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Studio Rentals at Collide Theatrical in St. Paul

Need space to rehearse, choreograph, teach, or hold an event? Collide Theatrical has two studios available for rental in our beautiful St. Paul location.

Studio 1 has 1700 square feet of sprung floor, full wall-length mirrors, Rosco Adagio Marley dance floor, high ceilings, skylights, and 3 chandeliers.

Studio 2 has 550 square feet of sprung wood floor.

Both studios have the following amenities:

  • Ballet barres for up to 18 students
  • Free and accessible parking and access to public transportation line
  • Gender-specific bathrooms (non-gender-specific bathroom available in the adjacent building)
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth room speakers
  • Cubbies for holding shoes and clothes
  • 2 long folding tables
  • Access to up to 30 folding chairs
  • HVAC heated and cooled spaces with temperature control
  • Hallway drinking fountains
  • Access to kitchenette area available upon request

Single Rental:
Studio 1 – $30/Hour
Studio 2 – $20/Hour

Long-Term or Multiple-Day Rental:
Studio 1 – $20/Hour
Studio 2 – $15/Hour

Weekly Rental Rate:
Payment for rental bookings must be made 48 hours prior to your booking to hold your reservation. A signed rental agreement and certificate of insurance must be provided prior to your reservation. Please contact us at 651-395-7903 or grace@collidetheatrical.org to schedule a visit.

Collide Theatrical Announces 10th Season

Collide Theatrical Dance Company announces its Tenth Anniversary Season, featuring an exciting lineup of innovative dance theater.

The 2023/2024 season opens in September with The Great Gatsby. Originally produced by Collide in 2018, the company will present an updated version this year. Re-imagined through a modern lens, this timely tale explores the dark underbelly of the American dream, a story no less poignant a century later.

In February 2024, Collide will stage the world premiere of Hollywood, which tells the compelling and hopeful story of a Hollywood starlet and a political eco-activist struggling for survival in a climate-ravaged near-future California.

Collide continues its tradition of spotlighting underrepresented voices with the next installment of their St. Paul-based cabaret series. In the show, titled Journeys, Collide Theatrical dancers will collaborate with local Ukrainian refugees to tell their stories through dance and music.

Collide will also bring back its hit production of Wonderland and tour the mental health-themed production to middle and high schools throughout Minnesota.

On Saturday, December 2, 2023, Collide will celebrate its Tenth Anniversary with a fundraising gala. The evening will feature silent and live auctions, cocktails, and heavy appetizers, and will culminate with a performance highlighting favorite dance excerpts from the past decade.

Season subscriptions are available for purchase now, with individual tickets going on sale August 1, 2023.

For more information, including show dates and locations, please visit Collidetheatrical.org.

Community Movement Collective Open Classes

CoMoCollective offers small group classes for professionals and adult dancers alike to keep us moving together! Dance with us in our newly expanded and spacious studio at Hothouse. Same building, second floor, less stairs!

Wednesday, July 12
Contemporary Movement Practice with Amanda Sachs (subbing for Berit Ahlgren) – 10:00-11:30am
Foundational Ballet with Kendall Kramer – 12:00-1:15pm

Thursday, July 13
Ballet with Leah Gallas – 10:00-11:30am
Accompanied by Susan Hsu

Friday, July 14
Ballet with Helen Hatch – 10:00-11:30am
Accompanied by Pat Lyles

Saturday, July 15
Broadway Jazz with Renee Guittar – 10:00-11:15am

Monday, July 17
Ballet with Kerry Parker – 10:00-11:30am
Accompanied by Michael Koerner

Tuesday, July 18
Mat Pilates with Amanda Sachs – 11:00-12:00pm

Wednesday, July 19
Contemporary Movement Practice with Berit Ahlgren – 10:00-11:30am
Foundational Ballet with Kendall Kramer – 12:00-1:15pm

$15/class. $130 for a 10-class card. $10 for barre.
Pre-registration is required and appreciated at least 1 hour before class start. Sign up early!

Come join us!

DanceMN Homepage Image Open Call

Greetings Dance Community:

Happy Summer! We of the DanceMN Steering Committee offer heartfelt thanks for all you do, in addition to the financial contributions many of you make throughout the year to keep DanceMN a free, uncurated resource.

