Black Label Movement – Company Class

Join us for company class Wednesday, November 16 with Artistic Director Carl Flink.

Classes will dig into our Black Label movement aesthetic, as well as Limón technique and improvisation.

All classes will take place at The Arena from 9:00-10:30am.
Only $8 to attend – pay via Venmo (@blacklabelmovement) or cash on-site.

Extended Schedule:
– Wednesday, November 16  with Carl
– Wednesday, November 23  with Carl
– Wednesday, November 30  with Carl

TU Dance Center: Intermediate/Advanced Open Classes

Join us every day of the week for our open class offerings featuring teaching artists such as Toni Pierce-Sands, Laurel Keen, Alanna Morris, Gregory Dolbashian, Christopher Ralph, and Abdo Sayegh-Rodriguez.

Classes will include Horton-based Modern, Ballet, GYROKINESIS®, Movement Practice with Alanna, Contemporary, and more!

Mondays-Fridays
9:30-11:30am or 9:30-11:00am

$15/class or $140/10 classes

For more information, class calendar, and registration, click here.

Rent TU Dance Center Studios

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TU Dance Center is available for rental when not in use by TU Dance’s programming.

TU Dance Center features a reception area and front desk for check-in or event use. Access to adjacent dressing room and green room with kitchenette are available upon request.

Studio 1: 60 x 34
Studio 2: 46 x 21

Both studios feature:

  • Sprung dance floor with Marley-type surface by Harlequin
  • Wall of mirrors
  • Portable ballet barre units 10′ in length
  • Room-level sound system with CD and mini-jack inputs
  • 50′ LCD TV cart for presentation and videoconferencing
  • Large windows providing ample natural light

Studio 1 only: A curtain that can be drawn on entire mirror; wall-mounted ballet barres of 27′ and 33′.

Rental Fees:
Individual artists: $18/hour.
Nonprofit organizations: $22/hour for rehearsals.
Other rental inquiries (for-profit, classes, workshops, auditions, life events, photo sessions, filming, etc.), please contact us.

TU Dance Center: 2022-2023 Pre-Professional Program

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Running September 12, 2022–May 20, 2023.
Mid-session registration is welcomed – tuition prorated!

The TU Dance Pre-Professional Program is an intensive course of study integrating modern, ballet, African dance, conditioning and creative workshops for students up to age 24. Click here to download the 2022-2023 Pre-Professional Daily Schedules. All classes in the Pre-Professional Program are offered in person with a virtual option, unless otherwise noted.

To register, please complete the four-step registration process:

1. Please find the online pre-registration below under the specific level you are interested in and select a payment option
2. Make a tuition payment (in full or by selecting a payment plan)
3. If requesting a payment plan please submit the 2022-2023 Payment Plan form
4. Click here to submit the 2022-2023 Pre-Professional online registration form

TU Dance Center: 2022-2023 Children and Teen Program

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Running September 12, 2022–May 20, 2023.
Mid-session registration is welcomed – tuition prorated!

The TU Dance Center Children and Teen Program introduces the joy of creative movement and beginning dance technique. Classes, divided by age, provide a comprehensive base on which to expand by developing body awareness, coordination, balance, flexibility, strength and musicality. Click here to download the 2022-2023 Children and Teen Daily Schedule. All classes in the Children and Teen Program are offered in person with a virtual option, unless otherwise noted.

To register, please complete the four-step registration process:

1. Please find the online pre-registration below under the specific level you are interested in and select a payment option
2. Make a tuition payment (in full or by selecting a payment plan)
3. If requesting a payment plan, please submit the 2022-2023 Payment Plan form
4. Click here to submit the 2022-2023 Children and Teen Program online registration form

Friday Morning Jazz: Guest Teacher Emily Broeker This Week

Come groove with Emily Broeker at this week’s Friday Morning Jazz class at Zenon Dance School!

Emily Broeker grew up dancing in Minneapolis and obtained her B.A. in dance with distinction from the University of Minnesota. She has performed professionally in Minneapolis and Chicago with companies such as Buckets And Tap Shoes, Chicago Tap Theatre, Flying Foot Forum, Eclectic Edge Ensemble, and Keane Sense Of Rhythm. As a choreographer, Emily has had her work featured in the shows Rhythmically Speaking and Rooted: A Hip-Hop Choreographer’s Evening.

Emily’s greatest passion is dance instruction: to expand her knowledge of dance pedagogy, she regularly attends professional development trainings such as the Breaking Boundaries Dance Teacher Workshop and More Than Just Great Dancing Teacher Training. Emily is also certified to teach Level 1 Giordano Jazz Technique and Progressing Ballet Technique. She loves to witness the passion for dance and growth of each student!

Class runs 10-11:15am CST and remains hybrid, with plenty of in-studio space for masked students in-studio and a high-quality Zoom option for folks joining from home/ remotely. Drop-ins encouraged.

Register for class at zenondance.org, and #GetYourAssToClass!

Rent the Young Dance Studios

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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, 8:00-10:45am 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. Payment is required upon confirmation of rental with a signed rental agreement and liability waiver.

Young Dance Fall Classes

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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.

Young Dance is committed to offering a fun and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Our Teaching Artists are some of the best in cities, bringing their experience and expertise to a myriad of styles and techniques. The 2022–23 Session includes Afro-Modern, All Abilities Dancing, Ballet, Breaking, Creative Movement, Choreography, Dance Together, Hip Hop, Jazz, Modern, and the Young Dance Performing Company.

Classes continue through Sunday, May 21, 2023. The final weekend of the session culminates in performances at the Luminary Arts Center.

Registration is now open! Some classes fill quickly so enroll today! 

Adult Drop-In Classes at BCL

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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: https://bit.ly/AdultTeenBCL

Rent Space at BCL

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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.