DanceMN News

Open Ballet class is for every body! Come join the fun!

Sundays, 2:00-3:30pm

A ballet teacher with 35+ years of experience teaching all levels and ages, Lisa’s welcoming ballet classes naturally guide students in refining their alignment, balance, and technique while also discovering the value and importance of the use of weight in their dancing. Coupled with individual attention, feedback, and humor, students experience expansion and growth in body and mind – and experience joy in the process.

Students are encouraged to expect success and mistakes. Only when we allow ourselves to take chances and risk failure can we grow to our full potential. Every student is special, different, important, appreciated, encouraged, respected, unique, invited, and welcome. Come play and see for yourself!

Drop-in: Income-based sliding scale of $17-$20.
Pre-pay via Venmo @Lisa-Erickson-121 or with exact cash.

Erin’s advanced-level contemporary dance class through 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!

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.

Sol Creative Performing Arts Studio’s weekly schedule in January:

Monday
12:00-1:30pm: Jazz Stretch, Strength, and Technique; bring a yoga mat
7:30-8:45pm: Fosse Jazz; open level for ages 16+

Tuesday
11:15am-12:30pm: Broadway Jazz; open level for ages 16+
1:00-2:00pm: Intermediate/Advanced Tap; ages 16+
6:15-7:15pm: Jazz Stretch, Strength, and Technique; open level for ages 16+
7:45-8:45pm: Intermediate Tap

Wednesday
6:30-7:30pm: Intermediate Tap; ages 16+
7:45-9:00pm: Advanced-Beginner/Intermediate Level Broadway Jazz; ages 16+

Thursday
11:15am-12:30pm: Broadway Jazz; open level for ages 16+
1:00-2:00pm: Intermediate/Advanced Tap; ages 16+
6:15-7:15pm: Advanced-Beginner/Intermediate Tap; ages 16+
7:30-8:45pm: Jazz Technique and Combo; open level for ages 16+

Friday
11:15am-12:30pm: Fosse Jazz; open level for ages 16+
1:00-2:00pm: Intermediate/Advanced Tap; ages 16+
4:30-5:45pm: Intermediate Broadway Jazz; ages 16+
6:30-7:45pm: Broadway Jazz Choreography; ages 16+

Saturday
11:15am-12:30pm: Jazz Technique and Combo; open level for ages 16+
1:00-2:00pm: Intermediate Tap; ages 16+
3:00-4:15pm: Broadway Jazz Choreography

Sunday
12:45-2:00pm: Broadway Jazz Choreography; open level for ages 16+
2:30-3:30pm: Intermediate Tap; ages 16+
4:00-5:15pm: Broadway Jazz Technique and Combo; open level for ages 16+

Classes are not drop in. Please visit our website for sign up instructions.

Young Dance is offering a new class for caregivers with very young children.

Babywearing Dance provides a unique opportunity for parents and caregivers to bond with their babies through the joy of dance. The class incorporates various movements, including swaying, stepping, bouncing, and more. Participants are encouraged to bring their carrier of choice, but holding their baby is also an option. In addition to dance, the class will also include time for socialization with other caregivers.

Participants can register for the session, purchase a 5-class card, or drop in as needed. Caregivers should wear comfortable clothing that allows for easy movement. Bring a carrier of your choice or hold your baby. Most participants take class barefoot, and street shoes are not allowed in the studios. Any shoes worn during class should be clean and only worn indoors.

Fridays, 11:30am–12:15pm
Ages 0–1 with caregiver

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
Mondays, 3:00-4:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom
Thursdays, 3:00-4:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

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

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

Mixed-Level Modern Dance
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom
Saturdays, 4:00-5:30pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

In Creative Movement for ages 3-5, 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.

Mondays, 10:00-10:45am
January 6-March 3 and/or March 10-May 12
No class on January 20, March 21, and April 7.

Creative Movement and Drum for ages 5-7 introduces students to the basic concepts of drumming techniques (hands and sticks), tempo, rhythm, and music theory. These concepts help students develop physical and mental dexterity, creativity, and musicality to inspire joyful performance and improvisation.

