Cirque du Soleil: ‘Twas the Night Before… - November 29 to December 3

The Awe Factor/L’Effet Waouh Residency Opening Reception – Tomorrow - November 30

VANAHEIMR: Stories of the Lesser - November 30 to December 9

CHILL: Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack Show - December 1 to December 3

Floorwork: Conversations and Knowledge Sharing Potluck - December 2

Collide Theatrical 10th Anniversary Performance - December 2

Dr. Julie Kerr-Berry Celebration at Minnesota State University, Mankato During Fall Dance Concert - December 2

Beth Gill: Nail Biter - December 8 to December 9

TU Dance Center: 2023 Winter Showcase - December 8 to December 10

Nutcracker in Wonderland - December 8 to December 10

The Nativity - December 9 to December 10

Rhythm Street Movement’s Who Brought the Humbug? - December 14 to December 17

Ballet Minnesota’s The Classic Nutcracker - December 15 to December 17

The Awe Factor / L’Effet Waouh Post-Residency Performance - December 15

Hopkins Dance Company – Clara in the City: A Nutcracker Tale - December 16 to December 17

Flamenco Holiday Show by Twin Cities Flamenco Collective - December 17

Two x Two - December 22

JSB’s InProcess: Movement Workshop Series - December 18

TU Dance Center: Dancing Together Workshop - January 20

Artist Communities Alliance Seeks a Grantmaking Manager - December 6

Teaching Artist Applications Open at Heart of Dance - December 7

Threads NexGen/YDP Seeks Spring Session Instructors - December 31

Audition for Minnesota Ballet Collective - January 6

Rhythmically Speaking Call for Choreographer Interest

Zenon Dance School – Fall Xchange Program/Work-Study

Hothouse Studio Rental – Northeast Minneapolis

The Arena – Space for Rent

Studios for Rent at Hopkins Dance Company

Rent TU Dance Center Studios

Rent the Young Dance Studios

Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre – Studio Space for Rent in Minneapolis

Studios for Rent at Ballet Co.Laboratory

Studio Rentals at Collide Theatrical in St. Paul

Zenon Dance School – Fall Classes in Person and Online

MotionArt First Friday Improv Gathering

Contact Improvisation Jam

Erin Thompson Teaches Advanced Contemporary Classes in Person and on Zoom

Modern Dance Class with Thern at Tapestry

Daily Drop-In Classes at Hothouse

MotionArt Adult Modern Dance Classes

The Arena – Drop-in Moving Practice with Eva Mohn

Hopkins Dance Company Fall/Winter Classes

TU Dance Center: 2023-2024 Pre-Professional Program

TU Dance Center: 2023-2024 Children and Teen Program

TU Dance Center: Creative Movement Children’s Program

TU Dance Center: In-Person Open Classes for Intermediate/Advanced Dancers

James Sewell Ballet – Open Advanced/Professional Class and Coordi™ Classes

Feldenkrais Classes with Jeffrey Wells

Ballet Co.Laboratory Adult Drop-In Classes

Advanced Drop-In Classes with Collide

Adult Drop-in Classes at Ballare Teatro

Studio Stories: Reminiscing on Twin Cities Dance with Christian Burns

TU Dance: THREAT by Yusha-Marie Sorzano Premieres April 2024


Cirque du Soleil's 'Twas the Night Before...

‘Twas the Night Before… is Cirque du Soleil’s first holiday show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Memorable lines from this cherished classic inspired Cirque’s story about a jaded young girl who rediscovers the magic of the holidays.

A festive flurry of love and cheer created especially for families, ‘Twas the Night Before… features thrilling acrobatics, lovable characters, and a soundtrack including holiday classics re-invented by Cirque du Soleil. The show was conceived and is directed by Cirque du Soleil Senior Artistic Director James Hadley, a 25-year veteran of circus productions and live theater.

Evening shows at 7:30pm with multiple performances on Friday, November 24; Sunday, November 26; Saturday, December 2; and Sunday, December 3. See the link for more details.

Location Info

Northrop
84 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-624-2345
website

Contact Info

Northrop - University of Minnesota
northrop@umn.edu

Have you ever wondered how set designs are created? How do they enhance performance? Join Analog Dance Works in residency at AFMSP as they develop the first draft of the set design for their project The Awe Factor, or in French, L’Effet Waouh, inspired by single use plastic waste juxtaposing the emotion of awe. The set design will be revealed at the ouverture de residence, residency opening, on Thursday, November 30 at 6:00pm.

During this event, you can meet the dancers, see photos, and enjoy some light snacks and drinks! Founding Analog Director Brenna Mosser will also be present to answer any questions about the residency, as well as to give a short speech on Analog Dance Works and their mission as a dance company.

The post-residency performance will present the choreographic work created during Analog’s time inside Alliance Française’s walls Friday, December 15 at 6:00pm, followed by a Q&A with the company.

Prints presented in the exhibit will be for sale that will benefit both Alliance Française and Analog Dance Works’ 11 dance artists and administration staff.

This event is free with a suggested donation of $10. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Location Info

Alliance Française Mpls/St. Paul
227 Colfax Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55405
6123220436
website

Contact Info

Brenna Mosser
director@analogdanceworks.org

Box Office Info

Box Office Contact: Alliance Française Mpls/St. Paul
Email: bonjour@afmsp.org
Phone: 6123320436
Price: Free
Date: November 30, 2023  Time: 12:00 pm
VANAHEIMR: Stories of the Lesser

A fusion of classical poetry, shadow puppetry, live Nordic folk music, and contemporary dance, set within a dark winter forest.
The production explores colonialism and cultural erasure from the perspective of the lesser pantheon of Norse deities, the Vanir.

Doors at 7:00pm
Show at 7:30pm
Runtime: 70 minutes

Week 1
Thursday, November 30
Friday, December 1
Saturday, December 2

Week 2
Thursday, December 7
Friday, December 8
Saturday, December 9 – ASL interpretation
Sunday, December 10 – Emergency/Cancellation Date

Pre-Sale Tickets
Tickets available online for $25-$35, general admission (including fees).

Rush Tickets
30 walk-up pay-what-you-can tickets will be released nightly at 6:30pm, first come first serve!

Cast and Crew
Written, Directed, and Produced by Nat Allister
Bragi – Willie Johnson
Nerthus – Rhiannon Fiskradatz
Composed by Kat Parent
Music performed by Kat Parent, Mili Judge-Becker, Josh Conroy, and Nat Allister
Shadow Puppetry by Becca Mellstrom and Alex Young
Puppeteering by Becca Mellstrom, Alex Young and Sofia Padilla
Choreography by Gabby Abram
Ensemble: Odessa Rain, Kae McMahon, Allison Durham, Fenja Frances, Ben Siglin, Rachel Lieberman, Eliana Durnbaugh, and
Danielle Ricci Cheng
Costuming by Kathy Kohl
Set Design by Rachel Eilts
Paper headpieces made by hand at the MN Book Arts Center by Lux Fabré

Location Info

The Avalon: In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre
1500 E Lake St
Minneapolis, MN 55407

website

Contact Info

Nat Allister
nat@foxandbeggar.org
952-237-3759

It’s back! After a four-year hiatus, Rhythmically Speaking is thrilled to bring back to the community our unique and quirky show that feels like a warm hug and has become a Twin Cities holiday favorite – CHILL: The Entire Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack, Played Live and Danced at the Amsterdam Bar & Hall in downtown St. Paul.

