Archive: Ongoing Classes

We a thrilled to welcome Gabby “The Baddie” Abram to the Zenon Dance School faculty this fall. Whether you are dancing in person or online, this is a class you do not want to miss!

All Levels Hip-Hop with Gabby “The Baddie” Abram – HYBRID
Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30pm
September 13-December 19

Gabrielle Abram is a Gary, Indiana native, and a 2020 Momentum New Dance Works fellow. She is a self-taught, multi-lingual Hip Hop artist and has received training in Ballet, Modern, West African, and Jazz at The Perpich Center for Arts and Education, TU Dance Center. She attended the ARENA Dances Summer Intensive with a scholarship. Abram attended Columbia College Chicago for one year, then returned to the Twin Cities to work as a professional dancer, choreographer, and producer. Gabrielle is a member of STRONGmovement, directed by Darrius Strong; and Atlantis13 Dance Collective, directed by Peace Madimutsa and Johnathan Van Arman. In 2018 Abram co-produced Listen., at The Lab Theater – a collective of 9 choreographers sharing Pan-African perspectives and personal stories of black identity. Abram continues to produce, dance, and create work in the Twin Cities.

Register for class today!

Concerto Dance is offering open company class the third Wednesday of the month from 9:00-10:30am at Creo Arts and Dance Conservatory.

Classes September-December.

First class: September 22 – Jazz with Jolene Konkel

Drop in rate $15, or pay-as-able option. Space is limited for social distancing. Masks required.

To save a spot please email info@concertodance.com 24 hours prior to class.

Friday Morning Jazz (most Fridays, 10:00-11:15am CST) is BACK AT IT for Fall Session with Zenon Dance School! Instructors Erinn Liebhard and Karla Grotting – along with a cavalcade of exciting guest teachers – will continue this hybrid class, which offers 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.

Karla is teaching this week, and will offer a body-centric class that will build heat and help you connect to yourself and great jazz music while exploring technical and stylistic approaches to jazz dance. Our exciting teacher line-up for the rest of the fall session is as follows:

September 24 – Karla
October 1 – Karla
October 8 – Gabby Abram
October 15 – Erinn
October 22 – Erinn
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

Swing dancing is back at Tapestry Folkdance Center featuring Beasley’s Big Band on the third Thursday of the month.

Thursday, September 16
6:30-7:15pm: Lesson
7:15-10:15pm: Dance

Beasley’s Big Band is a “classic” big band (18 members) that plays music from the 40’s-60’s, popularized by such greats as Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, and others. Founded in 1991 by North Minneapolis jazz legend Chuck Beasley, the band’s library was custom arranged by Chuck. Unfortunately we lost Chuck to cancer eight years ago – but his legacy of great jazz lives on.

This summer has been a time of big changes at Young Dance and we’re excited to have our 2021-22 academic year ready to share with you. You’ll see some of your favorite classes and instructors, along with some fresh faces we can’t wait for you to meet! We’re thrilled to welcome everyone back into our space after a long time away.

Classes start Wednesday, September 15.

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.

Register for Ballet Royale’s Boys’ Ballet program today!

Unique in Minnesota, this innovative program is designed specifically for boys, developed by former professional dancer Rick Vogt. Ballet Royale understands the importance of providing targeted opportunities for boys in addition to the myriad of mixed classes available to both genders. To this end, Ballet Royale offers FREE boys’ classes for Pre-Ballet Creative Dance, general Boys’ Dance cross training, and Ballet for Boys.

Ballet Royale’s boys’ classes are for students seven and older, with or without prior dance experience. These classes focus on strength, stamina, conditioning, coordination, focus, and agility in a fun, creative atmosphere. Whether the goal is to pursue dance itself or to cross-train for other sports such as hockey, soccer, football, etc., Ballet Royale’s Boys’ Dance training benefits boys of all ages and abilities.

Click HERE for more information about Ballet Royale’s Free Boys’ Program!

Ballet Royale is Minnesota’s premier ballet academy for students of all ages. Sign your little one up today for Ballet Royale’s Creative Dance program! Fall classes run from September 11 through December 22.

Our program is a professionally developed and comprehensive program drawing on decades of dance and music teaching experience, which offers an incomparable experience for children from walking age through six years old. These innovative classes encourage musicality, imagination and self expression through the art of dance and music. 

Classes are filling up quickly, so click HERE to register today. We would love for you to come dance with us!

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

Fridays: Advanced Yorchhā, 6:00-7:00pm, CT – Kealoha Ferreira
Sundays: Intro to Yorchhā, 3:00-4:00pm, CT – Parisha Rajbhandari

Class Descriptions

Intro to Yorchhā: 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.

Advanced Yorchhā: 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.