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

Start your weekend right with movement through imagery and downright specific detail.

This workshop is offered in-person, with precautions in place to protect us against Covid. Zoom option is also available.

Class will be held at the Threads Dance Nexus, featuring free parking lot and street parking, a two-minute walk from the Franklin Light Rail Station, and 2-5 minute walk from the nearest bus stops: lines 2, 9, 22, 67. Class size is limited to nine, so contact Brenna in advance to reserve your spot. You can also join us via Zoom! Contact Brenna no later than one hour before class to get the link.

These workshops are designed for the advanced/professional dancer of any background and explore technical and performance skills through imagery, spatial orientation, and detailed use of the kinesphere.

Suggested price: sliding scale, $5-15. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. All are welcome here!

This one-day workshop is for people who want a first-time experience of Doushin Butoh. The essence of Doushin Butoh is “resonance,” an experience beyond idea or concept that can only be felt. In this class, students are guided in simple repetitive movements that we call “conditioning.” As students you will be guided into a movement meditation and experience the connection between your body, mind, and the universe.

Come and experience the power of Resonance!

Next Doushin Butoh Experience: Thursday, June 3, 6:30pm-8:00pm Central Time US

Tuition: $20

Beginning Doushin Butoh Workshop is designed to learn and experience the basic physical methods of Subbody Butoh Method and basic movements and meditation techniques of Spring Forest Qigong. It is a prerequisite for the Advanced Doushin Butoh Workshop.

This workshop will focus on the essential aspects of Doushin Butoh, such as quieting down your daily consciousness, creating movements that are novel and unique to the individual body, and resonating with everything around you.

Doushin Butoh Workshop is a group process and this workshop requires no previous dance experience. Anyone who would like to explore his or her hidden creative potentials is welcome!

Thursdays, 6:30-8:00pm

Summer Term 2021: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Schedule is subject to change.

Tuition: $135

BUNIYAAD Summer Intensive, with live music!
June 14-26, 2021
Monday-Friday
10:00am-1:00pm CT

Two Ways to Participate
(1) In-person, limited capacity. In-person participants must be vaccinated for COVID-19 and wear masks.
(2) Remotely via Zoom.

Tuition
In-person participation: $475. Remote participation: $400. Scholarships available, based on need.

A $50 deposit must be submitted with your application. Once Ananya Dance Theatre has accepted and confirmed your application, the deposit will become non-refundable. The balance is due by Friday, June 4, 2021.

Application
To apply, please write to Alexandra Eady: alexandra.eady@ananyadancetheatre.org

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.

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Unique in Minnesota, this week-long Intensive is for motivated aspiring male dancers ages ten through adult.

Designed by former professional ballet dancer Rick Vogt, this program focuses on strength, power, technique, and performance. These classes provide a rare opportunity for men and boys to gain invaluable skills and insights beyond those presented in mixed classes. Students receive individualized attention and coaching from the state’s foremost male ballet teachers. Classes include ballet technique, targeted strength training, and classical variations.

June 14-18, 2021
Aspiring male dancers, recommended ages: 10-26 years old
Audition required. Video auditions will be accepted through June 1. Please visit our website for audition forms and  more information.

Join ARENA DANCES’ professional dancers and local pre-professionals this summer for one week of transformative movement exploration. Hone your technique with daily modern classes and then craft your artistry in choreography development with Artistic Director Mathew Janczewksi.

Work directly with Mathew as he embarks on a new choreographic process with the intensive students – a unique opportunity! With career development being an emphasis of this intensive, Mathew will also be available for scheduled 1:1 conversations with dancers to offer feedback specific to the dancer or share insights on the field.

The week will culminate in an informal showing for friends, family and the community. Unique opportunity to dance in Northrop Auditorium’s Hubbard Broadcasting Rehearsal Studio. Additionally, participants will be considered for apprenticeship positions with ARENA DANCES’ for the ‘21-22 Season.

June 14-19
10:00AM-3:00PM, with a short lunch break

More information and registration can be found at http://www.arena-dances.org/instinct-dance-intensive/

Four Progressive Divisions (I, II, Advanced Division II and UPPER) for ages eight through professionals. Variable length, ballet-only, and online-only options are available. Audition required for Division II (age nine) and up.

An exciting three-week, full day rigorous ballet-based dance program featuring Artistic Directors Denise and Rick Vogt with Special Guest teachers, including Gary Joyce, formerly with Bavarian State Ballet in Munich, Kiel Ballet, and Nevada Dance Theatre; and Muriel Joyce, formerly with Bavarian State Ballet in Munich and Los Angeles Classical Ballet. 

Ballet Royale offers small class sizes, so each student will receive the finest personalized professional instruction allowing them to reach his or her full potential. Students attending the full in-studio program will be highlighted in an end of program Summer Showcase performance.

Classes include Ballet Technique, Pointe, Preparation for Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Character, Variations, Men’s class, Progressing Ballet Technique, Hip-Hop, Acting, Choreographic methods, History of Ballet, Stretching, Injury Prevention plus enrichment classes.

Threads Dance Project is excited to announce the return of our unique summer intensive experience! Even more exciting is that this year’s intensive will serve as a preliminary workshop where students can get early practice with audition material in preparation for our upcoming audition for our new pre-professional dance training program, Youth Dance Project (YDP), scheduled for July 31.

Our Dance Connections 2021 Summer Intensive includes developmentally appropriate movement classes in ballet, modern, creative movement, composition/choreography, improvisation, and hip hop. We are especially eager for your student to experience the distinctive arts activism and dance history course that gives our summer intensive its name!

We invite you to join us in our bright and airy new studio this summer where your student will enjoy rigorous dance education in a fun and inclusive atmosphere. Register by June 1 to receive a discount. Come learn, experience, create and connect with us!

To continue the mission of bringing dance to all, Ballet Royale has created two different day workshops especially catered for the adult recreational dancer. This year we will have two levels, Beginner/Intermediate and Intermediate/Advanced. a logo water bottle is included. Ask the office for dance teacher price or level placement.

These workshops include the History of Ballet and PBT®, ballet, variations (Intermediate/Advanced only), jazz, and Haitian dance. Lunch will be outside, bring blankets!

Intermediate/Advanced Adults
Saturday, June 12, 2021: 9:30am–2:30pm
Price: $110

Beginning/Intermediate Adults
Saturday, June 26, 2021: 9:30am–2:30pm
Price: $100