Ballet Minnesota Presents The Classic Nutcracker

The Classic Nutcracker returns to the stage for it’s 33rd production!

After a year away from the stage, Ballet Minnesota is thrilled to present The Classic Nutcracker this December 18-19 at The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to see Artistic Director Andrew Rist’s original choreography to the beautiful score by Tchaikovsky! This family favorite has something magical in store for everyone who attends this dazzling production.

Follow Clara as she receives an enchanting Nutcracker who comes to life right before your eyes! He guides her on a whimsical journey that culminates in meeting the charming and sparkling Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, who present Clara with delightful dances from their Land of Sweets.

Come celebrate the magical holiday season by coming to Ballet Minnesota’s The Classic Nutcracker.

Tickets on sale now at the O’Shaughnessy Box Office.

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.

Twin Cities Ballet – Dance with Me at Lakeville Area Arts Center

Join TCB’s professional ballet dancers at the Lakeville Area Arts Center for a fun-filled interactive performance event designed for families and children ages preschool through eight. The programs are less than an hour long—the perfect length for busy schedules and curious minds.

”Dance With Me” highlights age- and ability-appropriate body movement using different forms of dance, and features unique monthly themes, short dance classes, optional audience participation, and short performance demonstrations in costume by TCB’s professional company dancers. You are welcome to enjoy one, many, or all of the programs!

Tuesday, January 11, 2022
10:30-11:30am
Tickets: $6

Upcoming dates in 2022: February 8, March 1, April 12

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.

Twin Cities Ballet: Open Company Position for a Male Dancer

Twin Cities Ballet has an open position for a male-identifying company dancer for the second half of the 2021/2022 season, January 2–May 8, 2022. This is a competitive, salaried position with an 18-week contract. Strong classical ballet and contemporary skills required.

Our spring season includes:

TCB’s Choreographic Voices – TCB artists will explore the creative process and present experimental and new works on January 28 and 29 at the Dance Cube performance space at Ballet Royale Minnesota in Lakeville.

Pink Floyd’s The Wall: A Rock Ballet  – TCB will be performing its smash-hit original rock ballet at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul on March 11–13, with live music from popular local band Momentary Lapse of Floyd.

Giselle – The season will conclude with the beautiful ballet classic, Giselle, at Ames Center in Burnsville on May 6–8. This will be the Twin Cities Ballet company premiere of one of the most popular and enduring ballet favorites.

Please submit the following audition materials by email:

  • Your resumé.
  • Two photos: 1st arabesque and a headshot showing at least 3/4 face. Either attach small format photos or provide a link.
  • Video link showing classwork or performance clips, clearly demonstrating your classical ballet technique.
  • State whether you are currently eligible to work in the United States.

Please send information to info@TwinCitiesBallet.org. We will contact you after we have reviewed your audition materials to schedule an in-person or virtual audition.

About TCB
Twin Cities Ballet (TCB) is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit professional dance company that creates original full-length and shorter story ballets, a rare and nearly lost art, as well as more abstract contemporary ballet-based works. An emerging gem in the Twin Cities, TCB has carefully built a financially solid and growing organization that is making its mark both regionally and nationally through its creative and innovative artistic endeavors.

Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota (TCB) prohibits discrimination against any employee, applicant for employment, or patron because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We encourage dancers of all types to audition. 

Our Mission
To connect and enrich communities by making ballet approachable, relatable, and fun, through professional and original productions and educational outreach.

Community Movement Collective Open Classes

CoMoCollective offers small group classes for professionals and adult dancers alike to keep us moving together during this uncertain time. For safety, class sizes are limited and masks are required throughout class.

No classes Thursday, November 25 – Sunday, November 28.

Monday, November 29
Ballet with Kerry Parker – 10:00-11:30AM
Accompanied by Michael Koerner

Tuesday, November 30
Floorbarre* and Ballet with Sally Rousse – 9:30-11:30AM
Accompanied by Franco Holder
*Floorbarre, 9:30-10:00AM – optional/free

Wednesday, December 1
Foundational Ballet with Kendall Kramer – 11:45AM-12:45PM

Thursday, December 2
Ballet with Helen Hatch – 10:00-11:30AM
Accompanied by Susan Hsu

Friday, December 3
Ballet with Yuki Tokuda – 10:00-11:30AM
Accompanied by Franco Holder

Friday, December 4
Contemporary Movement Practice with Joanna Lees – 11:45AM-1:00PM

Come join us!

