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

Create! Dance and Photography Workshop
An introduction to interdisciplinary artistic practices and the overlaps between movement and visual art.

Monday-Thursday, July 26-29
9:30-12:00 p.m.
Ages: 8-15

Location: Newell Park, 900 Fairview Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104
In the case of rain, the camp will be held at Young Dance, 655 Fairview Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104
Tuition: $150

Experience the joy and fun of dance, while learning the elements of photography and how images can inspire choreography and creativity! Each day will consist of a group photo walk to help participants focus on their photography goals and let them practice the new skills they’ve learned. During these photo walks, they will develop and hone their visual acuity, looking for the light, shadows, shapes, and more. The participants will then apply the elements of photography to movement sessions in creation and dance technique.

*Digital device with photography capabilities recommended, but not required.
Participants will receive a link to photographs taken during the workshop by the instructor of this camp, professional photographer Blake Nellis.

Discover movement possibilities with Young Dance this Summer! Register: register.youngdance.org.

Registration Deadline: July 16

In partnering with TU Dance, Equipoise will provide the unique, hybrid (online/in person), opportunity of having individualized curriculum alongside one-on-one assessment sessions and coaching that compliment and deepen professional training.

Equipoise is a diverse collective of established professionals offering expertise in relevant areas of the performing arts – supporting and mentoring young dance artists and providing tools and resources to nurture the growth, development, and success of professionally oriented dancers.

In addition to the TU Dance Summer Intensive classes, Equipoise will provide the following workshops and sessions: Self-care/Health and Wellbeing, Contract Fluency, Audition Coaching, Self Advocacy, Personal and Professional Budgeting, Personal Branding, Injury Prevention, Resume Preparation, Workers’ Rights, and more.

Scholarships and payment plans are available for qualifying students. Scholarship application deadline: July 26, 2021. Please contact TU Dance School Coordinator Maxine Yamazaki at education@tudance.org for more information.

Join us at the Nexus with Solomon Dumas!

The Karen L. Charles Threads Dance Project presents two movement workshops with Solomon Dumas, Company Member of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

The first class is a community workshop that is designed for movers of all ages and will take place Friday, July 30 from 6:00-7:30pm.

Saturday’s workshop will target pre-professional and professional dancers ages 16+ and take place from 10:00-11:30am on July 31.

Both workshops will take place at the Threads Dance Nexus, located in the Seward Neighborhood in South Minneapolis. Each workshop will be followed by a twenty minute Ask the Artist conversation. These workshops are being offered free and open to the public, with a suggested donation of $20. Space is limited.

Follow the link to register: https://tinyurl.com/xnbyht9t

Photo credit: Andrew Eccles

Ballet Royale, Minnesota’s premier ballet academy, is offering a focused ballet and variations workshop, specializing in preparing dancers for performing or competing in national ballet competitions.

Following daily classical ballet technique class, dancers learn classic ballet variations and receive advanced personal coaching. This workshop benefits all dancers, whether preparing for a competition, an upcoming performance, or simply wanting to polish and improve their artistry, technique, and quality.

Recommended for intermediate through advanced and professional dancers, ages ten and up. By audition or invitation only. Please contact the studio for more information, or click HERE to visit our website. 

The TU Dance Pre-Professional program is an intensive course of study integrating modern, ballet, African dance, and creative workshops for students ages 11 to 24. The TU Dance Summer Intensive builds a strong technique while exploring individual artistry.

Levels 4-5: August 2-21
Registration Deadline: July 26, 2021

For program details, level placement and to register, visit https://www.tudance.org/summer/ or contact School Coordinator Maxine Yamazaki at education@tudance.org or (612) 235-7634.

Scholarships available!

Get back into your bodies and the studio with AMPLIFIED: AMP’s Summer Workshop!

Move and sweat as you explore mobility, length, momentum, and 3-D expansion, while pushing your boundaries and physicality in a curious, uplifting, and enlivening environment. Led by AMP and special guest artists Taja Will and Darrius Strong. More info on these offerings coming soon! Suitable for professional/pre-professional dance artists.

August 9-12, 9:30am-12:30pm

Schedule Breakdown
9:30-11:00am: Contemporary Movement Practice led by AMP’s Joanna Lees
11:00am-12:30pm: Guest Artist Movement Practice

August 9 and 12: Taja Will (more info to come)
August 10 and 11: Darrius Strong (more info to come)

Registration and Rates
$100 – Full Workshop: 9:30am-12:30pm, Monday-Thursday
$50 – Half Workshop: 9:30-11:00am or 11:00am-12:30pm, Monday-Thursday
$15 – Drop-in rate for individual classes

Online and in person options available.

Questions? Email alternativemotionproject@gmail.com.

PC: Bill Cameron

Katha Dance Theatre (KDT) has been teaching and performing Kathak, the North Indian classical dance form, for over three decades. Kathak is an elegant dance form characterized by rhythmic footwork, graceful hand gestures, pirouettes, lyrical movements, and storytelling. KDT is excited to be offering a two-week virtual Kathak intensive this August, to be co-taught by Kathak master Durga Arya-Krüger. Classes will be offered via Zoom on weekend mornings (taught by Ms. Arya-Krüger) and weekday evenings (taught by KDT instructors).

The intensive is open to anyone with two or more years of Kathak experience.
Classes run from August 14-26 for the following groups:

Group A: youth and adults with 2 or more years of Kathak experience

Group B: youth and adults with 4 or more years of Kathak experience

Group C: youth and adults with 5 or more years of Kathak experience. This includes intermediate students, interns and KDT Company dancers.

If you are new to KDT, please email us at info@kathadance.org and we will help you determine your class placement.

For the full schedule and enrollment details, visit our website: https://kathadance.org/school/classes/summer-intensive-2021/

Ballet Co.Laboratory is thrilled to announce 2021 Summer Programs.

Registration is now open for classes, workshops, and intensives for dancers ages 3 to adult.

In-person and virtual options and flexible scheduling are offered to fit dancers’ individual needs.

Take your dancing to the next level. View all our programs at: http://bit.ly/SummerBCL

The TU Dance Children & Teen Program introduces the joy of creative movement and beginning dance technique.

DANCING TOGETHER: July 20-August 24