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Established in 1988. Founded by Riet Velthuisen.
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Professional classical ballet company based in Bloomington, MN. Since 1988
We are a non profit organization.
🌳 Thank You, Bloomington! ✨ What an absolutely mag 🌳 Thank You, Bloomington! ✨ What an absolutely magical evening at the Normandale Lake Bandshell last night! Thank you so much to everyone who came out, set up their lawn chairs, and shared the evening with us for Arts in the Park. Performing under the open sky with such a warm, supportive audience is exactly why we love what we do. Swipe through to see some of our favorite memories and moments from last night's performance! 📸👇 📅 Missed last night? Join us next time! If you weren't able to make it out to Normandale, we would love to see you at our next outdoor community performance: 📍 Where: Richfield Bandshell (Veterans Memorial Park) 🗓️ When: Tuesday, August 4th at 10:00 AM 🎟️ Admission: Free & family-friendly! Mark your calendars, bring a blanket, and come enjoy some morning dance in the park with us. What was your favorite part of last night's show? Let us know in the comments below! 👇 . . . #ContinentalBallet #ArtsInThePark #NormandaleLake #BloomingtonMN #RichfieldMN #TwinCitiesDance #SupportLocalArts #OutdoorPerformance #SummerDance #MinnesotaArts #CommunityBallet
Our dancers are working incredibly hard in rehears Our dancers are working incredibly hard in rehearsals, perfecting every detail for our upcoming performance at Normandale Arts in the Park! We can’t wait to share the beauty of classical ballet with our community in this gorgeous outdoor setting. Gather your lawn chairs, bring a blanket, and join us for a beautiful day of arts and community! 📍 Normandale Lake Bandshell 🎟️ Free Community Event 🗓️ July 14th at 7:00 pm See you at the park! 🌳✨ #ContinentalBallet #NormandaleArtsInThePark #BloomingtonMN #TwinCitiesDance #SupportLocalArts #BalletRehearsal #CommunityBallet #OutdoorPerformance #ClassicBallet #LiveDance #MinnesotaArts #continentalballetschool
Start your weekend right with a free workout! ☀️ J Start your weekend right with a free workout! ☀️ Join Continental Ballet Company for a Free Community Pilates Class on Saturday, July 25th at 10:00 AM. This mat Pilates session will focus on core strength, alignment, and flexibility—no prior experience required. 📅 Saturday, July 25th 🕙 10:00 AM 📧 Email cbcinfo@continentalballet.com to secure your free spot! #continentalballetschool #BloomingtonMN, #FreePilates, #continentalballet
One week countdown is ON! 📣🩰 Next Saturday, June One week countdown is ON! 📣🩰 Next Saturday, June 27th at 10:00 AM, we are hosting our FREE Community Pilates Class! Start your next weekend off right with deep movement and great community energy. #ContinentalBallet #BloomingtonMN #TwinCitiesFitness #FreePilates #CommunityWellness #CoreStrength #AccessibleMovement #OneWeekCountdown
Studio Reminder! 📣 Just a quick note for our danc Studio Reminder! 📣 Just a quick note for our dance families: The studio is closed tomorrow, Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. There will be no classes or rehearsals. Have a wonderful holiday, and we’ll see everyone back on Saturday! 🩰🖤 #ContinentalBallet #StudioNotice #Juneteenth2026 #DanceFamily #BloomingtonMN #BalletLife
Ever wonder what goes into preparing for our outdo Ever wonder what goes into preparing for our outdoor performances? Here is a little sneak peek into the studio! Our company members can’t wait to share the final results with you soon at our upcoming Arts in the Park performances and community events! 🌳☀️ Want to train with us this summer? > Spots are filling up fast! Head to our website (https://continentalballet.com/summer-dance-classes/) to see our full schedule and secure your place in the studio. Sound on to feel the rhythm of rehearsal! 🎶 #ContinentalBallet #BehindTheScenes #BalletRehearsal #DanceTraining #BloomingtonMN #TwinCitiesDance #SummerPerformance #BalletLife #StudioSneakPeek
Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by our t Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by our table yesterday during the annual Arts Open House at the Bloomington Farmers Market! ☀️🩰 It was such a joy connecting with our wonderful community, chatting about our upcoming programs, and sharing the market space with so many incredible local artists. We hope you enjoyed the special performance by a couple of our company dancers—they loved sharing a piece of the magic with you all! If you grabbed a flyer or chatted with our team, here is a quick reminder of how you can stay involved and dance with us this summer: 💪 Free Studio Pilates Class: Join us on Saturday, June 27th at 10:00 AM for a free studio Pilates session focused on building strength and mobility. It’s the perfect way to experience our customized, supportive environment firsthand! ☀️ Summer 2026 Programs: From our magical youth camps to our pre-professional technical intensives (running July 6 – August 14), registration is open and spots are filling fast. 🌳 Ballet in the Park: Keep an eye out for our upcoming outdoor performance series this July and August. We can't wait to bring classical ballet to our local community bandshells! Thank you again for supporting the arts in Bloomington. We look forward to seeing you in the studio or at the park very soon! ✨ #BloomingtonFarmersMarket #BloomingtonArts #ContinentalBalletCompany #BloomingtonMN #TwinCitiesDance #SummerDanceMN #CommunityArts
Join us for a FREE Pilates Class on Saturday, June Join us for a FREE Pilates Class on Saturday, June 27th at 10:00 AM! Set in our welcoming, supportive studio environment, this session is the perfect opportunity to focus on: 💪 Strength & stability 🌱 Mobility & flexibility To reserve your spot: 📞 Call: 952-563-8562 ✉️ Email: CBCinfo@continentalballet.com See you in the studio! 🩰 #PilatesInBloomington #FreeFitness #TwinCitiesDance #BalletCrossTraining #HealthyLifestyle #ContinentalBallet
Maddie Blessinger is putting the finishing touches Maddie Blessinger is putting the finishing touches on her choreography for our upcoming live demo at the Bloomington Farmers Market on Saturday, June 6th! Grab your morning coffee, pick up your weekend flowers, and come watch us celebrate the opening weekend of the outdoor market. See you there! #BalletRehearsal #TwinCitiesDance #BloomingtonMN #FarmersMarketFinds #SummerArts #BalletInTheCommunity
🩰 Recycle. Rewear. Relevé! ✨ Looking for beautifu 🩰 Recycle. Rewear. Relevé! ✨ Looking for beautiful dancewear and skating costumes without the boutique price tag? The Continental Ballet Company Dancewear Fundraiser is officially live! We’ve gathered a collection of gently-loved, high-quality leotards, character shoes, and glittering stage costumes. Best of all? 100% of proceeds go directly back to the school to support young dancers in our community! 👉 Learn more here: https://continentalballet.com/fundraiser/ #DancewearResale #GentlyLovedDancewear #SecondHandDancewear #BalletCostumes #SkatingCostumes #DancewearOnABudget #LeotardsForSale #DanceResale #CostumeSale #FigureSkatingOutfits#ContinentalBalletCompany #ContinentalBallet #RecycleRewearReleve #DancewearFundraiser #SupportYoungDancers #BalletSchoolFundraiser
Make your Summer Dance plans now at Continental Ba Make your Summer Dance plans now at Continental Ballet Company & School! We have classes and camps for every age and level this summer. Check out our website or give us a call (952-563-8562) to learn more & register today! #danceclasses #summerprograms #SummerClasses
From the studio to the stage! 🎭✨ After their less From the studio to the stage! 🎭✨ After their lesson, the students moved into the Black Box Theater for a special performance by dancers with Continental Ballet Company. We hope these students left feeling inspired by the beauty and athleticism of live performance! 🌟 Hashtags: #ContinentalBallet #LivePerformance #BlackBoxTheater #BloomingtonArts #DiscoverDance #ProfessionalBallet
Studio magic in action! ✨🩰 As part of our latest D Studio magic in action! ✨🩰 As part of our latest Discover Dance event, guest students went behind the scenes for a special lesson led by Hope Easter and Lily Griffith. Watching these young dancers discover the basics of movement is the highlight of our week. We love sharing the artistry and discipline of ballet with our Bloomington community! Hashtags: #ContinentalBallet #DiscoverDance #DanceEducation #FutureDancers #BloomingtonMN #ArtsOutreach
