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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.

There’s nothing quite like those first steps ont There’s nothing quite like those first steps onto the stage…thank you to everyone who came to support the magic at the Discover Dance Series this past weekend! 

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It’s Show Day! Come see us at 7pm tonight and to It’s Show Day! Come see us at 7pm tonight and tomorrow night along with @concertodancebyjolenekonkel and @threadsdancenexus in the Discover Dance Series at the Bloomington Arts Center. Link for tickets In bio!

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Don’t miss free performances in the lobby of the Don’t miss free performances in the lobby of the Bloomington Civic Center (Bloomington Center for the Arts) during the Farmers Market this Saturday, June 7 at 9:30am. 

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Come take company class with CBC! Advanced adults Come take company class with CBC! Advanced adults and professional dancers are welcome to drop in on Monday, Wed, & Fri mornings this summer as we warm up for rehearsals. Not an adult?…visit www.continentalballet.com to find information about our school. See you at the barre!

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Some items are more unexpected than others…What Some items are more unexpected than others…What do you carry in your bag? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to check out www.continental ballet.com for information about Continental Ballet Company  performances and classes!

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If you missed Sleeping Beauty in March, you can st If you missed Sleeping Beauty in March, you can still catch excerpts this summer starting with the Discover Dance Series: 2025 Showcase. CBC will be joined by Threads Dance Project @threadsdancenexus and Concerto Dance @concertodancebyjolenekonkel June 13-14 where all three companies will be performing different styles of dance. For tickets, see the link in our bio or go to www.continentalballet.com and select Tickets! in the menu. 

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Dancers Amanda Arnaud and Peter Hoffman working ha Dancers Amanda Arnaud and Peter Hoffman working hard on the Bluebird Pas de Deux for the Discover Dance Series 2024/2025. Join us along with Threads Dance Project and Concerto Dance for a special event with performances in ballet, modern, and jazz, and discover the joy and power of dance! June 13-14, Bloomington Center for the Arts. Link for tickets in bio, or copy and paste https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/53160
@threadsdancenexus @concertodancebyjolenekonkel 

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Come take class with us this summer! Open Adult/Co Come take class with us this summer! Open Adult/Company classes will be held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 10-11:30 in our studio at Bloomington Center for the Arts. Parking is free!

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We are excited to be joining Concerto Dance and Th We are excited to be joining Concerto Dance and Threads Dance Project in a showcase of multiple dance styles! The event provides audiences of all ages the chance to discover and experience the joy and power of dance.

For tickets and event information, click here: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/53160.
We can’t believe that Sleeping Beauty was alread We can’t believe that Sleeping Beauty was already two weeks ago! Thank you to everyone who attended, and congratulations to all of our dancers for a job well done!

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Looking forward to seeing you this weekend at Slee Looking forward to seeing you this weekend at Sleeping Beauty! Don’t miss out on this classic fairytale. Get your tickets now by following the link in our bio or visiting www.continentalballet.com and selecting Tickets.
Great to see Mayor Tim Busse at the State of the C Great to see Mayor Tim Busse at the State of the City luncheon!

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Sleeping Beauty weekend #1 was ✨Magical✨! Ther Sleeping Beauty weekend #1 was ✨Magical✨! There are still two more chances to check it out this Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3:00pm in Bloomington. Don’t miss out on this classic fairytale set to the stunning music by Tchaikovsky! Get your tickets now by following the link in our bio or by visiting www.continental ballet.com and selecting the Tickets option in the menu!

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Mark-David is performing with CBC for the first ti Mark-David is performing with CBC for the first time as the roles of the Wolf and Red Riding Hood and Rose Adagio in Sleeping Beauty this weekend. Mark-David is originally from Seattle, Washington and grew up training at the Pacific Northwest Ballet School. He studied there for 12 years and then danced in various companies throughout the country. We are excited to welcome Mark David to CBC. Link for tickets to see Mark David and all of CBC in bio! 

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Maylu was born in Caracas, Venezuela and has perfo Maylu was born in Caracas, Venezuela and has performed with Continental Ballet Company for 9 seasons. Maylu will be performing the role of Red Riding Hood in Sleeping Beauty (opens TODAY). Maylu teaches ballet for Milwaukee Ballet School and Academy. She has degree in nutrition and coaches dancers and individuals looking to better their health. Come see Maylu and CBC this weekend and next weekend! Link for tickets in bio!

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We are excited to announce Walter Garcia as Prince We are excited to announce Walter Garcia as Prince Florimund in his first performance with CBC! Walter is originally from Cuba, and he has trained and performed around the world. Don’t miss your opportunity to see Walter in Sleeping Beauty this weekend (March 15-16) and next weekend (March 22-23) Bloomington. Shows are family friendly with plenty of free and convenient parking! Link for tickets in bio. 

Photos: Virginia Trudeau
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This is Alexia’s second season with CBC, and she This is Alexia’s second season with CBC, and she will be performing the roles of Diamond Fairy and Aurora’s Friend. Alexia loves connecting with nature and music, and she has an interest in studying biology. Don’t forget to get your tickets to Sleeping Beauty to see all of our dancers live this weekend and next weekend! Link in bio!

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One week until showtime! Sleeping Beauty opens nex One week until showtime! Sleeping Beauty opens next Saturday at the Bloomington Arts Center, and runs for two weekends only. Shows are family friendly with convenient and free parking. Get your tickets now via the link in our bio or by visiting www.continentalballet.com and selecting the “Tickets” option in our menu. Don’t miss out!

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Adrienne is in her 3rd season with CBC and is perf Adrienne is in her 3rd season with CBC and is performing in Sleeping Beauty as the Fairy of Temperament and a Bridesmaid. When she’s not dancing or teaching she loves to bake, hike, read, and do Pilates. Adrienne is also currently studying for the MCAT and hopes to go to medical school to become a neuroradiologist. Come see Adrienne and all of CBC in Sleeping Beauty March 15-23. Link for tickets in bio!

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Emily Pitts will be performing the Fairy of Joy an Emily Pitts will be performing the Fairy of Joy and Princess Florine/Bluebird pas de Deux in Sleeping Beauty on March 15-23. This is Emily’s first season with CBC. Outside of dancing, she enjoys teaching ballet, going for walks, and exploring new coffee spots in the Twin Cities. Don’t miss the opportunity to see Emily and all of the CBC dancers bring the magical fairytale of Sleeping Beauty to life! Link for tickets in bio!

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