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Summer Sound Garden at Silverwood Park

The Summer Sound Garden returns to Silverwood Park for the first time since its premiere on the island in Silver Lake in 2018. Dancers Sarah Baumert, Suzette Gilreath, Erika Hansen, Megan Mayer, and Leslie O’Neill perform their roving site-specific scores along the shorelines, boardwalks, and amidst the majestic trees of this enchanted place. Designed and directed by composer JG Everest, the event will also feature site-specific poetry by Chavonn Shen, Teresa Ortiz, and many more, along with site-specific photography and visual art.

The Summer Sound Garden is a free, family-friendly, self-guided durational event that features a site-specific sound installation of 60+ small, wireless speakers, each playing a different part of the whole piece of music and distributed throughout the entire island, with live accompaniment by roving musicians and dancers, site-specific poetry, and a summer song by Blue Lady and the Free Range Orchestra & Choir. Each small speaker is housed in various handmade vessels – wooden birdhouses, felt sculptures – creating a dynamic, immersive experience that is described as “a concert you can move through.”

Saturday, June 29, 12:00-4:30pm
Rain date: Sunday, June 30
Event is free, but registration highly recommended in order to share weather and program updates.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

James Sewell Ballet: In Process Movement Workshop Series

The goal of this series is pure process. The leaders get to see ideas actualized by movers in the room, and movers get to experience a single-day choreographic workshop with each leader.

July 1-3, 11:30am-2:00pm
Join for one day, two days, or all!

James Sewell Ballet hosts a movement workshop series geared toward adult dancers (18+) with intermediate/advanced technique who are:

  • Interested in “trying out” the movement vocabulary of various dance-makers.
  • Committing to their movement practice ahead of a holiday break.
  • Looking for a friendly creative environment without commitment to a long-term project.

Move with emerging leaders in the Twin Cities’ contemporary dance scene! Featuring Eve Schulte, Kerry Parker, Demetrius McClendon (ImagineJoy).

Registration will be coming soon via the JSB website.

Collide Theatrical Seeks Managing Director

Collide Theatrical Dance Company is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of a Full-Time Managing Director.

Position Type: Full-Time, Hybrid
Reports to: Producing Artistic Director and Board of Directors
Supervises: Administrative Assistant, Box Office Staff, and Grant Writer

Collide Theatrical Dance Company seeks a full-time Managing Director (MD) to play a leading role in the strategic, financial, and organizational aspects of the theatre. This position works collaboratively with the Artistic Director and Board of Directors and clearly articulates the mission, vision, and strategy of the organization to all external constituents.

The ideal candidate will provide strategic leadership with a passion for theater arts. Experience in a nonprofit environment is preferred; experience leading a theater organization is a plus, but mid-level nonprofit managers looking for the next step are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be collaborative and adept at fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive environment within the organization.

View the full job listing, including qualifications and role responsibilities. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Collide@artsprogress.com by July 8, 2024. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.

Collide Theatrical Dance Company is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, status with respect to public assistance, veteran status, or other status protected by law.

Collide Theatrical Summer Intensive

Intermediate to advanced dancers, ages 14–22: Improve your technique and advance your artistry in a positive and welcoming environment! Classes include Musical Theatre Jazz, Classic Jazz Technique, Ballet, Leaps and Turns, Hip Hop, Contemporary, and more. Students may register for individual weeks, or sign up for all three weeks and save! More information and pricing can be found here.

The Intensive culminates with our Collide Showcase (for those who register for all three weeks of the intensive). Video will be taken so students have professional-grade copy to use for future auditions and submissions. Local students are also invited to perform excerpts from the Intensive at the MN State Fair in August!

Level placement requires a referral from a teacher or Collide company member, or a two-minute video submission. Please send video (one minute ballet adagio with pirouettes and one minute jazz) or referral name and contact information to Regina@collidetheatrical.org.

