Archive: Ongoing Classes

At the Ragamala Training Center, students receive classical training in the style of Bharatanatyam carefully created by the internationally renowned Padma Bhushan Alarmel Valli, considered to be one of India’s greatest living masters. This style is distinguished by its technical perfection and grace, and Artistic Directors Ranee Ramaswamy and Aparna Ramaswamy are dedicated to preserving and carrying on their guru’s tradition and passing it on to the next generation of dancers.

Ragamala classes provide students with rigorous training while giving them an opportunity to learn about, preserve, and immerse themselves in the arts and culture of India. Ragamala Training Center’s unique program stresses artistic excellence and a professional level of training while fostering cultural awareness.

Ragamala Training Center offers introductory through advanced level classes for ages 7 through adult. 

Introductory Class
Saturdays, 3:15-4:00pm
Online via Zoom
Classes run October 2021-May 2022
You can view the full calendar here:
https://www.ragamaladance.org/school-calendar

Registration
Please use this link to submit your registration:
https://forms.gle/oXRMupDLPcUnFmqC8

New Student Introductory Tuition
Full year tuition = $800
Paid in installments = $450 Fall Semester and $450 Spring Semester.
We also offer discounts for families enrolling more than one student. 

For more information, please go to:
https://www.ragamaladance.org/training-center

The Ragamala Training Center welcomes students with prior experience in Bharatanatyam to audition for upper level classes. Please contact us at admin@ragamaladance.org before registering for classes beyond the introductory level. 

Come experience our new school, The Arena! The Arena values the creative potential of everyone and the transformative power of the arts to change lives.

Tuesday
9:30-10:00AM: Pilates Mat for Dancers
10:00-11:30AM: Moving Practice
4:00-5:00PM: The GYROKINESIS® Method

Wednesday
5:30-6:15PM: Creative Movement for ages 6-8
6:30-7:30PM: Capoeira

Friday
9:30-11:00AM: Contemporary Forms

Saturday
9:00-9:45AM: Creative Movement for ages 4-6
10:00-10:45AM: Dancing Together for ages 2-4 with caregivers

Classes take place in-person at The Arena, located at 711 W. Lake Street, Studio 308. Free street parking. Masks required.

To register for class, visit https://www.arena-dances.org/the-arena/. We can’t wait to move with you!

A few ways to keep informed of class offerings and school updates:
-Follow our new IG page at https://www.instagram.com/thearenaschool/
-Check out our website at http://www.arena-dances.org
-Subscribe to our school newsletter at https://www.arena-dances.org/join-our-mailing-list/

Tappy Hour for Adults – Let’s work on bone density, balance, and new besties!

Tappy Hour 1
Monday, 6:00-7:00pm
Monday, 7:00-8:00pm
Thursday, 6:00-7:00pm

Tappy Hour 2
Thursday, 7:10-8:10pm
Wednesday, 10:30-11:30am

Tappy Hour 3
Monday, 8:05-9:20pm

Youth Tap
Six to Eight-Year-Olds: Monday, 5:00-5:45pm
Intermediate and Advanced drop-in technique offered on Sundays

Youth Tap Ensemble
Intermediate: Sunday, 1:00-4:00pm
Advanced: Sunday, 3:00-6:30pm

Please inquire for more information on YTE, our non-competition, improvisation-, choreography-, history- and performance-based program.

Friday Morning Jazz continues this week, with regular co-teacher Erinn Liebhard back at the helm this and next week before she takes a long break for maternity leave! 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. Come groove it out!

The rest of our exciting fall teacher line-up is as follows:

October 29 – Erinn
November 5 – Gabby Abram
November 12 – Jennifer Glaws
November 19 – Karla
November 26 – NO CLASS
December 3 – Jennifer Glaws
December 10 – Jolene Konkel
December 17 – Jonene Konkel

Find out more about our awesome guests by following our class Facebook page and keeping your eye out for posts about them! Class will remain hybrid, offering 10 physically-distanced spots for masked folks to come into the studio to take class, and unlimited spots for folks to attend from home via a high-quality Zoom experience. Registration for class is now open for virtual and in-person classes: conta.cc/39fJDXN.

We hope to see you soon! #zenondanceschool #wewillmoveyou #getyourasstoclass

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, agency in choice-making, and empowerment within each individual’s own unique body.

Led by AMP Co-Director, Joanna Lees. Knee pads recommended. Suitable for advanced/professional movers.

Curiosity, Connection, Community, Choice

Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30am
Through December 15

In-person and synchronous Zoom/virtual options.
In the newly renovated Center for Performing Arts.
Masks required unless otherwise specified.
Registration strongly encouraged for in person, but not required.
Registration is required for Zoom option. To receive the Zoom link via email, you must register no later than 30 minutes prior to class time.

Rates
Single Practice: $15
5 Practices: $70
10 Practices: $130
No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Please email alternativemotionproject@gmail.com for low/no cost options.

Nela Dance offers Salsa and Bachata classes at Ballet Co.Laboratory studio in St Paul. Salsa is a fun Cuban rhythm and Bachata is a sensual Dominican Republic rhythm. These dances are amazing, full of energy and sexiness. If you know about these two rhythms, you know what I’m talking about, and if you don’t, don’t hesitate to come and try it out!

Schedule summary:
Monday, 8:00pm – All Levels Salsa and Bachata
Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00pm – Lady Style Salsa and Bachata
Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00pm – Partnerwork Salsa and Bachata

These classes are offered in person and via Zoom. Please visit my website neladance.com and follow me on Insta and Facebook @nela.dance5 to see videos of these amazing rhythms.

If you would like to reach out to me to discover more about my classes please contact me directly at my phone 612 213 8126 for a fast response via text.

Young Dance is excited for the 2021-22 academic year. Register for your favorite dance classes and instructors, or try some new moves with fresh faces! We’re thrilled to welcome everyone back into our space after a long time away.

Young Dance is committed to offering a fun and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Our exceptional Teaching Artists bring an unparalleled level of excellence, where young artists can experience a myriad of styles and techniques. We provide a breadth of opportunities for youth to engage with dance in the way that feels best for them and that supports them in finding and lifting their voices.

Classes include Dance Together, Creative Movement, Hip Hop, All Abilities Dancing, Modern, Ballet, Choreography, Performing Company, and more.

Join our dance-learning community of all ages, sizes, and levels of experience to participate in the creative expression and health and fitness benefits of Middle Eastern dance. The beauty of this dance form is that it makes you feel wonderful in your own body.

We now have in-studio options for beginners and all students! Or, you may choose to take these same classes online through Zoom.

Go to cassandraschool.com to choose from our ongoing classes, register, and pay in advance using PayPal. Purchase 4 or more classes and receive a $2 discount per class! All class registrations close at 8:00pm CT the night before each class.

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 for info.

Ageless Dance
Monday, 4:00-5:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Studio #105
Thursday, 4:30-5:45pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

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

Intermediate Modern Dance
Wednesday, 10:30am-12:00pm – Outdoor classes weather permitting – contact Pam Gleason for info, or 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, and Zoom