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BLACK HOLE researches and shares an odyssey where three Black performers create a trinity of vigor, Afrofuturism, and embrace. Engulfed in an evocative soundscape of original music, sound samples, and spoken word, the dancers embark on a demanding hour-long journey in which their tenacity and grace are emphasized by cinematic video projections and stark, monochromatic lights. Mesmerizing and hauntingly magical, BLACK HOLE constitutes the final installment of Shamel Pitts’s Black Trilogy—marking the initial meeting between this choreographer and the artists of TRIBE.

March 21-23
8:00pm

Concerto Dance presents On Our Way at The Southern Theater 
March 22-23 at 7:30pm
March 24 at 2:30pm

On Our Way features a mixed repertoire of modern and jazz dance works driven by musicality and virtuosity aiming to uplift the human spirit. The program includes new works by local guest artists Erinn Liebhard (Rhythmically Speaking Dance) and Darrius Strong (STRONGmovement) along with works by Artistic Director, Jolene Konkel, including the restaging of the 2020 dance film, Awakenings for a live audience and the premiere of Konkel’s new jazz dance work, On Our Way.

On Our Way is performed by Hunter Batterson, Addie Beck, Maila Craft, Peter Hoffman, Doug Hooker, Lydia Kantor, Sara Karimi, Helena Magalhães, Shannon Mulcahy, Betsy Nelson, Jake Nehrbass, and Sarah Steichen Stiles.
Run time approximately 90 minutes including a 15-minute intermission.

Tickets
Adults: $30 + fees
Students/Seniors: $25 + fees
For tickets and more information visit www.concertodance.com/performances

A club-like atmosphere of daring ecstasy, collective revolt, and personal reclamations.

This year’s MERGE pairs Mathew Janczewski’s high-intensity, super-charged movements with Taja Will’s nuanced, emotive, and improvisational boldness. Their collaboration will culminate in an evening of performance, the premiere of a haunting new solo by Will, and Mathew Janczewski takes to the stage for the first time since 2017 for the premiere of a new duet with longtime ARENA DANCES company member, Dustin Haug. Semipermeable fluid inspires ideas that highlight the specific and present relationship of the two, allowing for each to move through together from a certain known history of ideas shared.

Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 7:30pm
Tickets: $35, fees included.

Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 2:00pm
Tickets: pay as you are. Market value: $35, fees included.

Join Young Dance in building and playing miniature golf on Saturday, March 23 at Lake Monster Brewing Company. At this whimsical celebration of creativity, we share our passion for movement with the local community.

1:00-4:00pm
Everyone is invited to build a miniature golf hole with the theme of Alice in Wonderland. You can sign up to build and design the course individually or bring a group of friends. Materials like cardboard, pieces of gutter, tubes, wood, pallets, nails, screws, tape, and more will be provided, or you can bring your own supplies. Skilled construction workers will attend to help make your building dreams come true.

4:00pm
The course will open to the public, and players can choose their own price to play. The suggested donation price is $15 per person, and all proceeds go to expanding access to Young Dance’s programming and mission to transform lives through movement.

Since 1987, Young Dance has worked to transform lives through movement by fostering an inclusive community where creativity flourishes. Young Dance encourages peer-to-peer mentorship and collaboration in the making of dance. This year, we serve over 230 students, aged 1 to 18, at our studio hub in St. Paul and an additional 1,200 participants through community events and partnerships. Learn more about Young Dance at youngdance.org.

If you have any questions or accessibility needs, please reach out to info@youngdance.org or call 612-423-3064.

The 2024 Build-Your-Own Minature Golf Gala is sponsored by Blaze Credit Union, The Costume Collective, Home Depot: Store #2806, Lake Monster Brewing Co., The Makery, Metro Transit, No Mythic, Play It Again Sports St. Paul, Welna Ace Hardware: Store #7166, Urban Refurbishment, and Wilson Golf Group.

Two exceptional talents, Daniil Simkin and Skylar Brandt, come together to immerse us in the spellbinding world of Giselle, starring Daniil Simkin and Skylar Brandt. Discover the stories behind these principal dancers, their remarkable journeys, and the magic they bring to this timeless ballet. Presented Metropolitan Ballet at Northrop, University of MN, March 23-24, 2024.

Daniil Simkin: A Ballet Maverick’s Journey

Daniil Simkin, a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre and Berlin State Ballet, has had an extraordinary career. Known for his technical brilliance, Simkin’s rise from social media sensation to a global ballet icon is a testament to his unparalleled skill and commitment. With inspirations like Baryshnikov and Nureyev, Simkin has carved his path as a modern virtuoso.

Skylar Brandt: Rising Star of American Ballet Theatre

Skylar Brandt’s journey has taken her from Scarsdale Ballet Studio to become a principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre. A silver medalist at the Youth America Grand Prix, Brandt’s ascent through the ranks showcases her dedication and artistry. In 2022, she was named to the renowned Forbes 30 Under 30 list of most influential leaders and entrepreneurs. From lead roles in classical ballets to creating new characters, Brandt’s versatility and grace captivate audiences worldwide.

Saturday, March 23 at 7:30pm
Sunday, March 24 at 2:00pm