Archive: Ongoing Classes

Come groove with Erinn Liebhard at the first Friday Morning Jazz class of Zenon Dance School’s Spring session, April 1!

Class runs 10:00-11:15am CST and remains hybrid, with space for 10 masked and distanced students in-studio and a high-quality Zoom option for folks joining from home/remotely.

Erinn’s approach to jazz emphasizes groove, interaction and improvisation, is inspired by both social and concert dance movement (particularly that with African diasporic roots), and is driven by jazz music. This week’s class will offer a fast-paced combo to young piano prodigy Joey Alexander’s original tune “Downtime.”

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Curiosity, Connection, Community, Choice

Wednesdays from 10:00-11:30am
Through May 18.
Synchronous in-person and Zoom/virtual options.

Class rates:
Purchase 1 Single Practice/Drop In: $15
Purchase 5 Practices: $70, save $5
Purchase 10 Practices: $130, save $20
No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Please email alternativemotionproject@gmail.com for low/no cost options or questions.

About the Practice
Move BIG, sweat and play in an energizing atmosphere each week! Movers will build awareness and explore expansive possibilities within their own individuality and identities. Through improvised and structured movement vocabulary, participants will be encouraged to research freedom, 3-D expansion, mobility, rigor, presence, and agency within an empowering experience.

Suitable for professional, pre-professional, and/or intermediate/advanced movers, ages 18+. Knee pads recommended. Led by AMP Co-Director, Joanna Lees. Come as you are!

Pre-registration strongly encouraged for in person, but not required.
Register at: https://www.alternativemotionproject.org/registration-page.html
Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to practice start time if participating in person.

If class size needs to be limited, priority will be given to those who are registered.
It is required that you register 30 minutes prior to practice start time for the Zoom option.

CDC Guidelines for COVID-19 will be required. Masks required unless otherwise specified. For the most up to date policy, visit AMP’s website.

Photo: V. Paul Virtucio

Find rhythm, groundedness, and flow with dance classes at Ananya Dance Theatre’s Institute for Performance and Social Justice.

Intro to Yorchhā
Sunday, 3:00-4:00pm CT with Parisha Rajbhandari
Envision justice through rhythmic footwork, flowing torso, and sustained breath in Intro to Yorchhā. Each class begins with a warm-up followed by foundational Yorchhā exercises and a fun choreographed phrase.

Wednesday Water Dances
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am CT with Kealoha Ferreira
A weekly dedication to the vitality and life force of Water. In class, we will offer breath, dance, meditation, story, song, and reflection. Each class will take shape a little differently, staying responsive to the ongoing movements protecting the value and longevity of water worldwide. Facilitated by Kealoha Ferreira, an Ananya Dance Theatre Artist, Wednesday Water Dances will begin with grounding movement, flow into dedicated time for personal practice/research/reflection, and close with collective sharing. All who are committed to deepening their relationship with water are welcome to participate.

Advanced Yorchhā
Friday, 6:00-7:00pm CT with Kealoha Ferreira
Dive into the nuance and complexity of Yorchhā. Advanced Yorchhā is designed to challenge and hone experienced movers through strength training, technique refinement, and intricate choreography. Previous Yorchhā experience is encouraged.

Yorchhā is Ananya Dance Theatre’s trade-marked contemporary technique that intersects principles of vinyasa yoga, classical Indian dance form Odishi (from the eastern Indian state of Odisha), and martial art form Chhau (also from Odisha).

Students attending in-person classes must provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination and must wear face masks during class. No exceptions.

In this class you will learn the dancemaking elements of shape, space, time, and flow to stimulate creativity and discover expressive movement possibilities. Get a window into the creative process of a choreographer as well as tools for making your own short dances and improvisation scores.

Instruction will be provided for dancing solo as well as in duets, trios, and as a class. Develop the skills to spontaneously move with confidence in a supportive and fun environment. Whether you are new to improvisation or experienced, creative movement and choreographic thinking provides fresh ideas to anyone in any art form. Enjoy the wellness benefits of moving your body in new ways!

Registration is open through Zenon’s MindBody portal and closes ten minutes before class.

Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00pm
Through May 31, 2022.
In person.

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 11 different adult drop-in classes offered each week, including conditioning and Pilates, we know we have the right class for you!

