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Rhythmically Speaking Presents Riffin’, A Celebration of Human Interaction

Rhythmically Speaking is thrilled to return to indoor live performance this November with Riffin’: A Jazz-Danced Celebration of Human Interaction!

We are glad to be back home at the Amsterdam Bar & Hall, the same space that has hosted all three of our CHILL Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack productions. This time around, we’ll be celebrating our shared human status as social animals: creatures that thrive off interacting with or “Riffin’ Off” not only one another, but also complex rhythms and grooves! RS will use their signature groove, interaction and improvisation-based approach to jazz dance to enliven this concept, along with a combo of live jazz musicians led by guitarist and composer Mike Lauer.

Riffin’: A Jazz-Danced Celebration of Human Interaction
TICKETS through Amsterdam:
Wednesday, November 3, 7:30-9:00pm
Thursday, November 4, 7:30-9:00pm

Come share in live music, movement and the moment (and a pint and a meal while you are at it) with us and each other in a beloved physical, social space (remember those?)!

See you at the Amsterdam next week!

Rent Space at The Arena

Need a space to create?

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

Our space offers 1,305 square feet, 30’×40′ of sprung floor, Marley dance flooring, wall-length mirrors (with curtains to cover if preferred), free wifi, and a changing room.

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

To request space, please email arenadances@gmail.com

TU Dance Center: Adult Beginning Ballet with Tina Anderson Wallum

Provided by Tina Anderson Wallum, the class work is based on the principles of classical ballet technique, including turnout, distribution of weight, counter pull, plumb line, balance, squareness, alignment and stance, transfer of weight, lift, and counter balance. Also it is based on centering, core strength, flexor tone, extensor tone, muscle currenting, cogwheeling, coordination, and musicality. By the end of the workshop students should understand a basic level of vocabulary and be able to execute it with ease and confidence. Students are intellectually, emotionally and physically supported with validation, engagement, and a sense of belonging.

Session Two: October 26–December 7
Six weeks. No classes November 22-27.
Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30am
Cost: $85/workshop per session

For more information and to register please visit: https://www.tudance.org/fall-2021-adult-beginning-workshops/

Awake. Alive. Anew. – Threads Dance Project

Threads Dance Project emerges from the ashes of the pandemic to celebrate its tenth anniversary, premiering the film Out of the Ashes and new works by 2020 Tapestries Program choreographers Gabby Abram, Jennifer Pray, and Elayna Waxse.

Out of the Ashes honors those impacted by 9/11 and asks whether we can resurrect a better way of living. This film, along with the works premiered by Tapestries program choreographers, emerges Threads anew.

Covid19: Effective September 1, 2021, all visitors to the Cowles who are attending a performance/event in the 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.

Open Call for Instructors – Zenon Dance School, Contract Position

Zenon provides instruction for dancers of all genders, orientations, abilities and levels of experience. A key part of our mission is providing quality dance classes for adult professional, community dancers, and youth in Minneapolis.

Zenon is seeking several new instructors to teach adult and youth classes for our 2021 Winter Session.  If you are passionate about working with adult or young dancers and have experience teaching movement classes we would love to hear from you.

Winter Session: This is a contracted position for 10 weeks, January 10–March 20. Weekend and weekday class times are available.

Zenon is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. 

To apply please send a resume, class description(s) and video dance sample to the School Coordinator, Erika Martin by November 8, 2020.

Ananya Dance Theatre’s Shawngram Institute Ongoing Classes

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

Fridays: Advanced Yorchhā, 6:00-7:00pm, CT – Kealoha Ferreira
Sundays: Intro to Yorchhā, 3:00-4:00pm, CT – Parisha Rajbhandari

Class Descriptions

Intro to Yorchhā: 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.

Advanced Yorchhā: 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.

Anti-Racist Dramaturgy Guided by Practice Progress

Virtual Anti-Racist Dramaturgy Event guided by Practice Progress (Kai Hazelwood and Sarah Ashkin)

Saturday, November 6, 2021
12:00-3:30pm CST
NO COST

Who is Practice Progress
Sarah Ashkin (she/her) is an educator, choreographer, scholar and trained facilitator committed to dismantling racism. Kai Hazelwood (she/her) is a passionate and experienced choreographer, movement director, performer, educator, producer, and activist. Together, as Practice Progress, they are addressing structural, professional, and interpersonal white supremacy through body-based learning.

