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TCB Presents Mini-Nutcracker at Lakeville Area Arts Center

The Mini-Nutcracker is a delightful abbreviated version of Twin Cities Ballet’s classic, A Minnesota Nutcracker, designed to introduce children to the magic of this family favorite. This beloved holiday tradition with soaring music by Tchaikovsky promises to hold the attention of even the youngest theatre-goer. Suitable for all ages, this version is less than an hour and is performed by cast members from Twin Cities Ballet’s full-length production. A perfect holiday mini-treat!

Monday, November 27 at 6:00pm
Tuesday, November 28 at 11:00am and 6:00pm
Wednesday, November 29 at 11:00am

Tickets: $14/$18
Purchase tickets online or by calling 952-985-4640.

The Artistry of Fluid Strength with Sarah Baumert

The Artistry of Fluid Strength
November 29-February 11
A 10-week Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Series with Sarah Baumert

Live stream classes will be taught over Zoom
Sundays, 4:00-5:00pm CT
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm CT
No class December 24, 27, or 31.

Moshe Feldenkrais’ own personal experience of sustaining injuries on both knees led him to develop a strong interest in human movement and health, and what we can do to improve it. He defined health as the ability to recover from shock: “Health is measured, not by the capacity to stay standing, but by the ability to be knocked down and then return to standing.” This thought became central to building his method.

In the winter Feldenkrais Series, The Artistry of Fluid Strength, we will explore Feldenkrais’ unique definition of what it means to be strong and resilient; where concepts of physics and artistry will intersect during the experiments of our Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement research. Using the playground of our own bodies and the surfaces that support us, we will study themes of skeletal support, distribution of effort, and proportional tone. Oftentimes the outcome of lessons can be perplexing to students. It can seem paradoxical that a movement can become so much easier and smoother without trying harder. We will practice building the strength of our internal resources, so we can enjoy moving with both ease and confidence in most anything that we do.

A sampling of the lessons that will be taught in this series include:
Organizing Your Torso to Carry Your Head
Clocks Under Your Heels for Sitting, Standing, Balancing
Organizing Your Pelvis for Power and Quickness
Counterbalance and Ground Force When Lengthening Your Hamstrings
Understanding Ground Forces in Walking

Rhythmically Speaking Call for Choreographer Interest

Rhythmically Speaking, a Twin Cities-based dance company with a mission to spark vibrancy and connectedness through jazz and American social dance ideas, a 15-year history, and a national reputation for excellence in jazz, is seeking choreographers interested in working with us.

Every summer we produce a stage show – The Cohort – that features concert dance works by Minnesota and visiting artists meant to demonstrate the width and breadth of how and what “jazz” in dance can look, feel, embody, and communicate, and we want to get to know dance artists who may be interested in working with us on this program and/or other potential future opportunities.

Eligibility: Artists 21 and older at any point in their careers who are actively creating concert dance work in jazz and/or American social dance ideas (ex: tap and hip hop styles) are welcome to submit. Please visit this information sheet for full details and this page on our website to find out more about this past year’s program.

Submit: Fill out this Call for Choreographer Interest Form, which will ask for contact information, a bio, a short artist statement, and video samples of stage works.

Submissions will be collected into an ongoing record of people and their works that may be a good fit for us to present as a part of future summer Cohort productions or other projects we have not yet even imagined. Submissions received by December 1, 2023, are eligible to be considered for programming on The Cohort 2024, which will run August 15-17, 2024 at a TBD Twin Cities theater. Programming decisions for this show will be made by December 22.

Thank you for your interest!

CHILL: Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack – Live Music and Dance

It’s back! After a four-year hiatus, Rhythmically Speaking is thrilled to bring back to the community our unique and quirky show that feels like a warm hug and has become a Twin Cities holiday favorite – CHILL: The Entire Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack, Played Live and Danced at the Amsterdam Bar & Hall in downtown St. Paul.

Friday, December 1 at 7:00pm

Saturday, December 2 at 2:00pm – Pay As You Are!
Saturday, December 2 at 7:00pm
Sunday, December 3 at 2:00pm

As the weather chills, we chill into playful original choreography and movement improvisations set to the groovy jazz tunes of Vince Guaraldi’s playful and nostalgic Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack, played live by local jazz musicians! CHILL pairs a cast of seven dynamic local dancers and a live jazz quartet – The Jazz Outlaws – to bring the entire soundtrack of the 1965 animated TV special Charlie Brown Christmas to life, and we’re making some exciting tweaks to keep the show fresh for those who have already seen it. Artist Brad Erickson will be at the 2:00pm Saturday show to offer free Peanuts-style caricatures.

CHILL offers a unique holiday outing option great for yuletide revelry-seekers of all backgrounds and ages: kids 12 and under are just $10.00, and lap-sitters are free. The show has an earlier start time and runs about an hour, making it an ideal option for families! Come experience some quirky holiday joy – and enjoy a pint and a meal while you are at it – through this festive live jazz music and dance show!

Dr. Julie Kerr-Berry Celebration at Minnesota State University, Mankato Fall Dance Concert

Minnesota State University, Mankato is dedicating their Fall Dance Concert to Dr. Julie Kerr-Berry on Saturday, December 2 at 2:00pm.

