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Rhythmically Speaking Presents The Cohort 2024

The sixteenth installment of our beloved annual summer show, The Cohort 2024, is almost here!

The Cohort 2024 program was built to share four different perspectives on and via the vibrancy of jazz and American social dance ideas. This year’s production features a cohort of excellent art and artists – featuring works by two local and two visiting choreographers, and danced by the 10 Rhythmically Speaking company dancers.

This year’s choreographers are:
Eboné Amos – Visiting Artist from Clarksville, TN
Erinn Liebhard – Rhythmically Speaking Artistic and Executive Director
Jake Nehrbass – Local Artist and Company Dancer
Maurice Watson – Visiting Artist from Greensboro, NC

Amos will revisit her work Welcome to Soulsville, which celebrates the music, dances, and soul stirrers of the 1950s and 1960s. Liebhard will create a new work titled Conversation Piece, exploring historical dance step instructional diagrams and records as visual and auditory allegories for how conversation can unfold. Nehrbass will be creating a funk-inspired tap/jazz piece titled Sonic Leather. Watson will be restaging his work Chasing the (1) = One, which explores individuality and artistic expression in one’s social community.

August 15, 7:30pm
August 16, 7:30pm
August 17, 2:00pm and 7:30pm

Come join us and feel your shared humanity through experiencing groove-forward dance – you won’t regret it!

Announcing Off-Leash Area’s Eighth Annual Neighborhood Garage Tour

Celebrate Off-Leash Area’s twenty-fifth anniversary with its eighth annual Neighborhood Garage Tour!

This year’s tour brings back their energetic and imaginative family-friendly production, The Medicine Show of the 25th Century, to St. Anthony, Bloomington, and Stillwater.

The Medicine Show of the 25th Century is set in the distant future and follows a troupe of technology-hybrid humanoids as they travel from town to town, hawking a cure-all elixir for solutions to the world’s toughest problems. Filled with raucous slapstick, whimsical beauty, and plenty of winks and nudges, The Medicine Show of the 25th Century is Off-Leash Area’s thirty-fifth original production.

Tickets are by suggested donation of $5-30.

The tour runs from September 6 through September 22, with eight performances over three weekends:
Friday, September 6 – ASL Interpretation
Saturday, September 7 – Audio Description
Sunday, September 8
Friday, September 13
Saturday, September 14
Sunday, September 15 – Audio Description
Friday, September 20
Sunday, September 22 – ASL Interpretation

Sunday Open Ballet

Please join Lisa Erickson for Sunday Open Ballet:
Every Sunday in July from 1:30-3:00pm
At the Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

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. Come play and see for yourself!

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

Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre: In-Person Summer Session Classes

Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre is thrilled to welcome you back for our summer session! This in-person session runs through August 3, 2024. All ages, abilities, and levels are welcome! Visit our online registration page for more information, including class descriptions and prices. Registration is accepted on a drop-in basis. See you at the studio!

To learn more about us, click here.

Monday
6:00-7:00pm: All Abilities with Colette Illarde
7:00-8:15pm: All-Level Technique with Colette Illarde

Tuesday
4:00-4:45pm: Kids 6-9 Years with Susana di Palma
6:00-7:00pm: Level 1 New Students with Deborah Elias
7:00-8:15pm: Level 2 with Deborah

Wednesday
7:30-8:45pm: Flamenco Guitar Class with Ross Fellrath

Friday
12:00-1:00pm: Flamenco y Más with Susana di Palma

Saturday
9:45-10:45am: Level 1 New Students with Deborah Elias 
11:00am-12:15pm: Level 3 with Colette Illarde
12:15-12:45pm: Juerga with Ross Fellrath 
12:45-2:00pm: Level 4 Technique and Choreography with Susana di Palma

Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre – Studio Space for Rent in Minneapolis

Located in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis, rent Zorongo Flamenco’s studio for classes, private rehearsals, events, and more! Our space is available to book in consecutive 30-minute periods when not in use by the Zorongo Flamenco school. 

First-time renters should contact Zorongo Flamenco for more information before booking. 

Our Studio Includes
1,224 square feet (34′ x 36′)
Free street parking on 37th Avenue and surrounding streets
Bluetooth speaker/sound system available for use
Access to gender-neutral restrooms
Overhead lighting
Filtered water station
Sprung, wood floor
Wall-length mirrors
Windows with natural light and curtains
A/C unit
Wifi

Rental Fees
Rehearsals: $10 per 30 minutes
Classes: $12.50 per 30 minutes

View studio rental availability.

For other rental inquiries, including events, workshops, art space, photo/filming sessions, etc., please contact us.

Erin Thompson Teaches Advanced Contemporary Classes in Person and on Zoom

Erin’s advanced-level contemporary dance class at Zenon Dance School includes floor work, standing warm-ups, and phrase work, all designed to enhance the healthy use of joints and muscle groups as dancers release their weight fully into the support of the ground. Experiential awareness, body mapping, improvisation, and creative work are included as dancers channel their own expressive artistry within the movement.

Thursdays, 9:30-11:00am
Registration is open through Zenon’s MindBody portal.

See you soon!

Modern Dance Class with Thern at Tapestry

Dancing and finding pleasure in movement is for everyone of any age!

I’ve taught dance for all ages and experience levels for over fifty years. In my weekly session of modern dance classes, we’ll be working with somatic movement, structured improvisation, and floor work to build strength, flexibility, and ease of movement. You’ll learn patterns that move through space in community with other dancers, encouraging spatial and group awareness.

Mondays, 12:00-1:30pm

Drop in: $15-20. Cash or check made out to Kathryn Anderson.

Creo Arts & Dance Conservatory Adult Summer Drop-In Classes

Join us for our ballet, jazz, and contemporary adult classes in a joyful and safe environment at Creo Arts and Dance Conservatory in Minnetonka. You can expect a high-energy class with motivational dance artists who are experts in their craft!

July Session
Beginning/Intermediate Ballet: Tuesday, July 9, 16, 23, 30: 6:30-7:45pm
Open Level Jazz: Wednesday, July 10, 17, 24, 31: 6:00-7:00pm
Open Level Contemporary: Thursday, July 11, 18, 25: 6:30-7:30pm

August Session
Beginning/Intermediate Ballet: Tuesday, August 6, 13, 20, 27: 6:30-7:45pm
Open Level Jazz: Wednesday, August 7, 14, 21, 28: 6:00-7:00pm
Open Level Contemporary: Thursday, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: 6:30-7:30pm

MotionArt Adult Modern Dance Classes

MotionArt’s mission is to share the art of dance and the joy of movement with people of all ages and abilities. We strive to enrich lives by fostering creativity, body awareness and self-expression in a fun, non-competitive, welcoming environment. We offer ongoing dance classes in-studio, on Zoom, and outside (weather permitting).

Paying the regular rate helps keep our organization afloat; however, no one will be turned away for inability to pay. There is also an option to pay what you can.

Please go to motionartmn.org to sign-up for classes, or contact Pam Gleason for info.

Ageless Dance
Monday, 4:00-5:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Studio #105
Thursday, 4:00-5:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

Beginning Modern Dance
Tuesday, 5:00-6:15pm – Zoom only

Intermediate Modern Dance
Wednesday, 10:30am-12:00pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

Mixed Level Modern Dance
Tuesday, 7:00-8:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom
Saturday, 4:00-5:30pm – Hybrid: Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom, and Zoom

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

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.

July 10
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am – Zachary Tuazon with Eric Jensen on piano

July 15-18
Monday, 9:30-11:00am – Eve Schulte
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, 9:30-11:00am – Yuki Tokuda

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.