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DanceCo Presents Wolf Tales — Dance Fairytale Mashup

DanceCo returns to the stage this summer with free, interactive, family-friendly performances. Wolf Tales is a mashup of the familiar fairy tales Peter and the Wolf, Little Red Riding Hood, and the Three Little Pigs. The story is told by the Wolf, who is not big or bad, just misunderstood — and wants to set the record straight!

The show starts with an exciting, kid-focused workshop where audience members can learn and practice interactive parts of the show. Then, the DanceCo Artists take the stage for a 45-minute performance with opportunities for the audience to join the dancers on stage! Get ready to be a part of the magic. 

Saturday, July 13, 10:00am and 11:30am
Lyndale Gardens Amphitheater

All shows are free! Please check the website or our social media channels for weather-related performance updates.

DanceCo is a professional performance company creating original, interactive dance narratives for young people ages 3-103! Directed by Matthew and Brittany Keefe and Karla Nweje. Performed by Emily Compaan, Cassie Edlund, Matthew Keefe, Jennifer Mack, Karla Nweje, Emily Pitts, Leeah Schuhwerck, Zachary Tuazon, and Maria Vitelli.

Seeking Dancers for a Collaborative, DIY Contemporary Performance

Audition: Tuesday, July 16, 6:30-8:30pm
Potential Callbacks: Tuesday, July 23, 6:30-8:30pm
Video audition available if needed.

In-person audition: We’ll be teaching some phrases from pieces we’ve already choreographed for the show as well as giving some space for improvisation. Wear whatever makes you comfortable!

Virtual audition: If you’re unavailable to join us in person, please set 32 counts of movement to any high energy song of your choosing. This show will be tied very closely to music, so please think about the musicality and accents of your movement! Additionally, please take a second video of you improvising to 64 counts of another song of your choosing.

Performance dates: January 24-26, 2025

We are looking for 2-3 dancers to join us for a collaborative choreographic process and self-produced dance performance. Our emergent ensemble is a small group of life-long dancers who want to develop our own show to revel in creating together and continuing to dance. Ideally, dancers are also interested in choreographing a 3-4 minute piece (or two) for the show.

At this point we cannot guarantee any stipends for the work. This is a self-funded passion project, but we hope to make some ticket revenue.

Please register for the in-person audition or submit your two videos by Monday, July 15: email emmajbharrison@gmail.com. 

Balanced Body® Community Expansion Scholarship Program

Applications accepted only July 1-15, 2024.

In collaboration with Balanced Body’s Diversity in Pilates initiatives, Paragon Pilates and Physical Therapy now offers scholarships for our Pilates Teacher Training Program to qualified candidates!

The goal of the Balanced Body Community Expansion Scholarship Program is to increase the diversity of the Pilates profession by training teachers who come from Black and other underrepresented communities. Paragon is proud to be one of 22 Authorized Training Centers worldwide currently participating in this program!

Visit our website to learn more!

Concerto Dance Presents a Free Outdoor Performance at Lake Normandale

Join Concerto Dance for the Summer Arts in the Parks Series at the Lake Normandale Bandshell in Bloomington for a free outdoor performance!

Tuesday, July 16, 7:00-8:30pm

Concerto Dance presents Syncopated: Cool Rhythms of Jazz for a Hot Summer Night. Join us for an evening of dance celebrating our signature style that blends vernacular, theatrical, and classical jazz dance in a virtuosic, high-energy, and highly musical performance. The night features audience favorites In Brubeck Time, a medley from Girls in the Band, a section of our latest work On Our Way, and more!

After the performance, we invite the audience to stay and join us for some swing dancing – short lesson included.

Seating is outdoors on a grassy hill. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair, and don’t forget your bug spray!

Threads Dance Project Seeks Managing Director 1.0 FTE

Threads Dance Project seeks a Managing Director (1.0 FTE).

Application deadline: July 17

Job Description:

  • Works in partnership with and reports to the Artistic/Executive Director to guide the company’s voice and vision.
  • Responsible for the Business Operations including Marketing, Communications, and Fund Development strategies of Threads Dance Project.
  • Oversees program development and programming at the Threads Dance Nexus.

Download the full job description.

To apply, email a letter of interest and resumé to kcharles@threadsdance.org.

22nd Annual Dances at the Lake Festival

Ray Terrill Dance Group presents the 22nd annual Dances at the Lake Festival — two free concerts at the Rose Garden at Lake Harriet, open to the public.