Anti-Racist Dramaturgy – what to expect
Anti-Racist Dramaturgy is offered to creatives of all kinds committed to anti-racist making. This work draws on Kai and Sarah’s dual experience as anti-racist facilitators with Practice Progress and artistic directors of their own respective arts and social justice organizations, Good Trouble Makers, and GROUND SERIES. This event offers makers of all mediums a framework for ongoing anti-racist project design, production, and dramaturgy supported by examples from Kai and Sarah’s extensive practices as arts activists. Free to all participants.

Support and Funding
Anti-Racist Dramaturgy is supported by Pillsbury House and “is funded, in part, by Metropolitan Regional Arts Council through an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State’s general fund.”

Sign up
To be a part of this event, send an email to Sophie or call/text the number below and we will make sure you get the details!

Pilates Mat 2

Online Course

Friday: 4:00-8:00pm
Saturday: 11:30am-6:00pm
Sunday: 9:30am-4:30pm

ACE (Hours: 1.6 Course: CEP115917, Provider: )
PMA (Hours: 16 Course: 2664 , Provider: 17926)

Class: $499.00
Manual: $50.00
Streaming Video: $10.00

Mat 2 – Intermediate/Advanced Exercises
Taught by Cari Riis Stemmler and Tiza Wynn Riley.

Mat 2 includes the remaining intermediate and advanced level exercises as well as essential movement principles and training tips for advancing clients to the higher levels. Pilates for sports specific activities are also covered.
Prerequisites: Mat 1

If you are taking this course online, you will need to have the following equipment:

  • A mat
  • Additional props, which may or may not be used in class include:
    • resistance bands (medium and light resistance)
    • a Pilates Magic Circle (Ultra Fit Circle and other Pilates rings acceptable)
    • a foam roller
    • an inflatable ball (8-10″ or TOGU Ball)

Taking online courses: While we believe there is no better way to learn movement than in person, we understand that online is a good option for many. When taking a movement class online, you must be completely visible to the instructor, lighting must be good enough to see detailed movement, and internet connection must be reliable and strong. Balanced Body is not responsible for lost class hours if your internet crashes or your connection is unstable.

RS Seeking Jazz and American Social Dance-Inspired Works for Stage and Screen

Rhythmically Speaking is seeking works for stage and screen for presentation as a part of our program The Cohort 2022. The program includes a live stage production in the Twin Cities in summer 2022 and dance film screenings in the fall in partnership with the Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema (CO). Submitted works must explore jazz and/or American social dance ideas from forms including but not limited to tap and hip hop styles. We encourage you to join the ongoing conversation around “what constitutes jazz and American social dance,” and the sociocultural histories of and innovations in these styles by submitting.

Artists 21 and older at any point in their careers are welcomed to submit. Separate curatorial panels for stage and screen works will select three works for the live production in August 2022, and 7-10 films for fall screening events. Stage submissions must be for eight or fewer dancers and between 15-22 minutes in length, and will be selected through both this open call and by invitation. The staged works panel will be selecting two works of existent, revisited repertoire from visiting (based outside of Minnesota) artists, and one proposal for a new work from a local (Minnesota-based) artist. All stage works will be performed by the Rhythmically Speaking company dancers. Screen works submissions must be between 2-15 minutes in length.

Important Dates:

  • Submissions Open for Stage: NOW through November 12, 2021
  • Submissions Open for Screen: NOW through April 1, 2022
  • Stage Selections Announced: by December 17, 2021
  • Screen Selections Announced: by May 6, 2022
  • Local Choreographer Rehearsal Period: Wednesday/Friday, 1:00-5:00pm, June 1-July 1, 2022 – Twin Cities, MN
  • Visiting Choreographer #1 Rehearsal Period: July 11-16, 2022 – Twin Cities, MN
  • Visiting Choreographer #2 Rehearsal Period: July 25-30, 2022 – Twin Cities, MN
  • Stage Production Week: August 15-20, 2022 – Twin Cities, MN
    • Dress Rehearsal August 17
    • Performances August 18-20
    • Tech Rehearsal: 3 hours per piece
  • Screen Events: TDB in Fall 2022 – Colorado and Minnesota

For more on each company and details on compensation and how to submit, please visit rhythmicallyspeakingdance.org. Questions? Reach out to Erinn Liebhard at rhythmicallyspeakingdance@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing your work, and thank you for your interest!

TU Dance Center: Renting TU Dance Center

TU Dance Center is available for rental when not in use by the school.

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′