Archive: Performances and Events

Premieres Friday, October 8 at 7:30pm CT
Available on-demand through October 15, 2021.

Select your own price to view this event ($0-$50). Please note: ticket revenue from this film screening will be shared with the artists.

This dance film of Ananya Dance Theatre’s work, Dastak, the Farsi word for “knockings,” traces the knockings of global injustices on our hearts in four short sections: Earth, Water, Fire, and Air. Each section is a meditation on stories of borders, boundaries, loss, belonging, home and liberation, and echoes the subtitle created by writer Sharon Brigforth – I Wish You Me – indicating the cross-generational love that has carried communities through difficult migrations.

Filmmaker Darren Johnson captures these elemental journeys against the varied landscape of MniSota Makoce, ranging from post-Uprising scorched ruins in Minneapolis to tall prairie grasslands of Battle Creek Park, as the dancers pay tribute to the layered history of this land. Choreographed by Ananya Chatterjea and performed by the artists of Ananya Dance Theatre, this dance film also features the work of a powerful team of collaborators, notably writer and dramaturg Sharon Bridgforth and sound artists Spirit McIntyre and Dameun Strange.

Led by Artistic Director, Ananya Chatterjea, Ananya Dance Theatre is a company of cultural activists and BIPOC women, womxn, and femme artists who believe in the transformative power of dance.

This event will be captioned, with other accessibility services available upon request.

Twin Cities Ballet is thrilled to announce a season of in-person performances, featuring exciting premieres, the return of some of our most popular ballets, and, as always, fantastic dancing and storytelling. You won’t want to miss it!

Highlights of the Season:

Dracula – This world premiere is part of a mixed bill performance at Ames Center in Burnsville on October 27-28. Dracula will have an original libretto based on the classic novel, with an original musical score composed for this production by Minnesota composer Simon Sperl. This performance will also feature RED, a ballet based on The Handmaid’s Tale, and a new work choreographed by TCB company dancer Micah Chermak. 

A Minnesota Nutcracker – TCB’s beloved holiday classic with a Minnesota twist returns to Ames Center on December 10–12, and will include the launch of its new sensory-relaxed performance series, the first of its kind in Minnesota. These performances are designed to be more accessible for persons with sensory sensitivities and families with young children. In addition, TCB’s one-hour Mini-Nutcracker at Lakeville Area Arts Center on November 30 is a perfect way to introduce children and families to this holiday delight!

TCB’s Choreographic Voices – TCB artists will explore the creative process and present experimental and new works on January 28-29 at the Dance Cube performance space at Ballet Royale Minnesota in Lakeville. 

Pink Floyd’s The Wall: A Rock Ballet – Back by popular demand, TCB will be performing its smash-hit original rock ballet at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul March 11–13, with live music from popular local band Momentary Lapse of Floyd.

Giselle – The season will conclude with the beautiful ballet classic,Giselle, at Ames Center in Burnsville on May 6–8. This will be the Twin Cities Ballet company premiere of one of the most popular and enduring ballet favorites.

Season tickets are now available for Collide Theatrical’s eighth season, as are individual show tickets! This season’s shows focus on the power of human connection, which is more important than ever after a year of loss, loneliness, and social isolation. Choose between tickets to all five shows, just the two mainstage shows, or just the three cabaret performances. For more about our season, click here.

Mainstage:
Frankenstein – October 7-24, 2021: purchase tickets
Class of ’85 – April 7-May 1, 2022: purchase tickets

Cabaret Series:
Holiday Celebration – December 3-12, 2021: purchase tickets
Our Stories – January 21-30, 2022: purchase tickets
Romance: A Candlelight Cabaret – February 11-20, 2022: purchase tickets

The Benefits
Great Seats – Advance access to tickets (before the general public) allows us to place you in the BEST SEATS in the house.
Flexibility – Choose the shows you want to see when you want to see them. Free and easy ticket exchanges.*
Save Money – Save 15% off individual ticket prices.
Bring Your Friends – Your guests receive 10% off of tickets to their first Collide performance.
Special Invitations – Season subscribers receive exclusive access to performance receptions and behind-the-scenes events.

*48-hour notice required
Our subscribers receive guaranteed tickets for our limited-seating shows!

Hello. On September 5, 2021, please come to our Open Sunday Research Session at MOVO Space at one or all of the following times: 10:30am, 11:30am, or 12:30pm.

We are actively engaged in research that concerns solo and group dancing within and through the tyranny of cameras, frames, momentums, captures – all felt, seen and unseen. We lean ////     towards no creativity within a field broken by many smaller frames. You can see/feel/experience what’s going on through live and digital space. Research participants: Leila Awadallah, Annika Hansen, Jose Luis and Morgan Thorson.