Make your Summer Dance plans now at Continental Ba Make your Summer Dance plans now at Continental Ballet Company & School! We have classes and camps for every age and level this summer. Check out our website or give us a call to learn more & register today! 952-563-8562 or email cbcinfo@continentalballet.com #summerdanceclasses #summerdancecamp #summerdanceclass
📣 Schedule Update: Friday, May 1st 📣 Please note 📣 Schedule Update: Friday, May 1st 📣 Please note that there will be no morning classes this coming Friday, May 1st. Our company dancers and staff will be busy hosting our exciting Discover Dance event! 🩰✨ We love this opportunity to share the magic of ballet with local students and the community. #ContinentalBallet #DiscoverDance #BloomingtonMN #DanceEducation #ScheduleUpdate #BalletLife
⚠️ WEATHER UPDATE: Classes Canceled Tomorrow ⚠️ D ⚠️ WEATHER UPDATE: Classes Canceled Tomorrow ⚠️ Due to the inclement weather forecast, all classes at the Continental Ballet Company are canceled for tomorrow, Thursday, April 2nd. ❄️💨 The safety of our students and families is our top priority. Please stay warm and safe! We look forward to seeing everyone back in the studio once the weather clears! 🩰 #ContinentalBallet #WeatherUpdate #MNSnow #SafetyFirst #DanceLife #BloomingtonMN
We want to hear from you! 🩰✨ The curtain has fall We want to hear from you! 🩰✨ The curtain has fallen on Giselle, but we’re still reflecting on a truly magical run at the Schneider Theater. As a nonprofit arts organization, your feedback helps the Continental Ballet Company grow and continue bringing world-class classical ballet to Bloomington. Please take 2 minutes to share your thoughts in our post-show survey! 👇 Share your feedback here: https://conta.cc/4t7t1L2 Thank you for being part of our community! 🌹 #ContinentalBallet #Giselle #CommunityFeedback #BloomingtonArts #MNBallet #SupportTheArts
We are still celebrating the beautiful run of Gise We are still celebrating the beautiful run of Giselle at the Schneider Theater! The energy from our audiences was incredible, and we couldn’t resist sharing a few more of our favorite highlights from the stage. Which moment was your favorite? Let us know in the comments! 👇 #ContinentalBallet #Giselle #BalletHighlights #MNArts #BloomingtonMN #ClassicalBallet #StageMagic
Saturday's warm weather was a beautiful reminder t Saturday's warm weather was a beautiful reminder that summer is just around the corner! 🌷☀️ Is your dancer ready for a summer of technique, artistry, and fun? Registration is officially OPEN for the Continental Ballet Company Summer Program. From our Intensive sessions to community open classes, there is a place for every dancer to shine. 👉 Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=WedRzVfTfkuPm_astsid8Yp8Yuo9eNNLkve79zRmOWtUNUNVMUg3WVg1NTkzMEdMSUtFWk9KSE5WWS4u&route=shorturl See you in the studio! 🩰 #SummerDance #ContinentalBallet #BloomingtonArts #MNBallet #DanceTraining
And that’s a wrap on Giselle! 🩰✨ Our hearts are f And that’s a wrap on Giselle! 🩰✨ Our hearts are full after an incredible closing performance this afternoon. To everyone who joined us in the forest of the Wilis—thank you. Your energy, applause, and support are what make the magic of the Continental Ballet Company possible. 🌹 A massive "Bravo!" to our dedicated dancers, the hardworking crew behind the scenes, and our visionary Artistic Director, Riet Velthuisen, for bringing this hauntingly beautiful masterpiece to life. We are so grateful to be part of the Bloomington arts community. Stay tuned for what’s coming next! 📸: @northbound_arts #ContinentalBallet #Giselle #BloomingtonArts #MNDance #BalletCommunity #ThankYou
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Continental Ballet

A professional company and classical training school dedicated to bringing the art of classical ballet to the Twin Cities community.

Continental Ballet Company is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

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