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Studios for Rent at Hopkins Dance Company

Three beautiful studios available for hourly, short or long-term rental in Hopkins, Minnesota. Perfect for dance/exercise classes, photo shoots, filming, rehearsals, and more!

Studio 1: 17’x42′
Studio 2: 16’x28′
Studio 3: 29’x60′

Sound system and wi-fi available.

TU Dance: Open Classes in June

TU Dance Center is offering in-person open classes for intermediate and advanced dancers.

Monday: GYROKINESIS® with Abdo Sayegh-Rodriguez
Tuesday: Ballet with Laurel Keen or Peggy Seipp-Roy
Wednesday: Horton-Based Modern with Toni Pierce-Sands

Through June 29, 2022
10:30am–12:00pm
In-person only at TU Dance Center.
Cost: $15/class or $120 for a 10-class card.

Free Open Advanced/Professional Classes at James Sewell Ballet

We are excited to have professional photographer and artist, Blake Nellis, visiting our studios and will be offering a FREE WEEK of open classes for dancers who are willing to be photographed in class.

By participating, individuals agree to let JSB use photographs for commercial use in all print and digital marketing forms. Promotion runs from June 20-22, 2022. Schedule and registration at jsballet.org/classes/.

Ballet classes offered in Cowles Center for the Arts, Studio 2B:
Monday, June 22, 10:00-11:30am CT – Eve Schulte
Tuesday, June 23, 10:00-11:30am CT – Kerry Parker, with Pat Lyles on piano
Wednesday, June 24, 10:00-11:30am CT – Leah Gallas, with Eric Jensen on piano

Hatch Dance and HoneyWorks Ongoing Open Classes

Open classes Tuesdays and Thursdays with Hatch Dance and HoneyWorks in preparation for their annual collaboration Live @ The Shed, July 30-31, 2022.

Guest instructors rotate each week along with class from directors Helen Hatch (contemporary ballet) and Berit Ahlgren (Gaga-based improvisation). These 75-minute classes are open level and welcome to all.

Thursday, June 16: Ballet with Maryann Johnson

Tuesday, June 21: Improvisation with Blake Nellis

Thursday, June 23: Ballet with Helen Hatch

Classes take place at St. Paul Ballet, Studio 4. Masks required.
Pay-as-you wish sliding scale $5-15 to either Hatch Dance or HoneyWorks.
Please reach out if you have questions.

Audition for Alternative Motion Project

Alternative Motion Project is holding open auditions on Friday, June 10 from 10:00am-1:00pm!
Register for the audition by June 9 to be considered.
Rehearsals will begin as early as July.

Bring with you:

  • Your schedule/availability
  • Knee pads (recommended)
  • Masks will be required regardless of vaccination status.

AMP is looking for dynamic and expressive movers for projects as part of our upcoming 2022-23 season. We are seeking passionate, authentic, and curious movers who want to work collaboratively, immerse and challenge themselves with a wide range of material, and continue their artistic development through working with a variety of artists. If this is you, come “Move BIG” with AMP!

Ideal candidates to join our community of artists should have a strong sense of your individual/unique movement point of view and possess an inquisitive and investigative nature rooted in community-building. All genders, races, and ethnicities are welcome and encouraged to audition. Movers selected as Company Members will be independent contractors. Stipends will be contracted based on the amount of time and involvement within each project and performance. Benefits also include free weekly movement practice, when offered.

Alternative Motion Project serves as a catalyst to empower and connect individuals and communities through the art of contemporary dance. AMP presents accessible, compelling, and collaborative dance experiences through performance + education programs.

Registration by June 9 required to audition. Send any questions to alternativemotionproject@gmail.com. To interact with and learn more about the AMP community, we encourage you to attend (either in part or fully) AMPLIFIED 2022 – AMP’s Summer Workshop.

Video Submissions
Video submissions will be accepted if you cannot attend. Video clips should include both performance and improvisational movement. Please submit a Vimeo link no longer than 5 minutes by 11:59pm on Thursday, June 9 through the Registration Form. Submissions received after this deadline may not be considered. Those who submit video auditions, please regularly check your email for a schedule availability survey.
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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Interim School Manager Wanted at Ballet Co.Laboratory

Ballet Co.Laboratory is currently seeking an Interim School Manager for The School of Ballet Co.Laboratory.

This leadership position will work in conjunction with Ballet Co.Laboratory’s Artistic and Managing Directors to lead the artistic and administrative duties for the School. The Interim School Manager will curate curriculum, manage school staffing/scheduling, build enrollment, oversee student involvement in productions, and serve as the lead communicator for all school activities. This position also works alongside the Performance Ensemble Director and Outreach Manager to create community engagement performances. 

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Zoé Henrot, Artistic Director, at zhenrot@balletcolaboratory.org. The deadline to apply is Friday, June 10. 

The position description and further details can be found at: balletcolaboratory.org/interim-school-manager-position

Teaching Artists Wanted at Ballet Co.Laboratory

The School of Ballet Co.Laboratory is currently accepting Teaching Artist applications for the 2022/23 school year. 

Classes are instructed using Ballet Co.Laboratory’s curriculum/syllabus. Join us to mentor, empower, and inspire the future of dance. 

Applications are due by June 15, 2022. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to School Manager Anna Roehr at aroehr@balletcolaboratory.org.

The Dancing Wheels Company is Seeking Full-Time Company Dancers

The Dancing Wheels Company is seeking full-time company dancers for the 2022/23 season. Preferred candidates should be proficient in stylized techniques (such as ballet and modern), have a unique quality of movement, possess skills for partnering, and be able to work collaboratively and improvisationally.

Dancers must be willing to train in any style or genre of dance, travel to perform nationwide and internationally, and work full-time. Workdays (when not on tour) are Monday-Friday 10:00am-3:00pm. Pay scale is commensurate with experience; paid holidays and vacation time are included.

Audition Date: A private audition must be scheduled in advance.

Audition at the Dancing Wheels Company studio in Cleveland, OH.

Highland Park High School Seeks New Dance Teacher

Highland Park High School, an International Baccalaureate school, is looking for a new dance teacher!

This is currently a part-time position teaching two dance classes — a Beginning/Intermediate and an IB Dance class. Beginning/Intermediate class is one semester for grades 9-12 and the IB class is a 1-2 year class for grades 11-12. Both classes cover elements of choreography and performance as well as explorations of multiple dance styles. The IB class also participates in the IB Testing regimen, including performance, research and choreography. This is a rewarding opportunity to bring dance to students’ daily academic studies. 

The current teacher, Matthew Keefe, can provide resources and guidance as needed for the incoming teacher. Resources have also been archived in the school systems for easy access. For more information and inquiries, please contact principal Winston Tucker — Winston.tucker@spps.org. Other questions, please contact Matthew Keefe at meadowroad@gmail.com.

Red Eye Theater Presents: New Works 4 Weeks Festival

A cornerstone of the Twin Cities performance landscape, the long-running New Works 4 Weeks Festival returns to live formats for the first edition in Red Eye’s new performance space in the Seward neighborhood. This process-driven, cohort-based incubator of new works culminates in a showcase of the freshest experiments from Minnesota’s most risk-taking performing artists.

June 9-11, 7:00pm: A.P. Looze | José A. Luis
June 16-18, 7:00pm: Kate Sutton-Johnson | Ritika Ganguly

More information and tickets at www.redeyetheater.org.