A NOTE ABOUT ACCESS and SUPPORT: Due to damage caused by fire during the Uprising, the Ivy Building’s elevator and main entrance are closed. Please gather at the south side of the building at 2714 East 27th Street for access. Someone will meet you there and lead you to the space on the 2nd floor. This activity has been partially supported by the 2021 Creative Support for Individuals Grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Solo, w/ you
A dream becomes reality. I have embarked on a solo trajectory since 2012. Milwaukee, Chicago, and Minneapolis have provided key artistic and personal growth through highs, lows, and in-betweens. Whether in relationships, holistic health, or simply through the inevitable weight of time, I have dissected these moments to create an evening for us to reflect how we arrive. Solo, but together.

September 17 and 18, 2021
7:00PM CST
Ticket details open Friday, September 3.
www.jose.dance/soloreservations

Solo, contigo
Un sueño se convierte en realidad. He embarcado en una trayectoria independiente desde 2012. Milwaukee, Chicago, y Minneapolis han proporcionado un crecimiento artística y personalmente a través de altibajos e intermedios. Sea en relaciones, salud holística, o simplemente tras el inevitable peso del tiempo, he disecado estos momentos para crear una noche en cual podramos reflejar cómo llegamos. Solo, pero juntos.

Each year, three exceptional Minnesota dance artists receive the coveted honor of a McKnight Dancer Fellowship. SOLO celebrates the 2018 and 2019 recipients with new works expressly tailored for these exceptional performers. The result is an evening of six fascinating world premieres. In 2021, these solos exist as dance films. Join us for the in-person screening premiere at The Cowles Center, or find SOLO online via livestream or on-demand showing.

SOLO fellows and their commissioned choreographers include:

Renée Copeland – Choreographer: Erika Bettin, Italy
Sharon Mansur – Co-directors: Yara Boustany, Lebanon; Andrea Shaker, MN; Mette Loulou van Kohl, NY
Yeniel “Chini” Perez Domenech – Choreographer: Ephrat Asherie, NY
Erin Thompson – Choreographer: Bebe Miller, OH
Joseph “MN Joe” Tran – Choreographer: Rudi Goblen, CT
Elayna Waxse – Choreographer: Bobbi Jene Smith, NY

September 18, 2021 at 7:30pm
In-person and livestreamed.
Tickets: $20-$25, fees included.

Join us after the premiere on September 18 for a Meet the Artist post-show discussion.

SOLO will include some captioning in Spanish and English.

Come celebrate Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota’s new season and welcome its new professional company members and apprentices! Learn about the exciting performances coming up this season; meet and mingle with the Artistic Directors, board, staff, and dancers; enjoy refreshments; and watch a preview performance by the company!

There will be many opportunities for you to support TCB throughout the night, including a silent auction, handmade items for sale, and performance tickets available for purchase.

Saturday, September 25
7:00-9:00pm

FREE and open to the public!
Families, friends, supporters, and the curious are all welcome!

This year at The Cowles Center, we are eating our dessert first!

In honor of our tenth anniversary, please join us as we celebrate a decade of dance with the decadence of desserts, all while raising $75,000 to expand our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility initiatives!

DECADANCE will feature desserts by Eat Street’s farm-to-table landmark The Copper Hen Cakery & Kitchen and drinks from nightlife hotspot Gold Room Restaurant & Bar (including a one-of-a-kind anniversary cocktail and mocktail), as well as short and sweet performances by Rhythmically Speaking and Duniya Drum & Dance Company – plus a special announcement that will celebrate our amazing local dance talent. In case you were wondering, DECADANCE is not a gala-style event, which means no formal dress code. Be yourself!

RSVP: https://www.thecowlescenter.org/tickets/decadance

Early Bird Tickets will be on sale through September 8, 2021.

Season tickets are now available for Collide Theatrical’s eighth season! This season’s shows focus on the power of human connection, which is more important than ever after a year of loss, loneliness, and social isolation. Choose between tickets to all five shows, just the two mainstage shows, or just the three cabaret performances. For more about our season, click here.

Mainstage:
Frankenstein, October 7-24, 2021
Class of ’85, April 7-May 1, 2022

Cabaret Series:
Holiday Celebration, December 3-12, 2021
Our Stories, January 21-30, 2022
Romance: A Candlelight Cabaret, February 11-20, 2022

Season Subscription Benefits
Great Seats – Advance access to tickets (before the general public) allows us to place you in the BEST SEATS in the house.
Flexibility – Choose the shows you want to see when you want to see them. Free and easy ticket exchanges.*
Save Money – Save 15% off individual ticket prices.
Bring Your Friends – Your guests receive 10% off of tickets to their first Collide performance.
Special Invitations – Season subscribers receive exclusive access to performance receptions and behind-the-scenes events.

*48-hour notice required
Individual show tickets will go on sale in September. Subscribers receive guaranteed tickets for our limited-seating shows!