Open Ballet class is for everybody! 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: $17-20. Pre-pay via Venmo @Lisa-Erickson-121 or with exact cash.

Location Info

Center for Performing Arts
3754 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409
6128219202
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Contact Info

Lisa Erickson
lisamerickson606@gmail.com
7634869731

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!

Location Info

Hennepin Center for the Arts
528 Hennepin Ave
Fourth Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55403

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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.

Location Info

Tapestry Folkdance Center
3748 Minnehaha Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55406

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Contact Info

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

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.

Location Info

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

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

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.

Location Info

TU Dance Center
2121 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55114
651-724-9708
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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. 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
Creative Movement ages 3-5 and 5-7 (Session 2): January 3, 2025
Dancing Together Workshop (Session 2): January 15, 2025
Dancing Together Workshop (Session 3): March 12, 2025

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
multiple dancers in a studio jumping on one leg

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 info.

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, Sunroom
Saturday, 4:00-5:30pm – Hybrid: Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

Location Info

Center for the Performing Arts
3754 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409

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Contact Info

Pam Gleason
pamgleason@msn.com
2 ballet dancers stretching at the barre

Hopkins Dance Company (HDC) features several adult classes, including:

Intermediate Ballet with Deirdre Murnane
Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30am

Beginning Tap with Heather Bensussan
Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00pm

Beginning Ballet with Heather Bensussan
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm

Intermediate/Advanced Tap with Heather Bensussan
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00pm

Intermediate Ballet with Deirdre Murnane
Fridays, 10:00-11:30am

Drop in when you can! Punch cards are available.

Location Info

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

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

Hopkins Dance Company (HDC) offers open classes for ages 3 to adult and a performance track for ages 8-18.

Choose from Ballet, Pointe, Progressing Ballet Technique, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Yoga, Creative Movement, adult classes, and alumni classes.

Check out our website for our class schedule.

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

Zenon Dance School is excited to welcome you to another great season of dance this Fall Session, running through December 20.

We are honored to welcome new and returning classes and instructors as we continue the Fall Season. Visit our website to learn more about adult and youth classes and see a complete list!

Fall class spotlights that you won’t want to miss:

Monday
9:30am: Intermediate Contemporary with Sarah McCullough
5:30pm: Intermediate Contemporary Floorwork with Anna Pinault
6:00pm: Modern Fundamentals with Mary Willmeng

Tuesday
6:00pm: Yoga Stretch and Strength with Nina Ebbighausen
7:00pm: Beginning Jazz with Allison Rubin-Forester

Wednesday
9:30am: Advanced Composition/Improvisation with HIJACK – online today!
5:30pm: Horton-based Modern with Anna Pinault
7:00pm: Movement Makers Workshop with April Sellers

Thursday 
9:30am: Advanced Contemporary with Erin Thompson
5:30pm: Afro Modern with Roxane Wallace
7:00pm: Intermediate Modern with Dustin Haug

Friday
10:00am: Intermediate Contemporary with Erin Landers
12:00pm: Intermediate/Advanced Ballet with Jennifer Mack

Location Info

Zenon Dance School
528 Hennepin Avenue
#430
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
6123381101
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Contact Info

Zenon Dance School
info@zenondance.org
6123381101
 Image of woman holding a baby and a little ones dancing with scarves.

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.

This 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

Location Info

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

Kathleen Pender
kathleen@youngdance.org
6124233064

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.

December 4-5
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am – Leah Gallas with Eric Jensen on piano
Thursday, 9:30-11:00am – Yuki Tokuda

December 10-12
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™ here.

Location Info

The Hennepin Center for the Arts
528 Hennepin Ave
Second Floor, Studio 2B
Minneapolis, MN 55403
6126720480
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Contact Info

Deirdre Murnane
deirdre@jsballet.org
6126720480
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 12 different adult drop-in classes offered each week, including conditioning and ballet floor work, we know we have the right class for you!

Location Info

Ballet Co. Laboratory
276 E Lafayette Frontage Rd
St. Paul, MN 55107
6513135967
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Contact Info

Anna Betz
abetz@balletcolaboratory.org
6513135967