Inspiration Performing Arts Center

Spring Music Recital
2025-05-21 16:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Minnesota
IPAC’s Spring Music Recital; Chautauqua Theater at Mahtomedi High School 4:30, 6:00 & 7:30pm- join us to celebrate the year end of a successful season! Each recital is approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes in length.
View all important recital information HERE on our recital website!

Summer Music Lessons Start!
2025-06-09 | Minnesota
Summer Music lessons kick off today! There’s still time to register. Give us a call at 651.214.8713 or register online today!

Kids Night Out - "Glow Party"
2025-10-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Inspiration Performing Arts Center, 921 Wildwood Rd, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, 55115
Come dressed in your costume for a Spooktacular Costume & Glow Party!
Date: Friday, October 24
Ages: 3+
Time: 5-8pm
Includes:
Themed craft
Movie
Dance Class
Pizza Party
$35 Member
$40 Non-Member

Closed for Halloween!
2025-10-31 | Minnesota
Enjoy your holiday! We’re wishing you a fun, safe and spooktacular evening!

Kids Night Out - "Jingle Jam Party"
2025-12-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Inspiration Performing Arts Center, 921 Wildwood Rd, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, 55115
Come dressed in your coziest holiday PJs for a Jolly Jammin’ Holiday Party—games, crafts, dancing, and festive fun all night long!
Ages: 3+
Time: 5-8pm
Includes:
Themed craft
Movie
Dance Class
Pizza Party
$35 Member
$40 Non-Member

Kids Night Out - "Valentine Hearts & Treats"
2026-02-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Inspiration Performing Arts Center, 921 Wildwood Rd, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, 55115
Design your very own one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day cards and whip up
a special treat surprise!
Ages: 3+
Time: 5-8pm
Includes:
Themed craft
Movie
Dance Class
Pizza Party
$35 Member
$40 Non-Member

Dance Picture Day!
2026-03-28 | Minnesota
SMILES. ON. COSTUMES. READY. All dance students – Picture day Saturday, March 28th – specific class times will be found HERE.
Bring your dance shoes, tights on, costumes on, smiles and excitement for our Annual Spring Show!!! Can’t Wait!
Music students, you have the option to join us too! Saturday classes will still be held at IPAC.

Kids Night Out - "Swiftie Land"
2026-04-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Inspiration Performing Arts Center, 921 Wildwood Rd, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, 55115
Dive into the magic of friendship as we make colorful friendship bracelets and dance party.
Ages: 3+
Time: 5-8pm
Includes:
Themed craft
Movie
Dance Class
Pizza Party
$35 Member
$40 Non-Member

Parent Child Dance Rehearsal 2
2026-05-15 16:30 - 17:30 | Minnesota
Rehearsal is on-stage today!
Friday, May 15: 4:30-5:30pm on stage at Stillwater Middle School
Create a memory to cherish for a lifetime and participate in Parent/Child dance! Dance performs in the recital your dancers performs in both days of Season #20 Year end spring recitals.

Final Production Rehearsal
2026-05-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Stillwater Middle School, 523 March St W, Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082
Final rehearsal all together on stage at Stillwater Middle School: Friday, May 15th 5:30-6:30pm.
Dancers will only perform in their show throughout the weekend, unless they would like to perform this piece in all shows. Please let us know if you intend to do all shows.
For Performances dancers need to wear any black bottoms (shorts, capris, pants, etc) or their costumes and the provided recital t-shirt with either jazz, ballet, or hip hop shoes.

Summer Music & Performance Team Company classes Start!
2026-06-08 | Minnesota
Summer is here and we’re excited to spend it with you! Classes and lessons start tonight!

Closed for the 4th of July!
2026-06-26 - 2026-07-05 | Minnesota
IPAC is closed for the week of the 4th of July! All 7-Week Summer Dance Classes start and music lessons resume on Monday, July 6th! Have a fun and safe holiday week!

7-Week Summer Dance Starts!
2026-07-06 | Minnesota
7-week summer dance starts and we can’t wait to spend the time with you on the dance floor!

Open House - Meet Your Teachers
2026-08-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Minnesota

Last day of Summer Dance & Music
2026-08-21 | Minnesota
We had a great summer with you and can’t wait to see you back this fall for more inspiration in Season #21! Classes and Lessons start Monday, September 14th, 2026!

Closed for Labor Day!
2026-09-07 | Minnesota
Enjoy the day with family and Friends! We will see you next week for the start of Season #21!

Season #21 Starts!
2026-09-14 | Minnesota
We’re KICKING OFF our 21st Season of More Than Just Great Dancing! Register NOW to be a part of the IPAC Experience! We offer inspiring classes in dance and music for ALL ages & abilities! We are the place for your child’s first dance class or piano lesson, a studio that is committed to raising the bar in arts education – we offer age-appropriate costuming, choreography and professional instruction! Want to learn how to play the piano? The guitar? Our dedicated music instructors are committed to your child’s excellence in the arts, and in life! Join us for Season #21!

Try It Free Week!
2026-09-21 - 2026-09-26, 2026-10-26 - 2026-10-31, 2026-11-16 - 2026-11-21, 2026-12-14 - 2026-12-19, 2027-01-18 - 2027-01-23 | Minnesota
Enrollment is still open for the New Season, and we’d love to welcome you and your family to Inspiration Performing Arts Center (IPAC) for dance or music. To secure your spot, simply visit our website at inspiration-dance.com/register or give us a call at 651-214-8713. Not sure what to enroll in, stop in for any class for ‘Try-it Free‘ week. Let us know what trial time works for you here.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to dance, learn music, and grow with us this season. We can’t wait to see your child light up the Studio!

Closed for MEA!
2026-10-15 - 2026-10-20 | Minnesota
Enjoy your falls break! No classes or lessons over MEA!

Winter Recital Tickets On-Sale NOW!
2026-11-02 12:00 - 23:30 | Minnesota
Get your 2026 Winter Recital tickets now for both Music & Dance!
Recitals are coming fast…
Music Recital – Friday, December 11th
Dance Recital – Saturday, December 12th at 3pm!

Double-Triple check what show your dancers performs in!
HANDBOOKS COMING SOON!

Closed for Thanksgiving!
2026-11-22 - 2026-11-29 | Minnesota
IPAC is closed November 22nd November 29th for the Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy your time with family and friends and we will see you back on Monday, November 30th!

Winter Production with Miss Lauren
2026-12-05 12:00 - 14:30 | Minnesota
Winter Recital Opening Production is HERE and we are SO excited to bring you more WOW! Miss Lauren will be directing and choreographing this extra optional opportunity for all IPAC dancers. Open for ALL dancers ages 3 and up! Rehearsal will be held at IPAC to learn choreography Saturday, December 5th from 12:00-2:30pm, $45 per dancer. Be a part of our best production dance yet! TO REGISTER: CLICK HERE

IPAC's Winter Music Recital
2026-12-11 | Minnesota
IPAC’s Winter Music Recital; Chautauqua Theater at Mahtomedi High School – join us for holiday fun! Each recital is approx. 1 hour.
RECITAL HANBOOK COMING SOON!

Holiday Spectacular Dance Recital
2026-12-12 | Minnesota
IPAC’s Holiday Spectacular 2026! Recital Handbook coming soon!

Closed for Winter Break!
2026-12-20 - 2027-01-03 | Minnesota
Enjoy the holidays with your friends and family! We will see you back in the New Year! Classes resume Monday, January 4th!

YES! We're Open!
2027-01-18 | Minnesota
IPAC is open MLK Day for all classes and lessons! See you tonight!
