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After-school Flamenco Program by Sachiko “La Chayí”

I am launching an after-school flamenco program!

This is a free program for high school students. It began September 27 but new students can join anytime. Spread the word!
Register at www.sachikolachayi.com/afterschool

After-School Flamenco Program
Wednesdays, through November 15, 2023
3:45-5:00pm
At Zorongo Flamenco Studio.
Entrance is in the alleyway off of 37th Ave. See the map for more details.

Class Content
Dance and rhythm instruction by dancer Sachiko “La Chayí.” Including talks about the culture and history of flamenco and Spain. Snacks will be provided.

What to Bring
Indoor sports shoes.

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

The Great Gatsby – Collide Theatrical

This weekend is the last chance to see Collide Theatrical’s dance adaptation of The Great Gatsby at The Luminary Arts Center in Minneapolis.

Thursday–Sunday, October 12-15

Tickets: online or call 651-395-7903, ext. 701. For group discounts and questions, please email Grace@collidetheatrical.org.

The Great Gatsby
Get ready for the most exciting party in town! The 1920s roar back to life as Collide’s hit production returns to the stage. Bursting with passion and drama, the blockbuster American novel is brought to life through dance and live music. Extravagant parties, glitz, and glamor surround the life of mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. But as the sparkling facade of his world begins to slip, a world full of tragedy, loneliness, and despair is exposed.

“Not unlike modern-day social media influencers, Jay Gatsby reinvents himself to increase his self-worth through money and materialism,” said Regina Peluso, Artistic Director of Collide Theatrical Dance Company. “I’m looking forward to reimagining this story once again through a modern lens. By creating an inclusive world that reflects America today, we can hold up a mirror to the tragedy and hope encased in our society.”

Zenon Dance School – Circular Drawing Movement Workshop with Alexis Zanety

Join us for a special workshop with Alexis Zanety this fall at Zenon!

In collaboration with the MN International Dance Festival and Dance Projects by ME, Alexis Zanety hosts a unique Circular Movement Drawing Technique workshop at Zenon Dance School this October. Alexis created the Circular Drawing Movement technique, which is a combination of Cuban Modern Dance, Neoclassic, and Afro-Cuban Dance techniques, characterized by fluid continuous organic movements. Click here to learn more about the technique and Alexis’ work.

Circular Drawing Movement with Alexis Zanety
Friday, October 13, 10:00-11:30am
In person. Register here.
Drop-in: $15

Alexis Zanety is a contemporary teacher and choreographer and former first soloist for Cuba’s National Dance Company (CNDC). In 2002, he reallocated to Mexico by invitation from the Teatro Degollado to enrich the dance community with his artistry while performing and choreographing at the most important international festivals and operas in the country. In 2016, he reallocated to Houston, Texas, and began sharing his expertise and passion at the local and national level at places such as Cornish College of the Arts, University of Washington, University of Houston, University of Oklahoma, and Afro Latin Fest. He was also invited to the 2018 and 2019 International Association of Blacks in Dance Congress as a guest teacher. In November 2019, he was recognized by the Congress of Texas for his many accomplishments in the Houston cultural landscape. Sylvester Turner, Mayor of the City of Houston, proclaimed November 9, 2019, as “Alexis Zanety Day” to honor Alexis’ passion for the arts and overall contributions to the arts scene.

Click here to learn more about the 2023 MN International Dance Festival, October 17-21!

Step Afrika! Drumfolk Presented by Northrop

In 1739, Africans enslaved in South Carolina used their drums to start a revolt—a little-known event that forever transformed African-American life and culture. When the Stono Rebellion cost Africans the right to use their drums, the beats found their way into the body of the people—the Drumfolk. This led to some of our country’s most distinctive traditions like tap, the ring shout, and stepping. Journey with Step Afrika! as they share histories too often left in the margins with this movement-filled celebration of the human spirit.

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.

Friday, October 13 at 7:30pm

MNIDF | Production Assistant and Host Positions

Dance Projects by ME is seeking a production assistant and two workshop hosts to assist with the Minnesota International Dance Festival. This project will run October 16-21, 2023.

Production Assistant
Help with backstage needs during dress rehearsal and shows.
Stipend: $150
Approximate hours: October 19 and 20, 6:00-10:00pm; October 21, 6:00-11:00pm

Workshop Hosts
Help with registration check-in during the festival week.
Compensation: $300
Availability: October 17-20 from 9:30am-3:30pm

Dance Projects by ME seeks to cultivate space for dance projects inspired by diverse styles and community exchange. We strive to create dance accessibility through choreography, education, and performance. To apply, please send your interest to Erika Martin and Carmen Lucia Lincoln by Friday, October 13.

Art of Being: De-growth/Slowing Down: Movement Workshop with Ayako Kato

Dance is the art of being.

Ayako offers this workshop as a daily practice of being – as a human, mover, performer, artist, dancer, and choreographer. Through this practice, Ayako will share the way to find our centered, grounded, and balanced selves through exercises based in imagery (and physical reality).

