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Contact Improvisation Jam

Contact Improvisation Twin Cities hosts two weekly contact improvisation jams. The main, long-standing Monday night jam has been happening for decades, and the “tiny jam” is 1 hour of a lab and 1 hour of jamming on Saturday afternoons.

Main Jam
Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm
Center for Performing Arts – 105w

Tiny Jam
Saturdays, 1:00-3:00pm
Center for Performing Arts – Chapel

More information on both jams is included on our website. We encourage you to read our CITC Values and Guidelines in the files section before coming to a jam.

Apply Now to Earn Your MEd and Teaching License in Dance Education

Share your passion for dance with K-12 students as a licensed teacher in dance education. In just 12 months, you can earn your master’s degree and complete all the required coursework needed to start teaching dance in public schools. The University of Minnesota Arts in Education program is now accepting applications for the initial license 2024-25 teacher licensure program. Because dance teachers are in high demand both in Minnesota and across the nation, there has never been a better time to earn your dance teaching degree.

Application deadline: January 15, 2024 for the 2024-2025 cohort.

Already a licensed teacher but want to teach dance in public schools? The University of Minnesota is also accepting applications for the additional teaching license in dance.

Find out more about the initial and additional dance teacher licensure program here or by contacting Betsy Maloney Leaf at malo0069@umn.edu.

South Minneapolis Studio Available for Rent

The Sabathani Community Center in South Minneapolis has a dance studio available for hourly rental.
The space includes mirrors, ballet barres, hardwood floor, and free parking.

Dimensions: 39′ x 23′ x 9′

Rental Rates:
Rehearsals and photoshoots — $15/hour
Classes and auditions — $20/hour

Available for rent Monday through Friday between 7:00am and 9:00pm and Saturdays between 10:00am and 4:00pm. Closed Sundays.

To reserve, contact ReNée Pettis at rpettis@sabathani.org or 612-821-2308.

Studios for Rent at Hopkins Dance Company

Three beautiful studios available for hourly, short or long-term rental in Hopkins. Perfect for dance/exercise classes, photo shoots, filming, rehearsals, and more!

Studio 1: 17′ x 42′
Studio 2: 16′ x 28′
Studio 3: 29′ x 60′

Sound system and Wi-Fi available.

Hopkins Dance Company Winter Classes

Sign up now for winter classes at Hopkins Dance Company!

All ages from 3 years to adults.
Classes in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, contemporary, musical theater, and yoga.

Tracks offered for Hopkins Youth Ballet or recreational, with performance opportunities for all.

James Sewell Ballet – Open Advanced/Professional Class and Coordi™ Classes

Come join the James Sewell Ballet dancers in our open professional class!
All classes are ballet unless noted otherwise. Sign up for in-person company class or virtual Coordi™ class here.

January 10-11
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Leah Gallas with Eric Jensen on piano
Thursday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Genevieve Waterbury with Pat Lyles on piano

January 15-19
Monday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Genevieve Waterbury
Tuesday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Kerry Parker with Pat Lyles on piano
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Leah Gallas with Eric Jensen on piano
Thursday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Yuki Tokuda with Pat Lyles on piano
Friday, 9:30-11:00am CT – James Sewell

Coordi™ Class
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00am taught by James Sewell.
Ongoing. Virtual-only at this time.

What is Coordi™? It’s a movement study based on multiple kinetic patterns happening at once. Physical brain teasers combine with ballet for unexpected pathways and alignments that challenge both your mind and body! Learn more about Coordi™ here.

Zenon Dance School – Winter Xchange Program/Work-Study

We are looking for volunteers to be a part of our Xchange Program for the upcoming Winter Session!

Xchange is Zenon’s work-study program that allows students to volunteer in exchange for dance class credit.

The Winter Session will run from January 8-March 17.

Weekday in-person shift = one class credit
Weekend in-person shift = two class credits
All online shifts = one class credit

If you are interested in working with the Xchange Program, please fill out the interest form on our website or email xchange@zenondance.org.

Zenon Dance School – Winter Session

Zenon Dance School is excited to welcome you back for another season of dance this winter! Registration is open for the Winter Session, running January 8-March 17. Classes are held in person unless otherwise noted. Visit our website to learn more!

Monday
9:30am: Intermediate Contemporary with Sarah McCullough
5:30pm: Contemporary Floorwork with Amanda Sachs
6:00pm: Modern Fundamentals with Mary Willmeng
7:00pm: Beginner/Intermediate Jazz with Jennifer Glaws

Tuesday
5:30pm: Contemporary Ballet with Kendall Kramer
6:00pm: All Levels Hip-Hop with Arturo Miles
7:00pm: Beginning Jazz with Allison Rubin Forester

Wednesday
9:30am: Advanced Composition/Improvisation with HIJACK (Online-only: January 17 and 31, February 14 and 28, and March 13)
5:30pm: Beginning 2 Ballet with Lisa Erickson (Online)
5:30pm: Horton-based Modern with Anna Pinault

Thursday
9:30am: Advanced Contemporary/Modern with Erin Thompson (Hybrid)
5:30pm: Afro Modern with Roxane Wallace
7:00pm: Intermediate Contemporary with Dustin Haug

Friday
12:00pm: Intermediate 2 Ballet with Penny Freeh

Saturday
9:00am: All Levels Yoga with Ariel Linnerson (Online)
9:15am: Creative Movement (Ages 3-4) with Eliana Durnbaugh
10:00am: Ballet Fundamentals with Danielle Robinson-Prater
10:00am: Beginning Modern with Roxane Wallace
11:30am: Musical Theater Jazz with Xan Mattek
12:30pm: All Levels Tap with Hannah Gonzalez
12:30pm: Beginning 2 Ballet with Benjamin Johnson

Sunday
10:15am: Creative Movement (Ages 3-4) with Hannah Gonzalez
10:15am: Creative Movement (Ages 5-6) with Sofia Arisian
11:00am: Youth Hip Hop (Ages 7-10) with Sofia Arisian
11:00am: Youth Ballet (Ages 11-14) with Hannah Gonzalez
12:00pm: Youth Ballet (Ages 7-10) with Sofia Arisian
12:00pm: Youth Modern (Ages 11-14) with TBA

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!

Hourly rates range from $15-$25, with discounts/special offerings available to BIPOC and LGBTQIA2+ communities. Inquire for savings.

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
  • Free parking on side streets Aldrich, Bryant, Colfax, 31st, etc.
  • Access to multiple bus lines, including the 21, 4, 23, 612, and 18

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

MotionArt Adult Modern Dance Classes

MotionArt’s mission is to share the art of dance and the joy of movement with people of all ages and abilities. We strive to enrich lives by fostering creativity, body awareness, and self-expression in a fun, non-competitive, welcoming environment. We offer ongoing dance classes in-studio, on Zoom, and outside (weather permitting).

Paying the regular rate helps keep our organization afloat; however, no one will be turned away for inability to pay. There is also an option to pay what you can.

Please go to motionartmn.org to sign up for classes, or contact Pam Gleason for information.

Ageless Dance
Mondays, 4:00-5:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Studio #105
Thursdays, 4:00-5:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

Beginning Modern Dance
Tuesdays, 5:00-6:15pm – Zoom only

Intermediate Modern Dance
Wednesdays, 10:30am-12:00pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

Mixed-Level Modern Dance
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom
Saturdays, 4:00-5:30pm – Hybrid: Zoom and Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom