Archive: Performances and Events

Join Young Dance in building and playing miniature golf on Saturday, March 23 at Lake Monster Brewing Company.

At this whimsical celebration of creativity, we share our passion for movement with the local community.

1:00-4:00pm
Everyone is invited to build a miniature golf hole with the theme of Alice in Wonderland. You can sign up to build and design the course individually or bring a group of friends. Materials like cardboard, pieces of gutter, tubes, wood, pallets, nails, screws, tape, and more will be provided, or you can bring your own supplies. Skilled construction workers will attend to help make your building dreams come true. 

4:00pm
The course will open to the public, and players can choose their own price to play. The suggested donation price is $15 per person, and all proceeds go to expanding access to Young Dance’s programming and mission to transform lives through movement. 

Since 1987, Young Dance has worked to transform lives through movement by fostering an inclusive community where creativity flourishes. Young Dance encourages peer-to-peer mentorship and collaboration in the making of dance. This year, we serve over 230 students, aged 1 to 18, at our studio hub in St. Paul and an additional 1200 participants through community events and partnerships. Learn more about Young Dance at youngdance.org. 

If you have any questions or accessibility needs, please reach out to info@youngdance.org or call 612-423-3064.

The 2024 Build-Your-Own Minature Golf Gala is sponsored by Blaze Credit Union, The Costume Collective, Home Depot: Store # 2806, Lake Monster Brewing Co., The Makery, Metro Transit, No Mythic, Play It Again Sports St. Paul, Welna Ace Hardware: Store # 7166, Urban Refurbishment, and Wilson Golf Group.

Save the date for the eighth annual CANDY BOX Dance Festival!
April 22-27, 2024
At The Southern Theater

The CANDY BOX Dance Festival is a week-long dynamic sampling of featured performances, masterclasses, and in-progress showings, hosted by ARENA DANCES and presented April 22-27, 2024 at The Southern Theater. The CANDY BOX Dance Festival features both emerging and established choreographers, Happy Hour work-in-progress performances, and master class offerings.

Happy Hour Artists
Monday, April 22 – Shannon Hartle Dolan | Kaitlyn Hawkins and Alicia Steeves
Tuesday, April 23 – Kayla Schiltgen
Wednesday, April 24 – Amez Dance
Thursday, April 25 – Duniya Drum and Dance
Friday, April 26 – Penelope Freeh

Featured Artists
Featuring works by Tristan Koepke and Benny Olk, Paula Mann/Time Track Productions, and jess pretty.
Thursday, April 25 – 7:30pm
Friday, April 26 – 7:30pm
Saturday, April 27 – 2:00pm

Tickets
Purchase before April 23: $20 online in advance; $18 student/senior
After April 23: $27 online and at the door; $20 student/senior discount
Pay-As-Able pricing option available at the door only on Saturday, April 27 – 7:30pm

We extend a special thank you to our Season Sponsors and event donors: MartinPatrick3, The Southern Theater and generous individual contributions. This festival is also made possible with the support of the McKnight Foundation.

TU Dance is one of four dance companies participating in the pilot program The O’Shaughnessy Dance Cohort. THREAT is an evening-length work choreographed by TU Dance Guest Artist Yusha-Marie Sorzano.

THREAT is a concert dance theater work that aims to provoke an interrogation of the roles we play as individuals and communities in hierarchies. The work posits that hierarchies have the power to control our behavior and infiltrate our thoughts, even when no authority is present to enforce the rules. Using a physical language and soundscape that fuses multicultural traditions and styles of the West and the African Diaspora, this social exploration invites audiences into a modern narrative that speaks to the universal experience of authority, obedience, and rebellion.

Friday, April 26, 7:30pm
Saturday, April 27, 7:30pm

Purchase tickets here!

Tickets
Adult: $40
Student/Senior: $30
St. Kate’s Student: $5
Subscription information can be found here.

