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James Sewell Ballet: This is Me

JSB performs as special guests with the Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus, June 21 and 22, 7:30pm.

Step into a world of inclusivity, artistry, and self-expression with This is Me, a captivating concert experience brought to you by the Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus (TCGMC) with special guests. Set against the majestic backdrop of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, this event promises to be a celebration of diversity, acceptance, and the transformative power of music.

James Sewell Ballet is thrilled to be performing as special guests in Every BODY, a groundbreaking commission led by TCGMC featuring over 200 singers on stage and professional dancers, exploring the complexities of body image, identity, and self-acceptance.  From the graceful movements of a dancer to the soaring melodies of a choir in harmony, Every BODY celebrates the inherent worth and dignity of every individual. It challenges societal norms and embraces the idea that our bodies are not something to be ashamed of, but rather, gifts to be cherished and celebrated.

For more information about this inspiring collaboration, click here.

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Hopkins Dance Company’s Young Dancer Summer Camps

Join us for Hopkins Dance Company’s summer camps for ages 4-9. No dance experience necessary!

Little Mermaid Camp
June 24-27, 10:00am-12:30pm

Super Mario Camp
July 22-25, 10:00am-12:30pm

Nutty Nutcracker Camp
August 19-22, 10:00am-12:30pm

Katha Dance Theatre Summer Intensive

Katha Dance Theatre invites Kathak dancers with at least 2 years of Kathak experience to join our Summer Intensive! Students worldwide are invited to join, either in-person in our St. Louis Park studio or online via Zoom.

We’re so pleased to announce that our 2024 intensive classes will be conducted by a visiting instructor – internationally renowned Kathak master Guru Saswati Sen, the senior-most disciple of the late Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj.

Guru Saswati Sen will give professional instruction in a structured and focused setting. This intensive is a comprehensive evening program providing the finest professional instruction for all ages, for students striving to reach their full potential. Motivated students with at least two years of consistent training will receive first-class dance training among a student body of versatile dancers who strive for excellence. This training offers intermediate-to-advanced dancers an opportunity to train in-person in a vibrant professional environment. Saswati Sen is planning to teach a storytelling Kathak dance set to specific music for each group.

Acknowledging her contributions to the art of Kathak, The Sangeet Natak Akademi, India’s National Academy of Dance Music and Drama, presented Ms. Sen with its life-time Achievement Award in 2004. She is also the recipient of the Sanskriti Award, the Shringar Mani Award and the Critic’s Recommendation Award.

Classes will be offered to the following groups of KDT students:

  • Group A: Children and adults with 2 or more years of Kathak learning
    1 hour, 6:00-7:00pm
  • Group B: Youth and adults with 4 or more years of Kathak learning
    1 hour, 7:10-8:10pm
  • Group C: KDT Company, apprentices, and advanced Kathak dancers
    1.5 hours, 8:20–9:50pm

No drop-ins! Registration includes submission of a full tuition payment through our website below. Scholarships are available on a basis of financial need or merit, and are awarded at the discretion of our teaching staff. Please contact us for more information. We ask that students new to KDT email a video example of their dance ability to determine their class placement.

We strive to make our programming accessible to people of all backgrounds and abilities. Please contact us to let us know how we can meet your needs.

Collide Theatrical Summer Intensive

Intermediate to advanced dancers, ages 14–22: Improve your technique and advance your artistry in a positive and welcoming environment! Classes include Musical Theatre Jazz, Classic Jazz Technique, Ballet, Leaps and Turns, Hip Hop, Contemporary, and more. Students may register for individual weeks, or sign up for all three weeks and save! More information and pricing can be found here.

The Intensive culminates with our Collide Showcase (for those who register for all three weeks of the intensive). Video will be taken so students have professional-grade copy to use for future auditions and submissions. Local students are also invited to perform excerpts from the Intensive at the MN State Fair in August!

Level placement requires a referral from a teacher or Collide company member, or a two-minute video submission. Please send video (one minute ballet adagio with pirouettes and one minute jazz) or referral name and contact information to Regina@collidetheatrical.org.

TU Dance Center: Pre-Professional Summer Programs

The TU Dance Pre-Professional program is an intensive course of study integrating Modern, Ballet, African Dance, and creative workshops for students ages 11-24. Click the respective level group to download the daily schedule: 2024 Intermediate Program Daily Schedule and 2024 Advanced Intensive Daily Schedule.

