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Studio Rentals at Collide Theatrical in St Paul

Need space to rehearse, choreograph, teach, or hold an event? Collide Theatrical has two studios available for rental in our beautiful St. Paul location.

Studio 1 has 1700 square feet of sprung floor, full wall-length mirrors, Rosco Adagio Marley dance floor, high ceilings, sky lights, and 3 chandeliers. Studio 2 has 550 square feet of sprung wood floor.

Both studios have the following amenities:

  • Ballet barres for up to 18 students
  • Free and accessible parking and access to public transportation line
  • Gender-specific bathrooms
  • Non-gender-specific bathroom available in the adjacent building
  • Free wi-fi
  • Bluetooth room speakers
  • Cubbies for holding shoes and clothes
  • Two long folding tables
  • Access to up to 30 folding chairs
  • HVAC heated and cooled spaces with temperature control
  • Hallway drinking fountains. Access to kitchenette area available upon request.

Single Rental
Studio 1 – $30/hour
Studio 2 – $20/hour

Long-Term or Multiple-Day Rental
Studio 1 – $20/hour
Studio 2 – $15/hour

Payment for rental bookings must be made 48 hours prior to your booking to hold your reservation. A signed rental agreement and certificate of insurance must be provided prior to your reservation. Please contact us at 651-395-7903 or grace@collidetheatrical.org to schedule a visit.

Advanced Drop-In Classes with Collide Theatrical

Join us for class on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9:30am for intermediate/advanced ballet, advanced jazz, and Collide Barre with the company.

Teachers and classes on a rotating schedule.
Pre-registration is required.
View the class schedule and register for class.
Please sign our liability waiver before attending class.

All Welcome
Our welcoming environment stands up to our values of inclusivity and accessibility. Work-study and BIPOC scholarships available.

Our space is located in the Can Can Wonderland building in St. Paul. Parking is free in front of the building – the BLUE lot is closest to our space, in the lots across the street, and in the underground parking garage – follow the Can Can Wonderland arrow.

Class Rates
Adult Drop-Ins: $20 per class or $180 for a 10-class pass. Good for either ballet, jazz, or Collide Barre. Must be used within 6 months.
Professional Dancers: $18 per class. Email grace@collidetheatrical.org for a discount code.

Weekly Dance Classes at Afoutayi Studio

Afoutayi is back with regular classes, rehearsals, performances and monthly special events.

Our new home for your regular dose of movement, tradition, sonorous folklore, and Haitian, African, and Afro-Caribbean spirit.

Monday
6:00-7:00pm: Big Dance Energy with Nikki
7:10-8:10pm: Swing with Andrea
8:30-9:30pm: Kizomba Vibes with Madel and Delphin

Tuesday
6:30-7:30pm: *Culture Physique and Haitian Dance with Florencia Pierre “FOFO”
7:30-8:30pm: Afro Cuban with Chini
8:30-9:30pm: Cuban Salsa with Chini – Intermediate/Advanced

Wednesday
7:30-8:30pm: Cuban Salsa with Chini – Beginning/Intermediate
8:30-9:30pm: Mexican Folkloric with Rebecca and Wendy

Thursday
6:30-7:30pm: *Intense Haitian Dance with Djenane
7:30-8:30pm: Soul Grooves with Peace

Friday
5:30-6:30pm: Kids and Parents Triple Fun!
7:00-8:00pm: Konpa with Djenane

Saturday
1:00-2:00pm: Haitian Creole Singing (virtual) with Fofo

Sunday
2:30-3:30pm: Ghanaian Drumming with Ismael
3:30-4:30pm: Ghanaian Dance with Innocent

*live drumming

Kids: $13 drop-in
Ages 13+: $18 drop-in
Class passes available online.

Ballet Co.Laboratory Adult Drop-In Classes

No matter if you are a veteran dancer or slipping on your first pair of ballet shoes, Ballet Co.Laboratory is an artistic home for everyone. With 14 different adult drop-in classes offered each week, including conditioning and Pilates, we know we have the right class for you!

New: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday classes now with live accompaniment!

Join us in person or virtually via Zoom.
Single-class and 10-class cards are available.
Parking is always free!

Studios for Rent at Ballet Co.Laboratory

Come create at Ballet Co.Laboratory. Our artistic home is available for hourly rentals to independent artists and arts organizations. Book a single day to work on your artistry, secure a month to rehearse a show, or facilitate your weekly programming here – the choice is yours! We look forward to collaborating with you on your space needs.

Public Transportation
The studio is accessible via the Greenline into downtown Saint Paul and the 71A or 71B bus.

Free Parking
Free parking is available in front of the studio.

Facility
We have five studios at Ballet Co.Laboratory with sprung floors, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, and barres, plus four gender-neutral restrooms, changing rooms, and comfortable lobby space with Wi-fi access and ample seating. The entire facility is HVAC heated and cooled.

