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Give Ear

From Dancer/Choreographer Berit Ahlgren (HoneyWorks) and Actor/Director Nathan Keepers (The Moving Company), Give Ear is a dance/theater collaboration focused on the means of listening or being listened to, and what might happen if we tune in more intentionally to what’s around us.

Give Ear was commissioned by The Cowles Center as part of their MERGE Program. Slated to premiere March 2020 but cancelled due to the pandemic, the piece is a reimagining and evolution of the original work so it might resonate for audiences today.

A pillar of HoneyWorks mission is to provide opportunities for its dance-artists to share their own choreography within a HoneyWorks program. In addition to the performance of Give Ear, please join us as we welcome works-in-progress by cast member Christian Warner (NYC) featuring dancer Amanda Sachs and musician Andrew Bocher.

Thursday, June 8: Doors 6:45pm; Show 7:30pm
Friday, June 9: Doors 6:45pm; Show 7:30pm – Q&A to follow performance.
Saturday, June 10: Doors 6:45pm; Show 7:30pm
Sunday, June 11: Doors 1:15pm; Show 2:00pm – Pay-what-you-can

Run time: 1:15. No intermission.

Summer Soiree benefit for ARENA DANCES

Join us for a night of summer celebration!

Our roaring Summer Soiree will raise support for our upcoming world premiere of Erased Steps, coming to the historic Union Depot in downtown Saint Paul this August. A dance-theatre work, Erased Steps is inspired by visual artist Eve Sussman, a British-born American creator of film, video, installation, sculpture, and photography. The dancer’s relationships are gradually revealed through the work’s deft abstraction, incorporating dance, visual symbolism, and imaginative staging to an original score by local composer Zack Baltich.

The evening will be filled with 1920’s inspired bite-sized apps by Create Catering, libations, an experiential silent auction, fresh fashion by MartinPatrick 3…and an exclusive sneak peek of Erased Steps by ARENA DANCES!

Thursday, June 15, 6:00–9:00pm
at MartinPatrick 3
FREE to attend!
Includes appetizers and drinks, with performances by ARENA DANCES
RSVP by June 10.

Discover Dance Series

The Bloomington Center for the Arts presents the Discover Dance Series, June 15-17.
A weekend festival featuring performances by multiple local dance companies representing a wide range of styles aimed for an all-ages audience to discover and experience the joy and power of the art of dance!

Three evening performances featuring dances by Alternative Motion Project (modern), Concerto Dance (jazz), Continental Ballet Company (ballet), and Rhythm Street Movement (tap). 

Thursday-Saturday, June 15-17 at 7:00pm
Each evening will feature the same program.

Tickets
$25: Ages 12 and up
$15: Ages 11-6
Free: Ages 5 and under

Master classes will be offered by each company at the BCA Saturday, June 17 between 1:00-3:30pm. Classes are free with a ticket to the performance, or $10. Participates can choose up to 2 classes with options in an open level format or master classes geared for more experienced dancers.

Classes are open to participants ages 12 through adult.
Register online through the ticket site or at the Info Desk day of the event.
Participants under 18 need a guardian-signed waiver – this can be completed beforehand or at the event.

For more information, visit https://www.blm.mn/bca and look for Discover Dance Series under the “Guest Performers” Tab.

Contemporary Class with Joe Tennis

Join Joe Tennis in the studio to explore his ever-evolving movement language and approach.

Thursday, June 1, 7:30-9:00pm

Price: $15 or pay-as-able (Venmo/cash).

18+ Ballet

Beginning, or beginning again, we’ll explore strength, flexibility, and balance inside the framework of a classical ballet class. Appropriate for all skill levels with modifications offered. Reach out to me directly if you have trouble registering.

Mondays, 10:15-11:30am from June 5-July 17
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:15pm from June 7-July 12

Join AMP In the Studio: AMPLIFIED Summer Workshop

Get back into our bodies and the studio with AMPLIFIED: AMP’s 4-day contemporary dance summer workshop – sponsored by Zenon Dance School! Let’s move, sweat, and explore mobility, length, momentum, and 3-D expansion while amplifying our physical possibilities in a curious, uplifting, and enlivening environment. Suitable for pre-professional/professional movers. Come as you are!

Monday, June 5 – Thursday, June 8
10:00am-12:00pm
Contemporary Movement Practice led by Joanna Lees, AMP Director

Through improvised and structured movement vocabulary, participants will be encouraged to research freedom, 3-D expansion, mobility, rigor, presence, agency in choice-making, and empowerment with each individual’s own unique body.

Full Workshop/4 practices: $60
3 Days/Practices: $48
2 Days/Practices: $34
Drop-In Rate: $18

To register, visit AMP’s website. Direct any questions to alternativemotionproject@gmail.com.

Photo: Bill Cameron

James Sewell Ballet Summer Dance Intensive

Join James Sewell Ballet this summer for our dance intensive running June 12-July 1, 2023.

Featuring Guest Choreographer and Instructor, Shohei Iwahama!
Geared toward pre-professional and young adult dancers with intermediate/advanced technique.

Class Schedule
9:00am-4:00pm
Two or three-week option! Dancers can sign up for June 12-24 or June 12-July 1.
Ballet, JSB repertoire, new choreography, improvisation techniques, conditioning, and more.
Public performances on Saturdays, June 24 and July 1.

World-Class Faculty with Personalized Instruction
Train with dancers, choreographers, and movement experts who value personal growth and agency. Learn from JSB Artists, Berit Ahlgren, Leah Gallas, Shohei Iwahama, Deirdre Murnane, Eve Schulte, James Sewell, and Yuki Tokuda.

We combine rigor with playfulness to foster each student’s best potential. Program includes thoughtful goal-setting and mentorship.

Flat rate of $550 (per week) includes 34 hours of professional instruction and development per week.

TU Dance Center: Children and 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.

Registration Deadline: June 26, 2023

Creative Movement: June 26-30
1-week program for children ages 5-8 where students will experience the connection between movement and creativity.

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.

Threads Dance Project Summer NexGen/Youth Dance Project

Join Threads Dance Project this summer for an expanded version of our NexGen/YDP (Youth Dance Project)!

NexGen/YDP uses a holistic approach to training future dance artists. Youth will receive high-level training and education in ballet technique, modern dance technique, embodied movement exploration, and nutrition from dance and healthcare professionals.

July 3-15
For youth ages 8 and older.

Group 1 – Beginning
Monday-Friday, 9:30am-1:30pm

Group 2 – Intermediate/Advanced
Monday-Friday, 1:30pm-6:00pm

Showcase on the final day, July 15, 9:00-11:30am.
Cost: $450. Need-based scholarships available!