Saturday July 25, 2026 10-12p.m.
Location: Dakota Middle School 5501 65th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901
investment: $45
MN Dance Athletics is excited to be collaborating with Christine Lager, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, dance rehabilitation specialist and the proud owner of Minnesota Dance Physical Therapy.
JAZZ clinic
Jazz dance at MN Dance Athletics is bold, dynamic, and full of energy. It’s where technique meets personality—combining sharp movements, powerful execution, and expressive performance. Dancers will push their strength, control, and precision while learning to move with confidence, musicality, and style.
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Focus Areas:
Sharp jazz technique: turns, leaps, kicks, and transitions
Strength, control, and flexibility for cleaner execution
Musicality, rhythm, and timing
Performance quality, facials, and stage presence
Clean, confident movement with detail-driven execution
Format:
We kick things off with an energizing warm-up and focused technique training, followed by across-the-floor progressions to build consistency and control. Dancers will then dive into high-energy choreography, with coaching throughout to refine details, enhance performance quality, and bring everything to life in a full-out final performance.This isn’t just a clinic—it’s a chance to level up your jazz skills, gain confidence, and leave feeling stronger, sharper, and performance-ready.
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Session date & location: coming in may!
“Growth doesn’t happen by staying where you’re comfortable—it happens when you seek out opportunities that challenge you, stretch you, and push you beyond what you thought was possible.”
team intensive experience
Bring MN Dance Athletics directly to your team for a high-impact 1–2 day intensive designed to elevate performance, strengthen culture, and build confident leaders. This isn’t just another practice—it’s an intentional, high-energy experience tailored specifically to your team’s goals.
Our intensives combine technique, performance training, strength and conditioning, and mindset work to create well-rounded, competition-ready dancers. We meet your team where they are and push them to the next level—challenging them to grow individually while becoming more connected as a team.
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Team Intensive Format
Our 1–2 day team intensives are intentionally structured to maximize growth, engagement, and impact—balancing high-level training with meaningful team development.
Each day is broken into focused segments to keep dancers energized, challenged, and fully engaged:
Dynamic Warm-Up & Activation
We start with an intentional warm-up focused on strength, mobility, and preparing the body for high-level training.Technique & Skill Development
Targeted work on turns, leaps, kicks, and precision—designed to clean fundamentals and elevate overall execution.Across-the-Floor Progressions
Reinforcing technique through movement while building consistency, control, and confidence.Performance & Choreography Training
High-energy combinations focused on musicality, performance quality, and full-out execution.Strength & Conditioning
Dance-specific conditioning to build power, endurance, and injury prevention.Mindset & Leadership Training
Interactive sessions focused on confidence, communication, team culture, and performing under pressure.Team Connection & Reflection
Intentional time to build trust, strengthen relationships, and align team goals.Final Run-Through / Showcase (Optional)
Bringing everything together with a final performance or team showcase moment.
Each intensive is customized to your team’s needs, ensuring the experience is relevant, impactful, and directly aligned with your goals for the season.
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Fill out the inquiry form, located at the bottom of the Built Within section or click the link below to determine dates and cost.
We can’t WAIT to work with your team!