Archive: Workshops, Intensives, Master Classes, and Open Houses

Paula Mann/Time Track Productions Creative Process Workshop – October 23 and November 20

Paula Mann and the company members of Time Track Productions invite you to attend two new workshops this fall!

Develop your unique creative process in this upcoming workshop with choreographer Paula Mann and the company members of Time Track Productions! Open to all levels of creators.

Saturday, October 23, 2:00-5:00pm
and
Saturday, November 20, 2:00-5:00pm

Workshops are free of charge, and space is limited. Please wear clothes to move in and bring a notebook/journal.

Please register today by emailing pmann102@gmail.com.

This year, choreographer, dancer, and teacher Paula Mann marks her 40th year of movement making. Her newest work, Toward Utopia, is currently in development and will be her 60th work to date. Mann has taught Improvisation and Composition for movement since 1993.

TU Dance Center: Adult Beginning Ballet with Tina Anderson Wallum

Provided by Tina Anderson Wallum, the class work is based on the principles of classical ballet technique, including turnout, distribution of weight, counter pull, plumb line, balance, squareness, alignment and stance, transfer of weight, lift, and counter balance. Also it is based on centering, core strength, flexor tone, extensor tone, muscle currenting, cogwheeling, coordination, and musicality. By the end of the workshop students should understand a basic level of vocabulary and be able to execute it with ease and confidence. Students are intellectually, emotionally and physically supported with validation, engagement, and a sense of belonging.

Session Two: October 26–December 7
Six weeks. No classes November 22-27.
Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30am
Cost: $85/workshop per session

For more information and to register please visit: https://www.tudance.org/fall-2021-adult-beginning-workshops/

TU Dance Center: Adult Beginning Modern with Jennifer Ilse

This workshop with Jennifer Ilse approaches movement with a goal of balance – fluidity in strength and power in softness. This class is centered on breath and economy of movement to teach internal and external body awareness, rhythm and phrasing, and ensemble dancing through modern dance patterns and improvisation.

Session Two: October 27–December 8
Six weeks. No classes November 22-27.
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30am
Cost: $85/workshop per session

For more information and to register please visit: https://www.tudance.org/fall-2021-adult-beginning-workshops/

Pilates Mat 2

Friday: 4:00-8:00pm
Saturday: 11:30am-6:00pm
Sunday: 9:30am-4:30pm

ACE (Hours: 1.6 Course: CEP115917, Provider: )
PMA (Hours: 16 Course: 2664 , Provider: 17926)

Class: Early bird before October 8- $449.00. Regular fee- $499.00.
Manual: $50.00
Streaming Video: $10.00

Online Course

Mat 2
Intermediate/Advanced Exercises

Mat 2 includes the remaining intermediate and advanced level exercises as well as essential movement principles and training tips for advancing clients to the higher levels. Pilates for sports specific activities are also covered.

Taught by Cari Riis Stemmler and Tiza Wynn Riley.

Prerequisites:
Mat 1

If you are taking this course online, you will need to have the following equipment:

  • A mat
  • Additional props, which may or may not be used in class include:
    • resistance bands (medium and light resistance)
    • a Pilates Magic Circle (Ultra Fit Circle and other Pilates rings acceptable)
    • a foam roller
    • an inflatable ball (8-10″ or TOGU Ball)

Taking online courses: While we believe there is no better way to learn movement then in person, we understand that online is a good option for many. When taking a movement class online, you must be completely visible to the instructor, lighting must be good enough to see detailed movement, and internet connection must be reliable and strong. Balanced Body is not responsible for lost class hours if your internet crashes or your connection is unstable.

