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Dancer Open Call for Physical Prizes

Zoë Koenig and Nora Nygard seek dancers for a new evening-length work, Physical Prizes. 

Physical Prizes will study and satirize the rehearsal and performance experience of dancers in professional, social, and competitive settings. How do dancers navigate situations in which they are forced to override their impulses and needs to conform to a choreographer’s vision? How do those conditions impact audience perceptions of performance? What mechanisms drive the systems that place pressure on artists seeking recognition to cultivate certain classifications of self? How do performance behaviors shift or constrict as artist identities become market categories?

Rehearsals will take place in Minneapolis from February through July 2024. Dancers will be compensated at $17/hour.

February and March rehearsals will be held on Mondays, 5:30-7:30pm.
April and May rehearsals will be held on Mondays, 5:00-7:30pm.
June and July rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays, 5:00-7:30pm.
There will be no rehearsal on March 11 and May 13.
Dancers with partial availability will still be considered.

This first stage of the development process will include a public roundtable discussion in March, an open rehearsal in May, and a work-in-progress showing in July.

To apply, please submit application materials via this form before 5:00pm CT on January 15. 

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Special January Floorwork at Dance Roots Exhibit at Anderson Library

This January Floorwork will focus on Minnesota dance history! Walk through the Minnesota Dance Roots exhibit at the Performance Arts Archives and stay for questions and conversation assisted by Deborah Ultan and other guests. Come share your story.

Tuesday, January 16
5:30-7:00pm
The Performing Arts Archive at the Anderson Library.
RSVP is appreciated – please do so by January 12.

Floorwork: a communal conversation and shared meal. Floorwork was developed to hold conversations, knowledge-sharing, and a supportive space for dance artists and people who like to move.

Attendees are asked to fill out a new RSVP form for each monthly Floorwork event.
Conversation will be held over a communal meal – bring your own dish to share in our potluck!
ARENA DANCES will supply beverages, plates, napkins, and utensils.

The collection and walk-through is at Andersen Library. University parking lot C86 is the closest parking facility and sits directly northwest of Andersen Library. Our host, Deborah Ultan, will be at the West entrance to let everyone in. If you park in lot C86, you’ll need to go up the stairs to the entrance which faces the campus and the Washington Avenue Bridge. Follow this link for detailed driving directions.

Learn more about Minnesota Dance Roots:
MNPost: “A century of dance in MN”
LibNews: “Tracing the Roots”

TCB Invites Local Dance Students to Perform in The Wall: A Rock Ballet

Twin Cities Ballet, a local nonprofit professional ballet company, would like to extend an exciting opportunity to all local dance students (intermediate/advanced level aged 11-18) and to Ballet Royale dancers (Academy Intermediate I or Pre Professional Program 4B or higher) to dance in its upcoming production, The Wall: A Rock Ballet.

Rehearsals will be Saturday evenings and some Sundays, beginning January 27. Performances are March 15-17, 2024 at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul. No audition is necessary, and only a minimal fee of $50 to help cover production and costume costs is required.

Additional information and registration form.

There is a mandatory parent meeting via Zoom on Friday, January 20 at 7:45pm. For more information, please email Emily Winn, TCB Operations and Development Coordinator, at development@twincitiesballet.org.

We would love for your dancers to be a part of this performance!

Online Open Rehearsal with BalletMet and Yue Yin Presented by Northrop

Catch a glimpse into the creative process of professional artists during a livestreamed and on-demand rehearsal for Yue Yin’s new work for BalletMet—a Northrop Centennial Commission that will premiere in Columbus, OH in March 2024. Following the rehearsal, stay online for a Q&A with the choreographer Yue Yin.

An internationally known artist and choreographer, Yue Yin is the founder and artistic director of YY Dance Company (YYDC). Northrop has provided BalletMet a Northrop Centennial Commission for a new work, and through this online open rehearsal viewers will have the opportunity to peer into the company’s creative process as they develop an entirely new work of art.

This event will be captioned with other accessibility services available upon request.

Thursday, January 18
4:00pm

TU Dance Center: Dancing Together Workshop

The Dancing Together Workshop is a child and parent/caregiver Creative Movement class. This 8-week workshop is designed for children ages 2-4 and their parent/caregiver who is interested in a shared movement experience that engages the senses of curiosity and play.

Both child and caregiver will participate in developmentally appropriate movement exercises that incorporate elements such as effort, shape, and tempo. Music will play an essential role in the class as students will be asked to respond to sounds as well as make sounds themselves. Participants will be encouraged to join at their comfort level with the understanding that observation is often the best form of learning with younger children. This class will give children and caregivers the opportunity to learn more about themselves and one another through the art form of dance.