Show times and tickets
:
Friday, December 1 at 7:00pm

Saturday, December 2 at 2:00pm – Pay As You Are
Saturday, December 2 at 7:00pm
Sunday, December 3 at 2:00pm

As the weather chills, we chill into playful original choreography and movement improvisations set to the groovy jazz tunes of Vince Guaraldi’s playful and nostalgic Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack, played live by local jazz musicians! CHILL pairs a cast of seven dynamic local dancers and an excellent live jazz quartet – The Jazz Outlaws – to bring the entire soundtrack of the 1965 animated TV special Charlie Brown Christmas to life, and we’re making some exciting tweaks to keep the show fresh for those who have already seen it. And artist Brad Erickson will be at the 2:00pm Saturday show to offer free Peanuts-style caricatures!

CHILL offers a unique holiday outing option great for yuletide revelry-seekers of all backgrounds and ages: kids 12 and under are just $10.00, and lap-sitters are free. The show has an earlier start time and runs about an hour, making it an ideal option for families. Come experience some quirky holiday joy, and enjoy a pint and a meal while you are at it: unlike many other holiday productions, we do not perform this show every year, so don’t miss your chance to join us! See you at the show!

Location Info

Amsterdam Bar & Hall
6 W. 6th St.
St. Paul, MN 55102

website

Contact Info

Erinn Liebhard
rhythmicallyspeakingdance@gmail.com

The next Floorwork is at the ARENA.
Saturday, December 2
12:00-2:00pm
RSVP is appreciated – please do so by Friday, December 1.

This December Floorwork will focus on grand visions and collective goal-setting. What is your big dream? What are you presently working on? Conversation will be assisted by Nieya Amezquita and Cheng Xiong.

Conversation will be held over a communal meal – bring your own dish to share in our potluck! ARENA DANCES will supply beverages, plates, napkins, and utensils.

Location Info

The Arena
711 W. Lake Street
Studio 308
Minneapolis, MN 55408
6128040238
website

Contact Info

Mathew Janczewski
arenadances@gmail.com

10th Anniversary Performance – An Evening to Support Collide Theatrical

Saturday, December 2
6:00–10:00pm
At Mixed Blood Theatre

Help us celebrate the past 10 years and toast to the next decade, while we raise crucial funds to support the future of the company. The evening will feature a performance highlighting favorite dance excerpts from our past shows.

Tickets can be purchased at online, or by calling 651-395-7903, ext. 701.

Schedule
6:00–7:30pm: Silent Auction, Drinks, and Appetizers
7:30–9:00pm: Performance

Cocktail or semi-formal attire requested.

Location Info

Mixed Blood Theater
1501 S 4th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55454
6513957903
website

Contact Info

Grace Kidder
grace@collidetheatrical.org
6513957903

Minnesota State University, Mankato is dedicating their Fall Dance Concert to Dr. Julie Kerr-Berry on Saturday, December 2 at 2:00pm.

Julie retired in July 2023 and we’re excited to celebrate her legacy of scholarship, artistry and leadership. Dr. Kerr-Berry taught at Minnesota State Mankato from 1988-2023 and her influence and impact, both within the state and beyond in the field of dance, is incredible.

Please come and celebrate with Julie!

Location Info

Ted Paul Theatre
Minnesota State University, Mankato
201 Earley Center for Performing Arts
Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-6661
website

Contact Info

Daniel Stark
daniel.stark@mnsu.edu
607-389-2043
Beth Gill, Nail Biter. Photo: Maria Baranova.

“Everything seems absolutely deliberate but also mysterious… a vivid dream, unexplained but not at all random.”—New York Times Critic’s Pick

Explore ritual and dance through science fiction and ancient myth in acclaimed choreographer Beth Gill’s darkly beautiful new work. Emerging as representations of our collective unconscious, five dancers—including Gill herself—transform a contemporary dance performance into an enigmatic and vital space of connection and loss with a sense of magic and awe. Nail Biter embodies her signature choreographic craft, creating what Dance Magazine calls a “sense of control that doesn’t stifle but rather beckons our curiosity.”

Friday, December 8 at 8:00pm
Saturday, December 9 at 8:00pm
Tickets start at $15. No additional fees.
Walker commission.

Location Info

Walker Art Center
725 Vineland Pl
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-375-7600
website

Contact Info

Walker Art Center
info@walkerart.org
612-375-7600

Join us for the TU Dance Winter Showcase at The Southern, featuring CULTIVATE, A Trainee Program and students from Level 4 and 5 of the Pre-Professional Program at The School at TU Dance Center. CULTIVATE will share self-choreographed solos as well as premiere works by local dancer/choreographer and TU Dance alum Anna Pinault and New York-based dancer/choreographer Christopher Ralph. The level 4 and 5 students will perform works by TU Dance Center teaching artist Davente Gilreath and CULTIVATE trainee Gabrielle Abram. Let’s celebrate these inspiring dancers and their artistry and dedication!

December 8 and 9, 2023 at 7:30pm
December 10, 2023 at 2:00pm
30-minute post-show talkbacks will directly follow the Friday, December 8, and Saturday, December 9 performances.

Purchase tickets here!

Location Info

The Southern Theater
1420 S Washington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55455

website

Contact Info

Abdo Sayegh Rodriguez
info@tudance.org
651-724-9708
Nutcracker in Wonderland Characters

Ballet Co.Laboratory’s enchanting twist on a holiday classic returns to the stage! Nutcracker in Wonderland weaves together the magic of two timeless stories, E.T.A. Hoffman’s The Nutcracker and Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland.

Jump down the rabbit hole for the most curious adventure. The beloved Tchaikovsky Nutcracker score will take on a new meaning as Clara and Alice join forces to battle the Rat Queen, whirl through the Land of Snowflakes hand-in-hand, and encounter Wonderland residents like the Mad Hatter, mischievous Cheshire Cat, perpetually tardy White Rabbit, and spiteful Queen of Hearts all while discovering themselves.

Choreographed by Zoé Emilie Henrot
Performed by The Company of Ballet Co.Laboratory and the students of The School of Ballet Co.Laboratory

December 8-10, 2023
Friday, December 8, 2023 at 7:00pm
Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 2:00pm

Tickets
Adults: $40
Seniors: $35
Children/Students: $30
Groups of ten or more tickets to the same performance: $35/each

Location Info

The Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts
528 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403

website

Contact Info

Rachel Koep
rkoep@balletcolaboratory.org
651.313.5967
The Nativity, December 9 & 10 at Hopkins High School

CREO Arts & Dance Conservatory presents The Nativity at the Hopkins High School Main Auditorium, December 9-10, 2023. The show will be performed by The CREO DanceVERVE: Twin Cities.

