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Studio K (Keane) Rental Space

Studio K, operated by Keane Sense of Rhythm, is a brand new dance space built for percussive dance. Studio K features two studios with a lobby in the Creative Enterprise Zone in the Midway area of St. Paul. Studio K is flexible as a small theater utilizing blackout curtains on the windows.

Studio 1: 30’ x 34’ – 1020 square feet
Studio 2: 14’ x 20’ – 280 square feet

Studio Features
Sprung maple dance floor, built for percussive dance
Wall of mirrors
Bose sound system
Skyline windows that provide ample natural light

Other Amenities
Piano and two congas
Gender-neutral bathrooms on the main floor and gender-specific bathrooms on the second floor

Accessibility
Space is ADA-accessible.
Free parking in the lots behind the building.
Metro Transit Green Line Light Rail: Raymond Ave stop is a .3 mile walk east on University Ave, approximately 7 minutes.
Metro Transit Bus Lines 63, 67, and 87: University Ave and Vandalia St.

Rental Fees – Rehearsals
Individual artists: $12-$18 per hour
Nonprofit organizations: $18-$22 per hour

Rent TU Dance Center Studios

TU Dance Center is available for rental when not in use by TU Dance’s programming. TU Dance Center features a reception area and front desk for check-in or event use. Access to adjacent dressing room and green room with kitchenette are available upon request.

Studio 1: 60 x 34
Studio 2: 46 x 21

Both studios feature:
Sprung dance floor with Marley-type surface by Harlequin
Wall of mirrors
Portable ballet barre units 10′ in length
Room-level sound system with CD and mini-jack inputs
50″ LCD TV cart for presentation and videoconferencing
Large windows providing ample natural light

Studio 1 only: A curtain that can be drawn on entire mirror; wall-mounted ballet barres of 27′ and 33′.

Rental fees:
Individual artists: $18/hour
Nonprofit organizations: $22/hour for rehearsals
Other rental inquiries (for-profit, classes, workshops, auditions, life events, photo sessions, filming, etc.), please contact us.

Searching for Male/AMAB Dancers

In need of masculine dancers for a piece exploring what masculinity means. Small show meant for exposure and formation of a collaborative group of artists.

Rehearsals are on Monday mornings, starting March 18. Warm-up classes are in Graham Modern, but knowledge of that technique is not required.

Preferably someone enthusiastic about choreography, flexible in the rehearsal process, and with a minimum of 3 years of training in modern or contemporary techniques. Must have a willingness to show up and work hard consistently. Performance experience not required.

Application Form.

For more details about the project, contact Gillian Wheaton at gillian.wheatman@icloud.com or 651-724-1044.

Young Dance Summer 2024 Registration is Open

Since 1987, Young Dance has been transforming lives through movement, encouraging youth to build body and spirit through the art of dance. We are an inclusive community where creativity flourishes and healthy risk-taking is encouraged. Our classes are open to everyone of all levels and abilities! 

 Visit www.youngdance.org for the most up-to-date schedules and information.

Creative Movement 1: Pre-K, Ages 3-5 – $75
Monday or Tuesday offerings, 4:30-5:15pm

Creative Movement 2: K-1, Ages 5-7 – $75
Monday or Tuesday offerings, 5:15-6:00pm

Dance Together: Ages 1-3 with Caregiver – $75
Monday or Tuesday offerings, 5:15-6:00pm

Camps for Ages 4-7: 5 Sessions Available*

Dance a Story: Creative Movement and Storytelling – Ages 4-7 – $150
Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-12:00pm

*Session 2: July 8-11 – This class will center on the needs of neurodivergent youth and those who may be sensitive to stimulation. A quieter environment, support for taking more breaks, and a range of ways that they participate will be available.

Camps for Ages 8-18: 5 Sessions Available*

Morning Camps: Monday-Thursday, 9:00-11:30am – $150

In a Specialty Dance Camp, dancers explore how dance connects to other art forms and the world around them. Camps include Afro-Latin Fusion, Choreography, All Abilities Dancing + Stories, Dance + Photography, and more!

Afternoon Camps: Monday-Thursday, 12:00-4:30pm – $250

Variety Dance Camp introduces participants to dance forms from some of the Twin Cities’ best educators. Styles include Afro-Latin, Ballet, Choreography, Hip Hop, Improv, Jazz, Modern, Yoga, and more!

*Session 3: July 22-25 – An additional camp offers dancers with Down Syndrome a space to try various styles and express themselves through movement.

All Abilities Dancing Classes and Camps:

Dancing with Wheels for ages 11+ – Tuition: $150 or with a class card
Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00pm from June 5-August 21 – no class on June 19 or July 3.
Build dance skills and express yourself through movement for youth and adults with wheeling devices.

