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Rent the Young Dance Studios

Two photos of the Young Dance Teal Studio. Each photo shows a different angle of the studio, with windows, white walls, and gray Marley flooring

Young Dance has two large studios available for rent in the Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul. Easily accessible by the Green Line light rail, the 16 and 67 Bus Lines, and with ample parking in the Fairview Business Center parking lot. The space is fully ADA accessible, with ramps to the sprung studio floor and automatic door openers. 

Rentals are currently available:
Monday-Thursday, 8:00am–3:30pm
Tuesday, 6:30–9:00pm
Wednesday 6:30–9:00pm
Friday, 11:00am–9:00pm
Saturday, 3:00–9:00pm
Sunday, 8:00am–9:00pm

The studios are newly equipped with sprung Harlequin Marley flooring, a Bluetooth speaker system, and wifi. A projector with AV adapters is available by request. Studio 2 has ballet barres and a mirror. The studio has a clear COVID safety plan, including regular disinfecting of all floors and surfaces and a new HVAC system that refreshes the air 7-8 times per hour.

Studio 1: Measures 41′ x 38′ and rents at $25/hour
Studio 2: Measures 38′ x 38′ and rents at $20/hour

To book the space, email jules@youngdance.org or call 612-423-3064. Payment, signed agreement, and liability waiver are required with rental confirmation.

Young Dance Offers Summer Classes and Camps

Young Dance is excited to announce Summer 2023 programming June 6–August 31.

Creative Movement and Dance Together classes will be offered in 3 sessions, meeting once per week on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. We’re also offering camps for 4–7 year olds, or half-day and full-day camps for dancers ages 8–18.

Camp offerings include Music as Movement, Dance + Social Justice, Dance + Photography, Choreography, Dance a Story, All Abilities Dance + Stories, and a unique collection of dance styles in each Variety Dance Camp.

More information and the full brochure can be found on our website.

Registration is open!

Young Dance Announces the 2023–24 Session

Since 1987, Young Dance has worked to transform lives through movement. We are an inclusive community where creativity flourishes, encouraging personal and artistic excellence through diverse dance forms.

Young Dance is committed to offering a fun and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Our Teaching Artists are some of the best in cities, bringing their experience and expertise to various styles and techniques. The 2023–24 Session includes Afro-Modern, All Abilities Dancing, Ballet, Breaking, Creative Movement, Choreography, Dance Together, Hip Hop, Modern, Musical Theater, and the Young Dance Performing Company. Plus, we added Adult/Teen Somatics, Yoga, and Adult Modern! 

Classes begin Thursday, September 14, and continue through Sunday, May 19, 2024. The final weekend of the session culminates in performances.

Registration is now open! Some classes fill quickly, so enroll today! 

Threads Dance Nexus Space for Rent

Threads Dance Nexus – A Space to Connect and Create

The Threads Dance Nexus is a brand new community hub that not only provides a home for Threads Dance Project, but also strengthens the social fabric of our Minneapolis community through the connective power of dance.

Our 1,480 square foot space has:

  • A professional-grade speaker sound system
  • Sprung floors, barres, and mirrors
  • Two ADA-compliant, gender-neutral changing rooms
  • Large windows and garage door allowing for an abundance of natural light and fresh air

Conveniently located in the Seward neighborhood, we offer free parking and free side street parking. We are a five-minute walk from the Franklin light rail station, and a 2-5 minute walk from the nearest bus stops (lines 2, 9, 22, and 67).

To request space, please email nexusrentals@threadsdance.org. A nonrefundable deposit equal to one hour at the renter’s base rate is due to secure space.

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

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.

Ragamala Training Center: Registration is Open for Fall Classes

The Ragamala Training Center offers Bharatanatyam classes for beginners ages 7 through adult, as well as experienced dancers. Led by highly-skilled company members, Ragamala’s classes are enriching, fun, and foster cultural awareness.

Introductory (Adavu) Class
Saturdays, 1:15-2:00pm

Fall Semester: September 9-December 16, 2023
Spring Semester: January 6-May 18, 2024
Student Recital Rehearsal: May 29, 2024
Student Recital Performance: June 2, 2024

Please use this link to submit your registration.

Tuition
Full Year – $850
Fall Semester Only – $450
Discounted rate for early enrollment, before August 15.
We also offer discounts for families enrolling more than one student.

Auditioning for Upper-Level Classes
The Ragamala Training Center welcomes students with prior experience in Bharatanatyam to audition for upper-level classes. Please contact us at admin@ragamaladance.org before registering for classes beyond the introductory level.

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 12
Wednesday, 10:00-11:30am CT – Leah Gallas with Eric Jensen on piano

July 17-21
Monday, 10:00-11:30am CT – Yuki Tokuda
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

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

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.