Archive: Performances and Events

As The New York Times recently noted, “audiences haven’t seen Hubbard Street quite like this.” After 46 years, and under the leadership of newly appointed Artistic Director Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell, Hubbard Street continues to be one of the most original forces in contemporary dance—reflecting today’s leading choreographic voices. Since 1977, Hubbard Street has brought artists, art, and audiences together in 19 countries and across 44 US states. Their expansive repertory program includes dances by Aszure Barton, Rena Butler, Lar Lubovitch, and Kyle Abraham.

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.

Thursday, January 25
7:30pm

Join us for an evening celebrating the work of Ballet Co.Laboratory’s Performance Ensembles!

This performance will showcase excerpts from Les Sylphides, Peter Davison’s Bella Luna, original choreography by Genevieve Waterbury, new works by Trainees Liv Young and Charlotte Tracy (as part of BCL’s Choreographic Mentorship Program), and more.

Friday, February 2
6:30pm

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.

Twin Cities Ballet artists are excited to present new works as part of TCB’s Choreographic Voices. The evening will showcase new choreography by our very own TCB company dancers: Tyler Piwowarczyk, Natalie Rossi, Shannon Moore, Joanna Heup, Becca Ford, and Katie Yankovich. Choreographic Voices provides an opportunity for TCB artists to create new works on their fellow dancers, giving them a chance to explore and express themselves as choreographers, in addition to performers.  

We ask for a suggested donation of $10 to help support this performance. Gifts of any amount are always appreciated, and all proceeds go back to Twin Cities Ballet. Come and support our dancers! 

February 10
7:30pm

Everyone’s favorite charismatic cat pounces off the page and onto the stage for a balletic re-imagination of Puss in Boots. Adventure with our fearless feline in an attempt to get a paw up in the world.

Puss in Boots is specially created for our youngest audience members – toddlers and preschoolers. With a pre-show craft, 45-minute performance, post-show movement class, and a chance to meet a few kittens from Feline Rescue, it’s the purrrfect event for the entire family. 

Warning – tomfoolery guaranteed!

Choreographed by: Anna Betz, part of Ballet Co.Laboratory’s Laboratory II: Emerging Choreographer Program
Performed by: The upper-level students of The School of Ballet Co.Laboratory

March 2–3 and 9–10, 2024
Saturday, March 2 at 2:00pm
Saturday, March 2 at 6:00pm
Sunday, March 3 at 2:00pm
Saturday, March 9 at 2:00pm
Saturday, March 9 at 6:00pm
Sunday, March 10 at 2:00pm

Tickets
Adults: $30
Seniors: $28
Children/Students: $25
Groups of 10+ tix to the same performance: $25

This January Floorwork will focus on MN Dance History! Walk through the  Minnesota Dance Roots exhibit at the Performance Arts Archives, and stay for questions and conversation assisted by Deborah Ultan and other guests. Come share your story.

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.  

Tuesday, January 16
5:30 – 7:00pm
The Performing Arts Archive at the Anderson Library
RSVP is appreciated – please do so by January 12.

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.

Learn more about the Minnesota Dance Roots:
MNPost: “A century of dance in MN”
LibNews: “Tracing the Roots”

The collection and walk-through is at Andersen Library. Our host, Deborah Ultan, will be at the West entrance to let everyone in. If you park in University parking lot C86 (the closest parking facility which lies directly north-west of the library), you’ll need to go up the stairs to the entrance which faces the campus and the Washington Avenue Bridge. Follow this link for detailed driving directions.
Parking: University parking lot C86 is the closest parking facility and sits right next to Andersen Library. The lot lies directly north-west of Andersen Library.

Catch a glimpse into the creative process of professional artists during a livestreamed and on-demand rehearsal for Yue Yin’s new work for BalletMet—a Northrop Centennial Commission that will premiere in Columbus, OH in March 2024. Following the rehearsal, stay online for a Q&A with the choreographer Yue Yin. 

An internationally known artist and choreographer, Yue Yin is the founder and artistic director of YY Dance Company (YYDC). Northrop has provided BalletMet a Northrop Centennial Commission for a new work, and through this online open rehearsal viewers will have the opportunity to peer into the company’s creative process as they develop an entirely new work of art. 

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

Thursday, January 18
4:00pm

This event will also be available on-demand January 18-31.

This special family adaptation of our hit show about mental health has lots of fun components for kids!

The Mad Hatter will lead children in theater games to start the show. 
Kids will learn a dance combination that they will be invited to dance with the cast at the end of the show. 
Families can get photos with the characters.

All while providing a positive message about mental health and empathy!

Saturday, January 20
10:00am and 2:00pm
Run Time: 60 minutes, no intermission.
Tickets: $15–25.

About the Show
Wonderland is a theatrical dance production that aims to de-stigmatize mental health issues. Set in a psychiatric hospital, characters from Alice in Wonderland face challenges, explore what “normal” means, and share an uplifting story of empathy, acceptance, and friendship in the face of mental illness. The story is told using Collide’s signature blend of high-energy dance set to a pop-rock soundtrack.

As The New York Times recently noted, “audiences haven’t seen Hubbard Street quite like this.” After 46 years, and under the leadership of newly appointed Artistic Director Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell, Hubbard Street continues to be one of the most original forces in contemporary dance—reflecting today’s leading choreographic voices. Since 1977, Hubbard Street has brought artists, art, and audiences together in 19 countries and across 44 US states. Their expansive repertory program includes dances by Aszure Barton, Rena Butler, Lar Lubovitch, and Kyle Abraham.

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.

Thursday, January 25
7:30pm

Collide Theatrical Dance Company presents C.L.U.E. at the Southern Theater in Minneapolis, 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.