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Collide Theatrical Apprentice Program

2023/2024 Apprentice Program, September 2023–May 2024

Collide Theatrical’s Apprentice Program is a professional training and rehearsal program for advanced professional-track dancers. The program provides the skills needed to pursue formal positions within the Collide company and in the world of theater dance.

Selected Apprentice dancers will take technique class with the Company 3 days a week, with potential to perform in a Collide show, and, for those who commit to the full 9 months, participate in an Apprentice showcase at the end of the year.

The technical classes include a variety of styles rooted in ballet and jazz, but also including tap, acting for dance, and hip hop. Apprentice dancers will also have an opportunity to participate in monthly master classes with Broadway touring dance captains and industry professionals.

This is a tuition-based program.
Scholarships are available for underrepresented artists.
Enrollment is competitive and audition based.
Video submissions accepted until August 15, 2023.

For more information, please visit www.collidetheatrical.org/apprentice-program.

Collide Theatrical Mentorship Program

2023/2024 Mentorship Program, September 2023–May 2024

Collide Theatrical’s Mentorship Program is a beginning/intermediate-level adult intensive program designed to strengthen basic dance technique in a safe and inclusive environment.

This is a nine-month training program with three trimesters: September–November, December–February, March–May. Interested dancers must sign up for a minimum of 3 months, or 1 trimester. Those who commit to the entire 9-month program will receive discounted monthly tuition and a chance to perform in a culminating showcase performance at the end of the program.

Mentorship Program participants (mentees) will take technique class 3 days a week. The technical classes include a variety of styles rooted in ballet and jazz, but might also include tap, acting for dance, hip-hop, and more. Mentees will also have an opportunity to participate in master classes with Broadway touring dance captains and industry professionals.

Participants must be over the age of 13.
Enrollment is open to anyone who is committed to improving their dance technique and serious about growing as a performer.

Classes take place Monday/Wednesday evenings, 7:00-8:30pm starting Wednesday, September 6.
Mentees can choose to attend one of our Monday, Wednesday, Friday morning classes, 9:30-11:00am as their third weekly class option. Instructors include Collide Company Dancers Nathan Huberty, Renee Guittar, Patrick Jeffrey, and Brittany Brown, as well as Artistic Director Regina Peluso and Collide Associate Director Heather Brockman. Master classes will be announced this fall.

Click here to register.

For more information, please visit www.collidetheatrical.org/mentorship-program or contact Grace at grace@collidetheatrical.org.

Young Dance Seeks Hip Hop and Musical Theater Instructors

Young Dance seeks Hip Hop and Musical Theater instructors and assistants for the 2023–24 year and beyond for our growing community partnerships. We seek skilled instructors who foster a developmentally appropriate, safe, supportive, and fun environment. 

Young Dance partners with Twin Cities schools, organizations, and government agencies to bring dance to diverse populations across the metro. Partnerships take place during or after the school day. Schedule and duration vary depending on partners.

Candidates should have excellent communication and organizational skills to keep track of different schedules. Teaching Artists should also be able to work collaboratively with partners and Young Dance Artistic Director in developing the curriculum.

Founded in 1987, Young Dance believes young people are artists with something important to say and that working across differences benefits all. Our mission is to transform lives through movement. We are an inclusive community where creativity flourishes and healthy risk-taking is encouraged. Our classes are open to everyone of all levels and abilities. Dancers develop skills in observing, participating, and reflecting in an environment that values a commitment to self, to the group, and to lifelong learning.

Pay is $48/hour to lead and $24/hour to assist.

If you would like more information and to apply, please email an introduction and your resume to anat@youngdance.org. 

Photo by Blake Nellis

Erin Thompson’s Advanced Contemporary at the Center for Performing Arts

Erin Thompson teaches Advanced Contemporary at the Center for Performing Arts in August.

Erin’s advanced-level contemporary class through Zenon Dance School will be held at the Center for Performing Arts for the month of August, in the first floor studio. Class includes floor work, standing warm-ups, and phrase work, all designed to enhance the healthy use of joints and muscle groups as dancers release their weight fully into the support of the ground. Experiential awareness, body mapping, improvisation, and creative work are included as dancers channel their own expressive artistry within the movement. The delightful Dean Magraw will accompany on guitar.

August 10, 17, 24, and 31
Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:00am

Registration is open through Zenon’s MindBody portal.
See you soon!

Daily Drop-In Classes at Hothouse

Open dance and fitness classes seven days a week! Class offerings include ballet, Arabic dance, contemporary, The Ellové Technique®, jazz, BollyX, hip hop, Zumba, heels, sessions, and more.

Hothouse is a multi-purpose studio space in Minneapolis featuring drop-in classes for teens and adults. Whether you’re already involved in the local arts scene, an aspiring dance professional looking to bolster your training, or just a human who loves to move, Hothouse offers classes that celebrate the bliss of movement and embrace you for who you are.

Come as you are, leave as more.

Visit our website or find us on MINDBODY to view the full schedule and book your next class!

Free lot and street parking.

Hothouse Studio Rental – Northeast Minneapolis

Make Hothouse your home! Our space is available for hourly rentals to independent artists, freelance instructors, and companies. Like a community garden, filled with unique plots, the beauty of Hothouse is in the diversity of the people that fill our space.