Choreographed by director Christa Anderson Hill, Elyse DeVries, Brenda Nepsund, and Julia Moser-Hardy, the epic story of our Savior’s birth is told through the drama of dance and narration, featuring ballet and contemporary dance styles. As a familiar narrative unfolds, this production will juxtapose the story of the Lamb of God with the perspective of a little lamb learning the truth of God’s promise. Though the character of the lamb will appeal to young children; his insights about Christ’s genealogy will bring new depth to the story most think they know.

The mission of the CREO DanceVERVE is to teach young dancers to worship the Lord through service, prayer, commitment, and faith. The company is comprised of performers grades 6-12 who perform a wide variety of dance styles. Through participating in the CREO DanceVERVE, young people have an opportunity to grow in faith and express what they have learned through art and dance.

The Nativity runs about 1 hour and 15 minutes, with an intermission, and is appropriate for the whole family. Welcome in the Christmas season of joy with this not-to-be-missed performance!

Saturday, December 9 at 7:00pm
Sunday, December 10 at 2:00pm

Tickets $18-28, available at creodance.com. Discount pricing available for corporate or non-profit groups of 10 or more. Email events@creodance.com for more info.

Location Info

Hopkins High School
2400 Royals Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305

website

Contact Info

Elayna Sitzman
events@creodance.com
6126366893

A holiday favorite fit for the whole family!

Welcome to the ultimate holiday party where the guests are singers, musicians, tap dancers, and beatboxers! Join this vibrant and talented cast in an interactive, inspirational, all-age, fun, funky, feel-good celebration of the holiday season!

The party takes a turn when two of the cast members become beatboxing investigators on the hunt to find who brought the humbug? Join this vibrant and talented cast in an inspirational, all-age, all-inclusive, family-friendly, fun, funky, feel-good celebration of the holiday season!

Tickets
Regular, in-person single tickets are $49 while student/senior tickets are $39.
Audiences are invited to boost their holiday cheer by getting close to the action at a front-row cabaret-style VIP table. VIP tickets will enjoy the performance with a complimentary sparkling drink, macarons from Nikkollette’s Macarons, and a more immersive experience.

Performances
Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 7:30pm
Friday, December 15, 2023 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 2:00pm
Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 1:00pm

Location Info

The Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts
528 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
6122063600
website

Contact Info

Symone Wilson
swilson@thecowlescenter.org

Ballet Minnesota celebrates the holiday season with their 35th outstanding production of The Classic Nutcracker at The O’Shaughnessy Auditorium on the campus of St. Catherine University, December 15-17.

Special guest soloists Nicole Fedorov and Kaitaro Kodama will dance the pas de deux in the signature roles of Sugar Plum Fairy and the Cavalier.

Ticket prices range from $5 to $45, with discounts for seniors and groups.
Purchase tickets online or call 651-690-6700.

A free livestream of the performance will be broadcast at 10:30am on Friday, December 15.
Register for the livestream .

About Ballet Minnesota
Husband and wife team Andrew and Cheryl Rist, are at the helm of Classical Ballet Academy of MN, founded in 1987, and Ballet Minnesota, which they co-founded in 1990. Andrew Rist serves as Ballet Minnesota’s Artistic Director and Cheryl Rist serves as Ballet Minnesota’s Regisseur, costume designer and director of Classical Ballet Academy, the company’s official school for dancers ages 4 to 18. To view Ballet Minnesota’s performance history and press ready photos, visit www.balletminnesota.org.

Location Info

The O'Shaughnessy
St. Cathering University
2004 Randolph Ave
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105
651-222-7919
website

Contact Info

Lauren Komblevicz
laurenkomble@gmail.com
920 840 5149

Join us at Alliance Française for the post-residency dance performance of the production L’Effet Waouh by Analog Dance Works!

This performance will be the presentation of the choreographic work created during Analog’s time inside Alliance Française’s walls. The performance will take place on Friday, December 15 at 6:00pm, followed by a Q&A with the company.

About the Production
From November 30 to December 15, Analog Dance Works, a contemporary dance company founded in 2019 by Brenna Mosser in Minneapolis, will inhabit Alliance Française’s art gallery and Grande Salle to test set design for their upcoming production, The Awe Factor / L’Effet Waouh.

L’Effet Waouh is inspired by the science of the emotion of awe and how it intertwines with the physical effects we are feeling from climate change. This set design will be constructed from plastic waste in the form of a thunderhead. Accompanying the set design will be a photo exhibit with Analog’s collaborating photographer, Bill Cameron.

Prints presented in the exhibit will be for sale that will benefit both Alliance Française and Analog Dance Works’ 11 dance artists and administration staff. This event is free with a $10 suggested donation. Registration is encouraged but not necessary.

Location Info

Alliance Française Mpls/St. Paul
227 Colfax Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55407
6123320436
website

Contact Info

Brenna Mosser
director@analogdanceworks.org

Box Office Info


Email: bonjour@afmsp.org
Phone: 6123320436
Price: Free/Suggested Donation $10
Date: December 15, 2023  Time: 12:00 pm

Tickets on sale now for Hopkins Dance Company’s Clara in the City: A Nutcracker Tale.

Saturday, December 16 at 2:00pm and 6:00pm
Sunday, December 17 at 2:00pm and 6:00pm

Additionally, join us for Visions of Sugarplum to meet the characters in person and dance with them!
Recommended for ages 3-7 years.

Saturday, December 16 at 11:30am

Location Info

Eisenhower Community Center
1001 MN Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
952-935-2794
website

Contact Info

Marge Thornton
info@hopkinsdance.com
952-935-2794
TCFC Holiday Show

Join the Twin Cities Flamenco community for a Flamenco holiday fiesta while enjoying great food and drinks at the Icehouse MPLS. Twin Cities Flamenco Collective will be joined by local Flamenco artists for an unforgettable year-end celebration full of music and dance.

Sunday, December 17 at 5:00pm

Location Info

Icehouse MPLS
2528 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404

website

Contact Info

Eve Laabs
tcflamencocoll@gmail.com

A collaboration of live music and dance, artists inspiring one another, exploring movement through sound and sound through movement.

Kid Villain (Alex Proctor) pairs with three passionate dancers from HoneyWorks led by Berit Ahlgren, and breathtaking musician Aby Wolf pairs with the commanding force of tap dancer Kaleena Miller.

Collaborations that each premiered earlier in 2023 now come together to be redefined and reinvestigated in a shared space.

Friday, December 22
7:00pm
Tickets $30-$40

Location Info

The Parkway Theater
4814 Chicago Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55417
612-822-8080
website

Contact Info

Berit Ahlgren
bcahlgren@gmail.com
An empty, brightly lit studio is the backdrop to the text, In Process: Movement Workshop Series.

December 18-21
11:30am-2:00pm
Join for one, two, three, or all four days!
Discounts apply for multiple days.

James Sewell Ballet hosts a movement workshop series geared toward adult dancers (18+) with intermediate/advanced technique who are:

  • interested in “trying out” the movement vocabulary of various dance-makers
  • committing to their movement practice ahead of a holiday break, and
  • looking for a friendly creative environment without commitment to a long-term project.

Move with emerging leaders in the Twin Cities contemporary dance scene.
Featuring Javan Mngrezzo, Berit Ahlgren, Jarod Boltjes, and Elayna Waxse.

The goal of this series is pure process. The leaders get to see ideas actualized on movers in the room, and movers get to experience a single-day choreographic workshop with each leader.

