Archive: Performances and Events

Floorwork: Conversations and Knowledge Sharing Potluck

This February Floorwork will have no agenda! Please think of it as a social gathering to catch up, share what you are working on or interested in discussing with fellow community members. Social hang out!

Floorwork: a communal conversation and shared meal. Floorwork was developed to hold conversations, knowledge-sharing, and a supportive space for dance artists and people who like to move.

Saturday, February 3
12:00–2:00pm

RSVP is appreciated. Attendees are asked to fill out a new RSVP form for each monthly Floorwork event.

Conversation will be held over a communal meal – bring your own dish to share in our potluck! ARENA DANCES will supply beverages, plates, napkins and utensils.

Kaleena Miller: Dance/Music

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!

Kaleena Miller Dance Presents KMD2 in Concert

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!

Twin Cities Ballet’s Choreographic Voices In-Studio Performance

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

Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre: The Conference of the Birds

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.

James Sewell Ballet: Romance Dance

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 JSB 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 fund-raising

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

Tickets: $150 per person
Tables of 8 available.
R.S.V.P. by February 8.

*Auction Items include a special L.A. getaway, unique chef experience, and fun ways to engage with the JSB artists!

C.L.U.E. – Collide Theatrical

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 available online at collidetheatrical.org/clue or by calling 651-395-7903, ext. 701.
For group discounts and questions, please email Grace@collidetheatrical.org.

The Tales & Tails of Folks & Fairies

CREO Arts & Dance Conservatory in Minnetonka presents the 13th annual performance of The Tales & Tails of Folks & Fairies. This is a unique, West-Metro community tradition which gives over 100 novice and pre-professional dancers, grades 2-12, the opportunity to perform on stage. Dancers experience the joys and achievement of creating a large-scale dance production, portraying beloved fairy-tale characters, and dancing in the spotlight!

The Tales & Tails of Folks & Fairies is an original story created by CREO Arts & Dance director Christa Anderson-Hill, featuring the choreography of various other artists. The ballet follows the adventures of a Little Girl who falls into her enchanted fairy tale book. The story is a classic representation of a young person’s struggle to overcome adversities in life. The Little Girl, frustrated with the way others see her, wishes to be far away from her struggles in school and on the playground. She gets her wish and falls into her enchanted fairy tale book, where she finds life among characters such as Snow White, Rumpelstiltskin, Cinderella, and beautiful fairies. She comes to realize that despite living in a fairytale world, each of the characters she meets has struggles of their own. She learns through her journey to “look for the helpers,” and remember that while we are quick to focus on that which brings us suffering, all along the tools to bring us happiness are close at hand.

Performances
Friday, February 16 at 6:30pm
Saturday, February 17 at 2:00pm
At the Hopkins High School Main Auditorium.
Tickets can be purchased online for $28 (premium seating) or $18 (regular seating) at creodance.com or at the door.

Please visit creodance.com or call (612) 636-6893 for details.

Les Grands Ballets Canadiens Dances Beethoven with Live Orchestra

Les Grands Ballets Canadiens returns to Northrop for the first time since 2006, dancing two monumental masterpieces. The iconic four-note opening of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony—said to represent “Fate knocking on Man’s door”—inspired American choreographer Garrett Smith’s Complete. The late Uwe Scholz’s choreography for Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 is considered his masterwork—displaying inventiveness and exceptional musicality. As the music races along at an irrepressible pace, these gorgeous artists convey the sheer joy of dancing to one of the most perfect symphonies ever written.     

Saturday and Sunday, February 17 and 18

Sensory Friendly Lounge
A Sensory Friendly Lounge equipped with sensory supports and staffed by trained volunteers will be available to all guests who are seeking a safe and soothing atmosphere during this and other select performances. Learn more on the Accessibility Services page.