Saturdays, 9:00-10:20am
January 11-March 1 and/or March 8-May 10
No class on April 5 and 12.

For more information and to register, click here.

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. We hope to welcome students into the space for a transformational and unique experience.

Click here to download the 2024-25 Pre-Professional Daily Schedules. All classes in the Pre-Professional Program are offered in person with a virtual option unless otherwise noted.

Financial aid is available. Please contact us at education@tudance.org or ‪651-724-9708 with any questions.

For more information and to register, click here.

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. We hope to welcome students into the space for a transformational and unique experience.

Click here to download the 2024-25 Children and Teen Daily Schedule. All classes in the Children and Teen Program are offered in person with a virtual option unless otherwise noted.

Financial aid is available. Please contact us at education@tudance.org or ‪651-724-9708 with any questions.

Registration Deadlines
Dancing Together Workshop (Session 2): January 15, 2025
Dancing Together Workshop (Session 3): March 12, 2025

For more information and to register, click here.

Join us at TU Dance Center for open GYROKINESIS®/Ballet Barre classes with teaching artists Non Edwards, Laurel Keen, and Abdo Sayegh Rodriguez. The first 45 minutes will be GYROKINESIS® with the remaining 45 minutes a ballet barre.

The GYROKINESIS® Method is a movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing the range of motion, and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences. It is an original and unique method that coordinates movement, breath, and mental focus. The GYROKINESIS® Method is practiced on a mat and chair.

Thursdays, 9:30-11:00am

January 9: Non Edwards and Laurel Keen
January 16: Abdo Sayegh Rodriguez and Laurel Keen
January 23: Non Edwards and TBD
January 30: Abdo Sayegh Rodriguez and Laurel Keen
February 6: Abdo Sayegh Rodriguez and Laurel Keen
February 13: Abdo Sayegh Rodriguez and Laurel Keen
February 20: Abdo Sayegh Rodriguez and Laurel Keen

Cost: $16 per class/$140 for 10 Class Card
For more information and to register please, click here.

13 adult classes a week to choose from at Keane Sense of Rhythm!

“Tappy Hour” Adult Classes
Levels: 1, 1.5, 2, 3
Offering beginner level classes to ages 55+ and 65+
Classes concentrating on Leon Collins Repertoire and Musical Theater Tap are also available.

Youth Tap Classes: Beginning Dance, Musical Theater, Intermediate and Advanced Youth Tap Ensemble

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

January 8-9 
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am – Leah Gallas
Thursday, 9:30-11:00am – Yuki Tokuda

January 14-16
Tuesday, 9:30-11:00am – Kerry Parker with Pat Lyles on piano
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am – Leah Gallas with Eric Jensen on piano
Thursday, 9:30-11:00am – 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™.

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 12 different adult drop-in classes offered each week, including conditioning and ballet floor work, we know we have the right class for you!

Join Zenon Dance School this winter session! We invite you to explore our website and discover the exciting adult and youth dance classes planned for January 6-March 16. Registration is now open.

Session highlights include:

Monday
9:30-11:00am: Intermediate Contemporary with Sean Scantlebury
7:15-8:30pm: Beginning Ballet with Erin Landers

Tuesday
6:00-7:00pm: Stretch and Flow with Nina Ebinghousen
7:00-8:30pm: Beginning Jazz with Allison Rubin-Forester

Wednesday
9:30-11:00am: Advanced Composition/Improvisation with HIJACK – In-person today
5:30-6:30pm: Bollywood with Geettanjali Rajamani – starts January 15
5:30-7:00pm: Horton-based Modern with Anna Pinault

Thursday
9:30-11:00am: Advanced Contemporary with Erin Thompson – hybrid

Friday
12:00-1:30pm: Intermediate/Advanced Ballet with Jennifer Mack
1:45-2:15pm: Beginning/Intermediate Adult Pointe with Jennifer Mack