Pre Competitive 2025-2026
Pre Comp Acro Level 2
Our acro classes are run by Acrobatic Arts Certified Instructors who will follow a strict curriculum. Safety is number one and we want dancers to progress in their acro training with proper instruction. Dancers will need to perform an exam at the end of the session in order to move to the next level. If a dancer does not pass, they will retake the level they did not pass.
Session Dates -
Feb 13, 27
March 13, 20, 27
April 10, 24
May 8
Skills in level 2 -
Continued work on Level 1 skills
One handed Cartwheels
Forward Rolls
Backward Rolls
Teddy Bear Stand
Chest Stands
Bridge Recovers
Bridge Kick Over
Our acro classes are run by Acrobatic Arts Certified Instructors who will follow a strict curriculum. Safety is number one and we want dancers to progress in their acro training with proper instruction. Dancers will need to perform an exam at the end of the session in order to move to the next level. If a dancer does not pass, they will retake the level they did not pass.
Session Dates -
Feb 13, 27
March 13, 20, 27
April 10, 24
May 8
Skills in level 2 -
Continued work on Level 1 skills
One handed Cartwheels
Forward Rolls
Backward Rolls
Teddy Bear Stand
Chest Stands
Bridge Recovers
Bridge Kick Over
Friday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 1
Evolution Dance Company
Evolution Dance Company
Acro Level 1
Our acro classes are run by Acrobatic Arts Certified Instructors who will follow a strict curriculum. Safety is number one and we want dancers to progress in their acro training with proper instruction. Dancers will need to perform an exam at the end of the session in order to move to the next level. If a dancer does not pass, they will retake the level they did not pass.
Class Dates -
Feb 13, 27
March 13, 20, 27
April 10, 24
May 8
General skills dancers will learn -
-Push up to bridge
- Hollow position
- Log rolls
- L Handstand Left and Right
- Rock and roll from standing to standing (tuck)
- Pre Cartwheel right and left
- Forward pike roll
Our acro classes are run by Acrobatic Arts Certified Instructors who will follow a strict curriculum. Safety is number one and we want dancers to progress in their acro training with proper instruction. Dancers will need to perform an exam at the end of the session in order to move to the next level. If a dancer does not pass, they will retake the level they did not pass.
Class Dates -
Feb 13, 27
March 13, 20, 27
April 10, 24
May 8
General skills dancers will learn -
-Push up to bridge
- Hollow position
- Log rolls
- L Handstand Left and Right
- Rock and roll from standing to standing (tuck)
- Pre Cartwheel right and left
- Forward pike roll
Friday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 1
Evolution Dance Company
Evolution Dance Company
Drop In Classes
Justine Lutz Combo
Justine Lutz will be teaching a combo class December 30th 12:00-1:30pm. This is a great opportunity for dancers to explore movement with a guest instructor.
Justine Lutz is a native to Minnesota and currently lives in Los Angeles. Some of her credits include artists like P!nk, Halsey, Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, Ed Sheeran, Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, The Weeknd, Jennifer Lopez and Ariana Grande. Justine’s TV credits are FOX “Glee”, HBO “Winning Time”, Netflix “The Perfect Couple”, Disney “Liv & Maddie”, ABC’s “Suburgatory”, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Ellen, The Talk, The Grammy’s, AMA’s, VMA’s, MTV Movie Awards, People’s Choice Awards, Teen Choice Awards, League Of Legions Worlds, iHeart Jingleball and Radio Festivals. She has toured on P!nk’s Beautiful Trauma World Tour, The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Stadium World Tour, Madison Beer’s Life Support World Tour, Untouchable Tour with Hailee Steinfeld, and Shaping Sound Contemporary Company. She has also been seen in Samsung, Dolby, Under Armour, and Nike Campaigns. She has been expanding her creative talent as an assistant choreographer for Tate McRae’s Jingleball tour, EMA’s performance, and commercials including Motorola. Justine’s home base for teaching is at Movement Lifestyle in Los Angeles. She’s taught at Dance One’s Dancerpalooza in Los Angeles. Justine has taught and choreographed at numerous dance studios throughout the states. While working with artists on tours, she has taught in different parts of Australia, Germany, Canada, and London.
