Wirth Center for the Performing Arts

09/23/2026

You may have heard about a Community Arts Center right in the heart of downtown St. Cloud...and that space is coming to life and taking shape as we enter Phase 2 of our Space to Create initiative.

We will achieve this initiative in phases, and currently, we are fundraising for phase 2 – to finish remodling the historic Daniels Building and bring the Community Arts Center vision to life. Our vision is a music, dance, and visual arts center that would hold The Wirth Center’s expanded classrooms and practice rooms, as well as a venue space, recording studios, and studio space for artists, makers, and creatives of all kind and all ages.

That’s where you come in.

As we continue to move forward and raise funds there are multipul ways you can help. You can donate to us directly with our Givebutter fundraising page, contribute in-kind service, or attend and give to our fundrasing events; like our Rock Your Inner Nerd event happening October 9th at the Daniels Building.

Donate on Givebutter with this link:
https://givebutter.com/6dLDe0

09/21/2026

Dance is a beautiful form of expression and joy - and we are happy to offer a variety of classes for eveyrone from ages 3 and up with classes that teach; ballet, tap, and pointe.

In Creative Dance and Tap children as young as 3 can begin work on balance and coordination, all while having being encouraged to have fun and use their imagination.

Our variety of levels of Ballet and Tap offer a little bit of everything to be able to meet students where they are at and expand their skill while building their strenght, knowledge, and refining their technique.

We also offer Adult & Teen Tap classes!

There is no limit to what you can do at the Wirth Center.

Interested in learning something new, or refining your dance technique? Register for classes, learn more about what is offered, and read student testimonals on our website:
https://wirthcenter.org/instruction/group-classes/dance/

Register for music classes at the Wirth Center for Performing Arts in St. Cloud, MN. Private or Group Music Lessons for Guitar, Piano, drums, violin, dance

09/15/2026

🤓 What do you nerd out about?

Music? Gaming? Science? Star Wars? Books? Board games? The ’80s? Something wonderfully obscure?

Whatever your thing is, we’re celebrating it at Rock Your Inner Nerd!

Join us Friday, October 9 for cocktails, appetizers, desserts, music, dancing, a live auction, prizes and a night that definitely isn’t your typical fundraiser.

Come as you are — or go all-in on your favorite fandom.

📅 Friday, October 9 from 7pm - 9:30pm
📍 Foundry Art Center / Wirth Center, Downtown St. Cloud
🎟️ $50 - Get your tickets today!

Your night out helps support the Wirth Center for the Performing Arts and its future in our community.

Celebrate what you geek out about with cocktails, dancing, great company, and a little friendly competition.

09/15/2026

🤓 What do you nerd out about?

Music? Gaming? Science? Star Wars? Books? Board games? The ’80s? Something wonderfully obscure?

Whatever your thing is, we’re celebrating it at Rock Your Inner Nerd!

Join us Friday, October 9 for cocktails, appetizers, desserts, music, dancing, a live auction, costume prizes and a night that definitely isn’t your typical fundraiser.

Come as you are — or go all-in on your favorite fandom.

📅 Friday, October 9th from 7pm - 9:30pm
📍 The New Community Art Center / Wirth Center, Downtown St. Cloud
🎟️ $50 Get your tickets today!

Your night out helps support the Wirth Center for the Performing Arts and its future in our community.

09/05/2026

We are thrilled to be settling into our brand‑new space—right next to our friends at the incredible nonprofit B‑Side Music Café!

With classes kicking off, the building is officially coming to life. We wanted to give everyone a closer look at what’s happening inside, floor by floor:
- Basement — Home to our Rock Band classrooms and future recording studios.
- First Floor — Dance and Marimba studios, and future venue space.
- Second Floor — Our new Visual Arts studio, where artists are already moving in and creating in their individual spaces.
- Third Floor — The new home of everything Wirth Center, including expanded Acting and Auditioning classes.

We’re excited to continue growing into this larger space — Phase 1 is complete, and Phase 2 is already underway. Some areas are still under construction, including the future venue space.

We absolutely love being part of Downtown St. Cloud and are committed to our long‑term dream: a full Community Arts Center in the heart of downtown. As we grow, we’re inviting our community to grow with us—follow along for updates, enrollment opportunities, and ways you can help fuel our mission. Your support strengthens our programs, expands our reach, and opens doors for even more opportunities.

If you’re looking for ways to help us grow into this incredible space and be part of the community, here are a few meaningful ways to get involved:
- Take a class at the Wirth Center
- Donate to our Space to Create Initiative through our GiveButter link and learn more of what the Community Arts Center will offer: https://givebutter.com/6dLDe0

Thank you for supporting creativity, community, and the arts. Big things are happening—and we’re just getting started.

08/22/2026

Discover the Joy of Ballet at Wirth Center

Looking for a relaxed, non-competitive dance environment where your dancer can focus on grace, technique, and pure enjoyment? Our ballet program offers modest attire, classic technique, and zero high-stakes pressure.

Ballet Level III (Ages 7-11)
When: Tuesdays, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Focus: Build mastery in classical Vaganova technique, agility, and expressiveness, with introductions to character and theatrical dance. $180 discount when registered in conjunction with Tap Level III.

Ballet Level IV (Ages 11-18)
When: Tuesdays, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Focus: Advanced Vaganova study, character, and lyrical styles, with options for pre-pointe and beginning pointe study. $180 discount when registered in conjunction with Tap Level IV.

Instructor: Miss Danielle
Multi-Class Discount: Register for 3 or more classes with Miss Danielle this school year and save 15% on tuition. Contact the office when registering to apply your discount.

Spots fill quickly for the upcoming school year. Register today!

08/13/2026

Come to our OPEN HOUSE Friday Aug 14 during Downtown St. Cloud, Minn. Art Crawl from 4-8pm and get a tour of the new Wirth Center and future community art center!
We will have a number of artists from the Minnesota Artists Guild on location as well as some snacks available.
11 7th Ave N, St. Cloud, right next door to B-Side Indy Music Cafe

It may be summer, but a school in downtown St. Cloud isn't taking a break. The Wirth Center for the Performing Arts has been hard at work moving into its brand-new home, the historic Daniel Building on 7th Avenue. Executive Director James Newman says they want the building to be a creative hub for downtown St. Cloud, with art on display everywhere and music being performed all the time.

08/04/2026

The whisper around camp is the audience is in for the best concert of all time!

07/30/2026

Awesome job today campers! Now rest up, get some water, and practice those songs!! We will see you next week at 10:30 am for load in and rehearsals