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Audition for Minnesota Ballet Collective

Advanced ballet dancers aged 18 and older are invited to audition for Minnesota Ballet Collective!

We rehearse once a week on Saturdays from 5:00-7:00pm, with an optional warm-up class from 4:00-5:00pm.

The Minnesota Ballet Collective is committed to empowering advanced ballet dancers by fostering artists’ creativity, collaboration, and passion. We seek to inspire our community through ballet’s storytelling ability and inherent beauty. The Minnesota Ballet Collective believes in the transformative power of dance and its positive impact on the community. For more information, check out our website.

Audition: Saturday, January 6 from 5:00-7:00pm
At Platinum Dance Center.
Registration required.
Dancers are welcome to arrive up to 30 minutes early to warm up.

Please wear ballet attire. Bring ballet shoes and pointe shoes.
Please bring a printed headshot and first arabesque shot.
There is no audition fee.

The registration deadline is no later than end of day on Friday, January 5.

Junior Apprentice Auditions at Collide

Collide Theatrical is seeking Junior Apprentice Dancers, ages 16 and up, for Ensemble Roles in C.L.U.E.
Rehearsals begin January 21.
Performances are February 15–March 10.
Dancers must have strong jazz/ballet technique and previous dance experience.

This is an unpaid training opportunity. Apprentices will receive free artistic training, a 10-class card for drop-in classes, and performance experience. All roles will be double cast*.

Audition Details
Sunday, January 7
4:30pm: Sign in/warm up begins.
5:00–6:00pm: Audition
Sign up here.

Mandatory Rehearsals
Sundays, times TBD: January 21 and 28; February 4 and 11
Technical Rehearsals: February 12–15, 5:00–10pm
Performance times

*Please note each role will be double cast. You must attend all rehearsals, and half of the performance schedule.

Wonderland Family Performances

This special family adaptation of our hit show about mental health has lots of fun components for kids!

  • The Mad Hatter will lead children in theater games to start the show. 
  • Kids will learn a dance combination that they will be invited to dance with the cast at the end of the show. 
  • Families can get photos with the characters.

All while providing a positive message about mental health and empathy!

About the Show
Wonderland is a theatrical dance production that aims to de-stigmatize mental health issues. Set in a psychiatric hospital, characters from Alice in Wonderland face challenges, explore what “normal” means, and share an uplifting story of empathy, acceptance, and friendship in the face of mental illness. The story is told using Collide’s signature blend of high-energy dance set to a pop-rock soundtrack.

Saturday, January 20
10:00am and 2:00pm
The Andy Boss Stage at Park Square Theatre
Run Time: 60 minutes, no intermission.
Tickets: $15–$25

For tickets and more information, visit collidetheatrical.org/wonderland.

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.

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

To register, please click here.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

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

C.L.U.E. – Collide Theatrical

Collide Theatrical Dance Company presents C.L.U.E. at the Southern Theater in Minneapolis.

C.L.U.E. runs February 15–March 10, 2024.

Welcome to Mystery Mansion, where murder and blackmail are on the menu for this evening’s dinner party. Was it the butler, in the bedroom, with the knife? Or perhaps the maid, in the parlor, with the candlestick holder?  

Get ready as Collide brings its unique blend of dance theater to a murder mystery. Only this time YOU (the audience) get to choose the ending! Who will it be? Where? With what weapon? The verdict is in your hands. And so is the song the guilty character will dance to!

Tickets available online at collidetheatrical.org/clue or by calling 651-395-7903, ext. 701.
For group discounts and questions, please email Grace@collidetheatrical.org.

Twin Cities Ballet Seeking Dancers for 2024/25 Season

Twin Cities Ballet is seeking soloist and principal-level dancers for our 2024/25 season. This is a competitive salaried position with a 35-week season. Strong classical ballet, partnering, and contemporary skills required. You must be eligible to work in the United States. 

We also have opportunities for unpaid adult apprenticeship and student trainee positions for both male and female dancers. 

Please submit the following audition materials by email to auditions@TwinCitiesBallet.org:

  • Your resumé.
  • Two photos: First arabesque and a headshot showing at least 3/4 face. Either attach small format photos or provide a link.
  • Video link showing classwork or performance clips, clearly demonstrating your classical ballet technique.

Please send information to auditions@TwinCitiesBallet.org. We will contact you after we have reviewed your audition materials to schedule an audition.

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

Tuesday Evening Ballet with Lisa Erickson Begins January 2

Please join Lisa Erickson for Tuesday Ballet, 5:30-7:00pm at CFPA in the Sunroom.

Lisa is a ballet teacher with 35+ years of experience teaching all levels and ages, beginner to advanced, professiona, children, and adults. Her new Tuesday Ballet Class will be an advanced beginning level – but all are welcome!

Students will be guided in honing their body placement, technique, and positive mindset with a full barre, followed by center and floor work that strengthen and challenge students while allowing travel through space to consciously feel their movement.

Every student is special, different, important, appreciated, encouraged, respected and unique.
Come check it out and see for yourself!