Studio 1: 25′ x 50′ – 15-person capacity – $20/hour
Studio 2: 25′ x 50′ – 15-person capacity – $20/hour
Studio 3: 25′ x 30′ – 8-person capacity – $15/hour
Studio 4: 42′ x 50′ – 30-person capacity – Rental available via special request
Studio 5: 25′ x 28′ – 8-person capacity – $15/hour

Hours
Morning, daytime, and evening hours are available.

DanceMN Seeks Consultant

DanceMN seeks a consultant to assist with creating a survey of the existing membership and to help facilitate three townhall meetings. The survey should help to identify who engages with DanceMN so the organization has a comprehensive understanding of who subscribes to the weekly newsletter. The goal is for DanceMN to learn more about their current and potential constituents.

Who is eligible to respond?
Eligible candidates will demonstrate market analysis expertise; works as a consultant; is organized and responsive; and is interested in user experience and supporting an arts organization.

Goal
The goal of this project is to better understand the DanceMN community so that DanceMN can 1) address gaps in community through targeted development and outreach; and 2) develop new tools/resources in alignment with the desires and needs of the community. By better knowing who our 1700 subscribers and 900 contributors are, DanceMN can better leverage our strengths and address our weaknesses, becoming more accessible/relevant for more artists, audiences, and organizations, and bringing greater visibility and vitality to MN dance.

Proposal requirements
Cover letter, name, address, website, phone numbers, emails, online portfolio (if you have one), client references.
Please provide a sample project that you have completed in the past.
Please specify your fee and provide a budget for this work.

Proposal due date: November 3, 2023
Submit proposals to: admin@dancemn.org – Include “RFP Consultant” in the subject line.

See the full RFP.

DanceMN Seeks Consultant

DanceMN seeks a consultant to assist with creating a survey of the existing membership and to help facilitate three townhall meetings. The survey should help to identify who engages with DanceMN so the organization has a comprehensive understanding of who subscribes to the weekly newsletter. The goal is for DanceMN to learn more about their current and potential constituents.

Who is eligible to respond?
Eligible candidates will demonstrate market analysis expertise; works as a consultant; is organized and responsive; and is interested in user experience and supporting an arts organization.

Goal
The goal of this project is to better understand the DanceMN community so that DanceMN can 1) address gaps in community through targeted development and outreach; and 2) develop new tools/resources in alignment with the desires and needs of the community. By better knowing who our 1700 subscribers and 900 contributors are, DanceMN can better leverage our strengths and address our weaknesses, becoming more accessible/relevant for more artists, audiences, and organizations, and bringing greater visibility and vitality to MN dance.

Proposal requirements
Cover letter, name, address, website, phone numbers, emails, online portfolio (if you have one), client references.
Please provide a sample project that you have completed in the past.
Please specify your fee and provide a budget for this work.

Proposal due date: November 3, 2023
Submit proposals to: admin@dancemn.org – Include “RFP Consultant” in the subject line.

See the full RFP.

Arts Writers on Arts Writing: Does Art Need Words?

Who is arts writing for and what does it do? Situated between journalism, scholarship, and creative non-fiction, how does the practice intersect with artists’ processes? How can arts writing connect artists, the public, and the wider arts ecosystem? Join Mn Artists Arts Writing Fellows for a conversation on the practice and process of arts writing.

A publication of the Walker Art Center, Mn Artists spotlights the rigor and vitality of the local arts scene. The inaugural cohort of Arts Writing Fellows has contributed consistently to the publication over the past year, engaging directly with the work created in Minnesota as it unfolds and placing it in dialogue with wider conversations. As a culmination of the fellowship, Juleana Enright, Nicole Nfonoyim-Hara, and Christina Schmid open their discussion on the practice of arts writing to the local community.

Wednesday, October 4 at 4:30pm

DIANNE McINTYRE Group: In the Same Tongue Presented by WAC and Northrop

“In modern dance, the names of its persevering practitioners are like cherished objects. Dianne McIntyre is one such . . . one of dance’s most important African-American artists.”—Time Out NY

A pioneering dance innovator, noted for decades of collaborations with leading forces in avant-garde jazz, Dianne McIntyre returns to the Walker with the world premiere of a major new work featuring an evening-length score by celebrated composer Diedre Murray and poems by Obie-winning playwright Ntozake Shange. This elegant and captivating work employs a live jazz ensemble and a vigorous company of dancers to explore the deep rivers of communication in Black American history and culture.

Copresented and co-commissioned with Northrop.

Tickets start at $20. No additional fees.

The Walker Presents Dianne McIntyre Group: In the Same Tongue

“In modern dance, the names of its persevering practitioners are like cherished objects. Dianne McIntyre is one such… one of dance’s most important African-American artists.” – Time Out NY

A dance innovator returns with a new commission featuring a vigorous company of dancers and a jazz quartet to explore ideas about communication in Black American history and culture. Co-presented and co-commissioned with Northrop.

TU Dance CULTIVATE trainees will also be performing in this work!

Thursday, October 5, 8:00pm
Friday, October 6, 8:00pm
Saturday, October 7, 8:00pm

For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.