Join us in-person or virtually via Zoom. All dancers must sign-in on Mindbody. Class sign-in will close 10 minutes before class begins. Single class and 10-class cards are available, and parking is always free!

Learn more or sign up for a class here: https://bit.ly/AdultTeenBCL

Erin’s advanced level contemporary hybrid 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. The delightful Dean Magraw will accompany on guitar.

Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:00am

Registration is open through Zenon’s MindBody portal and closes ten minutes before class.
See you in person or virtually soon!

Offering in-person classes for all ages! Masks required. Classes for children, juniors (10+), teens, seniors (older teens), and adults (18+).

Creative Movement for ages 3-4
Monday, 4:15-5:00pm
Saturday, 10:15-11:00am

Ballet/Tap Combo for ages 5-6
Monday, 5:00-6:00pm
Monday, 6:00-7:00pm
Saturday, 11:00am-12:00pm

Ballet for ages 7-9
Wednesday, 5:00-6:00pm

Tap/Jazz Combo for ages 7-9
Wednesday, 6:00-7:00pm

Juniors, ages 10 and older
Ballet: Monday, 5:00-6:30pm
Musical Theater: Thursday, 5:00-5:45pm
Leaps and Turns: Thursday, 5:45-6:30pm
Jazz: Thursday, 6:30-7:15pm

Teen Ballet
Monday, 5:00-6:30pm
Wednesday, 5:00-6:30pm
Saturday, 12:15-1:45pm

Teen Pointe
Monday, 6:30-7:15pm
Wednesday, 6:30-7:15pm
Saturday, 11:30am-12:15pm

Teen Contemporary
Tuesday, 5:00-6:30pm

Teen Tap
Thursday, 5:00-6:00pm

Teen Jazz
Thursday, 6:00-7:00pm

Teen Leaps and Turns
Thursday, 7:00-8:00pm

Seniors Ballet
Monday, 7:15-8:45pm
Wednesday, 5:00-6:30pm
Saturday, 12:15-1:45pm

Seniors Pointe
Monday, 6:30-7:15pm
Wednesday, 6:30-7:15pm
Saturday, 1:45-2:30pm

Seniors Yoga
Tuesday, 5:15-6:00pm

Seniors Contemporary
Tuesday, 6:00-7:30pm

Seniors Jazz
Thursday, 5:00-6:00pm

Seniors Tap
Thursday, 6:00-7:00pm

Seniors Leaps and Turns
Thursday, 7:00-8:00

Musical Theater
Thursday, 8:00-9:00pm

Adult Intermediate Ballet
Wednesday, 10:30am-12:00pm
Saturday, 10:00-11:30am

Adult Yoga
Wednesday, 12:00-1:00pm
Saturday, 9:00-10:00am

Adult Beginning/Intermediate Ballet
Wednesday, 7:00-7:45pm

Adult Tap
Wednesday, 7:45-8:30pm

We are excited to announce that Zenon’s Spring Youth Session is officially open for registration! The Spring Session will run from March 28-June 5 with both in-person and online classes.

Youth Ballet for ages 7-10 with Sarah Bartlett – Online
Saturdays, 10:15-10:50am

Creative Movement for ages 3-4 with Kendall Kramer – In person
Sundays, 10:15-10:50am

Creative Movement for ages 5-6 with Margaret Ogas – In person
Sundays, 10:15-10:50am

Youth Ballet for ages 7-10 with Kendall Kramer – In person
Sundays, 11:00-11:45am

Youth Modern for ages 10-14 with Kendall Kramer – In person
Sundays, 12:00-12:45pm

Register today! conta.cc/2PXaPqM

MotionArt focuses on nurturing children’s individual creativity while facilitating their understanding of the dance elements of Space, Time and Energy. Ages 3-6 explore these elements through playful, structured activities allowing them to expand their movement vocabulary, develop body awareness and gain self-confidence. Ages 7-10 explore the dance elements while being introduced to new movement skills and the creation of their own dances. Ages 11-13 expand their creative and kinesthetic awareness while learning basic movement skills of modern dance.

We are currently offering Creative Dance/Intro to Modern Dance classes for ages 7-10 at the Center for Performing Arts:

Spring Session at Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom
Creative Dance/Intro to Modern Dance
Ages 7-10
March 19-May 14 – nine weeks.
$100 for the full session.

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.