Location Info

Studio 2B, Cowles Center
528 Hennepin Ave, ste 215
Minneapolis, MN 55403
6126720480
website

Contact Info

Eve Schulte
info@jsballet.org

The Dancing Together Workshop is a child and parent/caregiver Creative Movement class. This 8-week workshop is designed for children (ages 2-4) and their parent/caregiver who is interested in a shared movement experience that engages the senses of curiosity and play.

Both child and caregiver will participate in developmentally appropriate movement exercises that incorporate elements such as effort, shape, and tempo. Music will play an essential role in the class as students will be asked to respond to sounds as well as make sounds themselves. Participants will be encouraged to join at their own comfort level with the understanding that observation is often the best form of learning with younger children. This class will give children and caregivers the opportunity to learn more about themselves and one another through the art form of dance.

Session 2: January 20-February 24
Session 3: March 16-May 4; No class on April 6 and 13.

Saturdays, 9:00-9:45am
At TU Dance Center.

To register, please click here.

Location Info

TU Dance Center
2121 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55114
651-724-9708
website

Contact Info

Mia Johnson
education@tudance.org
651-724-9708

Grantmaking Manager
The primary function of this role is to oversee the implementation of ACA grant programs. The Grantmaking Manager supervises the following consortia and grant programs: McKnight Artist Residencies Consortium, MacColl Johnson Fellowship Fund, Pew Fellowships in the Arts and 3Arts Residency Fellowships. The role will also support the development and implementation of the Mount Tremper Legacy Fund, and other pilot projects.

Full-time, 40 hours per week. $60,000-$65,000 per year. Benefits include paid holidays plus up to 3 weeks paid office closure, 10 vacation days and 10 sick days, 401k after one year with 3% employer contribution, $400/month toward your choice of health insurance plan, travel 1-3 times annually, growth opportunity.

About ACA: The Artist Communities Alliance is an international nonprofit association, providing services to more than 300 organizational and individual members working in the field of artist residencies. Based in Providence, RI and operating fully remotely, the ACA conducts research about artist residencies, hosts field-wide discussions and professional development convenings, manages several grantmaking programs, offers consulting services, develops informational tools, and advocates on behalf of artist residencies and artists. Since 2004, ACA has provided more than $4 million in direct grant funding to artists and artist residencies. Founded in 1991, the ACA maintains a staff of 10-12 employees and a national Board of Trustees. ACA is a fully remote work-from-home organization maintaining Eastern Time zone business hours.

Please apply via this link by Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 5pm ET.
Desired start date is January 2, 2024.

Contact Info

Artist Communities Alliance
info@artistcommunities.org
Deadline: December 6, 2023

We are taking applications for the Spring Semester! Deadline to apply Thursday, December 7, 2023, 11:59pm.

Dancing Classrooms is a 10-week social and emotional learning (SEL), arts-in-education program teaching partner dance to children during their school day. Our mission is to build social awareness, confidence, and self-esteem in children through the practice of social dance. Founded in 1994, Dancing Classrooms has been featured in several films, including the award-winning documentary Mad Hot Ballroom and Take the Lead starring Antonio Banderas.

Dance for Life is a senior wellness program for active seniors, ambulatory memory-care elders, and their caregivers. Dance for Life weaves together music, storytelling, and partner dance to focus on four key areas:
Building physical strength and flexibility
Improving balance to reduce the risk of falls
Expanding social connections
Increasing cognitive focus to delay or diminish the effects of dementia

Ideal Teaching Artists are those who:
Have experience working with children and adults,
Possess a good sense of humor, rhythm, and ample patience,
Can command a classroom and also work well in a team,
Want to build social awareness, confidence, and self-esteem in children, and help older adults build and maintain physical and cognitive abilities, through partner dance,
Respond to communications within 24 hours,
Have reliable transportation.

Applicants of color and multilingual speakers are especially encouraged to apply, as we serve a highly diverse student population. Dance, theater, or teaching experience is a plus, but ballroom dance experience is not necessary. All training in the Dancing Classrooms and Dance for Life syllabi and teaching methodology is provided.

Learn more and apply!

Deadline: December 7, 2023
NexGen YDP (Youth Dance Project)

Threads NexGen/YDP (Youth Dance Project) is looking to hire instructors to teach ballet and modern technique classes for upcoming 12-week spring sessions. We seek skilled dance instructors to augment weekly intensive programming that also includes nutrition and embodied movement exploration at Threads Dance Nexus.

NexGen/YDP uses a holistic approach to training future dance artists. The program enables youth to enhance technical skills, explore creativity, and manage stress and trauma in a safe, supportive environment. Students receive high-level training and education from professionals in ballet technique, modern dance technique, embodied movement exploration, and nutrition. We strive to create an equitable and inclusive learning environment where students’ gifts are cultivated and growth opportunities embraced. We seek for diverse learners to be treated with dignity and respect.

NexGen YDP Spring Session: January 22-April 20, 2024
Beginning/Intermediate levels, ages 8-14.
Dates and times TBD, based on availability.

Our Teaching Philosophy
Culturally Relevant — so that dancers of any race or ethnicity feel a sense of belonging.
Trauma-Informed – dance education has the potential to reproduce harm or liberate; we chose liberation!
Anatomically Sound – working safely with the body to keep you dancing longer and stronger.
Inclusive and Equitable – all are welcome and differing needs are acknowledged.
Socially Just – seek to rectify injustice through arts activism.

Candidates must have extensive experience in ballet and/or modern, strong communication skills, experience working with children, and provide informative, engaging, and effective movement instruction reflecting the Dance Nexus philosophy.

Instructors compensated for class hours at a rate of $40/hour. Instructors are welcome to attend Threads Company Class on Mondays or Tuesdays from 9:00-10:30am, as well as rent the studio at a discounted staff rate.

For more information and to apply, please email an introduction and your resume to Angela Ericson at aericson@threadsdance.org.

Location Info

Threads Dance Project
2213 Snelling Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
612-354-3978
website

Contact Info

Angela Ericson
aericson@threadsdance.org
612-354-3978
Deadline: December 31, 2023
Picture of MNBC Artists. Photo by Nicklaus Fischer.

Advanced ballet dancers aged 18 and up are invited to audition for Minnesota Ballet Collective!

We rehearse once a week on Saturdays from 5:00-7:00pm, with an optional warm-up class from 4:00-5:00pm. The Minnesota Ballet Collective is committed to empowering advanced ballet dancers by fostering artists’ creativity, collaboration, and passion. We seek to inspire our community through ballet’s storytelling ability and inherent beauty. The Minnesota Ballet Collective believes in the transformative power of dance and its positive impact on the community. For more information, check out our website linked below.

The audition will be on Saturday, January 6 from 5:00-7:00pm at Platinum Dance Center.
Dancers are welcome to arrive up to 30 minutes early to warm up.
Please wear ballet attire. Bring ballet shoes and pointe shoes, as well as a printed headshot and first arabesque shot.
Registration deadline is end of day on Friday, January 5.
There is no audition fee.