All Abilities Dancing for adults with and without disabilities – Tuition: $150 or with a class card
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm from June 5-August 21 – no class on June 19 and July 3.
Express yourself while you explore the elements of dance and develop skills in improvisation and collaboration.

Registration is open! Discounts are applied for multiple registrations. Scholarships are available.

Rent the Young Dance Studios

Two photos of the Young Dance "Teal" studio

Young Dance has two large studios available for rent in the Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul. Easily accessible by the Green Line light rail, the 16 and 67 Bus Lines, and with ample parking in the Fairview Business Center parking lot. The space is fully ADA accessible, with ramps to the sprung studio floor and automatic door openers.

Rentals are currently available:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday, 11:00am-4:00pm
Friday, 11:00am-4:00pm and 6:30-9:00pm
Saturday, 3:00-9:00pm
Sunday, 8:00am-3:00pm

The studios are newly equipped with sprung Harlequin Marley flooring, a Bluetooth speaker system, and wifi. A projector with AV adapters is available by request. Studio 2 has ballet barres and a mirror. The studio has a clear COVID safety plan, including regular disinfecting of all floors and surfaces and a new HVAC system that refreshes the air 7-8 times per hour.

Studio 1: Measures 41′ x 38′ and rents at $25/hour
Studio 2: Measures 38′ x 38′ and rents at $20/hour

To book the space, email jules@youngdance.org or call 612-423-3064. Payment, signed agreement, and liability waiver are required with rental confirmation.

Community Movement Collective Open Classes

CoMoCollective offers small group classes for professionals and adult dancers alike to keep us moving together! Dance with us in our newly expanded and spacious studio at Hothouse. Same building, second floor, less stairs! Free parking.

Wednesday, February 28
Foundational Ballet with Jennifer Mack (sub) – 12:00-1:15pm

Thursday, February 29
Ballet  – 10:00-11:30am – Cancelled

Friday, March 1
Ballet with Kaitlyn Gilliland, accompanied by Michael Koerner – 10:00-11:30am

Monday, March 4
Ballet with Kerry Parker, accompanied by Sara Duran – 10:00-11:30am
Intermediate Ballet with Anna Novak – 6:45-8:00pm

The full month class schedule is on our website.
$16/class. $140 for a 10-class card. $11 for barre.
Pre-registration is required and appreciated at least 1 hour before class start. Sign up early!

Come join us!

Summer at the Center for Performing Arts

Center for Performing Arts summer camps are an opportunity for youth to fully explore their curiosities, interests and talents while gaining access to the rich community of artists and practitioners at the CFPA. We offer half day (mornings) and full day camps. Join us for all or one of our 3-week sessions; each with a focus that incorporates dance, storytelling, music and the technical traditions rooted in various cultures.

Camp 1: Explorations in Theater-Making
June 17-28 and July 8-12

Camp 2: Immersive West African Dance Theater
July 15-August 2

Camp 3: Immersive Latin Dance and Theater
August 6-August 23

For ages 7-11 and 12-16. $975 per camp session.

Letter to City Officials Regarding the Closing of the Goodale Theater

Please sign this letter!

To: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minneapolis City Council Members, Staff members Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Erik Hanson, Miles Mercer, and Rebecca Fabunmi.

CC: Ben Johnson, Director, Arts & Cultural Affairs Department, City of Minneapolis

The need for a letter arose from ARENA Dances’ February 2024 Floorwork monthly community conversation event held February 3, in the wake of the public announcement that The Cowles Center will cease operations this Spring. Operations of the Goodale Theater will return to the stewardship of the City of Minneapolis. For more information on the details surrounding this closure, please visit The Cowles Center’s website.

Many community members felt it necessary to express our concerns with the closure as well, to make certain the city of Minneapolis can be educated to understand how invaluable these dance performance spaces and educational opportunities are for MN artists. Both the temporary and potentially long-term loss of this resource have a substantial impact on our dance community, its audiences, and the economic health of downtown.

Additionally, you’re invited to a community town hall on Monday, March 4.

Also, please reach out to your City Council Members and Mayor Frey and share your perspective/wishes/concerns.

The Arena – Space for Rent

Located in the heart of the Lyn-Lake community, The Arena is available for your rehearsal, class, and event needs!

Our space offers:
1,305 square feet (30×40) of sprung, Marley dance flooring
Wall-length mirrors with curtains for covering if preferred
Changing room
Access to multiple bus lines, including the 21, 4, 23, 612, and 18

Hourly rates range from $17-$25, with discounts/special offerings available to BIPOC and LGBTQIA2+ communities. Inquire for savings.

To request space, please email Mathew at arenadances@gmail.com.