Justine Lutz will be teaching a combo class December 30th 12:00-1:30pm. This is a great opportunity for dancers to explore movement with a guest instructor.
Justine Lutz is a native to Minnesota and currently lives in Los Angeles. Some of her credits include artists like P!nk, Halsey, Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, Ed Sheeran, Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, The Weeknd, Jennifer Lopez and Ariana Grande. Justine’s TV credits are FOX “Glee”, HBO “Winning Time”, Netflix “The Perfect Couple”, Disney “Liv & Maddie”, ABC’s “Suburgatory”, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Ellen, The Talk, The Grammy’s, AMA’s, VMA’s, MTV Movie Awards, People’s Choice Awards, Teen Choice Awards, League Of Legions Worlds, iHeart Jingleball and Radio Festivals. She has toured on P!nk’s Beautiful Trauma World Tour, The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Stadium World Tour, Madison Beer’s Life Support World Tour, Untouchable Tour with Hailee Steinfeld, and Shaping Sound Contemporary Company. She has also been seen in Samsung, Dolby, Under Armour, and Nike Campaigns. She has been expanding her creative talent as an assistant choreographer for Tate McRae’s Jingleball tour, EMA’s performance, and commercials including Motorola. Justine’s home base for teaching is at Movement Lifestyle in Los Angeles. She’s taught at Dance One’s Dancerpalooza in Los Angeles. Justine has taught and choreographed at numerous dance studios throughout the states. While working with artists on tours, she has taught in different parts of Australia, Germany, Canada, and London.
Tuesday
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Studio 1
Evolution Dance Company
Evolution Dance Company
Drop In Mini/Petite Ballet
EDC Non Soloists - Your drop in class fee is $15 and this fee will be charged to your account after class.
EDC Soloists - You are required to sign up for 6 hours of ballet and 6 hours of acro throughout the season.
Non EDC Member - Your drop in class fee is $20. Payment is due at your class. Payment can be made by a check made out to EDC, cash to front desk, charged to your account or venmo payment to Cristi-Tan.
If your dancer does not show up to her scheduled class or does not cancel with a week's notice, your account will automatically be charged $20 for that skipped class.
EDC Non Soloists - Your drop in class fee is $15 and this fee will be charged to your account after class.
EDC Soloists - You are required to sign up for 6 hours of ballet and 6 hours of acro throughout the season.
Non EDC Member - Your drop in class fee is $20. Payment is due at your class. Payment can be made by a check made out to EDC, cash to front desk, charged to your account or venmo payment to Cristi-Tan.
If your dancer does not show up to her scheduled class or does not cancel with a week's notice, your account will automatically be charged $20 for that skipped class.
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Studio 2
Evolution Dance Company
Evolution Dance Company
Drop In Junior Ballet
EDC Non Soloists - Your drop in class fee is $15 and this fee will be charged to your account after class.
EDC Soloists - You are required to sign up for 6 hours of ballet and 6 hours of acro throughout the season.
Non EDC Member - Your drop in class fee is $20. Payment is due at your class. Payment can be made by a check made out to EDC, cash to front desk, charged to your account or venmo payment to Cristi-Tan.
If your dancer does not show up to her scheduled class or does not cancel with a week's notice, your account will automatically be charged $20 for that skipped class.
EDC Non Soloists - Your drop in class fee is $15 and this fee will be charged to your account after class.
EDC Soloists - You are required to sign up for 6 hours of ballet and 6 hours of acro throughout the season.
Non EDC Member - Your drop in class fee is $20. Payment is due at your class. Payment can be made by a check made out to EDC, cash to front desk, charged to your account or venmo payment to Cristi-Tan.
If your dancer does not show up to her scheduled class or does not cancel with a week's notice, your account will automatically be charged $20 for that skipped class.
Saturday
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Studio 2
Evolution Dance Company
Evolution Dance Company
Drop In Teen/Senior Ballet
EDC Non Soloists - Your drop in class fee is $15 and this fee will be charged to your account after class.
EDC Soloists - You are required to sign up for 6 hours of ballet and 6 hours of acro throughout the season.
