Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts

Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts MCA, located at the Valencia Arts Center in Winona, MN provides quality arts education for all ages.

MCA offers programming that ranges from recreational to pre-professional performing and visual arts camps, classes and private lesson instruction & workshops. Curriculum and programming is designed to provide physical and aesthetic benefits, heightened self-respect, discipline, and confidence to students of all ages in the Winona, MN area. MCA's home the Valencia Arts Center houses 3 dance studio

s, 4 practice rooms, a black box theatre and a recital hall. Dance classes offered include; ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, Irish, dance conditioning, and creative movement. Private music lesson instruction is provided in voice, piano, guitar, oboe, cello, violin, trumpet, saxophone, trombone, euphonium, clarinet, and flute.

***MCA SENIOR SPOTLIGHT***Jolie is graduating from Winona Senior High School and has studied dance at MCA for the past 1...
05/27/2026

***MCA SENIOR SPOTLIGHT***
Jolie is graduating from Winona Senior High School and has studied dance at MCA for the past 15 years. Her favorite memory is performing a piece to Pirates of the Caribbean music and creating lasting friendships with fellow dancers Cora, Fiona and Evelyn. Jolie will be attending Winona State University this fall where she will be studying Criminal Justice and Psychology before heading to Washington, D.C. Congratulations, Jolie!

***MCA SENIOR SPOTLIGHT***Salome is graduating from Winona Senior High School and has been a dedicated dance student of ...
05/20/2026

***MCA SENIOR SPOTLIGHT***
Salome is graduating from Winona Senior High School and has been a dedicated dance student of MCA for the past 16 years. Her favorite MCA memory is preparing for and performing her dream variation, Dying Swan, in the 2025 Holiday Celebration of the Arts. Salome will be attending the University of St. Thomas this fall as part of the GHR Fellows Program, where she plans to major in International Business and minor in Psychology. Congratulations, Salome!

NEW! Register for a class during our short Summer SessionClasses run July 13 - August 14 and are priced between $30-$75 ...
05/01/2026

NEW! Register for a class during our short Summer Session
Classes run July 13 - August 14 and are priced between $30-$75 to keep you moving this summer!
Acting for 6-9 Year Olds
Acting for 9-12 Year Olds
All Ages Sewing Club (runs June 10-July 22)
Ballet and Jazz for 5-7 Year Olds
Ballet IIB - V (adults welcome!)
Broadway Bound
Contemporary II-III
Creative Music for 3-5 Year Olds
Jazz Funk I & II
My Grown Up and Me Music
Teen and Adult Hip Hop
NEW - PRIVATE DANCE LESSONS

https://www.cotterschools.org/mca/classes?tag_id=187

Our final in-person audition is Saturday, March 28th in Winona, MN. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins will be welc...
03/20/2026

Our final in-person audition is Saturday, March 28th in Winona, MN. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins will be welcomed! Can't make it to our final audition? No problem. We are still accepting video auditions. https://www.cotterschools.org/mca/sdi

Congratulations to the Hall family! They responded to our Summer Programming Feedback Survey and won the $100.00 MCA cre...
03/19/2026

Congratulations to the Hall family! They responded to our Summer Programming Feedback Survey and won the $100.00 MCA credit!

Session II of our Visual Arts classes starts the week of March 16th! Join us for: Art Jam Session II - Mondays 3:30 - 4:...
03/02/2026

Session II of our Visual Arts classes starts the week of March 16th! Join us for:
Art Jam Session II - Mondays 3:30 - 4:30PM
Art Through the Seasons - Tuesdays 4:15 - 5:15PM
Sketching Skills for Grades K-3 - Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30PM
Sewing Club for Kids - Thursdays 3:30 - 4:30PM
https://www.cotterschools.org/mca/classes

We are bursting with pride as four of our dedicated dancers officially began their pointe journey this week. From the ex...
02/04/2026

We are bursting with pride as four of our dedicated dancers officially began their pointe journey this week. From the excitement of the very first fitting, to the focused energy of their first class en pointe, these students are ready! It’s the beginning of a whole new chapter of technique, discipline, and artistry. Congratulations to MCA's newest pointe students! We can’t wait to watch you rise to new heights.

Our audition tour is coming to Des Moines, Iowa on February 7!Invest in your dancer’s next level.MCA’s Summer Dance Inte...
01/28/2026

Our audition tour is coming to Des Moines, Iowa on February 7!
Invest in your dancer’s next level.
MCA’s Summer Dance Intensive | June 14–27 is designed for intermediate and advanced dancers ages 11–24 who are ready for focused, professional-level training.
This residential intensive offers 7–9 hours of daily instruction with seasoned professional faculty in a supportive, conservatory-style environment. Located in the scenic river town of Winona, Minnesota, MCA provides a safe, close-knit campus where dancers can fully immerse themselves in their training.
In-person auditions available. Digital auditions accepted.
Register for your free audition today.
*Talent based scholarships are available
https://www.cotterschools.org/mca/sdi

Invest in your dancer’s next level.MCA’s Summer Dance Intensive | June 14–27 is designed for intermediate and advanced d...
01/12/2026

Invest in your dancer’s next level.

MCA’s Summer Dance Intensive | June 14–27 is designed for intermediate and advanced dancers ages 11–24 who are ready for focused, professional-level training.

This residential intensive offers 7–9 hours of daily instruction with seasoned professional faculty in a supportive, conservatory-style environment. Located in the scenic river town of Winona, Minnesota, MCA provides a safe, close-knit campus where dancers can fully immerse themselves in their training.

In-person auditions available. Digital auditions accepted.
Register for your free audition today.
*Talent based scholarships are available

Address

1164 W Howard Street
Winona, MN
55987

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 2pm - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 3pm - 7pm

Telephone

+15074535500

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