Friday and Saturday, July 19 and 20, 7:00pm

The festival features a variety of dance forms performed by both professional adult and youth companies. The “stage” for the shows is the large grassy area between the two fountains near the Rose Garden at Lyndale Park Gardens. Audience members are invited to bring a lawn chair or blanket and some snacks, drinks, or a picnic to enjoy the unique opportunity of seeing dance performed at the Rose Garden.

This year’s festival showcases professional artists and youth dance groups originating from Minnesota:

Alys Ayumi Ogura and Anna Andaházy Salazar, Saint Paul, MN — Alys Ayumi Ogura, Artistic Director
Ashley Ballet Arts Academy, Ballet Arts Youth Ensembles, Golden Valley, MN — Ashley Burkland, Artistic Director
Christopher Watson Dance Company, Minneapolis, MN — Christopher Watson, Artistic Director
Jawaahir Dance Company, Minneapolis, MN — Vanessa of Cairo, Artistic Director
KASM Dance Collective, Twin Cities, MN — Sarah Hauss, Artistic Director
Keane Sense of Rhythm Youth Tap Ensemble, Saint Paul, MN — Cathy Wind, Artistic Director
Kinetic Evolutions with Walter Chancellor Jr., Minneapolis, MN — Sarah LaRose-Holland, Artistic Director
Minnesota Ballet Collective, Lakeville, MN — Isabella Rubietta, Artistic Director
Nritya Kalakshetra Academy of Performing Arts, Woodbury, MN — Sivanuja (Anu) Balaji, Artistic Director
Ray Terrill Dance Group, Saint Paul, MN — Ray Terrill, Artistic Director
Sansai Yonsei Kai, Japanese Dance Company, Saint Paul, MN — Linda Hashimoto, Artistic Director
Youth Dance Ensemble, Burnsville, MN — Dixie Rairamo, Artistic Director

Hiring Dance Studio Director and/or Competition Teacher

 Lucille Murray’s Studio of Dance (LMSD) is looking for a Studio Director for our established and growing dance studio in Monticello, MN! We offer classes in a variety of genres to ages 18 months through adults. Our preference would be for the candidate to also instruct some of our competition classes.

The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, energetic and positive, with previous training/experience.
This role requires great people skills, leadership/management skills, experience with software and marketing technologies, willingness to work with owner/other staff, and interest in future growth within our organization. 

Part-time, hourly. Pay dependent on experience and training.

If you are interested in solely the Studio Director or the Competition Teacher role, please indicate when you contact LMSD. We will consider splitting the roles into two separate jobs if we find the right candidates.

Submit resume and letter of interest to lucillemurray@lucillemurraysstudioofdance.com.

Doma Dance Theater Holds Audition for First Season

Doma Dance Theater seeks 2-6 dancers for two new works premiering in Spring 2025.

Registration required. Detailed information about the projects is on the registration form.
Pay: $15-20/hour. Approximately 100 hours per project.

Audition:
July 20 and 23, 2024: 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 5:00pm
Virtual auditions accepted, but all candidates must be physically present at the callback.

Callback:
August 17, 2024: 2:00-5:00pm

All auditions, callbacks, and rehearsals will be held at the Doma Studio in Minneapolis.

Questions? Send an email to domadancetheater@gmail.com.

Physical Prizes WIP Showing

Join choreographer Zoë Koenig, composer Nora Nygard, and a cast of seven performers for a showing and discussion after the first six-month development stage for a new dance collaboration, Physical Prizes.

Saturday, July 20
7:30pm
Register
The free event will include a 45-minute performance and a discussion of the work shown.

The finished work will premiere at the Southern Theater October 24–26, 2025.

Zoë Koenig is a fiscal year 2024 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature; and by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

MotionArt Children’s Creative Dance/Introduction to Modern Dance

Sundays, 1:00-2:00pm
Four weeks: July 21 – August 11
Ages 7-10

Instructor: Kim Lewis
$50 for 4 classes

In this engaging mini-session of dance, students will expand their creative potential and deepen their kinesthetic awareness. Through playful exploration, they’ll delve into fundamental concepts related to the dance elements of Space, Time, and Energy. Throughout the course, students will be introduced to basic technical skills and movement vocabulary of Modern Dance. They’ll also have exciting opportunities to improvise and create their own dances, fostering artistic expression and collaboration. 

No prior dance experience is necessary—just a willingness to move and explore!