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Zenon Dance School – Fall Xchange Program/Work-Study

We are looking for volunteers to be a part of our Xchange Program for the upcoming Fall Session!

Xchange is Zenon’s work-study program that allows students to volunteer in exchange for dance class credit. The Fall Session will run from September 12-December 18, 2022. There will be no classes the evening of Wednesday, November 23 through Sunday, November 27.

Online shift = one class credit
In-person shift = two class credits

If you are interested in working with the Xchange Program, please email meli@zenondance.org.

In-person:
Mondays: 9:30-11:30am – 1 volunteer
Mondays: 5:15-7:15pm – 1 volunteer
Tuesdays: 10:00am-12:00pm – 2 volunteers
Wednesdays: 9:15-11:15am – 2 volunteers; class meets in person every other week
Thursdays: 9:15-11:15am – 2 volunteers
Fridays: 9:45am-12:15pm – 2 volunteers
Saturdays: 12:15-2:15pm – 1 volunteer
Sundays: 9:45-11:30am – 1 volunteer
Sundays: 10:45am-12:30pm – 1 volunteer

Online: 
Fridays: 9:45-11:15am – 1 volunteer

Hothouse Studio Rental

Make Hothouse your home! Our space is available for hourly rentals to independent artists and arts organizations. Book a single session for rehearsal, or run your programming here. Like a community garden, filled with unique plots, the beauty of Hothouse is in the diversity of the people that fill our space.

Hothouse has two studios for you to choose from – Studio 1 is 900 square feet, and Studio 2 is 1000 square feet. Both studios include:

  • Sprung, Marley floor
  • Mirrors
  • Sound system
  • Portable barres
  • Fitness equipment
  • Adjustable lighting
  • Wifi
  • Individual lobbies with seating
  • Access to a restroom and filtered water station
  • Large windows with a view of the Minneapolis skyline
  • Free lot and street parking

Rental prices vary based on the type of event, starting at just $12 per hour. Fill out the First Time Rental Request form at the bottom of this page to introduce yourself and book the space!

Drop-In Classes at Hothouse

Open dance and fitness classes seven days a week! Class offerings include ballet, krump, contemporary, heels, jazz, modern, hip hop, and more.

Hothouse is a multi-purpose studio space in Minneapolis featuring drop-in classes for teens and adults. Whether you’re already involved in the local arts scene, an aspiring dance professional looking to bolster your training, or just a human who loves to move, Hothouse offers classes that celebrate the bliss of movement and embrace you for who you are.

Come as you are, leave as more.

Visit our website or find us on MINDBODY to view the full schedule and book your next class! Free lot and street parking.

FELDENKRAIS® Classes with Krista Langberg and Jeffrey Wells

In-person FELDENKRAIS AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT® ongoing drop-in at East Lake Aikido with Krista Langberg or Jeffrey Wells (alternating weeks).

Monday evenings, 6:00-7:00pm through December 12
Friday mornings, 9:00-10:00am through December 16

$10-$25 sliding scale per class

Drop-in any time to our ongoing Monday evening and Friday morning classes at East Lake Aikido in the Longfellow neighborhood in Minneapolis.

These classes are meant for anyone who is interested in deepening their self-awareness and possibilities of action, regardless of previous experience in the Feldenkrais Method. The space will be open 10 minutes before class begins. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early, especially if you are new to class, to sign in and familiarize yourself with the space. Wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move in—having a long-sleeve layer is helpful to adjust to temperature shifts. We provide blankets to practice on and any props needed for specific lessons.

Questions? Email us!

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
Mondays, 4:00-5:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Studio #105
Thursdays, 4:30-5:45pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

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

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

Mixed Level Modern Dance
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Studio #105
Saturdays, 4:00-5:30pm – Hybrid: Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom, and Zoom

TU Dance Center: 2022-2023 Pre-Professional Program

Running September 12, 2022–May 20, 2023.

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

Registration Deadline: September 17, 2022

TU Dance Center: 2022-2023 Children and Teen Program

Running September 12, 2022–May 20, 2023.

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

Registration Deadlines: September 17, 2022 for yearly programming and Fall session, and January 7, 2023 for Spring session.

Rent TU Dance Center Studios

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.

Erinn and Karla Co-Teach the Friday Morning Jazz Fall Session

Come groove with both Erinn Liebhard and Karla Grotting as we kick off another session of Friday Morning Jazz dance class at Zenon Dance School! Class runs 10:00-11:15am CST and remains hybrid, with space for 10 masked and distanced students in-studio and a high-quality Zoom option for folks joining from home/remotely. Erinn and Karla love to explore and appreciate the groove, musicality, groundedness and personal and social expression found in jazz music and dance, and hope you’ll drop by to kick off this session doing just that!

Drop-ins encouraged.

Register for class at zenondance.org.

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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

All classes are ballet unless noted otherwise.

September 14
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Leah Gallas, with Eric Jensen on piano

September 12-16
Monday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Eve Schulte
Tuesday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Kerry Parker, with Pat Lyles on piano
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Leah Gallas, with Eric Jensen on piano
Thursday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Arimee Gambill
Friday, 9:30-11:00am CT – James Sewell

September 19-23
Monday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Eve Schulte
Tuesday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Kerry Parker, with Pat Lyles on piano
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Leah Gallas, with Eric Jensen on piano
Thursday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Jarod Boltjes
Friday, 9:30-11:00am CT – James Sewell

Coordi™ Class
Ongoing – Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00am taught by James Sewell – 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.

Sign up for in-person company class or virtual Coordi class at www.jsballet.org/classes.