Northland School of Dance

Ballet and Dance School in Champlin, MN

Dance Studio | Champlin, MN
763-421-5443

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Where are they now? Northland Alumni News

We're proud to catch up with and highlight former students from Northland School of Dance. Click on a headline below to be taken to the full article.

Catching Up With Lauren Retka – NSOD 2019 Graduate

January 23, 2023 by Northland School of Dance

Catching up with Lauren Retka

Hello! My name is Lauren Retka. I am a graduate of Northland’s 2019 Senior Line. Although it has been a while since my time at Northland, it will forever hold a special place in my heart.I started dancing at Northland at the age of 10. Upon my arrival, I was greeted with warm smiles and […]

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Taylor Stradinger – Then and Now

January 31, 2022 by Northland School of Dance

Taylor Stradinger photos through the years

We want to share the sentiments of our dancers, parents, and staff with you, in their own words. We’ll be sharing more of their stories (and photos!!) here over time. First up is Taylor Stradinger, in her own words =)

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Haley Klemesrud and Alyssa Roper Competing at UDA Nationals in Florida

January 12, 2022 by Northland School of Dance

Northland Alumnae Haley Klemesrud and Alyssa Roper

Northland School of Dance alumnae head to Florida to compete in the UDA Nationals

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Meet Mikayla

November 12, 2021 by Northland School of Dance

Introducing Mikayla Klein, Northland School of Dance alumna! Mikayla graduated from Northland School of Dance in 2015 and went on to study at University of St. Thomas. After graduation she received her Pilates Certification at Paragon Pilates. Mikayla now dances as a company member for EMERGE125 based out of NYC! She graduated from the pre-professional […]

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Haley Klemesrud

July 12, 2021 by Northland School of Dance

Haley is the ONLY dancing senior to graduate from Northland class of 2021! Haley graduated from Maple grove high school and she is currently dancing and studying at Grand Canyon University in Arizona! We cannot wait to see what your future holds, we miss you and are proud of you Haley!

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This is Alyssa Roper

July 9, 2021 by Northland School of Dance

She graduated in 2020 and went on to dance for the University of St. Thomas Dance team. In 2021 St. Thomas won a double national title at UDA college dance competition. We are so proud of you Alyssa!

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Alyssa Ulrick – NYCDAF Destiny Rising Scholarship Recipient!

February 10, 2017 by Northland School of Dance

Alyssa Ulrick NYCDAF Destiny Rising Scholarship Winner 2017

Big Congratulations to Alyssa Ulrick! On Jan 30, at the culmination of the Destiny Rising show at the Joyce Theater in NYC, Alyssa Ulrick was awarded an $8000 Scholarship for the college of her choice by the New York City Dance Alliance Foundation. We are so proud of her, and are excited to continue to […]

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Alyssa Ness, 2013 National Outstanding Female Dancer

January 15, 2015 by Northland School of Dance

Alyssa Ness

Alyssa Ness, of Ramsey, MN has had quite a year. In March, she underwent hip surgery to repair her torn labrum by stitching it back together, along with quite a bit of work on the surrounding bone – shaving bone on the femur and hip socket. She was told the recovery time for this procedure […]

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Catching up with Nick Strafaccia, former NSOD student

January 15, 2015 by Northland School of Dance

Nick Strafaccia

New update coming soon!

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Catching up with Tim Olson, former NSOD student

January 15, 2015 by Northland School of Dance

Tim Olson, Bad Boys of Dance

Tim Olson’s dance career began here, at Northland, at the age of 3. He studied various styles of dance including Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary and Hip Hop at Northland School of Dance throughout the country at various renowned studios including Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway. Additionally, Tim has traveled the country taking from […]

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Northland School of Dance is a full service dance studio located in Champlin MN. Students attend classes from the surrounding areas of Anoka, Coon Rapids, Andover, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, Rogers, St. Michael, Osseo, Otsego, Dayton, and other neighboring communities.

Northland School of Dance does not discriminate, and welcomes all races, religions, and genders.

We offer dance classes in both recreational and competitive levels, for ages 2 ½ – adult. Classes include: jazz, tap, ballet, Pointe’, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, acro, boy only classes, special needs classes, adult classes, a full range of technique classes and more!

763-421-5443
Champlin, MN

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