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Three-Week Pop-Up Modern Classes in December

Mary Willmeng is running a 3 class series this December!

Saturdays from 10:00-11:30am
December 3, 10, and 17

Mary’s class will explore groundedness, release, and fluidity through the body with a structured warm up, improvisational exercises, and choreographed phrase work. Phrase work will include full-bodied movement and gesture to allow for a full range of expression. Students will be encouraged to play within the container of choreographed movement to find their own voice within the offerings of class. Class is suitable for all levels. Classes will be held at Jawaahir Studios.

This link will connect you to the studio website with a map of the location.

Classes will be pay as you can with a suggested amount between $5-$10. You may pay with cash, check, Venmo, or PayPal. Allow a few minutes extra at your first class to sign the studio/class waiver. If you have taken my class before, you will see some familiar phrases, as well as some new material. Let’s keep moving together as the cold and dark months creep in!

Please reach out with any questions. My email is marywillmeng@gmail.com. I look forward to dancing together!

Afro-Modern, Ballet 2, Hip Hop, and Jazz Classes at Young Dance

Since 1987, Young Dance has encouraged youth in our community to build body and spirit through the art of dance. Our mission is to transform lives through movement. We are an inclusive community where creativity flourishes, encouraging personal and artistic excellence through diverse forms of dance.

Classes are already running and many are at capacity!

There is still room for students in Afro-Modern on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm. Taught by Aneka McMullen, Afro-Modern Dance is a contemporary class where dancers explore full-body expression rooted in West African, Caribbean, and American dance traditions. Participants should be 10-18 years old. Also for students ages 10-18, Ballet 2 is taught by Hannah Pierce and meets on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00pm. Young Dance teaches ballet skills from a body-positive lens that builds terminology, coordination, flexibility, and rhythm.  

We are excited to add Hip Hop 3 and Jazz dance to the roster in January! Hip Hop 3 is for students ages 13-18 and meets on Mondays from 7:00-8:30pm. Taught by Waswa Kalema, the class is a high-energy introduction to many styles of Hip Hop including breaking, popping, locking, and house. Jazz dance, taught by Anat Shinar, combines rhythm and rootedness with light and flowing movements to create a full-bodied and unique movement language. Jazz will be offered on Thursdays from 5:00-6:30pm and is for students ages 8-14. 

New classes begin Monday, January 2, and continue through Sunday, May 21, 2023. The final weekend of the session culminates in performances at the Luminary Arts Center.

Registration is open!

Rent the Young Dance Studios

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 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, 8:00-10:45am and 3:15-9:00pm

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.

Friday Morning Jazz is Going on Pause – Three Classes Left

Dear Community:

Erinn Liebhard and Karla Grotting are so grateful for the past eight years of co-teaching Friday Morning Jazz Class at Zenon. We have decided to put FMJ on “pause” for a bit; we’re both spinning a lot of plates right now and had to set one down so the rest don’t drop. “Pause” means we intend to teach an open jazz class together again sometime in the future, continuing to offer the community a chance to engage with a jazz-music-forward, history-infused jazz class inspired by both social and concert dance ideas – we are invested in the presence of great open jazz class offerings for our community!

We will have three more classes at Zenon before this “pause”:
December 2 with Karla
December 9 with Erinn
December 16 with Karla and Erinn – this last day will wrap with a little celebration gathering after class: stay, socialize, feel community!

Thank you all: regulars, drop-ins, folks we see once every two years, and all of you who keep up with us in our Facebook group. We’ve thrived by sharing in this great sense of community and in the joy of dancing together. We appreciate you all, look forward to seeing you around the community, and will be back with an open public class for you when the timing is right!

#GetYourAssToClassThreeMoreTimes #ButAlsoKeepTakingJazzAtZenon #AndOtherClasses #Everywhere #AllTheTime

Threads Dance Nexus Space for Rent

A dark-skinned dancer stands in passe and a light skinned dancer stands in front attitude

Threads Dance Nexus – A Space to Connect and Create

The Threads Dance Nexus is a brand new community hub that not only provides a home for Threads Dance Project, but also strengthens the social fabric of our Minneapolis community through the connective power of dance.

Our 1,480 square foot space has:

  • A professional-grade speaker sound system
  • Sprung floors, barres, and mirrors
  • Two ADA-compliant, gender-neutral changing rooms
  • Large windows and garage door allowing for an abundance of natural light and fresh air

Conveniently located in the Seward neighborhood, we offer free parking and free side street parking. We are a five-minute walk from the Franklin light rail station, and a 2-5 minute walk from the nearest bus stops (lines 2, 9, 22, and 67).

To request space, please email nexusrentals@threadsdance.org. A nonrefundable deposit equal to one hour at the renter’s base rate is due to secure space.

Masks are required for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status.

Bharatanatyam Classes at the Ragamala Training Center

three images of students and professional bharatanatyam dancers

The Ragamala Training Center offers Bharatanatyam classes for beginners (children and adults) as well as experienced dancers. Led by highly-skilled company members, classes in Bharatanatyam dance are enriching, fun, and foster cultural awareness.

Ragamala Training Center offers introductory through advanced level classes for ages 7 through adult. 

Introductory (Adavu) Class
Saturdays, 2:00-3:30pm
Fall session: September 10-December 17
Spring session: January 7-May 20
You can view the full calendar here.

Registration
Please use this link to submit your registration.

New Student Introductory Tuition
Full-year tuition – $950
Paid in installments – $500 for fall semester and $550 for spring semester.
We also offer discounts for families enrolling more than one student.

For more information, please click here.

The Ragamala Training Center welcomes students with prior experience in Bharatanatyam to audition for upper-level classes. Please contact us at admin@ragamaladance.org before registering for classes beyond the introductory level.

Dance Studio K on University Ave – Wood Floors

New studio with wood floors.

Studio K (Keane) Rental Space
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 area in the Creative Enterprise Zone in 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 and gender-specific bathrooms

Accessibility
The space is ADA accessible.
Free parking in the lots behind the building.
Metro Transit Green Line light rail – Raymond Ave is a .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 Per Room
Individual artists: $12 and $18/hour
Nonprofit organizations: $18 and $22/hour for rehearsals
Discount for LGBTQ: 40%
Classes: Contact Cathy@tapcompany.org
Please inquire about fees for other uses (e.g., classes, workshops, photo shoots, etc.).

Please contact Cathy@tapcompany.org to place a rental request.

Community Movement Collective Open Classes

CoMoCollective offers small group classes for professionals and adult dancers alike to keep us moving together!

Wednesday, November 30
Foundational Ballet with Kendall Kramer – 12:00-1:15pm

Thursday, December 1
Ballet with Leah Gallas – 10:00-11:30am
Accompanied by Susan Hsu

Friday, December 2
Ballet with Helen Hatch – 10:00-11:30am
Accompanied by Pat Lyles

Monday, December 5
Ballet with Matthew Dibble – 10:00-11:30am
Accompanied by Matthew Koerner

$15/class. $130 for a 10-class card. $10 for barre.

Pre-registration is required and appreciated at least 12 hours before class start. Classes do fill up to a week in advance, sign up early! Virtual option offered upon request.

Come join us!

Adult Drop-In Classes at BCL

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 BCL

Need space to train, create, and/or rehearse? Ballet Co.Laboratory has five affordable studio spaces for rent. With sprung floors, high ceilings, natural lighting, surround sound speakers, lobby space, changing rooms, wi-fi access, kitchenette, and free parking we can accommodate groups of any size. 

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