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, 7:45–9:00pm
Wednesday, 7:15–9:00pm
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 kathleen@youngdance.org or call 612-423-3064. Upon confirmation of rental with a signed agreement and liability waiver, payment is required.

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!

Keane Sense of Rhythm Tap Classes

A group of youth dancers in tap shoes at rehearse in Studio K

If you’ve ever thought “I’ve always wanted to do that” or “I miss dancing,” you’ve come to the right place. Whether you have two left feet or blazing fast feet, we have a class for you!

At Keane Sense of Rhythm, students and professionals alike can share, grow, and explore rhythm and movement while having fun.

Our offerings include:
Tappy Hour 1, 2, 3, and 4
Dance Fit
On Broadway – Kids’ musical theater and tap
Rhythm Makers – Kids’ tap ages 8-12
Youth Tap Ensemble – Intermediate and advanced training for kids interested in exploring the historical and professional world of tap dancing

Studio K Space Rental

Image of Studio K, with wood grain patterned floor and mirrors on one side

Studio K, operated by Keane Sense of Rhythm, is a brand-new dance space built for percussive dance. Studio K features two studios with a lobby in the Creative Enterprise Zone in the Midway area of St. Paul.

Studio 1: 30’ x 34’ – 1020 square feet
Studio 2: 14’ x 20’ – 280 square feet

Studio Features
Sprung maple dance floor, built for percussive dance.
Wall of mirrors.
Bose sound system.
Skyline windows that provide ample natural light.

Other Amenities
Piano and two congas.
Gender-neutral bathrooms on the main floor and gender-specific bathrooms on the second floor.

Accessibility
The space is ADA accessible.
Free parking in the lots behind the building.
Metro Transit Green Line Light Rail Raymond Ave stop: .3 mile walk east on University Ave, approximately 7 minutes.
Metro Transit Bus Lines 63, 67 and 87 – University Ave and Vandalia St.

Rental Fees – Rehearsals
Individual artists: $12/$18 per hour
Nonprofit organizations: $18/$22 per hour

Please contact us to inquire about fees for other uses (e.g., classes, workshops, photo shoots, dance parties, etc.).

To learn more, or place a rental request, contact: Cathy@tapcompany.org.

Adult/Teen Drop-In Classes at Ballet Co.Laboratory

Several dancers in a studio practice their second arabesque

No matter if you are a veteran dancer or slipping on your first pair of ballet shoes, Ballet Co.Laboratory is an artistic home for everyone. With 11 different adult drop-in classes offered each week, including conditioning and Pilates, we know we have the right class for you!

Join us in-person or virtually via Zoom.
All dancers must sign-in on Mindbody.
Class sign-in will close 10 minutes before class begins.
Single class and 10-class cards are available.
Parking is always free!

Learn more or sign up for a class here: https://bit.ly/AdultTeenBCL

Rent Space at Ballet Co.Laboratory

Image of the BCL lobby with white walls and a benches for sitting

Come create at Ballet Co.Laboratory. Our artistic home is available for hourly rentals to independent artists and arts organizations. Book a single day to work on your artistry, secure a month to rehearse a show, or facilitate your weekly programming here – the choice is yours! We look forward to collaborating with you on your space needs.

Public Transportation
The studio is accessible via the Greenline into downtown Saint Paul and the 71A or 71B bus.

Parking
Free parking is available in front of the studio.

Facility
We have five studios at Ballet Co.Laboratory with sprung floors, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, and barres, plus four gender-neutral restrooms, changing rooms, and comfortable lobby space with Wi-fi access and ample seating. The entire facility is HVAC heated and cooled.

Studio 1: 25′ x 50′ – 15-person capacity – $20/hour
Studio 2: 25′ x 50′ – 15-person capacity – $20/hour
Studio 3: 25′ x 30′ – 8-person capacity – $15/hour
Studio 4: 42′ x 50′ – 30-person capacity – Rental available via special request
Studio 5: 25′ x 28′ – 8-person capacity – $15/hour

Hours
Morning, daytime, and evening hours available.

To inquire about your rental, please email info@balletcolaboratory.org or call 651.313.5967.

Seeking Performing and Creating Artists – New Dance Series on the Farm

Jennifer Glaws’s Jagged Moves seeks performing and creating artists for a new summer dance series on the farm! 

We are seeking choreographers and performing artists for Soiled Dance Series, a new collaborative performance experience dedicated to bringing awareness to radical dance and agriculture/farming held in August on the inspiring grounds of Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista, MN. 

Jagged Moves seeks 5 artists/artists groups to present site specific works that speak towards the specific locations on the farm for where they are performed. Paid stipend – details at link.

Also seeking performers for a new work produced by Jagged Moves that will premiere during Soiled Dance Series. This project seeks professional performers of all ages with a desire to perform a site specific work, outside, on grass and dirt terrain. Looking for individuals with experience in contemporary forms, improvisation for generation and performance, and partnering. Paid stipend – details at link.

Interest due at 5:00pm CT on April 26. Artists will be announced May 1.

For questions or if the submission process is prohibitive, please email jagged9@hotmail.com.

Artist Call
Site Descriptions

Audition for Minnesota Ballet Collective

A group of light-skinned dancers in matching leotards pose

Advanced ballet dancers aged 18 and up are invited to audition for Minnesota Ballet Collective! The Minnesota Ballet Collective is committed to empowering advanced ballet dancers by fostering artists’ creativity, collaboration, and passion. We seek to inspire our community through ballet’s storytelling ability and inherent beauty. The Minnesota Ballet Collective believes in the transformative power of dance and its positive impact on the community.

The audition will be:
April 29
5:00-7:00pm
at Platinum Dance Center

Please register for the audition by April 28.

Please bring a printed headshot and first arabesque shot.
Please wear ballet attire. Bring ballet shoes and pointe shoes.
Dancers are welcome to arrive up to 30 minutes early to warm up.
There is no audition fee required.

Threads Dance Project Job Openings

Threads Dance Project has the following job opportunities available:

Development Coordinator
The Development Coordinator will be responsible for implementing the development strategy for the Karen L. Charles Threads Dance Project. The Development Coordinator will be responsible for grant writing and reporting, and individual donor management. The Development Coordinator reports to the Managing Director.

Managing Director
The Managing Director supports the Artistic/Executive Director in guiding the company’s voice and vision. The Managing Director is responsible for the success, performance, and strategies of the business. The Managing Director manages all business operations and ventures and will report to the Artistic/Executive Director.

Programs and Engagement Coordinator
The Programs and Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for managing/coordinating outreach, touring, education programs goals and activities for the Karen L. Charles Threads Dance Project. These duties include but are not limited to leveraging key relationships and contacts within and outside of the Threads’ network, working with the Board and other team members to implement outreach, touring, educational and programs goals, and managing these goals through experience, organization skills, communication skills, and leadership.

For further information and full position descriptions please visit the Job Opportunities page on our website.

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Treva McFadden, tmcfadden@threadsdance.org.

Collide Theatrical Apprentice Program

2023/2024 Apprentice Program runs September 2023-May 2024.

Collide Theatrical’s Apprentice Program provides the skills needed to pursue formal positions within the Collide company and in the world of theater dance.

Selected Apprentice dancers will take technique class with the Company 3-5 days a week, have an opportunity to perform in a Collide show, and 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 include 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.

In-person auditions will take place:
Wednesday, May 24
7:00-8:30pm

Sign up here.

For more information, please contact Grace at admin@collidetheatrical.org.