Location Info

Platinum Dance Center
5300 Industrial Blvd
Edina, Minnesota 55439

website

Contact Info

Isabella Rubietta
mnballetcollective@gmail.com
Deadline: January 6, 2024

Rhythmically Speaking, a Twin Cities-based dance company with a mission to spark vibrancy and connectedness through jazz and American social dance ideas, a 15-year history, and a national reputation for excellence in jazz, is seeking choreographers interested in working with us.

Every summer we produce a stage show – The Cohort – that features concert dance works by Minnesota and visiting artists meant to demonstrate the width and breadth of how and what “jazz” in dance can look, feel, embody, and communicate, and we want to get to know dance artists who may be interested in working with us on this program and/or other potential future opportunities.

Eligibility: Artists 21 and older at any point in their careers who are actively creating concert dance work in jazz and/or American social dance ideas (ex: tap and hip hop styles) are welcome to submit. Please visit this information sheet for full details and this page on our website to find out more about this past year’s program.

Submit: Fill out this Call for Choreographer Interest Form, which will ask for contact information, a bio, a short artist statement, and video samples of stage works.

Submissions will be collected into an ongoing record of people and their works that may be a good fit for us to present as a part of future summer Cohort productions or other projects we have not yet even imagined. Submissions received by December 1, 2023, are eligible to be considered for programming on The Cohort 2024, which will run August 15-17, 2024 at a TBD Twin Cities theater. Programming decisions for this show will be made by December 22.

Thank you for your interest!

Contact Info

Erinn Liebhard
rhythmicallyspeakingdance@gmail.com
Deadline: December 2, 2023

We are looking for volunteers to be a part of our Xchange Program for the current Fall Session!

Xchange is Zenon’s work-study program that allows students to volunteer in exchange for dance class credit.

The Fall Session will run from September 11-December 17, with no classes November 22-26.

Weekday in-person shift = one class credit
Weekend in-person shift = two class credits
All online shifts = one class credit

If you are interested in working with the Xchange Program, please fill out the interest form on our website or email xchange@zenondance.org.

Location Info

Zenon Dance School
528 Hennepin Ave, Ste 430
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
6123381101
website

Contact Info

Zenon Dance School
xchange@zenondance.org
6123381101

Make Hothouse your home! Our space is available for hourly rentals to independent artists, freelance instructors, and companies. Like a community garden, filled with unique plots, the beauty of Hothouse is in the diversity of the people that fill our space.

All Studios

  • Sprung, Marley floor
  • Mirrors
  • Sound system with auxiliary input and Bluetooth
  • Large windows with natural light
  • Adjustable mood lighting
  • Wifi
  • Access to a restroom and filtered water station
  • Free lot and street parking

Studio 1
800 square feet, 40’ x 20’

Studio 2
2,000 square feet, 50’ x 40’
Portable barres accommodate 12-16.

Studio 3
920 square feet, 40’ x 23’
Fitness equipment available for additional fee.

Rental prices vary based on the type of event, starting at just $16 per hour.
Fill out the First Time Rental Request form at the bottom of this page to introduce yourself and book the space!

Location Info

Hothouse
2303 Kennedy St NE
Suite 201
Minneapolis, MN 55413

website

Contact Info

Hothouse Staff
hello@hothousempls.com

Located in the heart of the Lyn-Lake community, The Arena is available for your rehearsal, class, and event needs!

Hourly rates range from $15-$25, with discounts/special offerings available to BIPOC and LGBTQIA2+ communities. Inquire for savings.

Our space offers:

  • 1,305 square feet (30×40) of sprung, Marley dance flooring
  • Wall-length mirrors with curtains for covering if preferred
  • Changing room
  • Free parking on side streets (Aldrich, Bryant, Colfax, 31st, etc.)
  • Access to multiple bus lines, including the 21, 4, 23, 612, and 18

To request space, please email Mathew at arenadances@gmail.com.

Location Info

The Arena
711 W. Lake Street
Studio 308
Minneapolis, MN 55408
6128040238
website

Contact Info

Mathew Janczewski
arenadances@gmail.com

Three beautiful studios available for hourly, short or long-term rental in Hopkins. Perfect for dance/exercise classes, photo shoots, filming, rehearsals, and more!

Studio 1: 17′ x 42′
Studio 2: 16′ x 28′
Studio 3: 29′ x 60′

Sound system and wi-fi available.

Location Info

Hopkins Dance Company
812 1/2 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN 55343
952-935-2794
website

Contact Info

Marge Thornton
info@hopkinsdance.com
952-935-2794

TU Dance Center is available for rental when not in use by TU Dance’s programming.

TU Dance Center features a reception area and front desk for check-in or event use. Access to adjacent dressing room and green room with kitchenette are available upon request.

Studio 1: 60 x 34
Studio 2: 46 x 21

Both studios feature:

  • Sprung dance floor with Marley-type surface by Harlequin
  • Wall of mirrors
  • Portable ballet barre units 10′ in length
  • Room-level sound system with CD and mini-jack inputs
  • 50′ LCD TV cart for presentation and videoconferencing
  • Large windows providing ample natural light

Studio 1 only: A curtain that can be drawn on entire mirror; wall-mounted ballet barres of 27′ and 33′.

Rental Fees:
Individual artists: $18/hour.
Nonprofit organizations: $22/hour for rehearsals.
Other rental inquiries (for-profit, classes, workshops, auditions, life events, photo sessions, filming, etc.), please contact us.

Location Info

TU Dance Center
2121 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55114
651-724-9708
website

Contact Info

Andrew Lee
info@tudance.org
651-724-9708
Young Dance “Teal” Studio images with logo.

Young Dance has two large studios available for rent in the Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul. Easily accessible by the Green Line light rail, the 16 and 67 bus lines, and with ample parking in the Fairview Business Center parking lot. The space is fully ADA accessible with ramps to the sprung studio floor and automatic door openers. 

Rentals are currently available:
Monday-Thursday, 8:00am–3:30pm
Tuesday, 7:45–9:00pm
Wednesday, 7:15–9:00pm
Friday, 11:00am–9:00pm
Saturday, 3:00–9:00pm
Sunday, 8:00am–9:00pm

The studios are newly equipped with sprung Harlequin Marley flooring, a Bluetooth speaker system, and wifi. A projector with AV adapters is available by request. Studio 2 has ballet barres and a mirror. The studio has a clear COVID safety plan including regular disinfecting of all floors and surfaces and a new HVAC system that refreshes the air 7-8 times per hour.

Studio 1: Measures 41′ x 38′ and rents at $25/hour
Studio 2: Measures 38′ x 38′ and rents at $20/hour

To book the space email jules@youngdance.org or call 612-423-3064. Upon confirmation of rental with a signed agreement and liability waiver, payment is required.

Location Info

Young Dance
655 Fairview Ave. N.
St. Paul, MN 55104
6124233064
website

Contact Info

Jules Bither
jules@youngdance.org
6124233064

Located in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis, rent Zorongo Flamenco’s studio for classes, private rehearsals, events, and more! Our space is available to book in consecutive 30-minute periods when not in use by the Zorongo Flamenco school. 

First-time renters should contact Zorongo Flamenco for more information prior to booking. 

