Archive: Performances and Events

devoured: notes on love and enmeshment is a meditation on codependency through three queer intimate relationships. Through text and movement, it explores complicated relationship dynamics between people who are struggling to love and be loved, but can’t help but hurt each other in the process. Run time: 60 minutes, no intermission.

Cast
Michelle de Joya, Josie Ramler, Antonio Duke, and Johanna Keller Flores

Creative Team
Liqing Xu, playwright/producer
Emma Y. Lai, director
Pedra Pepa, choreographer
Atim Opoka, composer/sound designer
Alice Endo, set designer/lighting designer
Calvin Friedman, props/set builder
C. Meaker, dramaturg
Erin Sondrol, stage manager
Vanessa Brooke Agnes, publicity

Tickets
$10: accessible/student/artist/senior. $15: general admission. $20: suggested admission.

BRKFST Dance Company presents two wildly different works of art in celebration of their 10-year anniversary. BRKFST continues to “show us the future of dance” (Star Tribune) with STORMCLUTTER, a world premiere co-commissioned by The Cowles Center and Northrop, with composition by company member Renée Copeland. Their unique style of breaking and storytelling shines through in a restaging of Dancers, Dreamers, and Presidents by composer Daniel Bernard Roumain. 

STORMCLUTTER is an exploration of relationships and ongoing efforts to resolve opposing states of interpersonal tension. Misunderstanding, compassion, resentment, egoism, love, loss, betrayal—moving through or attempting to compartmentalize complex dynamics between family and friends and the emotional baggage collected over time becomes an overwhelming task, while maturation requires people to accept that which they cannot change. BRKFST members illustrate the efforts individuals may take when working to resolve the inner chaos that triggers feelings of dissociation, paralysis, and isolation.

BRKFST interprets Dancers, Dreamers, and Presidents as a commentary on American life that is filled with a mix of ambition, passion, blame, justice, hope, and love. And while this country is deemed the “land of the free,” it is riddled with systemic problems that seem impossible to overcome. For many, the “American Dream” remains just that—a dream.

Saturday, June 8, 7:30pm
Sunday, June 9, 2:00pm

Rescheduled from April 27-28 at The Cowles Center.

Friday, June 14, 7:30pm
Saturday, June 15, 2:00pm and 7:30pm

Ethnic Dance Theatre (EDT) will present Golden Memories: A Celebration of 50 Years. This performance will feature twenty dancers, the EDT Folk Orchestra, and Mila Vocal Ensemble.

Founded in 1974, by Donald LaCourse and Jonathan Frey, EDT has been dedicated to the artistic performance and preservation of world music, song, and dance in the Twin Cities and beyond. For the past 50 years, EDT has remained devoted to this goal and has brought over 50 unique cultures and traditions to life through its performances. Golden Memories will be a celebration of this commitment.

Join EDT as they travel across the globe through 11 original choreographies from throughout the last five decades, with dances from Hungary, Germany, Egypt, Tajikistan, Mexico, and more! The production will feature live musical accompaniment by the EDT Folk Orchestra, as well as the talents of Mila Vocal Ensemble throughout the show.

Not only will EDT’s diverse dance and musical repertoire be on display, but so will their impressive costume collection. With culturally unique and accurate costumes for each number, Golden Memories will be a feast for the eyes. From the gliding steps of Ossetia to the stamping footwork of Chihuahua, Golden Memories is sure to entice and enthrall audience members of all ages and leave them tapping their toes wanting more.

Tickets
Adults – $35
Students/Seniors – $25
Children – $15

One year after its official launch, Amez Dance is proud to present its debut production choreographed by Nieya Amezquita with an original music score composed by internetjunkhound.

De Mi Corazón is a love letter to the black family, specifically black fatherhood, created to explore the complexities and nuanced dynamics in the African American community; because only through reflection and empathy can we begin to truly appreciate the intricacies of our familial connections and heal from the traumas of the past.

In addition to the performance of De Mi Corazón, Amez Dance will feature new work from guest choreographer, Javan Mngrezzo. Connect during a post-show Q&A after the June 15 performance.

Friday, June 14, 7:30pm
Saturday, June 15, 7:30pm

Price: $25, with a pay-what-you-can performance on June 15

JSB performs as special guests with the Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus, June 21 and 22, 7:30pm. Purchase tickets.

Step into a world of inclusivity, artistry, and self-expression with This is Me, a captivating concert experience brought to you by the Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus (TCGMC) with special guests. Set against the majestic backdrop of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, this event promises to be a celebration of diversity, acceptance, and the transformative power of music.

James Sewell Ballet is thrilled to be performing as special guests in Every BODY, a groundbreaking commission led by TCGMC featuring over 200 singers on stage and professional dancers, exploring the complexities of body image, identity, and self-acceptance.  From the graceful movements of a dancer to the soaring melodies of a choir in harmony, Every BODY celebrates the inherent worth and dignity of every individual. It challenges societal norms and embraces the idea that our bodies are not something to be ashamed of, but rather, gifts to be cherished and celebrated.

For more information about this inspiring collaboration, click here.

DanceCo returns to the stage this summer with a series of free, interactive, family-friendly performances. Wolf Tales is a mashup of the familiar fairytales Peter and the Wolf, Little Red Riding Hood, and the Three Little Pigs. The story is told by the Wolf, who is not big or bad, just misunderstood — and wants to set the record straight!

The show starts with an exciting, kid-focused workshop where audience members can learn and practice interactive parts of the show. Then, the DanceCo Artists take the stage for a 45-minute performance with opportunities for the audience to join the dancers on stage! Get ready to be a part of the magic. 

Saturday, June 22, 10:00am and 11:30am
Minnehaha Falls Park Pavilion
4825 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55417

Saturday, June 29, 10:00am and 11:30am
Capri Theater Paradise Hall
2027 W Broadway Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55411

Saturday, July 6, 10:00am and 11:30am
Father Hennepin Bluffs Park Bandshell
420 Main St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Saturday, July 13, 10:00am and 11:30am
Lyndale Gardens Amphitheater
6400 Lyndale Ave S., Richfield, MN 55423

All shows are free!

DanceCo is a professional performance company creating original, interactive dance narratives for young people ages 3-103! Directed by Matthew and Brittany Keefe and Karla Nweje. Performed by Emily Compaan, Cassie Edlund, Matthew Keefe, Jennifer Mack, Karla Nweje, Emily Pitts, Leeah Schuhwerck, Zachary Tuazon, and Maria Vitelli. 

To learn about DanceCo and our professional artists, go to www.DanceCoMN.com. 

The Summer Sound Garden returns to Silverwood Park for the first time since its premiere on the island in Silver Lake in 2018. Dancers Sarah Baumert, Suzette Gilreath, Erika Hansen, Megan Mayer, and Leslie O’Neill perform their roving site-specific scores along the shorelines, boardwalks, and amidst the majestic trees of this enchanted place. Designed and directed by composer JG Everest, the event will also feature site-specific poetry by Chavonn Shen, Teresa Ortiz, and many more, along with site-specific photography and visual art.

The Summer Sound Garden is a free, family-friendly, self-guided durational event that features a site-specific sound installation of 60+ small, wireless speakers, each playing a different part of the whole piece of music and distributed throughout the entire island, with live accompaniment by roving musicians and dancers, site-specific poetry, and a summer song by Blue Lady and the Free Range Orchestra & Choir. Each small speaker is housed in various handmade vessels – wooden birdhouses, felt sculptures – creating a dynamic, immersive experience that is described as “a concert you can move through.”

Saturday, June 29, 12:00-4:30pm
Rain date: Sunday, June 30
Event is free, but registration highly recommended in order to share weather and program updates.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Zenon Dance Zone Spring Showcase and MN Made Benefit tickets are now available! Come see Zone choreographers Anna Pinault, Benjamin Johnson, Roxane Wallace, and Mary Willmeng’s vibrant new works brought to life by the Zenon Zone dancers. 

Immerse yourself in the magic of local dance and support a great cause. By joining us after the performance on May 31 for our first MN Made Benefit, you are directly contributing to Zenon Dance School‘s adult and youth programs and making a significant difference.

Together, we play a vital role in the Twin Cities’ vibrant dance scene, and this showcase celebrates our dance community. As we explore new material and share choreographer voices with you, Zenon Dance School is proud to be part of 41 years of dance performance, education, outreach, and community. Join us and be a part of the Zone program that welcomes dancers and choreographers of all levels and provides a unique and supportive community for their journey. Get ready to groove with us!

Friday, May 31 at 7:30pm
MN Made Benefit following the performance
$10 show only. $25 show and benefit.

Saturday, June 1 at 7:30pm
Pay-as-able, Suggested donation of $10.

On demand viewing available June 5-12, registration required.