Welcome to Masquerade Dance Theater, a premier part of the Ames Center complex in Burnsville, Minnesota. With a seating capacity of 1,014 (759 in the Orchestra and 255 in the Balcony), this venue hosts a diverse lineup of touring shows and local productions. Whether you’re catching a musical, dance performance, or family show, you’ll find a straightforward, friendly ticket buying experience here—like having a trusted connection in the business. Below you’ll find essential details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining to help you plan a smooth night out in the south metro.

Masquerade Dance Theater sits within a two-theater complex that also includes a Black Box Theater and an art gallery, offering a range of performances under one roof. Accessible seating is available in specific sections: the section you want with accessible seating available in the Orchestra and Balcony areas. For parking, a 350-car free parking deck is on the north side, plus a nearby multi-deck garage and several on-street or Heart of the City structures within a block. Public transit is convenient via MVTA, with the Burnsville Transit Station serving as a regional hub and routes like 442 and 489 connecting to the south metro; RideMVTA app makes planning easy. If you’re staying the night, consider our recommended nearby hotels and dining options, with affiliate partner links for convenient reservations just a click away. For the latest show listings, check the venue calendar for upcoming performances, including Shaun Cassidy, That Arena Show, 1964 The Tribute, Girls Night – The Musical, Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!, and the Dakota Valley Symphony & Chorus programs.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Capacity: Masquerade Dance Theater seats 1,014 (759 Orchestra, 255 Balcony).
Address: 12600 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, MN 55337.
Venue type: Part of the Ames Center, a two-theater complex that also includes a Black Box Theater (and an art gallery).
Seating chart: Official Masquerade seating chart available online; accessible seating designated in Rows V ( Orchestra ), GG ( Balcony ), and Row A (specific seats).
Parking: 350-car free parking deck on the north side plus a nearby multi-deck garage; additional on-street and Heart of the City structures within a block.
Transit: Served by MVTA; Burnsville Transit Station is the regional hub nearby with routes such as 442 and 489 connecting to the south metro; RideMVTA app available.
Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn Minneapolis/Burnsville (~3 miles); Best Western Premier Nicollet Inn (14201 Nicollet Ave S); Wyndham Minneapolis South/Burnsville (~3 miles).
Notable events hosted: a wide range of touring shows and local productions, including Shaun Cassidy (Nov 8, 2025); That Arena Show (Nov 15, 2025); 1964 The Tribute (Jan 3, 2026); Girls Night – The Musical (Jan 17, 2026); Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! (Feb 11, 2026); Dakota Valley Symphony & Chorus: American Masterworks (Feb 8, 2026).