Virtual Anti-Racist Dramaturgy Workshop with Practice Progress

Virtual Anti-Racist Dramaturgy Workshop guided by Practice Progress (Kai Hazelwood and Sarah Ashkin)

Saturday, November 6
12:00-3:30pm CST
No Cost

Kai Hazelwood is a passionate and experienced choreographer, movement director, performer, educator, producer, and activist.  Sarah Ashkin is an educator, choreographer, scholar and trained facilitator committed to dismantling racism. Together, as Practice Progress, they are addressing structural, professional, and interpersonal white supremacy through body-based learning. https://www.practiceprogress.org/

Anti-Racist Dramatury – what to expect
Anti-Racist Dramaturgy is offered to artists and academics. This workshop draws on Kai and Sarah’s dual experience as anti-racist facilitators with Practice Progress and artistic directors of their own respective arts and social justice organizations, Good Trouble Makers, and GROUND SERIES. This workshop offers artists and makers of all mediums a framework for ongoing anti-racist project design, production, and dramaturgy supported by examples from Kai and Sarah’s extensive practices as arts activists. This workshop is free to all participants.

For reservations or more information contact Sophie Peyton at antiracistdramaturgy@gmail.com

Zoom for this workshop is donated by Pillsbury House.

This gathering is funded by Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, and an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State’s general fund.

TU Dance Center: Community Movement Class

TU Dance Community Movement Class
Thursday, September 30: 6:30-8:00pm

  • Community check-in
  • Collective breath
  • Intuitive Dance guided by Kenna
  • Community check-out

This is a FREE class with no pre-registration required.

SW!NG OUT: Lindy Hop at The Southern Theater

Thursday, September 30 at 7:00 pm
In-person!
FREE and open to the public, registration required.

Dust off your dancing shoes and join us at The Southern Theater for a social dance! Local Lindy legends Peter Strom and Naomi Uyama will lead this unique workshop designed for intermediate swing dancers with a guest appearance by dancers from SW!NG OUT. Add to your Lindy fundamentals, and work on some fun ways to improvise with your partner to the music. Come solo or with a dancing partner, and be ready to move!

Pilates Mat I

Friday, 4:00-8:00pm
Saturday, 11:30am-6:00pm
Sunday, 9:30am-4:30pm

ACE (Hours: 1.6 Course: CEP162033, Provider: )
PMA (Hours: 16 Course: 2665, Provider: 17926 )

Class: $549.00 
Manual: $50.00
Streaming Video: $10.00

Mat 1
Introduction to Pilates and Beginning/Intermediate Exercises
In person and online course.

Balanced Body Mat 1 includes an introduction to the history and principles of Pilates, a review of core anatomy, beginning and most intermediate level exercises with modifications, lectures on class order and programming in a fitness setting, and guidelines for safely teaching seniors and pre-, and post-natal classes.

Pilates for sports specific activities are also covered.

Taught by Cari Riis Stemmler and Matthew Hodge Rice.

Prerequisites:
Movement Principles

Paula Mann/ Time Track Productions Creative Process Workshops – October 23 and November 20

Paula Mann and the company members of Time Track Productions invite you to attend two new workshops this fall.

Develop your unique creative process in this upcoming workshop with Choreographer Paula Mann and the company members of Time Track Productions!

Saturday, October 23 – 2:00pm-5:00pm
and
Saturday, November 20 – 2:00-5:00pm

Workshops are free of charge, and space is limited. Please register today at pmann102@gmail.com.

Open to all levels of creators. Please wear clothes to move in and bring a notebook/journal.

This year, choreographer, dancer and teacher Paula Mann marks her 40th year of movement making. Her newest work is Toward Utopia (currently in development) and will be her 60th work to date. Mann has taught Improvisation and Composition for movement since 1993.

TU Dance Center: Adult Beginning Ballet with Tina Anderson Wallum

Provided by Tina Anderson Wallum, the class work is based on the principles of classical ballet technique, including turnout, distribution of weight, counter pull, plumb line, balance, squareness, alignment and stance, transfer of weight, lift, and counter balance. Also it is based on centering, core strength, flexor tone, extensor tone, muscle currenting, cogwheeling, coordination, and musicality. By the end of the workshop students should understand a basic level of vocabulary and be able to execute it with ease and confidence. Students are intellectually, emotionally and physically supported with validation, engagement, and a sense of belonging.

Session Two: October 26–December 8
Six weeks. No classes November 22-27.
Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30am
Cost: $85/workshop per session

For more information and to register please visit: https://www.tudance.org/fall-2021-adult-beginning-workshops/