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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 for ages 7-10 at the Center for Performing Arts. 

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.

Winter Session at Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom:
Creative Dance/Intro to Modern Dance
Ages 7-10
Saturday, 3:00-3:50pm
January 8-March 5.
$100 for full nine-week session.

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.

All class registrations close at 8:00pm CT the night before each class. Purchase 4 or more classes and receive a $2 discount per 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.

McKnight Fellowships for Dancer and Choreographers Applications are Open

The application for McKnight Fellowships in Dance and Choreography is now open. The final deadline is Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 3:00pm CST. Please plan to prepare and submit your application early.

The intent of this program is to recognize and support mid-career dance artists living and working in Minnesota, who demonstrate a sustained level of accomplishment, commitment, and artistic excellence.

We will offer two free online webinars about the application materials and process: February 16 at 7:00pm and February 18 at 12:00pm. See separate entry in this newsletter with instructions on how to register.

For Fellowship Program guidelines and more information:
McKnight Fellowships for Dancers – http://www.mcknightdancechoreo.org/dancer-guidelines
McKnight Fellowship for Choreographers – http://www.mcknightdancechoreo.org/choreographer-guidelines

Dana Kassel, Program Director for the Dancer and Choreographer McKnight Fellowships: McKFell@theCowlesCenter.org

Ananya Dance Theatre’s Shawngrām Institute Ongoing Classes

Find rhythm, groundedness, and flow with dance classes at Ananya Dance Theatre’s Institute for Performance & Social Justice.

Intro to Yorchhā
Sunday, 3:00-4:00pm CT with Parisha Rajbhandari
Envision justice through rhythmic footwork, flowing torso, and sustained breath in Intro to Yorchhā. Each class begins with a warm-up followed by foundational Yorchhā exercises and a fun choreographed phrase.

Integrated Movement Patterns
Tuesday, 1:00-2:00pm CT with Lizzette Chapa. Remaining dates: March 1, March 8
This mind-body connection series is designed by Ananya Dance Theatre company artist, Lizzette Chapa, to reset and replenish our two core movement generators, the spine and pelvis. Utilizing principles of Yorchhā and Pilates, Lizzette carries participants through mat exercises, image based explorations, and breath work to strengthen, soften, and restore ourselves from the inside out. February 22 – Spine; March 1 – Pelvis; March 8 – Integration. Come for one or all three sessions.

Wednesday Water Dances
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am CT with Kealoha Ferreira
A weekly dedication to the vitality and life force of Water. In class we will offer breath, dance, meditation, story, song, and reflection. Each class will take shape a little differently, staying responsive to the ongoing movements protecting the value and longevity of water world-wide. Facilitated by Kealoha Ferreira, an Ananya Dance Theatre Artist, Wednesday Water Dances will begin with grounding movement, flow into dedicated time for personal practice/research/reflection, and close with collective sharing. All who are committed to deepening their relationship with water are welcome to participate.

Advanced Yorchhā
Friday, 6:00-7:00pm CT with Kealoha Ferreira
Dive into the nuance and complexity of Yorchhā. Advanced Yorchhā is designed to challenge and hone experienced movers through strength training, technique refinement, and intricate choreography. Previous Yorchhā experience is encouraged.

Yorchhā is Ananya Dance Theatre’s trade-marked contemporary technique that intersects principles of vinyasa yoga, classical Indian dance form Odishi (from the eastern Indian state of Odisha) and martial art form Chhau (also from Odisha).

Students attending in-person classes must provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination and must wear face masks during class. No exceptions.

Renting TU Dance Center Studios

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

TU Dance Center features:

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.

Both studios: 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′.

Studio 1: 60′x34′
Studio 2: 46’x21′

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

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…

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

Sound system and wi-fi available.

Rent the Young Dance Studios

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 available between the hours of 9:00am-3:00pm Monday through Friday, after 4:00pm on Saturday, and all day on Sundays. 

