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James Sewell Ballet – Open Advanced/Professional Class and Coordi™ Classes

Ballet students jump in with pointed toes, ankles crossed and arms en bau

Come join the James Sewell Ballet dancers in our open professional class!
All classes are ballet unless noted otherwise.
Sign up for in-person company class or virtual Coordi™ class here.

April 12-14
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am – Deirdre Murnane, with Eric Jensen on piano
Thursday – No Class
Friday – No Class

April 17-21
Monday, 9:30-11:00am – Yuki Tokuda
Tuesday, 9:30-11:00am – Kerry Parker, with Pat Lyles on piano
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am – Leah Gallas, with Eric Jensen on piano
Thursday – No Class
Friday – No Class

April 24-28
Monday, 9:30-11:00am – Yuki Tokuda
Tuesday, 9:30-11:00am – Kerry Parker, with Pat Lyles on piano
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am – Leah Gallas, with Eric Jensen on piano
Thursday – No Class
Friday – No Class

Coordi™ Class
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00am taught by James Sewell.
Ongoing. Virtual-only at this time.

What is Coordi™? It’s a movement study based on multiple kinetic patterns happening at once. Physical brain teasers combine with ballet for unexpected pathways and alignments that challenge both your mind and body! Learn more about Coordi™ here.

Dance Studio Available for Hourly Rental in South Minneapolis

A dance studio with wood floor, wall or mirrors, and built-in ballet barres

The Sabathani Community Center in South Minneapolis has a dance studio available for hourly rental.

Studio dimensions: 39′ x 23′ x 9′
The space includes mirrors, ballet barres, hardwood floor, and free parking.

Rental rates:
Rehearsals and photo shoots: $15/hour
Classes and auditions: $20/hour

Available for rent Monday through Friday between 7:00am-9:00pm, and Saturdays between 10:00am-4:00pm. Closed Sundays.

To reserve: Contact ReNée Pettis at rpettis@sabathani.org or 612-821-2308.

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 and parking is always free! 

Learn more or sign up for a class here!

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.

Adult Classes at Hopkins Dance Company

Adult dancers practice cambre back with one leg resting on the barre

Ongoing adult classes at Hopkins Dance Company:

Beginning Adult Ballet
Wednesdays, 7:15-8:00pm

Intermediate Adult Ballet
Fridays, 10:30am-12:00pm

Adult Tap
Wednesdays, 7:15-8:00pm

Drop-ins welcome! Online payment or class cards available.

Studios for Rent at Hopkins Dance Company

A photo of Studio 3 - a dance studio at Hopkins Dance Co.

Three beautiful studios in Hopkins available for hourly, short or long-term rental in Hopkins. Perfect for dance/exercise classes, photo shoots, filming, rehearsals, and more!

Studio 1: 17′ x 42′
Studio 2: 16′ x 28′
Studio 3: 29′ x 60′

Sound system and wi-fi available.

Advanced Drop-In Classes with Collide Theatrical

Join us for Company Class!
Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00–10:30am
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. Please sign our liability waiver before attending class.

ALL WELCOME
Our welcoming environment stands up to our values of inclusivity and accessibility. Work-study and BIPOC scholarships available.

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-In: $18 per class or $80 for a 5-class pass. 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

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.

Heart of Dance is Hiring an Executive Director

Heart of Dance is hiring an Executive Director! Heart of Dance delivers the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of partner dance to those who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to experience them. Dancing Classrooms, our foundational program, teaches crucial life skills like confidence, cultural awareness, conflict resolution, and gender respect through the lens of partner dance in schools across Minnesota. In classrooms of fifth and eighth graders, we engage students with these concepts at an age proven to have the greatest impact.

Partner dance leads to confidence, self-expression, joyful movement, discipline, human connection, and more. Through partner dance, Heart of Dance is helping people discover all they can be.

Learn more and apply here.