Through improvisational and simple compositional exercises, participants will raise a keen awareness of the expansiveness as well as the depth of being. Participants will explore ways to open up the body-mind as an empty conduit to welcome new wind flow through themselves and feel fullness. Ayako will share how to expand and develop the tangible and intangible tensegrity (tension x integrity) through our bodies and minds to sense new relationships within and around us. Participants will be asked to create their own short dance.

Minneapolis-based Mary Willmeng has been a dance colleague of Ayako since 2007. Together, Mary and Ayako are excited to be able to realize an in-person workshop and share the Art of Being worldview with Minneapolis!

Art of Being: De-Growth/Slowing Down
Saturday, October 14
1:00-3:00pm

Early Bird Special: $20 – Register by October 13.
Drop-in: $23-25, sliding scale.
Registration is recommended.

To register, please contact Ayako at furyuayajp@gmail.com. Payment details and instructions are below. Registration is complete when you contact Ayako and payment is sent. You may also register through Eventbrite.

Payment: Zelle (Ayako Tsuchiya at furyuayajp@gmail.com), Venmo (@Ayako-Tsuchiya), or PayPal (paypal.me/AyakoTsuchiya).

Please contact Ayako at  furyuayajp@gmail.com or Mary at marywillmeng@gmail.com with any questions.

Young Dance Presents the Third Annual Fall Fling

Young Dance invites you to celebrate community at the third annual Fall Fling:
Saturday, October 14
2:00–6:00pm

This outdoor celebration is fun for the whole family! Enjoy performances and interactive demonstrations by Young Dance, The ARC Minnesota, Auntie Bec’s Boutique, CAAM Chinese Dance Theater, Element Gym, Ripple Effect Community Fitness, Smiling Drum, St. Paul Ballet, St. Paul Pilates & Fitness, Youth Performance Company, and other Fairview Business Center tenants.

Again this year, we are including a makers’ market with Kimie’s Illustrations, SuperPatch, Mrs. E.’s Teacher Treats, The KaoLee Shop, The Munchies, and more. The Mr. Tamales food truck will be serving incredible Mexican cuisine. The first hour of the event will be a community dance party followed by games, art, performances, and—of course—more dancing! 

The event is FREE! Can’t make it but still feel passionate about Young Dance? Donate here! 

We will provide audio description and an ASL interpreter.
Parking is wheelchair-accessible and seating will be available.
Please let us know if any other accommodations are needed to participate in this event. 

The event will continue inside at each partner’s location in the event of rain. 

Schedule of Events:
2:00 Dance Party – everyone is invited!
3:30 Smiling Drum
3:45 Youth Performance Company
4:00 St Paul Ballet
4:15 CAAM Chinese Dance Theater
4:30 Ripple Effect
4:45 TaikoArts Midwest
5:00 Young Dance

Event/Gathering for Site-Based Artists

This is a gathering to meet and talk about doing work that is away from the concert stage, site- based, -responsive, -specific. All levels of experience/interest are welcome. Please RSVP.

I have a lot of curiosity around who and why this form ignites. What are the shared resources, insights, wisdom and how we employ site-responsive work to detoxify the studio, the stage, (additional places)?

Saturday, October 14 from 2:00-4:00pm (or longer)
Eats and drinks provided. Outdoors, weather permitting.

If you cannot make October 14, contact me directly to get together another time.

Afoutayi Rasanble Fanmi – Let’s Celebrate Family

Afoutayi Rasanble Fanmi – Let’s Celebrate Family

Afoutayi Haitian Dance, Music and Arts is a performance company and nonprofit arts organization incorporated in the state of Minnesota and fiscally sponsored by Indigenous Roots in Saint Paul, MN.

Our mission is to promote Haitian and Afro-Caribbean heritage and diversify contemporary representations of Haiti through music, art, dance, and history. We envision a world where Haitian and Afro-Caribbean cultural heritage is a fundamental part of youth education and enriches communities of different backgrounds.​

Ransable is a monthly event hosted by Afoutayi, featuring Haitian food and drinks, social dance, and collaborative performances with special international/local guest artists, all centered around an important theme of Haitian culture.

This month’s theme is Ransanbe Fanmi, which, in Haitian Creole means “Let’s celebrate family.”
We will be joined by special guest, Salsa del Soul.
We invite you to join us for this unique cultural experience!

Saturday, October 14
6:00-9:00pm

Pre-sale tickets: $10 kids; $25 teens and adults
Tickets at the door: $15 Kids; $30 teens and adults

Twin Cities Flamenco Collective Featuring Alfonso Cid

Twin Cities Flamenco Collective inspires audiences through its passionate and soulful expressions of flamenco music and dance along with special guest artists. This is part of TCFC’s monthly residency at Icehouse MPLS.

Sunday, October 15
5:00pm
$20-25

Artists
Alfonso Cid – Special guest singer from New York City
Amanda Dlouhy – Guest dancer
Sachiko “La Chayí” – TCFC, Flamenco dancer
Ross “El Vecino” – TCFC, Flamenco guitarist
Debra “La Gaviota” – Guest dancer
Michael Ziegahn – Guest guitarist
Eva Makiko – TCFC, Flamenco dancer
Wang Ping – Guest dancer