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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 per class. Bundle five training sessions for $125. (Please note, the skills clinic on 7/30 is included 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.
Description:
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.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
Technique intensive: master instructor taylor huber 8/05-8/06
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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)
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 Rochester. 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
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.
Session date & location: coming in may!
routine breakdown
Focus Areas:
What judges notice first
Common deductions
How to maximize scores with small changes
Clean vs. powerful movement
Format:
3 Hrsession date & location: coming in May!