Kaleena Miller: Dance/Music is an evening of new and reimagined dance works performed with a remarkable group of collaborators including JT Bates, Cody McKinney, Bryan Nichols, Patrick Voller, Aby Wolf, and more!

Wednesday, February 7
Doors at 6:00pm
Show at 8:00pm

Reserve your tickets here!

An evening of new and classic works by Leon Collins (as taught and shared by Dianne Walker and Lia Spirka), Lisa La Touche, Caleb Teicher, Bobby Hamilton, Abby King, and KMD2 company members. Featuring a sneak peek performance from the makers of the forthcoming show dubiety.

KMD2 is a pre-professional ensemble of emerging tap dance talent in the Twin Cities area. An extension of Kaleena Miller Dance, KMD2 focuses on training for the technical and physical demands of tap dance and gives the opportunity for the individual’s creative voice to develop.

Thursday, February 8 at 7:30pm
Friday, February 9 at 7:30pm

Reserve your tickets here!

Kaleena Miller and Laurie Van Wieren present an improvised, sound-focused work at the Southern Theater.

Saturday, February 10 at 7:30pm
Sunday, February 11 at 2:00pm

Reserve your tickets here!

Please join us on February 10 for our third annual artist-led performance of Twin Cities Ballet’s Choreographic Voices.

This performance is extra special because it features new works created by our own company dancers. Experience the journey of creativity and artistic experimentation as these emerging artists explore their voices as choreographers and performers. Some truly incredible pieces have come out of this performance series; some have been whimsical and humorous, others poignant and heartbreakingly human. We think you’ll love it.

This year, we will have new pieces by Tyler Piwowarczyk, Natalie Rossi, Shannon Moore, Becca Ford, Joanna Heup, and Katie Yankovich.

We look forward to seeing you at The Dance Cube at Ballet Royale for what promises to be a delightful evening of dance. Tickets have a $10 suggested donation, or as you are inclined. All proceeds benefit Twin Cities Ballet. Thank you for your support!

Saturday, February 10 at 7:30pm

A virtuosic dialogue between three distinct cultural voices.

In an enchanting performance brought to the stage, flamenco and hip hop unite to adapt the 12th-century Persian poem of the same name. This dark, moving, and humorous story will bring together hip hop artist Darrius Strong along with original music performed by international flamenco composer and guitarist Juanito Pascual.

Saturday, February 10
7:30pm
Tickets: $35, fees included.

Sunday, February 11
2:00pm
Tickets: Pay-as-you-are. Market value is $35, fees included.

Collide Theatrical Dance Company presents C.L.U.E. at the Southern Theater in Minneapolis, running February 15-March 10, 2024.

Welcome to Mystery Mansion, where murder and blackmail are on the menu for this evening’s dinner party. Was it the butler… in the bedroom… with the knife? Or perhaps the maid… in the parlor… with the candlestick holder?

Get ready as Collide brings its unique blend of dance theater to a murder mystery. Only this time… you – the audience – get to choose the ending! Who will it be? Where? With what weapon? The verdict is in your hands, and so is the song the guilty character will dance to.

Tickets range from $34-$60 and are available online at collidetheatrical.org/clue or by calling 651-395-7903, ext. 701. For group discounts and questions, please email Grace@collidetheatrical.org.

It’s back! Let’s generate some light and warmth in the darkness of winter. Join us for an elegant benefit in support of the company, sure to warm your toes and your hearts. Featuring a performance by James Sewell Ballet dancers, scrumptious victuals, and lively conversation with friends old and new. Click here to learn more.

Thursday, February 15, 2024

5:00pm
Reception hour with appetizers, wine/sparkling water, and mingling with friends

6:00-8:15pm
Song and dance from JSB artists and our evening’s special emcee Emily Tyra
Elegant buffet dinner and dessert
Limited live auction* and fundraising

8:15-9:00pm
Continue to mingle, sip, and dance the night away!

Tickets: $150 per person
Tables of 8 available.
RSVP by February 8.

*Auction items include a special LA getaway, a unique chef experience, and fun ways to engage with the JSB artists!