$15/class; $130 for a 10-class card; $10 for barre.

Pre-registration is required and appreciated at least 12 hours before class start.
Classes do fill up to a week in advance, sign up early!
Virtual option offered upon request.

Collide Theatrical Seeking Male-Identifying Dancers

Collide Theatrical Dance Company is seeking male-identifying dancers with strong ballet and jazz technique and acting abilities for a 16-week contract January 2022-May 2022.

Performances include Our Stories with Guest Choreographer Jeremy McQueen, Romance Cabaret, and Class of ’85.

Competitive pay. Independent contractor position.

Rehearsals 9:30am-2:30/3:30pm, Monday-Friday. Housing, airfare and per diem not included. Must be willing to relocate to the Twin Cities.

Please send headshot, cover letter, and dance reel to casting@collidetheatrical.org. Dancers of color are highly encouraged to apply.

For more about Collide please visit our website: www.collidetheatrical.org

Collide Theatrical believes in a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, access, and artistic excellence. Collide strongly encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, People of Color, women, transgender and non-binary candidates and other individuals from identities historically underrepresented in dance. Collide does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status in employment.

Become an MRAC Panelist

Help the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council continue to improve art access in our region by becoming an Arts Impact for Groups panelist. MRAC’s grantmaking process is unique in that we use a peer panel process to read and review grant applications. All panelists receive a virtual orientation, a $150 stipend, and reimbursements for caregiver expenses. Panelists will have four weeks to read and review up to 30 grant applications that are approximately four pages in length. All panel duties will be done virtually throughout the month of March.

This opportunity is a great fit if you:

  • are an artist, are employed or volunteer in the arts, or are an arts enthusiast
  • live in the 7-county Twin Cities Metro area
  • are at least 18 years old and
  • identify as Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color (BIPOC); and/or Person with Disabilities (PWD); and/or Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual/Agender, Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA2+)

If you are interested in becoming a panelist, please fill out the Panelist Intake Form. MRAC’s Panel and Events Manager will contact you with more details.

Heart of Dance Call for Teaching Artists

Heart of Dance is currently accepting Spring 2022 Teaching Artists applications for Dancing Classrooms and Dance for Life residencies in the Twin Cities and Rochester areas. To learn more about our programs with youth and senior adults, please visit our website: www.heartofdancemn.org

Ideal Teaching Artists are those who:

  • Have experience working with children and adults
  • Possess a good sense of humor, rhythm, and ample patience
  • Can command a classroom and will work in a team
  • Want to build social awareness, confidence, and self-esteem in children, and help seniors build and maintain physical and cognitive abilities through partner dance
  • Respond to emails/calls within 24-48 hours
  • Have reliable transportation

Teaching Artist pay starts at $25-30 per class. Staff meetings and events are paid at $15 per hour.

To apply, please visit our website: www.heartofdancemn.org/careers

100 Hours of Free Space, January-June 2022 – Generating Room Applications Open

The Cowles Center’s Generating Room program is a six-month-long studio residency that supports three Minnesota artists and/or collectives in nurturing a work in progress through 100 hours of free rehearsal space, as well as marketing and administrative support. This program is intended for artists at any stage of their career who need time and space to develop a project or idea rooted in dance without the pressure of a completed end product.

Program proposals should leverage this opportunity to launch the project into the next steps and must involve a partnership with a distinct community or use community engagement as part of the proposal. Artists or organizations from outside of Minnesota may partner on the project, but the lead applicant must be based in Minnesota.

Competitive applications will bring a unique perspective, discussion, and engagement opportunity to the Minnesota arts community. Past Generating Room projects have included: open rehearsals, work-in-progress showings, roundtable discussions, workshop series, and film showings.

Learn more and apply: https://www.thecowlescenter.org/artist-residencies/generating-room