Our studio includes:
1,224 square feet (34′ x 36′)
Free street parking on 37th Avenue and surrounding streets
Bluetooth speaker/sound system available for use
Access to gender-neutral restrooms
Overhead lighting
Filtered water station
Sprung, wood floor
Wall-length mirrors
Windows with natural light and curtains
A/C unit
Wifi

Rental Fees
Rehearsals: $10.00 per 30 minutes
Classes: $12.50 per 30 minutes
For other rental inquiries, including events, workshops, art space, photo/filming sessions, etc., please contact us.

View studio rental availability.

Location Info

Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre
3715 Minnehaha Avenue S, STE C
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612-234-1653
website

Contact Info

Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre
zorongoflamenco@gmail.com
Dance studio lobby of Ballet Co.Laboratory

Come create at Ballet Co.Laboratory. Our artistic home is available for hourly rentals to independent artists and arts organizations. Book a single day to work on your artistry, secure a month to rehearse a show, or facilitate your weekly programming here – the choice is yours! We look forward to collaborating with you on your space needs.

Public Transportation
The studio is accessible via the Greenline into downtown Saint Paul and the 71A or 71B bus.

Free Parking
Free parking is available in front of the studio.

Facility
We have five studios at Ballet Co.Laboratory with sprung floors, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, and barres, plus four gender-neutral restrooms, changing rooms, and comfortable lobby space with Wi-fi access and ample seating. The entire facility is HVAC heated and cooled.

Studio 1: 25′ x 50′ – 15-person capacity – $20/hour
Studio 2: 25′ x 50′ – 15-person capacity – $20/hour
Studio 3: 25′ x 30′ – 8-person capacity – $15/hour
Studio 4: 42′ x 50′ – 30-person capacity – Rental available via special request
Studio 5: 25′ x 28′ – 8-person capacity – $15/hour

Hours
Morning, daytime, and evening hours are available.

Location Info

Ballet Co.Laboratory
276 E Lafayette Frontage Rd
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55107
651.313.5967
website

Contact Info

Lili Pfeifer
lpfeifer@balletcolaboratory.org
651.313.5967

Need space to rehearse, choreograph, teach, or hold an event? Collide Theatrical has two studios available for rental in our beautiful St. Paul location.

Studio 1 has 1700 square feet of sprung floor, full wall-length mirrors, Rosco Adagio Marley dance floor, high ceilings, sky lights, and 3 chandeliers.
Studio 2 has 550 square feet of sprung wood floor.

Both studios have the following amenities:

  • Ballet barres for up to 18 students 
  • Free and accessible parking and access to public transportation line
  • Gender-specific bathrooms
  • Non-gender-specific bathroom available in the adjacent building
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth room speakers
  • Cubbies for holding shoes and clothes
  • 2 long folding tables
  • Access to up to 30 folding chairs
  • HVAC heated and cooled spaces with temperature control 
  • Hallway drinking fountains.
  • Access to kitchenette area available upon request

Single Rental
Studio 1 – $30/hour
Studio 2 – $20/hour

Long-Term or Multiple-Day Rental
Studio 1 – $20/hour
Studio 2 – $15/hour

Payment for rental bookings must be made 48 hours prior to your booking to hold your reservation. A signed rental agreement and certificate of insurance must be provided prior to your reservation. Please contact us at 651-395-7903 or grace@collidetheatrical.org to schedule a visit.

Location Info

Collide Theatrical
755 Prior Ave N
#235h
St. Paul, Mn 55104
6513957903
website

Contact Info

Grace Kidder
grace@collidetheatrical.org
6513957903

Zenon Dance School is excited to welcome you back for another season of dance this fall! Registration is open for the Fall Session, running September 11-December 17. No classes November 22-26. Classes are held in person unless otherwise noted. Visit our website to learn more!

Monday
10:30am: gaga/people with Berit Ahlgren
5:30pm: Contemporary Floorwork with Amanda Sachs

Tuesday
6:00pm: All Levels Hip Hop with Arturo Miles
7:00pm: Beginning 1 Jazz with Allison Rubin Forester

Wednesday
9:30am: Intermediate/Advanced Contemporary with Joanna Lees
9:30am: Composition/Improvisation with HIJACK – Online-only November 8 and December 6
5:30pm: Beginning 2 Ballet with Lisa Erickson – Online
5:30pm: Horton-Based Modern with Anna Pinault
7:00pm: Contemporary Ballet with Kendall Kramer

Thursday
9:30am: Advanced Contemporary/Modern with Erin Thompson, with live accompaniment by Dean Magraw
5:30pm: Afro Modern with Roxane Wallace
7:00pm: Intermediate Modern with Dustin Haug

Friday
12:00pm: Intermediate 2 Ballet with Tina Wallum, with live accompaniment by Susan Hsu

Saturday
9:00am: All Levels Yoga with Ariel Linnerson – Online
9:15am: Creative Movement for ages 3-4 with Eliana Durnbaugh
10:00am: Beginning Modern with Roxane Wallace
11:30am: Musical Theatre Jazz with Xan Mattek
12:30pm: Beginning 2 Ballet with Benjamin Johnson, with live accompaniment by Pat Lyles

Sunday
10:15am: Creative Movement for ages 3-4 with Hannah Gonzalez and Mary Willmeng
10:15am: Creative Movement for ages 5-6 with Sofia Arisian
11:00am: Youth Hip Hop for ages 7-10 with Sofia Arisian
12:00pm: Youth Ballet for ages 7-10 with Sofia Arisian

Location Info

Zenon Dance School
528 Hennepin Ave, Ste 430
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
6123381101
website

Contact Info

Zenon Dance School
info@zenondance.org
6123381101

Friday, December 1
6:30-8:00pm

Center for Performing Arts, Studio 105w – next to 38th Street entrance.

This event is open to people of all ages and abilities. Enjoy being present in the moment, responding to other dancers, finding new ways of moving, and discovering form as it emerges during this fun evening of creative movement. We’ll begin with an informal warm-up, then improvise together based on movement ideas offered by participants. 

Musician Dave Stagner will enhance our in-the-moment creations with his incredible guitar playing, and Klee Burke will help us wind down with her beautiful sound bowl playing. A fun and relaxing evening for all!

Come to move, to dance, to observe, or some of each!

Suggested donation $5-$15.
No one turned away for lack of funds.

Location Info

Center for Performing Arts
3754 Pleasant Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55409
612-821-9202
website

Contact Info

Pam Gleason
pamgleason@msn.com

Mondays at 6:30pm

The Center for Performing Arts – entrance at new wing on 38th Street.

The opening circle starts at 6:30pm with a facilitated warm-up.
The closing circle will begin at 8:30pm.

All levels of dance and abilities are welcomed.

Location Info

Center for Performing Arts
3754 Pleasant Ave S
Room 105w
Minneapolis, MN 55409

website

Contact Info

Dennis Yelkin
dennisimprov@yahoo.com
9522109797

Erin’s advanced-level contemporary dance class at Zenon Dance School includes floor work, standing warm-ups, and phrase work, all designed to enhance the healthy use of joints and muscle groups as dancers release their weight fully into the support of the ground. Experiential awareness, body mapping, improvisation, and creative work are included as dancers channel their own expressive artistry within the movement.