All Studios

  • Sprung, Marley floor
  • Mirrors
  • Sound system with auxiliary input and Bluetooth
  • Large windows with natural light
  • Adjustable lighting
  • Wifi
  • Access to a restroom and filtered water station
  • Free lot and street parking

Studio 1

  • 800 square feet, 40’w x 20’d

Studio 2

  • 2,000 square feet, 50’w x 40’d
  • Portable barres (accommodates 12-16)

Studio 3

  • 920 square feet, 40’w x 23’d
  • Fitness equipment (available for additional fee)

Rental prices vary based on the type of event, starting at just $16 per hour. Fill out the First Time Rental Request form at the bottom of this page to introduce yourself and book the space!

Zenon Dance School – Summer Xchange Program/Work-Study

We are looking for volunteers to be a part of our Xchange Program for the current Summer Session!

Xchange is Zenon’s work-study program that allows students to volunteer in exchange for dance class credit.

The Summer Session will run from June 12-September 3, with no classes September 2-4.

Online shift = one class credit
In-person shift = two class credits

If you are interested in working with the Xchange Program, please email Carmen Lucia Lincoln, Zenon’s Xchange Coordinator, at xchange@zenondance.org.

Zenon Dance School – Summer Classes in Person and Online (New August Locations)

Zenon Dance School is excited to welcome you back for another season of dance this summer! Registration is open for the Summer Session, running June 12-September 3, 2023. No classes September 2-4. Classes are held in person unless otherwise noted. Visit our website to learn more!

Due to increasing temperature concerns, Zenon will be shifting select classes to various locations for the remainder of the Summer Session. QR Code is available for walk-ins to register at off-site locations. Please pre-register for class or bring a smartphone to scan the code. No cash or check accepted at off-site locations.

Monday
10:00am: Intermediate/Advanced Contemporary Ballet with Kendall Kramer (CFPA #105w on August 14, 21, 28)
5:30pm: Contemporary Floorwork with Amanda Sachs (Threads on August 14, 21, 28)
7:00pm: Beginning/Intermediate Jazz with Jennifer Glaws (Threads on August 14, 21, 28)

Tuesday
6:00pm: All Levels Hip Hop with Arturo Miles (CFPA #112W on August 15, 22, 29)
7:00pm: Beginning 1 Jazz with Allison Rubin Forester (CFPA #112W on August 22, 29 and The Cowles on August 15)

Wednesday
9:30am: Composition/Improvisation with HIJACK (Online-only August 16, 30 with in-person location TBD)
5:30pm: Musical Theatre Jazz with Xan Mattek (CFPA #205w on August 9, 16, 23, 30)
5:30pm: Intermediate 1 Contemporary with Ruby Josephine Smith (CFPA #105w on August 9, 16, 30 and CFPA #112w on August 23)
5:30pm: Beginning Ballet with Lisa Erickson – Online

Thursday
9:30am: Advanced Contemporary/Modern with Erin Thompson – Hybrid, with live accompaniment by Dean Magraw (CFPA #105w on August 10, 17, 24, 31)
5:30pm: Afro Modern with Roxane Wallace (THREADS on August 10, 17, 24, 31)
7:00pm: Intermediate Modern with Dustin Haug (THREADS on August 10, 17, 24, 31)

Friday
10:00am: All Levels Jazz with Brenda Nepsund (CFPA #105w on August 11, 18, 25, and September 1)
12:00pm: Intermediate 2 Ballet with Tina Wallum, with live accompaniment by Susan Hsu (CFPA #105w on August 11, 18, 25, and September 1)

Saturday
9:00am: All Levels Yoga with Ariel Linnerson (Online)
10:00am: Beginning Modern with Roxane Wallace (CFPA #112w on August 12, 19, 26)
12:30pm: Beginning 2 Ballet with Benjamin Johnson, with live accompaniment by Pat Lyles (CFPA #112w on August 12, 19, 26)

Sunday
10:15am: Creative Movement for ages 3-4 with Malia Craft (The Cowles on August 6, 13, 20, 27)
10:15am: Creative Movement for ages 5-6 with Sofia Arisian (The Cowles on August 13, 20, 27)
11:00am: Youth Hip Hop for ages 7-10 with Sofia Arisian (The Cowles on August 13, 20, 27)
11:00am: Youth Modern for ages 11-14 with Malia Craft (The Cowles on August 13, 20, 27)
12:00pm: Youth Ballet for ages 7-10 with Sofia Arisian (The Cowles on August 13, 20, 27)

Location Addresses
Center for Performing Arts (CFPA), 3754 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Threads Dance Project, 2213 Snelling Ave, Suite #100, Minneapolis, MN 55404
The Cowles Center, 528 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Twin Cities Folk Dance Village

Come learn with us!

The Twin Cities Folk Dance Village is an informal recreational dance group. We focus on international folk dance.  All dances are taught with easy-to-follow instructions, plenty of time to practice, and no pressure!

Next class is Thursday, August 10 from 6:30-8:00pm.

Price: $10

South Minneapolis Studio Available for Rent

The Sabathani Community Center in South Minneapolis has a dance studio available for hourly rental.
The space includes mirrors, ballet barres, hardwood floor, and free parking.

Dimensions: 39′ x 23′ x 9′

Rental Rates:
Rehearsals and photoshoots — $15/hour
Classes and auditions — $20/hour

Available for rent Monday through Friday between 7:00am and 9:00pm, and Saturdays between 10:00am and 4:00pm. Closed Sundays.

To reserve, contact ReNée Pettis at rpettis@sabathani.org or 612-821-2308.