Youth Intermediate Level: July 8-20
This level is aimed at students typically aged 11 and older with some dance experience who wish to experience focused dance training. During this 2-week program, students will be introduced to different forms of dance with a balance between building strong technique and exploring their artistry.
Registration Deadline: July 3, 2024

Teen Intermediate Level: July 8-20
This level is designed for students typically aged 14 and older with two or more years of formal training. During this 2-week program, students will explore their artistry through technique classes and workshop/choreography that will help to build their knowledge of dance.
Registration Deadline: July 3, 2024

Advanced Level: July 29-August 10
This 2-week summer intensive program is designed for advanced pre-professional students typically aged 17-24 who are interested in pursuing careers as professional dancers. It is recommended that students have four or more years of formal training and a solid grounding in Ballet and Modern dance techniques. Students will participate in daily workshop classes with TU Dance Center teaching artists and guest artists. Students can enroll for 1 week or 2 weeks. Each week will culminate with a work-in-progress sharing in the studio.
Registration Deadline: July 24, 2024. Single-week registration is available.

For program details, level placement, and to register, you can either click here, email education@tudance.org, or call 651-724-9708. Level placement can be done by attending in person (by appointment only, class fee applies), submitting a video link (Modern and Ballet phrases), or during the first day of classes of the intensive. Scholarships available!

View the TU Dance Summer Programs information more efficiently on a mobile device by clicking here.

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!

Threads Advanced-Professional Summer Dance Intensive

Performers and creators, join us for a powerful week of dance exploration from July 22-26.

Threads is proud to announce the return of our Summer Intensive. We are offering a new structure that allows us to better support artists whose focus is performance, creation, or both.

Performer’s Track – 10:00am-2:30pm
Classes include Contemporary/Modern, Ballet, Hip Hop, African Umfundalai, and more.

Creator’s Track – 1:00-5:00pm
Classes include Repertoire, Composition, and Improvisation, as well as studies on topics such as grant-writing and funding, producing a show, and more.

Both Performer’s and Creator’s Tracks – 10:00am-5:00pm
Offers a rigorous, full-day exploration of techniques and the chance to enhance yourself as a performer and choreographer.

Repertoire learned in the intensive may be part of the company audition on Saturday, July 27.

Come for part of the day or the full day! Learn more and register by July 6.

Open Company Audition for Threads Dance Project

Threads Dance Project Open Audition
Saturday, July 27
Registration and self warm-up: 9:30-10:00am
Audition: 10:00am-12:30pm

Threads Dance Project is seeking a diverse group of male-identifying and female-identifying dancers ages 21+ who are versatile, quick learners, and fluent in a variety of dance forms for the fall 2024 season. Rehearsals begin August 12 with performances into November 2024

Availability and Schedule: You must be available for the following dates and times:

  • August-November: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 9:00am-12:30pm
  • Tech week: November 5, 6, and 7, 4:00-9:00pm
  • Performances: November 8, 9, and 10
  • Other performances are possible later in November.

Dancers are encouraged to register by Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Please direct questions regarding the audition to Karen Christ Aalgaard: kchrist@threadsdance.org, 612-354-3978

Tuesday Open Ballet with Lisa Erickson

Ballet is fun! Come play and see for yourself! Please join Lisa Erickson for Open Ballet:

Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00pm

A ballet teacher with 35+ years of experience teaching all levels and ages, Lisa’s welcoming ballet classes naturally guide students in refining their alignment, balance, and technique, while also discovering the value and importance of the use of weight in their dancing. Coupled with individual attention, feedback, and humor, students experience expansion and growth in body and mind – and experience joy in the process!

Students are encouraged to expect success and mistakes! Only when we allow ourselves to take chances and risk failure can we grow to our full potential. Every student is special, different, important, appreciated, encouraged, respected, unique, invited, and welcome.

Drop-in: $17-20. Pre-pay via Venmo @Lisa-Erickson-121 or pay with exact cash.

Sol Creative Performing Arts Studio

Weekly classes in Musical Theatre Jazz, Jazz Technique, Tap Technique, and combos at Sol Creative.

Fosse Fridays every Friday from 11:00am-12:30pm! Come learn the iconic style and technique of Bob Fosse’s choreographic genius. Derived from his own physicality imperfections, the Fosse style was born and became the staple in musicals like Cabaret, Sweet Charity, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, The Pajama Game, Pippin, Chicago, Dancin’, and the film All That Jazz. White gloves, bowler hats, knocked knees, and a contracted posture are just a few of the signature trademarks of his original style.

Jazz Technique classes focus on flexibility, strength, vocabulary, and execution of correct Jazz Technique. A short combo is also taught in conjunction with the technique covered in class.

Tap classes begin with a warm-up, execution of tap steps, linked steps, and progressions with a monthly combo that is added on to weekly.

Musical Theatre Jazz encompasses a thorough warm-up, strengthening, technique, and combo in a Broadway-style of the likes of Chita Rivera, Ann Reinking, Cyd Charisse, Qwen Verdon, Ann Miller, Eleanor Powell, Ruby Keller, Michael Kidd, Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, Bob Fosse, and Gregory Hines.