North Ballet Academy

Currently offering classes in Zumba, Pilates, and Yoga!

The Pilates program at North Ballet Academy is an essential supplement to classical ballet training, and also is an excellent area of fitness for just about anyone.

Pilates focuses on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced and which are essential to providing support for the spine. In particular, Pilates exercises teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and aim to strengthen the deep torso muscles.

Pilates Mat Class Times:
Saturday: 10:30-11:30am

Cost:
$37/month

This is a great intro class for those who are new to yoga but will also challenge those who have practiced before and are ready to step it up.

This slow flow class will link breath with movement and teach you proper alignment so you can get your practice going at home. 

Build core strength and balance while developing your mind/ body connection!  Taught by certified instructor, Jessica Dunne.

Class Time:
Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30pm

Class Cost:
$37/ month  (just $10 per class)

The Zumba program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!

The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got a Zumba class!

In the past years, the Zumba program has become nothing short of a revolution, spreading like wildfire, and positioning itself as the single most influential movement in the industry of fitness.

Class Time:

Monday 9:30-10:30am
OR
Saturday 8:00am-9:00am

Cost:

$37/month

Bonus:
Have little ones? There ARE options!
Your 3-6 year old can choose to attend North Ballet's Creative Movement class from 9:30-10:30am for only $37/month
OR
1 year olds and up can attend Travel Tots from 9:30-10:30am for only $20/month!
OR
If you have a non-walker, they are welcome to be in the Zumba studio in a car seat, on a blanket, or in a bouncey seat.......ah the options!

Sanja is a certified Zumba instructor who leads the class with enthusiasm and passion for Zumba.  She always welcomes new students, and meets participants where they are at.

For more information, you can contact Sanja at dzaferovski.sanja@gmail.com

Are you interested in offering a diverse dance class at North Ballet Academy?  Please contact Katie Kocinski at 763-242-2993 to learn more about this great opportunity!

Getting married soon?  Attending a wedding or other event this summer and you’re worried that you won’t know what to do out there on the dance floor?  Just looking for a way to spend time with your spouse or friend learning something you can do together for a lifetime?  There are so many reasons to learn to dance!  Plan to learn 3 or more steps in at least 5 different dances:  Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Salsa, and Polka. 

The Constantine family has specialized in teaching beginners to dance for over 50 years!  Everyone learns to dance, even those who think they have 2 left feet and no rhythm.  We are so sure you’ll enjoy the lessons that we offer the first lesson as a free sample!  Participate and then decide afterwards if you care to register for the course.  If so, pay the course fee at the door.  If not, you owe nothing.

Make up lessons and repeat lessons are FREE and are allowed at other community locations for 2 months beyond the start of your course!  If you have questions or care to sign up to give it a try, please call dance instructor Deanna Constantine at 612-240-8329. 

Deanna Constantine teaches ballroom dance for 15 community education and park & recreation programs throughout the Twin Cities.  She specializes in teaching newcomers to dance, realizing that many beginners are nervous and hesitant to attend lessons.  She makes learning to dance fun and easy, through clear and concise explanations and demonstrations.  The Constantine family has been instrumental in promoting and instructing ballroom dance in the metro area for nearly 60 years!  Deanna is carrying on the tradition established by her parents, Dean and Mary Constantine.

Deanna graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.S. in Elementary Education.  She enjoys teaching ballroom dance and has been doing so for over 15 years.  She began her ballroom training as a young child, attending her parent’s dance classes and later, assistant teaching with them.  She went on to work with a number of Minnesota ballroom dance professionals.  She taught for both Fred Astaire Dance Studio and Northwest Health Clubs.  Deanna studied Russian classical ballet throughout her childhood and teen years, and is thrilled to be attending ballet classes again as an adult here at North Ballet Academy.

Deanna lives in Rogers with her husband and three children.