TU Dance Center: Pre-Professional Summer Programs

The TU Dance Pre-Professional program is an intensive course of study integrating Modern, Ballet, African Dance, and creative workshops for students ages 11-24. Click the respective level group to download the daily schedule: 2024 Intermediate Program Daily Schedule and 2024 Advanced Intensive Daily Schedule.

Youth Intermediate Level: July 8-20
This level is aimed at students typically aged 11 and older with some dance experience who wish to experience focused dance training. During this 2-week program, students will be introduced to different forms of dance with a balance between building strong technique and exploring their artistry.
Registration Deadline: July 3, 2024

Teen Intermediate Level: July 8-20
This level is designed for students typically aged 14 and older with two or more years of formal training. During this 2-week program, students will explore their artistry through technique classes and workshop/choreography that will help to build their knowledge of dance.
Registration Deadline: July 3, 2024

Advanced Level: July 29-August 10
This 2-week summer intensive program is designed for advanced/pre-professional students typically aged 17-24 who are interested in pursuing careers as professional dancers. It is recommended that students have four or more years of formal training and a solid grounding in Ballet and Modern dance techniques. Students will participate in daily workshop classes with TU Dance Center teaching artists and guest artists. Students can enroll for 1 week or 2 weeks. Each week culminates with a work-in-progress sharing in the studio.
Registration Deadline: July 24, 2024. Single-week registration is available.

For program details, level placement, and to register, you can either click here, email education@tudance.org, or call 651-724-9708. Level placement can be done by attending in person (by appointment only, class fee applies), submitting a video link (modern and ballet phrases), or during the first day of classes of the intensive. Scholarships available!

View the TU Dance Summer Programs information more efficiently on a mobile device by clicking here.

Summer Dance for Kids at Threads Dance Project

Discover dance this summer at Threads Dance Nexus!  Come for one week or two.

Creative Connections for ages 4-7
July 8-12 and/or July 15-19, 9:00-11:30am

Young movers will explore a variety of dance styles and how dance intersects with music, numbers, art, theater, and more. They will learn the importance of healthy bodies and minds, discuss basic nutrition, and how emotions can be defined, demonstrated, and calmed using movement. This journey of creativity and self-expression will be shared in a casual showing for family and friends at the end of each week.

NexGen/YDP (Youth Dance Project) for ages 8-12
July 8-12 and/or July 15-19, 12:30-4:30pm

Embark on a fun and holistic dance experience for your child in this comprehensive approach to summer dance learning. Dancers will grow in confidence, strength, and self-expression as they study ballet and modern techniques. They will learn self-care for their bodies and minds through nutrition and embodied movement exploration. Journals will be provided as a tool for self-reflection and discovery. Students will share what they’ve learned in a casual showing at the end of each week.

Register by June 22. 
No prior dance experience is required.

A limited number of partial and full scholarships are available – apply here by June 22.

Contemporary Dance and Improvisation with Kate Slezak at The Arena

Kate Slezak teaches Contemporary Technique and Improvisation
Tuesday, July 9, 9:30am-11:00am
Register by July 5!

$17 suggested donation, no one turned away for lack of funds.
Pay for class. Add “Kate Slezak” in notes.

The Arena is are situated on multiple bus lines, including the 21, 4, 23, 612, and 18; with plenty of free, street parking around the building.

In this class we will move through a series of combinations from contemporary dance styles that have a release, spiral, and somatic focus. Warming up our bodies by moving in and out of the floor, dropping and sensing our weight, and traveling through the space, we will work to activate mobility and sensation in our whole bodies to leave the class feeling energized and at ease. Alongside the set material, improvisation structures will be introduced throughout the class to allow participants to explore their own interests while remaining connected to the group.

Kate Slezak’s artistic practice is interested in how embodied frameworks and practices of presence inform artistic process and performance. In addition to facilitating spaces of collective connection through workshops and courses, a focus of Slezak’s work is on site-specific performance and the body and technology in processes of industry and digitalization. She has been based in Europe since 2018 after graduating with a BFA in Dance and Choreography from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has been living in Leipzig, Germany since 2020.