We now have a FUN ask of you… We are seeking new images for our homepage slideshow! Please consider submitting one to two images per group or individual. Photos should be large/high-resolution images, around 2000 pixels. Horizontal/banner-oriented images are preferred and work great for our desktop version; vertical images may be used for a mobile version.

Send your image to news@dancemn.org. Please include the name of the individual/group represented and photographer credit. Additional credits such as dancer(s) pictured may also be included. Visit our homepage for examples. If you have already submitted an image, it will stay in our library until you request it to be omitted, or you exceed two images per artist.

Is there an artist you’d like to see on our homepage? Spread the word and invite your friends, students, colleagues, and mentors to participate!

As DanceMN expands our outreach efforts, we hope to partner with local venues and organizations – please indicate if you do not want your submitted image to be used in DanceMN promotional materials. Photos will be accepted on a rolling basis and updated periodically.

We look forward to seeing you at DanceMN.org soon!

Cheers,

The DanceMN Steering Committee
Maggie Bergeron, Ashley Chin-Mark, Rahila Coats, Kealoha Ferreira, Joanne Gordon, Sarah LaRose-Holland, Jim Lieberthal, Alys Ayumi Ogura, and Eve Schulte

DanceMN Co-Editors
Annie Carlson and Non Edwards

Image Submission Checklist:

  • Is it a large, high-quality image?
  • Is it formatted as a jpg, jpeg, png, or webp?
  • Is it under the 2MB file size limit?
  • Did you include credits? Artist/group represented; Photographer; Others
  • Do you consent for this image to be included in DanceMN promotions?

Dances on the Lakewalk 2023

Join us for an evening of eclectic dance!

Do not miss what has become an awaited staple in Duluth dance and summer features – experience a variety of dance forms choreographed and performed by local artists! An evening that will not soon be forgotten… get there!

Friday, July 7 at 7:00pm
Saturday, July 8 at 7:00pm

Gichi-ode’ Akiing at Lake Place Park
Free admission with donation strongly suggested.

DanceCo Presents Dance Around Minnesota

After a three-year pandemic slumber, DanceCo returns to the stage with a series of free, interactive, family-friendly outdoor performances. Meet Paul Bunyan and Babe, and be ready to join the dancers onstage as we learn facts about Minnesota in movement and fun!

This show will begin with a short kid-focused workshop to move and learn the interactive parts of the show, followed by a 45-minute performance with opportunities to join the dancers onstage!

Fun for ages 3-103, guaranteed—or you can get your money back! Come to one show, or come to all!

Saturday, July 8, 2023
Performances at 10:00am and 11:30am
Raspberry Island, 2 Wabasha Street, St. Paul, MN 55107

Saturday, July 15, 2023
Performances at 10:00am and 11:30am
The Downtown Commons, 425 Portland Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55415

To learn about DanceCo and our professional artists, go to www.DanceCoMN.com.

The Blending of Yoga and Feldenkrais – Online Summer Series with Sarah Baumert

July 10-September 4

Mondays, 6:00-7:15pm CST
No class on July 24 and August 14.
Livestream classes will be taught over Zoom.

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. For all of you who have been joining Monday nights, it will be a continuation and deepening of your personal process of discovery and listening to your body. For newcomers, come with no expectations. Allow your body to be your guide. All levels are welcome.

There will be time for questions and community discussion after the livestream class, as well as an option to engage with Sarah and the other students in the class through the online comments following each lesson. If you cannot attend all the live classes, each class will be recorded and the videos will be available for those attending the series. You will have access to stream the recordings. Space will be limited so that I can manage watching everyone, sign up early to hold your spot!

Series Includes:

  • 7 Yoga + Feldenkrais classes.
  • Community discussion after each lesson with time for asking questions, harvesting, and sharing.
  • Recordings automatically available on the member page 48 hours after each live class.
  • Stream recordings indefinitely.

Testimonials:
“I feel amazing after your classes – it’s like the best of meditation and movement combined – your open-heartedness and encouragement of our own curiosity is wonderful to experience with you. Thank you.”

