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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!

Advanced Drop-In Classes with Collide Theatrical

Join us for Company Class:

Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30–11:00am
Intermediate/advanced ballet and jazz with the company.

Teachers and classes on a rotating schedule. Pre-registration required.
To view the class schedule and register for class, visit: https://www.collidetheatrical.org/book-online.

All Welcome
Our welcoming environment stands up to our values of inclusivity and accessibility. Work-study and BIPOC scholarships available. Please sign our liability waiver before attending class.

Our space is located in the Can Can Wonderland building in St. Paul. Parking is free in front of the building (the BLUE lot is closest to our space), in the lots across the street, and in the underground parking garage (follow the Can Can Wonderland arrow).

Class Rates
Adult Drop-Ins: $18 per class or $80 for a 5-class pass. Passes good for either ballet or jazz; must be used within 6 months.
Professional Dancers: $15 per class. Email admin@collidetheatrical.org for a discount code.

Studio Rentals at Collide Theatrical in St. Paul

A photo of Collide's Studio 1

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 admin@collidetheatrical.org to schedule a visit.

Brigadoon – Dancers Needed

Brigadoon, produced by Faith Community Theater in Minnetonka, June 13-18.

Searching for 6-8 strong dancers, who are highly trained in ballet and jazz. 

Auditions: April 17 and 18
Callbacks: April 21

Vocal rehearsals begin on April 23 and dance rehearsals begin May 8. Dancers are not required to sing, but may do so if they choose.

The lead male dancer (role of Harry) will be given a stipend for their work, due to the large nature of the role.

Katha Dance Theatre Seeks Stage Manager for Upcoming Performances

Katha Dance Theatre seeks an experienced Stage Manager for its upcoming performance of Kathak E-motion at the Park Square Theatre. The temporary position will last from April 24 through the final performance on April 30. This is a paid position.

Responsibilities:

  • Attend one rehearsal at KDT’s studio, 5806 W. 36th Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55416, prior to show week to familiarize yourself with the show
    • Scheduling TBD
  • Manage all stage rehearsals at the Park Square Theatre in the Historic Hamm Building at 20 West 7th Place, Saint Paul, MN 55102
    • April 24-28
  • Call all shows
    • April 28 at 7:00pm
    • April 29 at 7:00pm
    • April 30 at 1:30pm

Previous familiarity with/experience at the Park Square Theatre is preferred, but not required. Previous experience stage managing dance performances is also preferred.

If you are interested, please email us your resume at info@kathadance.org using the subject line “Stage Manager Position”.

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.

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.

TU Dance Center: Accompanists Needed

TU Dance Center is seeking accompanists for Modern, Ballet, and African Dance classes!

Preferred times:
Mornings, 9:30-11:00am
Evenings, 4:30-9:00pm (any hours within timeframe)

Rate: $24/hour
Free parking.

If you or someone you know are interested, please contact info@tudance.org.

Thank you!

James Sewell Ballet Audition Notice

A brown-skinned dancer en pointe leans backwards with one leg straight toward the sky, as a light-skinned male dancer supports her

James Sewell Ballet (JSB) is seeking dancers for both project and full contract work in the 2023/24 season.

JSB currently consists of six dancers willing to challenge their physical limits, perform a range of emotions, and play with the boundaries of ballet. The company rehearses in Minneapolis, MN, and performs three full programs a year, in addition to other outreach and touring engagements. Choreographic and teaching opportunities regularly exist throughout the season.

Dancers well suited for this job will:

  • Have excellent ballet technique and contemporary movement.
  • Have strong improvisational skills, or minimally an eagerness to learn.
  • Have good partnering knowledge and ability, including sustained overhead lifts for men and ability to weight-share for all.
  • Enjoy teaching opportunities that include company classes and outreach with all ages.
  • Be enthusiastic about actively participating in the creative process.
  • Bring individual competitiveness and interest in growing as an artist, and excitement to be a part of a small, cooperative team.

JSB offers 26- to 30-week competitive contracts. Starting salary is no less than $700 per week for a full-contract position. The mission of James Sewell Ballet is to transform dance, artists, and audiences through rich collaboration, education, and equitable opportunities.

Audition is by invitation only. To be considered, please send your resume, head shot, and a video link to deirdre@jsballet.org.

Flying Foot Forum’s 30th Anniversary Concerts

Joe Chvala and the Flying Foot Forum celebrate 30 years of creating vibrant, bold, and deeply creative works; fusing percussive dance and music to tell unusual tales, create a wild variety of characters, and explore universal ideas in inventive and exciting ways. Joined by powerhouse guest artists Patricia Brown (AfroFusion), Susana Di Palma (Zorongo Flamenco), and Clayton Schanilec (Old Time fiddler and Appalachian clogger), FFF brings a panoply of repertory pieces and exciting new collaborations, as well as letting us get a peek at their award-winning short films! Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Runs April 13-23, 2023

Tickets: $33
Discounts for seniors, students, educators, and more.