Reflections Summer Dance Experience

July 16-18
1:00-6:00pm
Plus a performance July 16 and master class July 17.

Reflections Dance Company is located in beautiful Ely, MN on the edge of the BWCA.

This unique workshop will include outdoor experiences along with dance classes in acro, ballet, body percussion, contemporary, improvisation, and partnering. Participants will hike the Bass Lake Trail, canoe on Shagawa Lake, and swim at Semer’s Beach as part of the experience.

This workshop is open to dancers ages 12 and older of all ability levels. Included in the cost of the full workshop are meals, classes, outdoor experiences, as well as a free performance and master class by Amanda Sachs and Elena Hollenhorst.

The cost of the full workshop with lodging is $200. Participants who live near the area or who will manage their own lodging will pay $100 for the full workshop series. Dancers who only want to take the evening sessions will pay $20/session. This workshop is a wonderful way to be inspired by nature as you expand your dance horizons.

Searching for Giants

Special Performance
Tuesday, July 16 at 6:00pm
Amanda Sachs and Elena Hollenhorst present Searching for Giants, a contemporary dance duet.

This free performance is part of the Northern Lakes Arts Association’s Arts in the Park at Whiteside Park in Ely, MN. This work premiered at MN Orchestra’s International Day of Music and they have since performed it at Dances at the Lake Festival and the Tek Box in Minneapolis.

Workshop
Wednesday, July 17, 6:00-8:00pm
Amanda and Elena will be teaching a dance workshop which will inform participants about the creative process, and incorporate improvisation as well as phrase work. Participants of all ability levels ages 12+ are welcome.

Amanda Sachs and Elena Hollenhorst are fiscal year 2024 recipients of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant form the Minnesota Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

22nd Annual Dances at the Lake Festival

Ray Terrill Dance Group presents the 22nd annual Dances at the Lake Festival—two free concerts at the Rose Garden at Lake Harriet, open to the public.

Friday and Saturday, July 19 and 20, 7:00pm

The festival features a variety of dance forms performed by both professional adult and youth companies. The “stage” for the shows is the large grassy area between the two fountains near the Rose Garden at Lyndale Park Gardens. Audience members are invited to bring a lawn chair or blanket and some snacks, drinks or a picnic to enjoy the unique opportunity of seeing dance performed at the Rose Garden.

This year’s festival showcases professional artists and youth dance groups originating from Minnesota:

Alys Ayumi Ogura and Anna Andaházy Salazar, Saint Paul, MN — Alys Ayumi Ogura, Artistic director
Ashley Ballet Arts Academy, Ballet Arts Youth Ensembles, Golden Valley, MN. — Ashley Burkland, Artistic Director
Christopher Watson Dance Company, Minneapolis, MN — Christopher Watson, Artistic Director
Jawaahir Dance Company, Minneapolis, MN — Vanessa of Cairo, Artistic Director
KASM Dance Collective, Twin Cities, MN — Sarah Hauss, Artistic Director
Keane Sense of Rhythm Youth Tap Ensemble, Saint Paul, MN — Cathy Wind, Artistic Director
Kinetic Evolutions with Walter Chancellor Jr., Minneapolis, MN — Sarah LaRose-Holland, Artistic Director
Minnesota Ballet Collective, Lakeville, MN — Isabella Rubietta, Artistic Director
Nritya Kalakshetra Academy of Performing Arts, Woodbury, MN — Sivanuja (Anu) Balaji, Artistic Director
Ray Terrill Dance Group, Saint Paul, MN — Ray Terrill, Artistic Director
Sansai Yonsei Kai, Japanese Dance Company, Saint Paul MN — Linda Hashimoto, Artistic Director
Youth Dance Ensemble, Burnsville, MN — Dixie Rairamo, Artistic Director