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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, 7/25 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 injury prevention on 7/25 and the skills clinic on 7/30 are included for an additional discount in the bundle price. If you pay per class that session will be the cost of the clinic.
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: 6-8p.m.
Location: Dakota Middle School, Rochester
Investment: $40
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 Workshop
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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Ava Wood will be hosting our Jazz Workshop 8/16/2026! Secure you’re spot now - you won’t want to miss this one!
Click the link below for more details and to register.
“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!