“I love how the Monday night classes interweave and focus us on an evolving practice! The instruction is very clear and Sarah’s teaching style is calm, consistent, and precise. I feel the poses in a whole new way. I look forward to this class each week and when I can’t make it I do the recorded session as soon as I can.”

TU Dance Center: Pre-Professional Summer Intensive

Several dancers dressed in black take the figure-4 pose in the Horton Technique

The TU Dance Pre-Professional Program is an intensive course of study integrating modern, ballet, African dance, and creative workshops for students ages 11-24. The TU Dance Summer Intensive builds a strong technique while exploring individual artistry.

Download the 2023 Pre-Professional Summer Program Daily Schedule: 

Level 1-3 and Level 4-5.

Level 1-3: July 10-22
Level 4-5: July 24-August 12

TU Dance Center: Children & Teen Summer Programming

A dancer in the forefront jumps, with arms thrown over head and legs tucked in. In the background, several young dancers watch

The TU Dance Center Children and Teen Program introduces the joy of creative movement and beginning dance technique. Classes, divided by age, provide a comprehensive base on which to expand by developing body awareness, coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, and musicality. Click here to download the 2023 Children and Teen Summer Program Daily Schedule.

Introduction to Dance: July 11-20
2-week program for ages 9-12 welcomes beginners and introduces various techniques and concepts of dance to offer young movers the chance to experience a variety of ways to approach movement.

Bridge Level: July 10-22
2-week program for students ages 10-14 preparing for a deeper engagement in dance that includes introductory dance technique classes with a focus on the creative process.

Teen Level: July 10-22
This 2-week program is entry-level for students typically aged 14-19 that will focus on the techniques of modern, ballet, hip hop, and African dance. Students will learn basic fundamentals of dance technique along with exploring their individual artistic expression.

Heart of Dance is Hiring Teaching Artists

We are currently accepting Fall 2023 Teaching Artists’ applications for Dancing Classrooms and Dance for Life residencies in the Twin Cities and Rochester areas. Visit our website to learn more. Submissions are due no later than 11:59pm on July 13, 2023. 

Dancing Classrooms is a 10-week social and emotional learning (SEL), arts-in-education program teaching partner dance to children during their school day.
Dance for Life is a wellness program for active older adults, ambulatory memory-care elders, and their caregivers.

Ideal Teaching Artists Are Those Who:

  • Have experience working with children and adults.
  • Possess a good sense of humor, rhythm, and ample patience.
  • Can command a classroom and also work well in a team.
  • Want to build social awareness, confidence, and self-esteem in children and help older adults build and maintain physical and cognitive abilities through partner dance.
  • Respond to communications within 24 hours.
  • Have reliable transportation.

Applicants of color and multilingual speakers are especially encouraged to apply, as we serve a highly diverse student population. Dance, theater, or teaching experience is a plus, but ballroom dance experience is not necessary. All training in the Dancing Classrooms and Dance for Life syllabi and teaching methodology is provided.

Schedule Requirements

  • We will conduct an informal phone interview to answer questions about the program and allow us to see if you are a good fit. Applicants then may be invited to audition.
  • Auditions in Minneapolis on Monday, July 17, 4:00-6:00pm with callbacks on Saturday, July 22, 10:00am-12:00pm.
  • Training session from August 9-11 and 14-15, 9:00am-5:00pm at Tapestry Folkdance Center. Training commitment is non-negotiable.
  • Ten-week residency of two to five days per week, for at least two sequential semesters, along with bi-weekly hybrid/in-person staff meetings and occasional events. Dancing Classroom takes place during school or after-school hours (8:00am-5:00pm). Dance for Life may be scheduled during day, evening, or weekend hours.

Compensation
Teaching Artist pay starts at $30 per class taught (includes lesson prep time), pursuant to attendance at required biweekly staff meetings. Staff meetings and events are paid at $15 per hour.

Employment Requirements
Due to the uniquely close proximity of partner dance, Heart of Dance highly recommends all staff be fully vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19. Teaching Artists are required to undergo a background check upon employment. 

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to careers@heartofdancemn.org.
For more information, visit our website.