Julie retired in July 2023 and we’re excited to celebrate her legacy of scholarship, artistry and leadership. Dr. Kerr-Berry taught at Minnesota State Mankato from 1988-2023 and her influence and impact, both within the state and beyond in the field of dance is incredible. Please come and celebrate with Julie!

Moving Towards Joy

Moving Towards Joy
Are you ready to step away from grief, trauma, and stress and take a restorative journey towards joy, healing, and connection? Join us for the Moving Towards Joy workshop, a powerful two-hour experience that combines movement, introspection, and journaling to guide you towards a more joyful and peaceful self. No prior dance experience needed. Come as you are, and let’s move towards joy together.

Saturday, December 2
10:00am-12:00pm

Thursday, December 14
6:30-8:30pm

Connect with Your Body: Explore the connection between stress, trauma, and the body. Identify physical areas where tension is held and gain insight into your emotional landscape through journaling.
Embrace Joyful Movements: Discover the healing power of movement with guided exercises inspired by Resma Menakem’s primal body movements. Create and share movement phrases that evoke joy, releasing trapped emotions.
Journal for Healing: Use the provided journal to process your journey towards a more joyful and peaceful place. Document your insights, reflections, and newfound clarity.

Purpose
Reconnect with their physical and mental selves.
Understand how trauma and grief can manifest within the body.
Learn empowering movements and practices to support healing and a more joyous life.
Utilize journaling as a means to process and journey towards a happier, more peaceful place.

Come as you are, and let’s move towards joy together.

Floorwork: Conversations and Knowledge Sharing Potluck

The next Floorwork is at the ARENA.
Saturday, December 2
12:00-2:00pm
RSVP is appreciated – please do so by Friday, December 1.

This December Floorwork will focus on grand visions and collective goal-setting. What is your big dream? What are you presently working on? Conversation will be assisted by Nieya Amezquita and Cheng Xiong.

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.

Collide Theatrical 10th Anniversary Performance

10th Anniversary Performance – An Evening to Support Collide Theatrical
Saturday, December 2
6:00–10:00pm

At Mixed Blood Theatre

Help us celebrate the past 10 years and toast to the next decade, while we raise crucial funds to support the future of the company. The evening will feature a performance highlighting favorite dance excerpts from our past shows. Tickets can be purchased online, or by calling 651-395-7903, ext. 701.

Schedule
6:00–7:30pm: Silent Auction, Drinks, and Appetizers
7:30–9:00pm: Performance

Cocktail or semi-formal attire requested.

The Blending of Yoga + Feldenkrais Winter Series

The Blending of Yoga and Feldenkrais Winter Series
An 8-week series with Sarah Baumert
December 4-February 5
No class December 25 or January 1
Mondays, 6:00-7:15pm CT
Live classes will be taught on Zoom

Each class will infuse a more traditional yoga asana practice with the Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement method. Sarah’s teaching for each class changes based on the seasons and the students in the room. These classes are an interdisciplinary excursion of yoga, Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement, joint-specific training, self-massage, breathing exercises, movement puzzles, and a compassionate mindset to help you feel a greater sense of ease and comfort in yourself. You will train your sensitivity in such a way that you find yourself feeling more alive, vibrant, and spacious.

For all of you who have been joining Monday nights, this whole body reset is like a maintenance plan! For newcomers, come with no expectations. Allow your body to be your guide. All levels are welcome. This will be a nonjudgemental, unintimidating space to create friends with your body (yourself).

Scholarships are available for this series. Please contact Sarah directly at sarah@body-matter.com for scholarship inquiries. No questions asked.

If you cannot attend all of the live classes, each class will be recorded and the videos will be available for those attending the series. Space will be limited so that I can manage watching everyone, sign up early to hold your spot! There will be time for questions and community discussion after the livestream class, as well as an option to engage with Sarah and the other students in the class through the online comments following each lesson.

Live classes and recordings will be accessed via the BODY MATTER studio platform using Marvelous software. Once you have purchased the series, you will have access to the livestream classes and recordings.

Artist Communities Alliance Seeks a Grantmaking Manager

Grantmaking Manager
The primary function of this role is to oversee the implementation of ACA grant programs. The Grantmaking Manager supervises the following consortia and grant programs: McKnight Artist Residencies Consortium, MacColl Johnson Fellowship Fund, Pew Fellowships in the Arts and 3Arts Residency Fellowships. The role will also support the development and implementation of the Mount Tremper Legacy Fund, and other pilot projects.

Full-time, 40 hours per week. $60,000-$65,000 per year. Benefits include paid holidays plus up to 3 weeks paid office closure, 10 vacation days and 10 sick days, 401k after one year with 3% employer contribution, $400/month toward your choice of health insurance plan, travel 1-3 times annually, growth opportunity.

About ACA: The Artist Communities Alliance is an international nonprofit association, providing services to more than 300 organizational and individual members working in the field of artist residencies. Based in Providence, RI and operating fully remotely, the ACA conducts research about artist residencies, hosts field-wide discussions and professional development convenings, manages several grantmaking programs, offers consulting services, develops informational tools, and advocates on behalf of artist residencies and artists. Since 2004, ACA has provided more than $4 million in direct grant funding to artists and artist residencies. Founded in 1991, the ACA maintains a staff of 10-12 employees and a national Board of Trustees. ACA is a fully remote work-from-home organization maintaining Eastern Time zone business hours.

Please apply via this link by Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 5pm ET.
Desired start date is January 2, 2024.