Dance Auditions for VANAHEIMR: Stories of the Lesser

Auditions for the Fox and Beggar Theater’s upcoming production of VANAHEIMR: Stories of the Lesser, performing November 30-December 9 at the Heart of the Beast’s Avalon Theater. The show will be choreographed by Gabby “TheBaddie” Abram.

Dancers with a strong background in contemporary, modern, and some ballet technique are encouraged to audition. Artists with previous dance/performance experience preferred. Dancers must attend all VANAHEIMR rehearsals and performances and will be compensated $850. View the schedule here. Please inquire if you have any minor schedule conflicts; certain allowances are still possible!

Audition Information
The Sunroom in The Center for Performing Arts
September 23 and 24
11:30am-1:00pm (30-minute slot)

Auditions will be in small groups and run approximately 30 minutes. Please arrive warmed up and ready to dance 15 minutes prior to check-in. Email Nat at nat@foxandbeggar.com with your preferred time slot and we will get you on our list!

Need to audition virtually? Contact us for more information!

THRESH.HOLD: CFPA’s 100th Anniversary Event

Beginnings, portals, doorways, entries, starting points – a performance celebration commemorating the 100th anniversary of the CFPA’s original home, the Pleasant Avenue Convent.

Originally built in 1923 by the Incarnation Catholic Church as a convent for the nuns who taught in the school across the street, the building later supported a women’s shelter and since 1995, has served the community as the Center for Performing Arts.

The Celebration Includes food, drink, and performances by:

  • Mahto Peta Toispaye Drum Group
  • Prairie Fire Lady Choir
  • Ikidowin Youth Acting Ensemble
  • Brass Solidarity

And featuring new works by CFPA’s 2023 Resident Artists:

  • Kerry Parker
  • D. Allen
  • Cooper, Melvin & Young

Opening at 6:00pm with Mahto Peta Toispaye Drum Group!
Additional performances every 30 minutes.
For questions about parking or accessibility, please see CFPA’s website.
Tickets are non-refundable.
See you soon!

James Sewell Ballet Workshop Performance at Peavey Plaza

James Sewell Ballet company members, intensive students, and friends present samples from recent rehearsals of work taking shape for the 2023/24 season.

The event will include several surprises that spark the joy and wonder that dance can inspire!

Admission is free.
Saturday, September 23 at 6:00pm

Twin Cities Flamenco Collective with Sol “La Argentinita” from New York City

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.

Artists
Sol “La Argentinita” – Special guest dancer and singer from New York City
Sachiko “La Chayí” – Dancer and TCFC member
Ross “El Vecino” – Guitarist and TCFC member
Eva Makiko – Dancer and TCFC member

September 24 at 5:00pm
Price: $20-25

The Blending of Yoga + Feldenkrais Fall Series

An 8-week series with Sarah Baumert. This will be a time to create space and feel what it is like living in this body.

September 25-November 13
Mondays, 6:00-7:15pm CST

Live classes will be taught on Zoom.

When we have the courage to release places that feel physically stuck, mentally tight, or emotionally restricted, we can uncover a new internal landscape of this body we are living in. We will explore ways to move in harmony with our unique needs and how we feel each day, to encourage the body to soften and connect with the feelings of space and freedom.

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.

Each class will be recorded and the videos will be available for those attending the series. Space is limited, sign up early to hold your spot! There will be time for questions and community discussion following each lesson.

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

Ayodele Casel’s Rooted Presented by Northrop

Tap artists and jazz musicians share the stage with a seated audience for an interactive performance that elevates the rich history of tap dancing. Born in The Bronx and raised in Puerto Rico, Ayodele Casel is hailed as a “tap dancer and choreographer of extraordinary depth” (The New York Times). A Doris Duke Artist known for her skilled and imaginative improvisation, Casel’s projects include her concert and Bessie Award-winning film Chasing Magic, and her Drama-Desk-nominated work as tap choreographer for the Broadway revival of Funny Girl.

September 27, 7:30pm
September 28, 7:30pm
September 29, 7:30pm

Adult Ballet Fundamentals at Ballet Co.Laboratory

Learn ballet at any age! This 8-week Ballet Fundamentals Session will teach adult students the basic steps of ballet, how combinations in class are built and the history and roots of ballet terminology. No ballet or dance experience necessary!

Fall Session: September 28-November 16
Thursdays, 6:15-7:30pm

The Great Gatsby – Collide Theatrical

Collide Theatrical Dance Company’s 10th season opens with The Great Gatsby at The Luminary Arts Center in Minneapolis. The Great Gatsby will run September 29-October 15, 2023.

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.”

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

Vogue: A Celebration of Dance and Fashion

Ballet Co.Laboratory rolls out the red carpet for our sixth annual benefit performance on Saturday, October 14. Join us for an evening a cut above the rest as we celebrate the art of dance and fashion. Strut in style as you take in a fashion-inspired performance featuring the professional dancers of Ballet Co.Laboratory while being treated to themed sips, bites, and other surprises. Supporting the arts is always in style so, “c’mon, Vogue!”

Choreographed by: Hannah MacKenzie-Margulies
Performed by: The Company of Ballet Co.Laboratory 

Your evening designed beyond the ordinary will include:
· Hosted sips-n-bites, silent auction, and games
· Fashion-themed dance performance featuring The Company of Ballet Co.Laboratory
· Mix and mingle with company dancers and artistic staff

Saturday, October 14
4:00pm
Early bird: $75
After September 22: $85

James Sewell Ballet Adult Dance Intensive

This JSB Dance Intensive is intended for adult dancers with some dance training beyond fundamentals. The over-arching goal of this Intensive is for participants to deepen their understanding of ballet and related movement modalities; engage in a creative physical pursuit in a friendly environment; and commit to wellness and regenerate their energy.

Train with movement experts who value personal growth and agency. Our instructors love sharing the joy of dance with
participants of all ages and abilities!

October 17-21, 2023
Tuesday-Thursday evenings
Friday-Saturday daytime
With optional Friday and Saturday evening activities!

Multiple enrollment options:

  • Entire Intensive, Tuesday through Saturday
  • Partial Evening Option, Tuesday through Thursday
  • Partial Daytime Option, Friday and Saturday