Inspiration Performing Arts Center

IPAC Closed for Spring Break!
2024-03-24 - 2024-03-31
Enjoy your time off for Spring Break and the Easter holiday! We will see you back in April!

Yes! We're Open!
2024-04-01
We hope you had a wonderful Spring Break and a wonderful Easter Holiday! IPAC resumes all classes and lessons today!

6-Week Adult Tap Starts
2024-04-02 18:00 - 18:45 (America/Chicago)

Performance Team Information Meeting
2024-04-11 17:00 - 17:30
Interested in IPAC’s Performance Team, but want more information?Join us for an informational meeting via Zoom to find out more!

Picture Day
2024-04-12 - 2024-04-13 | Stillwater Staple Saw Mill, 402 Main St N - 3rd floor, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
SMILES. ON. COSTUMES. READY. All dance students – Picture day April 12th and 13th – specific class times will be found HERE in February.
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.

2024-05-17 17:30 - 18:30
An optional extra opportunity for ALL IPACers to performing in the 2024 Spring Dance Recital! This special piece opens the show and dancers will perform only in the show they are in.
Rehearsal details:
Friday, May 17: 5:30-6:30pm all together on stage at Stillwater Middle School

Summer Music & Performance Team Company classes Start!
2024-06-10
Summer is here and we’re excited to spend it with you! Classes and lessons start tonight!

CLOSED for the 4th of July!
2024-06-28 - 2024-07-07
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 8th! Have a fun and safe holiday week!

7-Week Summer Dance Starts!
2024-07-08, 2025-07-07
7-week summer dance starts and we can’t wait to spend the time with you on the dance floor!

Spring Music Recital
2025-05-21 16:30 - 20:00
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
Summer Music lessons kick off today! There’s still time to register. Give us a call at 651.214.8713 or register online today!

Closed for the 4th of July!
2025-06-27 - 2025-07-06
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 7th! Have a fun and safe holiday week!

Last day of Summer Dance & Music
2025-08-21
We had a great summer with you and can’t wait to see you back this fall for more inspiration in Season #20! Classes and Lessons start Monday, September 8th, 2025!

Open House - Meet Your Teachers
2025-08-25 00:00

Season #20 Starts!
2025-09-08
We’re KICKING OFF our 19th 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 #20!

Try It Free Week!
2025-09-22 - 2025-09-27, 2025-10-25 - 2025-10-30, 2025-11-17 - 2025-11-22, 2025-12-15 - 2025-12-20
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!
2025-10-16 - 2025-10-20
Enjoy your falls break! No classes or lessons over MEA!

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
Enjoy your holiday! We’re wishing you a fun, safe and spooktacular evening!

Winter Recital Tickets On-Sale NOW!
2025-11-03 12:00 - 23:30
Get your 2025 Winter Recital tickets now for both Music & Dance!
Recitals are coming fast…
Music Recital – TBD
Dance Recital – Saturday, December 13th at 2pm & 4pm!

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

Closed for Thanksgiving!
2025-11-23 - 2025-11-30
IPAC is closed November 23rd November 30th for the Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy your time with family and friends and we will see you back on Monday, December 1st!

PS Watch our IPAC dancers perform in the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC Thanksgiving Day!

Winter Production with Miss Lauren
2025-12-06 12:00 - 14:30
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 6th 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
2025-12-12
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
2025-12-13
IPAC’s Holiday Spectacular 2025! Recital Handbook coming soon!

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

Closed for Winter Break!
2025-12-21 - 2026-01-04
Enjoy the holidays with your friends and family! We will see you back in the New Year! Classes resume Monday, January 5th!
