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Katha Dance Theatre begins another year of Kathak (North Indian classical dance) instruction.

KDT’s rigorous curriculum encourages self-expression and creativity while providing high-quality, authentic Kathak education of the Lucknow tradition. Katha Dance Theatre’s mission is to provide access to high-quality Kathak dance education for students of all ages and abilities.

Classes emphasize strong classical Kathak technique, graceful movements, intricate footwork, pirouettes and storytelling. New dancers are introduced to the fundamentals of classical Kathak dance with a focus on its technique, terminology, and execution of dance syllables along with elements of storytelling. Returning students build upon their established technique and skill level as they advance their ability in the classroom.

Kathak is so much more than a dance style. It promotes artistic expression and creativity; increases flexibility, agility, and grace; establishes strong mind-body connections and coordination; and provides important cultural context and knowledge.

Kathak is also to any skill level; all dancers over the age of 6 are welcome!

Classes for new beginners will take place on Saturdays, 9:00-10:00am (children ages 6-10), and Saturdays, 3:00-4:00pm (youth ages 11-17 and adults). Learn more and enroll here: https://www.kathadance.org/our-school/classes/

Moving Practice is a weekly class series for professional dancers. Classes prioritize rigor, diversity of contemporary aesthetics, variety of class content, and commitment.

Alexandra Bodnarchuk teaches Moving Practice in September.
Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30am

Professional-level dancers of all styles are welcome.
Pre-registration and payment beforehand are encouraged.
Suggested price of $17 per class. Pay-as-able option on all classes – we would rather you join us than not be able to attend due to financial limitations.

Class will begin with a full-bodied warmup to get all the big and small joints moving before progressing to across-the-floor movement patterns derived from Balkan footwork. Articulation, partnering, and walking patterns will be explored. Participants will also learn phrase work from Bodnarchuk’s 2023 work Rock, Paper, Scissors.

Alexandra is a Carpatho-Rusyn American choreographer based in Minneapolis, MN who makes works for the stage and screen. She is a 2022 and 2020 Jerome Hill Artist Fellow Finalist (Jerome Foundation) and a 2021 Ann and Weston Hicks Choreography Fellow at Jacob’s Pillow. She has studied in Western, Central, and Eastern European, Balkan, and Ghanaian folk dance traditions. Her most recent work, the evening-length duet Rock, Paper, Scissors, was presented at The Southern Theater in March 2023. Mentors for this process were Abby Zbikowiski (Abby Z and the New Utility), and Andrea Miller (Gallim Dance).

She has been commissioned by Threads Dance Project, the Performing Institute of Minnesota, and Alternative Motion Project. Her work has been presented at The Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts, Candy Box Dance Festival/Arena Dances, Zenon Dance Zone, Future Interstates, and 9×22 dance lab at the Bryant Lake Bowl.

She has performed in works by Minneapolis-based artists Berit Ahlgren, Helen Hatch, Carl Flink, Jeffrey Peterson, Ethnic Dance Theatre, April Sellers, Rosy Simas, BodyCartography, and Laurie Van Wieren. In 2021 she was part of Polish artist Paulina Olowska’s work, Grotesque Alphabet, at the Walker.

She holds a B.F.A. in Dance Performance and Choreography from Ohio University.

MotionArt’s mission is to share the art of dance and the joy of movement with people of all ages and abilities. We strive to enrich lives by fostering creativity, body awareness, and self-expression in a fun, non-competitive, welcoming environment. We offer ongoing dance classes in-studio, on Zoom, and outside (weather permitting).

Paying the regular rate helps keep our organization afloat; however, no one will be turned away for inability to pay. There is also an option to pay what you can.

Please go to motionartmn.org to sign up for classes, or contact Pam Gleason for information.

Ageless Dance
Mondays, 4:00-5:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Studio #105
Thursdays, 4:30-5:45pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

Beginning Modern Dance
Tuesdays, 5:00-6:15pm – Zoom only

Intermediate Modern Dance
Wednesdays, 10:30am-12:00pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

Mixed-Level Modern Dance
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Studio #105
Saturdays, 4:00-5:30pm – Hybrid: Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom, and Zoom

Join us for class!

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays – 9:30am
Intermediate/Advanced Ballet, Advanced Jazz, and Collide Barre.
Teachers and classes on a rotating schedule.
View the class schedule and register for class.
Pre-registration is required. Please sign our liability waiver before attending class (found on our website).

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.

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).

If you’ve ever thought “I’ve always wanted to do that” or “I miss dancing,” you’ve come to the right place. At Keane Sense of Rhythm, students and professionals alike can share, grow, and explore rhythm and movement while having fun. Whether you have two left feet or blazing-fast feet, we have a class for you!

Offerings Include:

• Tappy Hour 1, 2, and 3
• Dance Fit
• On Broadway – Kids’ musical theater and tap for ages 9-12
• Storytelling Through Dance for ages 4-5
• Tap Dance 4 and 5 – Intermediate and advanced training for kids 13+ interested in exploring the historical and professional world of tap dancing