The studios are newly equipped with sprung Harlequin Marley flooring, a bluetooth speaker system, and wifi. There are no mirrors. The studio has a clear COVID safety plan including regular disinfecting of all floors and surfaces, as well as a new HVAC system which refreshes the air 7-8 times per hour. Renters will also have access to a large lobby (25’ x 29’) and up to 50 chairs. 

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.

Hopkins Dance Company Ongoing Classes for Winter and Spring 2022

Offering classes for all ages! In person. Masks required.

Creative Movement for ages 3-4
Monday, 4:15-5:00pm
Saturday, 10:15-11:00am

Ballet/Tap Combo for ages 5-6
Monday, 5:00-6:00pm
Monday, 6:00-7:00pm
Saturday, 11:00am-12:00pm

Ballet for ages 7-9
Wednesday, 5:00-6:00pm

Tap/Jazz Combo for ages 7-9
Wednesday, 6:00-7:00pm

Juniors, ages 10 and older
Ballet: Monday, 5:00-6:30pm
Musical Theater: Thursday, 5:00-5:45pm
Leaps and Turns: Thursday, 5:45-6:30pm
Jazz: Thursday, 6:30-7:15pm

Teens:

Ballet
Monday, 5:00-6:30pm
Wednesday, 5:00-6:30pm
Saturday, 12:15-1:45pm

Pointe
Monday, 6:30-7:15pm
Wednesday, 6:30-7:15pm
Saturday, 11:30am-12:15pm

Contemporary
Tuesday, 5:00-6:30pm

Tap
Thursday, 5:00-6:00pm

Jazz
Thursday, 6:00-7:00pm

Leaps and Turns
Thursday, 7:00-8:00pm

Seniors:

Ballet
Monday, 7:15-8:45pm
Wednesday, 5:00-6:30pm
Saturday, 12:15-1:45pm

Pointe
Monday, 6:30-7:15pm
Wednesday, 6:30-7:15pm
Saturday, 1:45-2:30pm

Yoga
Tuesday, 5:15-6:00pm

Contemporary
Tuesday, 6:00-7:30pm

Jazz
Thursday, 5:00-6:00pm

Tap
Thursday, 6:00-7:00pm

Leaps and Turns
Thursday, 7:00-8:00

Musical Theater:
Thursday, 8:00-9:00pm

Adults – ages 18+:

Beginning/Intermediate Ballet
Wednesday, 7:00-7:45pm
Saturday, 10:00-11:30am

Tap
Wednesday, 7:45-8:30pm

Intermediate/Advanced Ballet – Starting in March
Wednesday, 10:30am-12:00pm

Adult Yoga – Starting in March
Wednesday, 12:00-1:00pm

AMP’S Weekly Contemporary Movement Practice

Curiosity, Connection, Community, Choice

Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30am
Through May 18.
No practice March 16 or 23.
Synchronous in-person and Zoom/virtual options.

Rates
Purchase 1 Single Practice/Drop In: $15
Purchase 5 Practices: $70, save $5
Purchase 10 Practices: $130, save $20
No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Please email alternativemotionproject@gmail.com for low/no cost options or questions.

About the Practice
Move BIG, sweat and play in an energizing atmosphere each week! Movers will build awareness and explore expansive possibilities within their own individuality and identities. Through improvised and structured movement vocabulary, participants will be encouraged to research freedom, 3-D expansion, mobility, rigor, presence, and agency within an empowering experience.

Suitable for professional, pre-professional, and/or intermediate/advanced movers, ages 18+. Knee pads recommended. Led by AMP Co-Director, Joanna Lees. Come as you are!

Pre-registration strongly encouraged for in person, but not required.
Register: https://www.alternativemotionproject.org/registration-page.html
Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to practice start time if participating in person.

If class size needs to be limited, priority will be given to those who are registered.
It is required that you register 30 minutes prior to practice start time for the Zoom option.

CDC Guidelines for COVID-19 will be required. Masks required unless otherwise specified. For the most up to date policy, visit AMP’s website.

Photo: V. Paul Virtucio