Non EDC Member - Your drop in class fee is $20. Payment is due at your class. Payment can be made by a check made out to EDC, cash to front desk, charged to your account or venmo payment to Cristi-Tan.
If your dancer does not show up to her scheduled class or does not cancel with a week's notice, your account will automatically be charged $20 for that skipped class.
EDC Non Soloists - Your drop in class fee is $15 and this fee will be charged to your account after class.
EDC Soloists - You are required to sign up for 6 hours of ballet and 6 hours of acro throughout the season.
Non EDC Member - Your drop in class fee is $20. Payment is due at your class. Payment can be made by a check made out to EDC, cash to front desk, charged to your account or venmo payment to Cristi-Tan.
If your dancer does not show up to her scheduled class or does not cancel with a week's notice, your account will automatically be charged $20 for that skipped class.
Saturday
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Studio 2
Evolution Dance Company
Evolution Dance Company
Elevate Training
ELEVATE LEAPS & JUMPS
Elevate Leaps & Jumps (Drop-In) | Ages 12–18
Take your power, height, and control to the next level in this high-energy Leaps & Jumps class for dancers ages 12–18. This drop-in training focuses on proper technique, strength, alignment, and explosive power to help dancers improve elevation, form, and consistency across all styles. Dancers will work through targeted warm-ups, drills, and progressions that build lower-body strength, flexibility, and safe takeoff and landing mechanics — all essential for stronger, more confident leaps and jumps.
This class is taught by Izzy Dwire of the St. Thomas University Dance Team, bringing collegiate-level training!
Drop in fee - $22/class.
Tuesdays 5:00-6:00pm
Feb 24
March 10, 24
April 7, 21
May 5
Elevate Leaps & Jumps (Drop-In) | Ages 12–18
Take your power, height, and control to the next level in this high-energy Leaps & Jumps class for dancers ages 12–18. This drop-in training focuses on proper technique, strength, alignment, and explosive power to help dancers improve elevation, form, and consistency across all styles. Dancers will work through targeted warm-ups, drills, and progressions that build lower-body strength, flexibility, and safe takeoff and landing mechanics — all essential for stronger, more confident leaps and jumps.
This class is taught by Izzy Dwire of the St. Thomas University Dance Team, bringing collegiate-level training!
Drop in fee - $22/class.
Tuesdays 5:00-6:00pm
Feb 24
March 10, 24
April 7, 21
May 5
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 1
Evolution Dance Company
Evolution Dance Company
ELEVATE STRENGTH
Elevate Strength (Drop-In) | Ages 11–18
Elevate Strength is a drop-in conditioning class designed to help dancers ages 11–18 build the strength, stability, and body awareness needed to support powerful, confident movement. This class focuses on dancer-specific strength training that improves control, endurance, and injury prevention — without sacrificing flexibility or artistry.
Dancers will work through guided strength circuits targeting core stability, lower and upper body strength, balance, and alignment. Exercises are intentionally designed to support technique, jumps, turns, and overall performance quality across all dance styles.
This class is taught by Alyssa Ulrick, who leads dancers through safe, effective training that challenges them while meeting them where they are.
Drop in fee - $22/class
Wednesdays 7:45-8:45pm
Feb 18, 25
March 4, 11, 18, 25
April 8, 15, 22
May 6, 13
Elevate Strength (Drop-In) | Ages 11–18
Elevate Strength is a drop-in conditioning class designed to help dancers ages 11–18 build the strength, stability, and body awareness needed to support powerful, confident movement. This class focuses on dancer-specific strength training that improves control, endurance, and injury prevention — without sacrificing flexibility or artistry.
Dancers will work through guided strength circuits targeting core stability, lower and upper body strength, balance, and alignment. Exercises are intentionally designed to support technique, jumps, turns, and overall performance quality across all dance styles.
This class is taught by Alyssa Ulrick, who leads dancers through safe, effective training that challenges them while meeting them where they are.