Thursdays, 9:30-11:00am

Registration is open through Zenon’s MindBody portal.
See you soon!

Location Info

Zenon Dance School
528 Hennepin Ave
Cowles Center, Fourth Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55403

website

Contact Info

Erin Thompson
erint149@gmail.com
612-221-3186

Dancing and finding pleasure in movement is for everyone of any age!

I’ve taught dance for all ages and experience levels for over fifty years. In my weekly session of modern dance classes, we’ll be working with somatic movement, structured improvisation, and floor work to build strength, flexibility, and ease of movement. You’ll learn patterns that move through space in community with other dancers, encouraging spatial and group awareness.

Mondays, 12:00-1:30pm
Drop in: $15-20. Cash or check made out to Kathryn Anderson.

Free parking in the lot south of Tapestry.

Location Info

Tapestry Folkdance Center
3748 Minnehaha Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55406

website

Contact Info

Thern Anderson
kkthern@gmail.com
612-729-2456

Open dance and fitness classes seven days a week! Class offerings include ballet, Arabic dance, contemporary, Qigong, jazz, BollyX, hip hop, Oula, cardio dance, Zumba, heels, bodyART, sessions, and more.

Hothouse is a multi-purpose studio space in Minneapolis featuring drop-in classes for teens and adults. Whether you’re already involved in the local arts scene, an aspiring dance professional looking to bolster your training, or just a human who loves to move, Hothouse offers classes that celebrate the bliss of movement and embrace you for who you are.

Come as you are, leave as more.

Visit our website or find us on MINDBODY to view the full schedule and book your next class!

Free lot and street parking.

Location Info

Hothouse
2303 Kennedy St NE
Suite 201
Minneapolis, MN 55413

website

Contact Info

Hothouse Staff
hello@hothousempls.com

MotionArt’s mission is to share the art of dance and the joy of movement with people of all ages and abilities. We strive to enrich lives by fostering creativity, body awareness, and self-expression in a fun, non-competitive, welcoming environment.

We offer ongoing dance classes in-studio, on Zoom, and outside (weather permitting). Paying the regular rate helps keep our organization afloat; however, no one will be turned away for inability to pay. There is also an option to pay what you can.

Please go to motionartmn.org to sign up for classes, or contact Pam Gleason for information.

Ageless Dance
Monday, 4:00-5:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Studio #105
Thursday, 4:00-5:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

Beginning Modern Dance
Tuesday, 5:00-6:15pm – Zoom only

Intermediate Modern Dance
Wednesday, 10:30am-12:00pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

Mixed-Level Modern Dance
Tuesday, 7:00-8:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Studio #105
Saturday, 4:00-5:30pm – Hybrid: Zoom and Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

Location Info

Center for Performing Arts
3754 Pleasant Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55409
612-821-9202
website

Contact Info

Pam Gleason
pamgleason@msn.com

Moving Practice is a weekly class series with rotating instructors every month. Classes prioritize rigor, diversity of contemporary aesthetics, variety of class content, and commitment.

Eva Mohn teaches Moving Practice in December
Tuesdays, 9:30-11:00am
Leslie O’Neill will sub December 26.

Professional-level dancers of all styles are welcome.
Pre-registration and payment beforehand encouraged.
Suggested price of $17 per class. Pay-as-able option on all classes – we would rather you join us than not be able to attend due to financial limitations.

Eva’s class will include a warm-up based on archetypal movement patterns as defined by the Masgadova Method of occupational therapy. The later portion of the morning training will include explorations of dance as a practice of music and play. In this class, we will use patterns, homolateral and cross-lateral, with ranges of complexity in coordination and balance. This progression is intended to be therapeutic for an overstimulated nervous system, as well as stimulating and invigoration for those of us who enjoy playful rigger on a chilly morning. All are welcome.

Eva Mohn works as a dancer and composer, straddling the USA and Europe. Eva originally comes from Minneapolis, MN. She was a member of the Minneapolis-based dance company TU Dance from 2002-2009. She moved to New York in 2009 to work with German choreographer Johannes Wieland. She then moved to Kassel, Germany to continue that working relationship with Wieland. In 2012 she moved to Stockholm, Sweden, and began working with Cullberg Ballet. She has a continuing relationship with Sweden and Cullberg however is now based in Minneapolis. In 2021 she received her Masters in Choreography and New Performative Practices from Stockholm University for the Arts. In the fall of 2022, she worked as an assistant on a project with Tilman O’Donnel in Stockholm with a premier in March 2023. She is currently working on a dance research performance project with Morgan Thorson for a premiere at the Great Northern Festival in winter 2024.

Eva is a student and practitioner of Cranial Sacral Therapy and has completed a study and certification in Yoga with Richard Freeman in Boulder, Colorado. She has spent chapters of her working life as a baker and house painter, and during the 2020 pandemic she worked as a farm manager for a small-scale organic sheep farm in Bloomington, Minnesota. In January 2021 she became a mother. Her current artistic practice is one of interplay and conflation between dancing, mothering, caregiving, inter-species relationships, and the physical inquiries of dancing, recreating, and playing.

Photo by Erika Johansson.

Location Info

The Arena
711 W. Lake Street
Studio 308
Minneapolis, MN 55408
6128040238
website

Contact Info

Mathew Janczewski
arenadances@gmail.com

Sign up now for fall/winter classes at Hopkins Dance Company!

All ages from 3 years to adults.
Classes in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, contemporary, musical theater, and yoga.

Tracks offered for Hopkins Youth Ballet or recreational, with performance opportunities for all.

Location Info

Hopkins Dance Company
812 1/2 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN 55343
952-935-2794
website

Contact Info

Heather Bensussan
info@hopkinsdance.com
952-935-2794

The TU Dance Pre-Professional Program is an intensive course of study integrating modern, ballet, African dance, conditioning, and creative workshops for students up to age 24.

Click here to download the 2023-2024 Pre-Professional Daily Schedules.

All classes in the Pre-Professional Program are offered in person with a virtual option, unless otherwise noted.

For more information and to register, click here.

Location Info

TU Dance Center
2121 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55114
651-724-9708
website

Contact Info

Mia Johnson
education@tudance.org
651-724-9708

The TU Dance Center Children and Teen Program introduces the joy of creative movement and beginning dance technique. Classes, divided by age, provide a comprehensive base on which to expand by developing body awareness, coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, and musicality.

Click here to download the 2023-2024 Children and Teen Daily Schedule.

All classes in the Children and Teen Program are offered in person with a virtual option, unless otherwise noted.

For more information and to register, click here.

Location Info

TU Dance Center
2121 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55114
651-724-9708
website

Contact Info

Mia Johnson
education@tudance.org
651-724-9708

In Creative Movement for ages 3-5 and 5-7, children will grow in physical awareness and build basic movement skills, balance, coordination, flexibility, and strength. Students will expand their knowledge of musical instruments and the connection between dance and music, learn basic rhythmical movement phrases, and improvise and create dance ideas that communicate an experience or theme.

January 8-May 19
Saturdays, 9:00-9:45am
No class on April 6 and 13.

To register, please click here.

