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Cassandra School Online and In-Studio Classes

Join our dance-learning community of all ages, sizes, and levels of experience to participate in the creative expression and health and fitness benefits of Middle Eastern dance. The beauty of this dance form is that it makes you feel wonderful in your own body!

We now have in-studio options for beginners and all students! Or, you may choose to take these same classes live online through Zoom.

Go to cassandraschool.com to choose from our ongoing classes, register, and pay in advance using PayPal. Purchase 4 or more classes and receive a $2 discount per class! All class registrations close at 8:00pm CT the night before each class.

Studio Space Available in South Minneapolis

Over 2000 square feet with windows, two mirrored walls, and a sprung hardwood floor. We are fully set up to handle your online Zoom classes and have many morning and daytime openings for you to come and hold or record your classes or rehearsals!

The Jawaahir Dance Company Minneapolis location is conveniently located at 3010 Minnehaha Ave in The Hook and Ladder building. Only two blocks from the Lake Street/Midtown light rail station, and on the 7, 21, 27, and 53 bus routes. Off-street parking and bike rack.

Email all inquiries with your requested rental date(s) to genmanager@jawaahir.org.

$20 per hour. Rates quoted are for dance-related rentals only. Sorry, no party rentals and no dance socials. No Irish shoes or tap shoes permitted. Rental fees may change at the discretion of Jawaahir.

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, 4:30-5:45pm – 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, Studio #105
Saturday, 4:00-5:30pm – Hybrid: Zoom and Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

MotionArt Children’s Dance Classes

MotionArt focuses on nurturing children’s individual creativity while facilitating their understanding of the dance elements of Space, Time and Energy. Ages 3-6 explore these elements through playful, structured activities allowing them to expand their movement vocabulary, develop body awareness and gain self-confidence. Ages 7-10 explore the dance elements while being introduced to new movement skills and the creation of their own dances. Ages 11-13 expand their creative and kinesthetic awareness while learning basic movement skills of modern dance.

We are currently offering Creative Dance/Intro to Modern Dance classes in the Sunroom at the Center for Performing Arts:

Creative Dance/Intro to Modern Dance
Ages 7-10
Saturday, 3:00-3:50pm
Spring Session, March 19-May 14.
Nine weeks. $100 full session.

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

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.

The Arena – Rent Space with Us

Located in the heart of the LynLake community, The Arena is available for your rehearsal, class and event needs!

Our space offers:

  • 1,305 square feet (30×40) of sprung floor
  • Marley dance flooring
  • Full wall-length mirrors (with curtains for covering if preferred)
  • Free wi-fi
  • Changing room

We are situated on multiple bus lines, including the 21, 4, 23, 612, 18, with plenty of free street parking around the building.

To request space, please email Mathew arenadances@gmail.com.

Ballet Co.Laboratory Adult Drop-In Classes

A light-skinned dancer in a red leotard reaches arms out in first arabesque

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 

Studio Rentals at Ballet Co.Laboratory

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.

Ballet Co.Laboratory Company Auditions 2022/23

Ballet Co.Laboratory is looking for versatile and accomplished classically trained male and female dancers with partnering and pointe experience for our 2022/23 performance season. In addition to paid dance contracts, Company members are paid to develop arts administration skills in efforts to develop the whole dancer. 

Position and Contract Details – for Company and Apprentice Members:

  • 34-week contract beginning fall 2022
  • Health and wellness perks (PT, massage, personal training, nutrition, shoes, etc.)
  • Collaborative coaching with professional rehearsal assistants
  • Classical and contemporary ballet works
  • New studios with natural light, shower, gender neutral restrooms, and private staff lounge
  • Artist-driven organization: artists work on the administrative team of BCL under a secondary administrative, paid contract alongside the Managing and Artistic Directors 

Artists must be collaborative, creative, eager to learn, willing to grow, and interested in all aspects of an arts administration.

Apply

Email a cover letter, resume, and audition video to:
Zoé Henrot, Artistic Director
zhenrot@balletcolaboratory.org 

Audition video must be under 5 minutes in length and include:

  • Class work (at least two exercises in center)
  • Classical variation or performance clip
  • Contemporary variation or performance clip

Deadline to apply: March 15, 2022 – https://bit.ly/CompanyAuditionsBCL 

Ballet Co.Laboratory Trainee Program Auditions

Ballet Co.Laboratory is holding auditions for our 2022/23 Trainee Program on March 27, 2022. 

The Trainees of Ballet Co.Laboratory are advanced level students, typically ages 15-22, who study three times a week, during the day, alongside the professional Company of Ballet Co.Laboratory. Trainees are also enrolled in Ballet Co.Laboratory’s Pre-Professional program and participate in all season productions and outreach performances.

In-person auditions will be held at the Ballet Co.Laboratory Studios at 276 E. Lafayette Frontage Rd in Saint Paul. Dancers should be prepared for a short class consisting of barre and center and learning excerpts of BCL repertoire. 

Registration opens at 11:30 and class will begin promptly at 12pm. 

Prior to auditions, please submit the TRAINEE AUDITION/SUBMISSION FORM, with or without a video link. There is no audition fee. 

Unable to attend our in-person auction? We are also accepting video auditions. Video auditions must include a short ballet center combination, short center pointe combination, and performance footage if possible. Videos should be uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo. Please no videos longer than 3 minutes. There is no audition fee. All video audition materials are due by May 1, 2022. 

Final decisions will be communicated over email by June 1, 2022.

Trainee season will begin early September 2022 and go through late May 2023.

Tuition = $530/month | Scholarships and Work Exchange Positions available 

https://www.balletcolaboratory.org/trainee-program

Career Opportunity – Marketing Manager at The Cowles Center

The Marketing Manager plays a significant role in organizational messaging, branding, promotions, sales strategy, and audience engagement. This position requires a combination of strategic thinking and granular execution and implementation of developed tasks and strategies.

The Marketing Manager must be comfortable working directly with presented dance companies and individual artists to craft realistic marketing plans to drive attendance at 12-20 productions annually with sales goals from $12,000-$100,000 per production.

Internally, the Marketing Manager will work closely with the Communications Manager, Lead Designer, Co-Directors, and other stakeholders to promote community engagement, education, and other events and to tell the holistic story of The Cowles Center. The ideal candidate is collaborative, open to feedback, and ready to bring audience growth. This is a full-time position.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a candidate is identified.

Learn more here.