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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.

Apprentice dancers will take technique class with the company 3 days a week, have an opportunity to perform in a Collide show, and, for those who commit to the full 9-month program, 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.

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

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.

Erin Thompson Teaches Advanced Contemporary Classes in Person and on Zoom

Erin’s advanced-level contemporary hybrid class through Zenon Dance School 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.

Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:00am

Registration is open through Zenon’s MindBody portal and closes ten minutes before class.
See you in person or virtually soon!

Contact Improvisation Jam

Mondays at 6:30pm
The Center for Performing Arts
Entrance at new wing on 38th Street

The opening circle starts at 6:30pm with a facilitated warm-up.
The closing circle will begin at 8:30pm.

All levels of dance and abilities are welcomed.

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

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. Visit our website to learn more!

Classes are held in person unless otherwise noted.

Monday
10:00am: Intermediate/Advanced Contemporary Ballet with Kendall Kramer
5:30pm: Contemporary Floorwork with Amanda Sachs
7:00pm: Beginning/Intermediate Jazz with Jennifer Glaws

Tuesday
6:00pm: All Levels Hip Hop with Arturo Miles
7:00pm: Beginning 1 Jazz with Allison Rubin Forester

Wednesday
9:30am: Composition/Improvisation with HIJACK – Online-only July 19, August 2, 16, and 30
5:30pm: Musical Theatre Jazz with Xan Mattek
5:30pm: Intermediate 1 Contemporary with Ruby Josephine Smith
5:30pm: Beginning Ballet with Lisa Erickson – Online

Thursday
9:30am: Advanced Contemporary/Modern with Erin Thompson – Hybrid, with live accompaniment by Dean Magraw
5:30pm: Afro Modern with Roxane Wallace
7:00pm: Intermediate Modern with Dustin Haug

Friday
10:00am: All Levels Jazz with Brenda Nepsund
12:00pm: Intermediate 2 Ballet with Tina Wallum, with live accompaniment by Susan Hsu

Saturday
9:00am: All Levels Yoga with Ariel Linnerson – Online
10:00am: Beginning Modern with Roxane Wallace
12:30pm: Beginning 2 Ballet with Benjamin Johnson, with live accompaniment by Pat Lyles

Sunday
10:15am: Creative Movement for ages 3-4 with Malia Craft
10:15am: Creative Movement for ages 5-6 with Sofia Arisian
11:00am: Youth Hip Hop for ages 7-10 with Sofia Arisian
11:00am: Youth Modern for ages 11-14 with Malia Craft
12:00pm: Youth Ballet for ages 7-10 with Sofia Arisian

James Sewell Ballet – Open Advanced/Professional Class and Coordi™ Classes

Come join the James Sewell Ballet dancers in our open professional class!
All classes are ballet unless noted otherwise. Sign up for in-person company class or virtual Coordi™ class here.

July 19
Wednesday, 10:00-11:30am CT – Leah Gallas with Eric Jensen on piano

July 24-28
Monday, 10:00-11:30am CT – Penelope Freeh
Tuesday, 10:00-11:30am CT – Kerry Parker with Pat Lyles on piano
Wednesday, 10:00-11:30am CT – Leah Gallas with Eric Jensen on piano
Thursday, 10:00-11:30am CT – TBD
Friday, 10:00-11:30am CT – James Sewell

July 31-August 4
Monday, 10:00-11:30am CT – Penelope Freeh
Tuesday, 10:00-11:30am CT – Kerry Parker with Pat Lyles on piano
Wednesday, 10:00-11:30am CT – Leah Gallas with Eric Jensen on piano
Thursday, 10:00-11:30am CT – TBD
Friday, 10:00-11:30am CT – James Sewell

Coordi™ Class
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00am taught by James Sewell.
Ongoing. Virtual-only at this time.

What is Coordi™? It’s a movement study based on multiple kinetic patterns happening at once. Physical brain teasers combine with ballet for unexpected pathways and alignments that challenge both your mind and body! Learn more about Coordi™ here.

Studios for Rent at Hopkins Dance Company

Three beautiful studios in Hopkins available for hourly, short or long-term rental in Hopkins. Perfect for dance/exercise classes, photo shoots, filming, rehearsals, and more!

Studio 1: 17′ x 42′
Studio 2: 16′ x 28′
Studio 3: 29′ x 60′

Sound system and wi-fi available.

Studio Stories: Reminiscing on Twin Cities Dance with Jess Forest

Studio Stories airs Thursday, July 20 at noon with Jess Forest (Jesse Neumann-Peterson) for Season 11, Episode 131.

Jess is a dancer, theater performer, choreographer, and visual artist that toured nationally as a company member, teacher, and community outreach worker with Stuart Pimsler Dance and Theater (SPDT) for eight seasons. Before joining SPDT, he was a
company member, performer, and teacher with the intergenerational dance company Kairos Dance Theater (Kairos Alive!). As an independent dancer, he has performed with a number of local choreographers, such as Rosy Simas, Off-Leash Area, and many more. Jess is a 2014 Sage Award Recipient for Outstanding Dance Performer, awarded for his performances in The Student by Vanessa Voskuil, Under the Current by Sharon Picasso, and Azalea Nights by Christine Maginnis.

Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts!