Young Dance Summer Camps and Classes

Young Dance summer camps and classes are offered June 3–August 22.

Weekly Classes
Creative Movement 1
: Ages 3-5. Monday or Tuesday, 4:30-5:15pm
Creative Movement 2: Ages 5-7. Monday or Tuesday, 5:15-6:00pm
Dance Together: Ages 1-3 with caregiver. Monday or Tuesday, 5:15-6:00pm

Camps
Session 1: June 24–27
Session 2: July 8–11*
Session 3: July 22–25*
Session 4: August 5–8
Session 5: August 19–22

Dance A Story for ages 4-7: Creative Movement and Storytelling
Monday–Thursday, 9:30am-12:00pm. Tuition: $150
Explore movement with a focus on storytelling.
*Session 2: July 8–11 is designed for neurodivergent youth and individuals who may be sensitive to stimulation.

Camps for Ages 8-18
Explore several dance genres and real-world applications in the morning, afternoon, or full day.
Morning Camps: Monday–Thursday, 9:00-11:30am. Tuition: $150
Afternoon Camps: Monday–Thursday, 12:00-4:30pm. Tuition: $250
*Session 3: July 22–25 offers an additional camp for dancers with Down Syndrome.

All Abilities Dancing Classes

Dancing with Wheels for ages 11+
Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00pm. Tuition: $150 or with a class card
Build dance skills and express yourself through movement for youth and adults with wheeling devices.

All Abilities Dancing for ages 18+
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Tuition: $150 or with a class card
Express yourself while you explore the elements of dance and develop skills in improvisation and collaboration. For adults with and without disabilities.

Ballet Co.Laboratory Adult Drop-in Classes

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!

Learn more.

Fashion. Dance. Movement.

Let’s have fun with fashion and movement! Dance class party and photoshoot hosted by Ginga da Bahia of Brazil Arts Twin Cities.

Starting April 24 and continuing through June 19.
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm

Dress code is:

  • Dress to impress
  • Dress to move
  • Dress to groove

All who wish to can be part of a photoshoot, included in the session. We’ll send the digital images out afterward.

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

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.

April 24-25 – Spring Break
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Leah Gallas with Eric Jensen on piano
Thursday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Yuki Tokuda

April 30-May 2
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.

Current Classes at Communal Studio

Communal Studio is a community rental studio. Come check out our classes and reach out if you would like to rent our space!

Currently, we offer:

  • Yoga
  • Pilates
  • Barre
  • Qigong
  • Womyn and Tween Hip Hop Dance
  • Sound Bowl Healing
  • Workshops

Daily Drop-in Classes at Hothouse

Open dance and fitness classes seven days a week! Class offerings include ballet, Arabic dance, contemporary, The Ellové Technique®, jazz, BollyX, hip hop, Zumba, heels, 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.

Creo Arts & Dance Conservatory Adult Summer Drop-In Classes

Join us for our ballet, jazz and contemporary adult classes in a joyful and safe environment at Creo Arts and Dance Conservatory in Minnetonka. You can expect a high energy class with motivational dance artists that are experts in their craft!

June Session
Beginning/Intermediate Ballet: Tuesday, June 18 and 25: 6:30-7:45pm
Open Level Jazz: Wednesday, June 19 and 26: 6:00-7:00pm
Open Level Contemporary: Thursday, June 20 and 27: 6:30-7:30pm

July Session
Beginning/Intermediate Ballet: Tuesday, July 9, 16, 23, 30: 6:30-7:45pm
Open Level Jazz: Wednesday, July 10, 17, 24, 31: 6:00-7:00pm
Open Level Contemporary: Thursday, July 11, 18, 25: 6:30-7:30pm

August Session
Beginning/Intermediate Ballet: Tuesday, August 6, 13, 20, 27: 6:30-7:45pm
Open Level Jazz: Wednesday, August 7, 14, 21, 28: 6:00-7:00pm
Open Level Contemporary: Thursday, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: 6:30-7:30pm

Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre: In-Person Spring Session Classes

Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre is thrilled to welcome you back for our winter/spring sessions! These in-person sessions run through June 1, 2024. The first class is free for new students. All ages, abilities, and levels are welcome! Visit our online registration page for more information, including class descriptions and prices. Registration is accepted on a drop-in basis. See you at the studio!

To learn more about us, visit zorongo.org.

Monday
6:00-7:00pm: All Abilities with Colette Illarde
7:00-8:15pm: Sevillanas Workshop – through April 22

Tuesday
6:00-7:15pm: Level 2 with Susana di Palma
7:15-8:30pm: Level 4/5 Technique with Susana di Palma

Wednesday
5:00-5:45pm: Kids with Susana di Palma
6:00-7:15pm: Level 2/3 Technique and Castanets with Susana di Palma
7:30-8:45pm: Flamenco Guitar Class with Ross Fellrath

Friday
12:00-1:00pm: Flamenco y Más with Susana di Palma

Saturday
10:15-11:15am: Level 1 with Deborah Elias
11:15am-12:30pm: Level 3 with Colette Illarde
12:30-1:00pm: Juerga with Ross Fellrath
1:00-2:15pm: Level 4/5 with Susana di Palma

Tuesday Open Ballet with Lisa Erickson

Ballet is fun! Please join Lisa Erickson for Open Ballet:

Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00pm
At the Center for Performing Arts, in the Sunroom

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.

Laura Selle Virtucio Teaches for Erin Thompson at Zenon

Laura Selle Virtucio will teach Erin Thompson’s advanced contemporary class at Zenon for 1 more Thursday. Laura is on faculty at the University of Minnesota Department of Theatre Arts and Dance and has performed with Shapiro and Smith Dance, Black Label Movement, Zenon Dance Company, Arena Dances, Stuart Pimsler Dance and Theater, April Sellers, and Chris Schlichting.

Laura teaches on April 18. Erin will return on April 25.
Thursdays, 9:30-11:00am

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