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MN Dance Athletics is more than training — it’s built to inspire, empower, and elevate dancers across Southern Minnesota. ✨We are passionate about creating opportunities for dancers to grow in confidence, technique, leadership, and community.

15/08/2026

Jazz Workshop with Ava Wood 🔥

We're EXCITED for:

New skills
New confidence
New connections
New inspiration

A chance to grow alongside other dancers who love this sport just as much as you do

We love creating opportunities where dancers can train, be challenged, meet new people, and leave a little better than they came.

Different studios. Different teams. Different journeys.

One dance community.

We can’t wait to see you August 16!

Rochester, MN
Ava Wood Workshop 1-4PM
Advanced Training 4-5PM

Registration: https://www.mndanceathletics.com/merch/p/coucwb9bx15aptwsxay3hdwmaf680j

13/08/2026

So EXCITED for more Payton Combo's tonight! 🔥

This crew from our INSPIRE event was magic!! See you tonight! ✨️✨️

See you tonight! 6-8:30pm

Link to register if you haven't yet: mndanceathletics.com/merch/p/inspire-summer-training-payton

11/08/2026

🔥 SHE’S BACK! 🔥

One of the incredible instructors who helped make our INSPIRE event in May so special is coming BACK to MN Dance Athletics to help us wrap up our INSPIRE Summer Training Series!

If you missed Payton the first time—you’ve got another chance!

A 4-year member and captain of the AMAZING University of Minnesota Duluth Dance Team, and a Just For Kix Summer Camp Instructor, Payton brings more than incredible talent to the room. She’s passionate about helping dancers understand what it takes to grow both physically AND mentally. Needless to say, we're obsessed.

What to Expect:
Skill-building drills
Across-the-floor progressions
Exciting contemporary choreography
Mindset + training tips
The secrets she’s learned throughout her own dance journey

This is your chance to LEARN. GROW. TRAIN. with one of Minnesota’s best!

We CAN’T WAIT to dance with Payton again—and you do NOT want to miss this one!

Thursday 8.13.2026

6-8:30PM
Dakota Middle School, Rochester MN
Register today! https://www.mndanceathletics.com/merch/p/inspire-summer-training-payton

10/08/2026

MN Dance: IYKYK

Ava is the 2025-2026 Miss Dance Team Minnesota, 2026 Miss Dance Team World National Solo Champion, and incoming member of the University of Minnesota Dance Team — and she’s ready to share what she’s learned with YOU.

Come train.
Come get challenged.
Come learn something new.
Come leave better than you came.

AVA WOOD JAZZ WORKSHOP
Sunday, August 16
Rochester, MN
1–4 PM
Optional Advanced Training: 4–5 PM

Whether you're looking to improve your leaps, turns, jazz technique, performance quality, or simply want to train with someone who is at the next level…

This is your opportunity.

Tag the dancer who needs to see this.
Then send them this reel.

Registration is OPEN — don't miss your chance to train with Ava!
https://www.mndanceathletics.com/merch/p/coucwb9bx15aptwsxay3hdwmaf680j

03/08/2026

Injury Prevention Clinic 🔥

Who knew learning how to prevent injuries could be so fun?!

Last Saturday, dancers had the opportunity to learn from the incredible team at MN Dance Physical Therapy about one of the most important (and often overlooked) parts of dance training: taking care of your body.

In dance, it's easy to focus on skills, flexibility, and performance. But long-term success depends on so much more.

Strength
Alignment
Stability
Body Awareness

These are the foundations that help dancers move efficiently, perform confidently, and reduce their risk of injury both now and in the future.

One of the biggest takeaways was that injury prevention isn't just about recovering when something hurts—it's about proactively building healthy movement patterns that allow dancers to continue doing what they love for years to come.

A huge THANK YOU to Christine at MN Dance Physical Therapy for partnering with MN Dance Athletics to provide this valuable experience for the dance community. Your expertise, passion, and commitment to dancer health made a lasting impact, and we're incredibly grateful.

We believe that helping dancers become stronger, healthier, and more resilient is equally as important as helping them improve their technique.

Missed the clinic?

Send us a message and let us know if you'd like to see another Injury Prevention Clinic in near the future!

23/07/2026

We had a blast getting stronger, growing as dancers, and learning from the best CoachElla at last week's Summer Training Inspire Series! 🎉❤️

Excited for another summer session tonight! ✨️

TRAIN WITH AVA ✨Join MNDA x Ava Wood—Miss Dance Team Minnesota, Miss Dance Team World National Solo Champion, and Univer...
22/07/2026

TRAIN WITH AVA ✨

Join MNDA x Ava Wood—Miss Dance Team Minnesota, Miss Dance Team World National Solo Champion, and University of Minnesota Dance Team member - for an unforgettable day of training, mentorship, and growth!

The schedule includes:

Jazz Technique
Performance & Musicality
Confidence Building
Performance Feedback
Mentorship & Inspiration

Whether you're preparing for dance team, competition season or simply looking to become a stronger dancer, this workshop is for YOU.

Sunday, August 16
Rochester, MN

Register now to secure your spot: https://www.mndanceathletics.com/merch

Tag a dancer who needs to be there!

Bonus: First 25 to register get a free MNDA tee shirt!

19/07/2026

We're beyond EXCITED to have Christine and her team from Minnesota dance physical therapy here to train with us this Saturday 7/25 from 10-12pm! She'll be showing us all the best ways to keep our bodies strong and healthy 💪 ✨️

Register today! www.mndanceathletics.com

17/07/2026

We had a blast cheering these two hip hop queens on last night!! Way to go Olivia and Teagan!!!🎉🔥🔥

15/07/2026

MN dancers, get ready… we're THRILLED to welcome Ava Wood to help us close out the MN Dance Athletics Summer Training Series! 🔥

Ava has spent years pursuing excellence in dance and has built an incredible resume through her dedication, hard work, and love for the sport. To name a few:

Miss Dance Team Minnesota
Miss Dance Team World National Solo Champion
Incoming Rookie on the University of Minnesota Dance Team
Years of competitive and dance team experience at the state, national, and world levels

We can't wait for her to help Southern MN dancers chase big dreams!

Date: August 16th 1-5pm
Grades: 5th-12th
Advanced Training: 4-5pm
Early Bird Registration ends 7/15. First 25 dancers to register receive a tee shirt - Don't Wait!
https://www.mndanceathletics.com/merch/p/coucwb9bx15aptwsxay3hdwmaf680j

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