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Young Dance is excited for the 2021-22 academic year. Register for your favorite dance classes and instructors, or try some new moves with fresh faces! We’re thrilled to welcome everyone back into our space after a long time away.

Young Dance is committed to offering a fun and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Our exceptional Teaching Artists bring an unparalleled level of excellence, where young artists can experience a myriad of styles and techniques. We provide a breadth of opportunities for youth to engage with dance in the way that feels best for them and that supports them in finding and lifting their voices.

Classes include Dance Together, Creative Movement, Hip Hop, All Abilities Dancing, Modern, Ballet, Choreography, Performing Company, and more.

New Class at Young Dance – Beginning Breaking with Joseph “MN Joe” Tran

Young Dance is thrilled to offer Beginning Breaking beginning January 5, 2022, with world-renowned breaker Joseph “MN Joe” Tran. In this class, students ages 8-13 will learn the fundamentals of breaking, including Toprocks, Go-downs, Footwork, Powermoves, and Freezes, in a supportive environment. In addition to learning technique, dancers will have opportunities to advance their freestyling/improvisation skills, as well as to develop choreography collaboratively with their peers. 

This class is for all abilities and experiences.

“Breaking is an ever evolving art form and there are quite literally an endless amount of moves to learn! I hope that the dancers will develop self-efficacy. It is important in Breaking and Hip Hop to understand the history, tradition and culture of the moves and then to motivate oneself to take those lessons and create something new. The only way to do so is to work hard, develop discipline and have fun doing it!” —MN Joe

Wednesdays, January 5–May 18
4:30–5:30p.m.
Ages 8–13
Fee: $266

Register.youngdance.org

Threads Dance Nexus – A Space to Create and Connect in the New Year

The Threads Dance Nexus is a brand new community hub that not only provides a home for Threads Dance Project, but also strengthens the social fabric of our Minneapolis community through the connective power of dance.

Our 1,480 square foot space has a professional-grade speaker sound system, sprung floors, barres, and mirrors; is ADA compliant and has two gender-neutral changing rooms. Its large windows and garage door allow for an abundance of natural light and fresh air.

NOTE: Masks are required for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status. Click here for Threads’ complete safety plan.

Conveniently located in the Seward neighborhood, we offer free parking and free side street parking. We are a five-minute walk from the Franklin Light Rail Station, and a 2-5 minute walk from the nearest bus stops (lines 2, 9, 22, 67).

To request space, please email nexusrentals@threadsdance.org. A nonrefundable deposit equal to one hour at the renter’s base rate is due to secure space.

Hourly Rental Rates
Extended rentals may be eligible for additional discounts on a case-by-case basis.
General Usage (for-profit, events, etc.): $22 per hour
501(c)3 / Individual Artists: $20 per hour
BIPOC / College Students: $18 per hour

Please Note: The Nexus will be closed and administrative staff on leave from December 20, 2021-January 3, 2022. We will respond to all rental inquiries in the order they were received beginning January 3, 2022.

AMP Offers Weekly Contemporary Movement 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, agency in choice-making, and empowerment within each individual’s own unique body.

Led by AMP Co-Director, Joanna Lees. Knee pads recommended. Suitable for advanced/professional movers.

Curiosity, Connection, Community, Choice

Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30am
Through December 15 

In-person and synchronous Zoom/virtual options.
In the newly renovated Center for Performing Arts.
Masks required unless otherwise specified.
Registration strongly encouraged for in person, but not required.
Registration is required for Zoom option. To receive the Zoom link via email, you must register no later than 30 minutes prior to class time.

Rates
Single Practice: $15
5 Practices: $70
10 Practices: $130
No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Please email alternativemotionproject@gmail.com for low/no cost options.

Studio Space Available in South Minneapolis

The Jawaahir Dance Company Minneapolis location is conveniently located at 3010 Minnehaha Ave next door to the police station. Only two blocks from the Lake Street/Midtown light rail station, and on the 7, 21, 27, and 53 bus routes. Over 2000 square feet with windows, two mirrored walls, and a sprung hardwood floor. Off-street parking and bike rack. $20 per hour.*

The best way to contact us for rentals is to email at genmanager@jawaahir.org.

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

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 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.

Who Brought the Humbug?

Ricci Milan and the artists of Rhythm Street Movement return to The Cowles Center with Who Brought the Humbug? this holiday season!

Join us for a fun, funky, funny holiday show that the whole family can enjoy. Live music paired with amazing tap dance and a unique mix of comedy, drama, and mystery is sure to make an ­­­evening to remember.

Book the VIP experience and get close to the tap-tastic action with:

  • A front-row table for two
  • Custom desserts from Nikolett Macaroons and Candyland
  • Two complimentary drink tickets
  • Plus a commemorative Humbug souvenir

VIP tickets start at just $75!

Covid19: Effective September 1, 2021, all visitors to the Cowles who are attending a performance/event in our theater spaces are required to show either proof of a full course of COVID-19 vaccinations administered at least 14 days prior to the show or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the performance/event. Masks are required throughout the Cowles.

For more information about our health and safety guidelines and getting to The Cowles Center, click here.

Zenon Dance Zone Fall Showcase

In person performances:
Friday and Saturday, December 17 and 18 at 7:30pm
Masks required along with proof of COVID vaccination, or negative test within one week.

On-demand streaming will be available December 19-26. Registration required.

Tickets are free – pay-what-you-wish. Registration is required.

New choreographic works by artists:
Benjamin Johnson and Roxane Wallace, plus guests!

Zenon Dance School’s Zone Scholarship Program will feature dances by Zenon Dance School instructors and local choreographers Benjamin Johnson and Roxane Wallace, performed by the Zone dancers. Plus – special performances from Zenon Dance School classes!

Zone offers adult dancers of all ability levels, ages, and dance styles the opportunity to challenge themselves in a session-long program. Dancers can choose from two tracks: Performance Group – for students with a strong intermediate or advanced level of dance technique and who are looking for opportunities to perform; Technique Group – a class-focused program where dancers work on increasing skills and challenging themselves with new styles of dance. Students are selected via a digital application submission and are offered a subsidized tuition.

Zone is a platform for emerging choreographers to create innovative work and hone material, while celebrating Twin Cities choreographers and movers.

Zenon Dance School 2022 Winter Youth Registration Now Open

As we finish out the last week of 2021 classes, we are happy to announce that our Winter 2022 Youth Program registration is now open!

Our Winter Session will run from January 10-March 20. Virtual and in person classes for Youth Dancers, ages 4-14, will be held exclusively on Saturdays and Sundays in the new year!

Saturdays
9:15AM: Creative Movement for ages 4-6 with Anne Petrich – In Person
10:15AM: Youth Ballet for ages 7-10 with Sarah Bartlett – Online

Sundays
Note: all Sunday Youth Classes are in person.
10:00am: Creative Movement for ages 4-6 with Margaret Ogas
11:00am: Youth Ballet for ages 7-10 with Kendall Kramer
12:00pm: Youth Modern for ages 10-14 with Kendall Kramer

Register for classes through Zenon Dance School’s MindBody Portal. More information on registration can be found on our website. If you have any questions regarding registration or winter class information, please do not hesitate to contact hunter@zenondance.org. 

We look forward to welcoming you or your young dancer to Zenon for another exciting season of movement!

Creative Movement Workshop for Adults

Creative Movement is a workshop for adult movers who are just beginning to enter, or re-enter, a movement practice and are curious about improvisation within the realm of contemporary dance. However, more experienced movers are also welcome in order to explore their own practice in a relaxed and open environment.

This class will include a group warm-up, several layers of prompted improvisation, and a shared improv score set to music. The atmosphere is welcoming and celebratory of all styles, levels, and abilities. It is a chance to explore your own body and self through motion and flow, bringing out your authentic movement voice, and taking whatever it is you need from what is offered. Let’s have fun, be playful, and get curious together through dance. 

This is an optionally hybrid class if you would like to livestream it on Zoom. The maximum number of participants in studio is 12, so if it fills up, or you feel more comfortable dancing at home, please feel free to join online.