Location Info

TU Dance Center
2121 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55114
651-724-9708
website

Contact Info

Mia Johnson
education@tudance.org
651-724-9708

Join CULTIVATE, A Trainee Program dancers for a series of open classes this Fall. Teaching artists include TU Dance Founder and Artistic Director Toni Pierce-Sands, guest choreographers Christopher Ralph and Anna Pinault, and TU Dance Center teaching artists Wendy Anderson, Laurel Keen, and Abdo Sayegh-Rodriguez.

Daily classes from 9:30am-11:00am, unless noted otherwise.
Please check the Open Class Calendar as classes and/or teaching artists are subject to change.

Cost: $16/Class or $140/10 Classes

For more information and to register, click here.

Location Info

TU Dance Center
2121 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55114
651-724-9708
website

Contact Info

Mia Johnson
education@tudance.org
651-724-9708

Come join the James Sewell Ballet dancers in our open professional class!
All classes are ballet unless noted otherwise. Sign up for in-person company class or virtual Coordi™ class here.

November 29-30
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Leah Gallas with Eric Jensen on piano
Thursday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Yuki Tokuda

December 4-7
Monday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Deirdre Murnane
Tuesday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Kerry Parker with Pat Lyles on piano
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Leah Gallas with Eric Jensen on piano
Thursday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Yuki Tokuda

Coordi™ Class
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00am taught by James Sewell.
Ongoing. Virtual-only at this time.

What is Coordi™It’s a movement study based on multiple kinetic patterns happening at once. Physical brain teasers combine with ballet for unexpected pathways and alignments that challenge both your mind and body! Learn more about Coordi™ here.

Location Info

Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts
528 Hennepin Ave
Second Floor, Studio 2B
Minneapolis, MN 55454
3163715959
website

Contact Info

Deirdre Murnane
deirdre@jsballet.org
612-672-0480

In-person Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement classes with Jeffrey Wells
4 weekly options!

Generative Classes – now through December 22
Monday nights, 6:00-7:00pm
Friday mornings, 9:00-10:00am

Restorative Classes – now through December 23
Wednesday mornings, 10:00-11:00am
Saturday mornings, 8:30-9:30am

Drop into any class at any time at East Lake Aikido in the Longfellow neighborhood in Minneapolis.
$10-25 sliding scale per class.

These classes are meant for anyone who is interested in deepening their self-awareness and possibilities of action, regardless of previous experience in the Feldenkrais Method. The space will be open 10 minutes before class begins. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early, especially if you are new to class, to sign in and familiarize yourself with the space. Wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move in – having a long-sleeve layer is helpful to adjust to temperature shifts. We provide blankets to practice on and any props needed for specific lessons.

Location Info

East Lake Aikido
3359 36th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406

website

Contact Info

Jeffrey Wells
jjoewells@gmail.com
Adult ballet students taking class.

No matter if you are a veteran dancer or slipping on your first pair of ballet shoes, Ballet Co.Laboratory is an artistic home for everyone. With 14 different adult drop-in classes offered each week, including conditioning and Pilates, we know we have the right class for you!

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday classes now with live accompaniment!

Join us in person or virtually via Zoom.
Single-class and 10-class cards are available.
Parking is always free!

Location Info

Ballet Co.Laboratory
276 E Lafayette Frontage Rd
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55107
651.313.5967
website

Contact Info

Anna Betz
abetz@balletcolaboratory.org
651.313.5967

There will be no classes this week. Classes resume Monday, December 4.

Join us for class on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9:30am for intermediate/advanced ballet, advanced jazz, and Collide Barre with the company.

Teachers and classes on a rotating schedule.
Pre-registration is required.
View the schedule and register for class.
Please sign our liability waiver before attending class.

All Welcome
Our welcoming environment stands up to our values of inclusivity and accessibility. Work-study and BIPOC scholarships available.

Our space is located in the Can Can Wonderland building in St. Paul. Parking is free in front of the building (the BLUE lot is closest to our space), in the lots across the street, and in the underground parking garage – follow the Can Can Wonderland arrow.

Class Rates
Adult Drop-Ins: $20 per class or $180 for a 10-class pass. Passes good for either ballet, jazz, or Collide Barre; must be used within 6 months.
Professional Dancers: $18 per class. Email grace@collidetheatrical.org for a discount code.

Location Info

Collide Theatrical
755 Prior Ave N
#235h
St. Paul, Mn 55104
6513957903
website

Contact Info

Grace Kidder
grace@collidetheatrical.org
6513957903

Ballare Teatro is offering adult drop-in classes on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays! Register online, or enroll upon arrival at the front desk!

Sunday
Intermediate Tap with Brenna Brelie – 5:00-6:00pm
Intermediate Ballet with Siri Hammond – 6:00-7:15pm

Tuesday
Beginning Tap with Molly Stoltz – 5:30-6:30pm
Advanced Beginning Tap with Molly Stoltz – 6:30-7:30pm
Advanced Beginning/Intermediate Jazz with Shannon Mulcahy – 6:45-8:00pm

Wednesday
Fast Intermediate Tap with Jake Nehrbass – 6:30-7:30pm
Advanced Tap with Jake Nehrbass – 7:30-8:30pm

Saturday
Beginning Ballet with Siri Hammond – 12:30-1:45pm

Cost: $17 per class or purchase a 10-class card for $115 – $11.50 per class!

Location Info

Ballare Teatro Performing Arts Center
4259 Minnehaha Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406

website

Contact Info

Ann Williams
ann@ballareteatro.com

Join ARENA DANCES for our Studio Stories podcast, where we reminisce on Twin Cities dance history. This week, we hear from Christian Burns for Season 12, Episode 141!

Christian Burns is a teaching artist, performer, and choreographer. His body of work is built upon interdisciplinary projects relating to the intersection of improvisation, choreography, and training. Some of his collaborators include Hope Mohr, Bobbi Jene Smith, Alessio Silvestrin, Chris Aiken, Ray Chung, Eric Beauschsne, Shinichi Lova-Koga, and Kirstie Simson among others. He was a guest artist with The Forsythe Company and a member of both Alonzo King Lines Ballet and James Sewell Ballet among others. He helped create burnsWORK, The Foundry, and Parsons Hall Project Space.

Listen here, or check it out wherever you get your podcasts!

Contact Info

Mathew Janczewski
arenadances@gmail.com

TU Dance is one of four dance companies participating in the pilot program The O’Shaughnessy Dance Cohort. THREAT is an evening-length work choreographed by TU Dance Guest Artist Yusha-Marie Sorzano.

THREAT is a concert dance theater work that aims to provoke an interrogation of the roles we play as individuals and communities in hierarchies. The work posits that hierarchies have the power to control our behavior and infiltrate our thoughts, even when no authority is present to enforce the rules. Using a physical language and soundscape that fuses multicultural traditions and styles of the West and the African Diaspora, this social exploration invites audiences into a modern narrative that speaks to the universal experience of authority, obedience, and rebellion.

Friday, April 26, 2024 at 7:30pm
Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 7:30pm

Purchase tickets here!

Tickets
Adult: $40
Student/Senior: $30
St. Kate’s Student: $5
Subscription information can be found here.

Location Info

The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105

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Contact Info

Abdo Sayegh Rodriguez
info@tudance.org
651-724-9708