January 20-February 24
Saturdays, 9:00-9:45am
At TU Dance Center.

To register, please click here.

Critical Conversations: Prioritizing Self-Care for Dancers and Choreographers

Prioritizing Self-Care for Dancers and Choreographers: Navigating the Artistic Journey with Wellness 

Sunday, January 21
2:30-4:00pm
At The Cowles Center’s Flex Space, First Floor – Main Lobby

In the world of dance, the creative process is often demanding, intense, and all-encompassing. Artists are not only responsible for crafting the physical movements but also managing artistic, logistical, and personal challenges. This event places a spotlight on the holistic well-being of dancers by discussing essential aspects of stress management, work-life balance, and self-care strategies.

Free and open to the public.
Snacks provided.
Transportation stipend provided.

Moderator: Colin Edwards, Programs Coordinator and McKnight Artist Fellowship Programs Assistant for Dancers and Choreographers
Special Guest: Hanwen Wong from Dance Medicine

TU Dance Center: Contemporary Ballet Class with Hubbard Street Dance

Join CULTIVATE trainees and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago company dancers Aaron Choate, Morgan Clune and Michele Dooley for a contemporary ballet class at TU Dance Center, available to participants thanks to a partnership between Northrop Auditorium and TU Dance.

As part of this class, dancers may be asked to participate in an improvisational session. This class is open to the community and no experience is necessary.

This class is free for University of Minnesota students, faculty, and staff. If you are affiliated with the University of Minnesota, please email mvorhis@umn.edu to register.

Monday, January 22
9:30-11:00am
Cost: $20
At TU Dance Center

To register and for more information click here.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Presented by Northrop

As The New York Times recently noted, “audiences haven’t seen Hubbard Street quite like this.” After 46 years, and under the leadership of newly appointed Artistic Director Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell, Hubbard Street continues to be one of the most original forces in contemporary dance—reflecting today’s leading choreographic voices. Since 1977, Hubbard Street has brought artists, art, and audiences together in 19 countries and across 44 US states. Their expansive repertory program includes dances by Aszure Barton, Rena Butler, Lar Lubovitch, and Kyle Abraham.

A Sensory Friendly Lounge equipped with sensory supports and staffed by trained volunteers will be available to all guests who are seeking a safe and soothing atmosphere during this and other select performances. Learn more on the Accessibility Services page.

Thursday, January 25
7:30pm

Tapestry Folkdance Center is Hiring

Tapestry Folkdance Center in Minneapolis is seeking a part-time Building, Booking, and Events Coordinator to help with scheduling its two dance studios, helping staff, providing customer service during evening and weekend dances and events (rentals and Tapestry programs), assisting with volunteer coordination, and helping ensure the facility is properly cared for and maintained by all those involved. The role will report directly to Tapestry’s Executive Director, working onsite at Tapestry’s building in the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Helping monitor and respond to rental inquiry emails during scheduled shifts.
  • Managing Tapestry’s space calendar to ensure it is up-to-date.
  • Helping manage Tapestry volunteer sign-ups and scheduling for dances.
  • Opening/closing the building for evening rentals, as needed.
  • Helping train and assist volunteers working admissions for Tapestry program dances and stepping in to manage when volunteers are unavailable or cancel.
  • Helping gather photos and videos of Tapestry program dances to be used for ongoing social media, marketing, and promotion.
  • Monitoring general building upkeep before, during, and after events – toilet paper stocking, general cleanliness, managing heat/HVAC settings, etc.
  • Being trained and able to assist with the sound system in each dance studio.
  • Supporting Tapestry program leads and renters as needed in their use of the space.
  • Ensuring building and organizational policies are followed and respected.
  • Completing occasional building upkeep tasks, such as shoveling snow on the sidewalk, deep cleaning dance studios, etc.
  • Representing Tapestry’s mission and values as a public-facing role for the organization.

The position will work 8-12 hours per week, primarily on weekend days and evenings between 4:00pm-11:00pm, fluctuating based on event and rental scheduling. This position is ideal for a student or someone looking for nontraditional hours, with strong organization, self-direction, communication, and interpersonal skills. Undergraduate students interested in events management and/or production are especially encouraged to apply. Pay will be between $16-18/hour.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to executivedirector@tapestryfolkdance.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Ballet Co.Laboratory’s Winter Showcase

Join us for an evening celebrating the work of Ballet Co.Laboratory’s Performance Ensembles!

This performance will showcase excerpts from Les Sylphides, Peter Davison’s Bella Luna, original choreography by Genevieve Waterbury, new works by Trainees Liv Young and Charlotte Tracy (as part of BCL’s Choreographic Mentorship Program), and more.

Friday, February 2
6:30pm