Drop in fee - $22/class
Wednesdays 7:45-8:45pm
Feb 18, 25
March 4, 11, 18, 25
April 8, 15, 22
May 6, 13
Wednesday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio 3
Evolution Dance Company
Evolution Dance Company
ELEVATE TECHNIQUE
Elevate Technique (Drop-In) | Ages 12–18
Elevate Technique is a drop-in class designed to help dancers ages 12–18 refine the technical foundations that support confident, powerful performance. This class focuses on alignment, control, placement, turns, flexibility, and overall movement quality — building strength and precision from the ground up.
Dancers will work through focused progressions and drills that improve balance, coordination, and consistency while reinforcing proper technique across multiple styles. Emphasis is placed on clean execution, body awareness, and training smarter — not just harder.
This class is taught by Kristina Folstad, who guides dancers through intentional, detail-oriented training that supports long-term growth and performance readiness.
Drop in fee - $22/class
Thursdays 5:00-6:15pm
Feb 19, 26
March 12,19, 26
April 9, 23
May 7, 14
Elevate Technique (Drop-In) | Ages 12–18
Elevate Technique is a drop-in class designed to help dancers ages 12–18 refine the technical foundations that support confident, powerful performance. This class focuses on alignment, control, placement, turns, flexibility, and overall movement quality — building strength and precision from the ground up.
Dancers will work through focused progressions and drills that improve balance, coordination, and consistency while reinforcing proper technique across multiple styles. Emphasis is placed on clean execution, body awareness, and training smarter — not just harder.
This class is taught by Kristina Folstad, who guides dancers through intentional, detail-oriented training that supports long-term growth and performance readiness.
Drop in fee - $22/class
Thursdays 5:00-6:15pm
Feb 19, 26
March 12,19, 26
April 9, 23
May 7, 14
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:15 PM
5:00 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio 1
Evolution Dance Company
Evolution Dance Company
ELEVATE COMBO
We will be booking instructors on various dates on Monday evenings or Friday early evenings. Check back for our first instructor!
We will be booking instructors on various dates on Monday evenings or Friday early evenings. Check back for our first instructor!
Friday
12:00 PM to 12:00 PM
12:00 PM to 12:00 PM
Studio 1
Evolution Dance Company
Evolution Dance Company
Little Leaps
4-5 year old Acro
Watch your child grow stronger, more coordinated, and confident! In this 5-week introductory acro session, dancers will learn basic tumbling skills such as log rolls, bear walks, pre-cartwheel progressions, and safe flexibility training. Our certified instructors prioritize proper technique, playful activities, and a supportive environment to help every little acrobat shine!
Dancers should wear a leotard, have hair pulled back out of face and be barefoot.
Session dates -
January 20, 27 Feb 3, 10, 17
Watch your child grow stronger, more coordinated, and confident! In this 5-week introductory acro session, dancers will learn basic tumbling skills such as log rolls, bear walks, pre-cartwheel progressions, and safe flexibility training. Our certified instructors prioritize proper technique, playful activities, and a supportive environment to help every little acrobat shine!
Dancers should wear a leotard, have hair pulled back out of face and be barefoot.
Session dates -
January 20, 27 Feb 3, 10, 17
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio 1
Evolution Dance Company
Evolution Dance Company
Spring Recital Session - 8 weeks
Our 8 week spring session is for dancers who want to perform at our year end recital on May 17th at Prior Lake High School.
During the 8 weeks dancers will learn a dance routine and learn new skills! Session fee includes recital costume, tights and ballet shoes.
Session Dates -
March 17, 24 April 7, 14, 21, 28 May 5, 12. No class March 31st for Spring Break.
Important Dates -
April 24 Picture Day
May 12 Dress Rehearsal at Prior Lake High School
May 17 Recital at Prior Lake High School
Our 8 week spring session is for dancers who want to perform at our year end recital on May 17th at Prior Lake High School.
During the 8 weeks dancers will learn a dance routine and learn new skills! Session fee includes recital costume, tights and ballet shoes.
Session Dates -
March 17, 24 April 7, 14, 21, 28 May 5, 12. No class March 31st for Spring Break.
Important Dates -
April 24 Picture Day
May 12 Dress Rehearsal at Prior Lake High School
May 17 Recital at Prior Lake High School
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio 1
Evolution Dance Company
Evolution Dance Company