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Ananya Dance Theatre: Dastak – The Film

Premieres Friday, October 8, 2021 at 7:30pm CT.
Available on-demand through October 15, 2021.

Select your own price when purchasing $0-50. Please note: ticket revenue from this film screening will be shared with the artists.

This dance film of Ananya Dance Theatre’s work, Dastak, the Farsi word for “knockings,” traces the knockings of global injustices on our hearts in four short sections: Earth, Water, Fire, and Air. Each section is a meditation on stories of borders, boundaries, loss, belonging, home and liberation, and echoes the subtitle created by writer Sharon Brigforth — I Wish You Me — indicating the cross-generational love that has carried communities through difficult migrations.

Filmmaker Darren Johnson captures these elemental journeys against the varied landscape of MniSota Makoce, ranging from post-Uprising scorched ruins in Minneapolis to tall prairie grasslands of Battle Creek Park, as the dancers pay tribute to the layered history of this land. Choreographed by Ananya Chatterjea and performed by the artists of Ananya Dance Theatre, this dance film also features the work of a powerful team of collaborators, notably writer and dramaturg Sharon Bridgforth and sound artists Spirit McIntyre and Dameun Strange.

Led by Artistic Director, Ananya Chatterjea, Ananya Dance Theatre is a company of cultural activists and BIPOC women, womxn, and femme artists who believe in the transformative power of dance.

BCL Fundraiser: Let’s Go Crazy

A Benefit Performance for Ballet Co.Laboratory

Ballet Co.Laboratory’s fourth annual fundraising event, Let’s Go Crazy: A Celebration of Minnesota’s Notable Musicians will be one part rock and one part glam. Experience BCL’s future performance space while taking in a dance performance featuring the music of famous musicians who have called Minnesota home. Proceeds will directly benefit the company dancers, students, and outreach efforts of Ballet Co.Laboratory.

Choreography by: Andrea Mislan
Performed by: The Company Dancers of BCL

Saturday, October 9, 2021
4:00-7:00pm
at the Ballet Co.Laboratory Studios

Party like a rock star with: 

  • Hosted sips-n-bites
  • Silent auction
  • Games
  • Dance performance featuring the Company of Ballet Co.Laboratory
  • Meet-n-Greet with company dancers and artistic staff

Tickets start at $55.

Coordi™ Class

Engage in fun physical brain teasers to hone your balance, coordination, and brain health. This movement-based virtual class is open to all abilities — no dance experience necessary. It’s a work out for both brain and body!

Wednesdays, 10:00AM CT – lower impact

Classes are led by James Sewell, are one hour in length, and are geared toward adult participation.

Sliding scale, $5-20.

Visit https://jsballet.org/coordi/ to connect.

Center for Performing Arts Community Celebration

Celebrate the Center completing construction with community, food, and (of course) the arts!
Mahto Peta Toispaye Drum group and poet Halee Kirkwood open, followed by outdoor activities, guided tours, and a cabaret of performances.

Emceed by local artist Melissa Birch, onsite performances include composer Maura Bosch and guests from The Waves Cafe; dancers Kerry Parker, Gemma Isaacson, Helen Hatch, Alejandra Iannone and Elayna Waxse; musicians Sarah Kneeland, Alicia Little, and Nate Case; and T. Mychael Rambo and Roberta Carlson performing excerpts from PRESENT produced by the Illusion Theater, among others.

Follow CFPA for event updates, and see you at the Celebration!

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 for info.

Ageless Dance
Monday, 4:00-5:15pm
Center for Performing Arts, Studio #105

Beginning Modern Dance
Tuesday, 5:00-6:15pm
Zoom

Intermediate Modern Dance
Wednesday, 10:30am-12:00pm
Outdoor classes, weather permitting, or the Sunroom at Center for Performing Arts. Contact Pam Gleason for info.

Ageless Dance
Thursday, 4:30-5:45pm
Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

Mixed Level Modern Dance
Saturday, 4:00-5:30pm
Hybrid: Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom and Zoom

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 7-9 explore the dance elements while being introduced to new movement skills and the creation of their own dances. Ages 9-12 expand their creative and kinesthetic awareness while learning basic movement skills of modern dance.

We offer ways for children to dance through outdoor classes, weather permitting – contact Pam Gleason for info. Please go to motionartmn.org to sign up for classes. There are various options for payment/donations, and no one will be turned away for inability to pay.

Ages 3-6: Saturday, 10:00-10:40am

Ages 7-9: Saturday, 10:45-11:30am

Ages 9-12: Saturday, 11:30am-12:15pm

Young Dance Presents Fall Fling with Fairview Business Center Partners

Join Young Dance and friends on Saturday, October 16 from 3:00-6:00pm for Fall Fling!

This outdoor celebration is fun for the whole family! Enjoy performances by Young Dance, CAAM Chinese Dance Theater, Smiling Drum, St. Paul Ballet, and Youth Performance Company alongside activities such as games, participatory demonstrations, and bubbles. Food will be available from the Got Rice food truck.

Individuals with and without disabilities regularly engage with the organizations at the Fairview Business Center. We value access and continue to work to improve our programming and space to better meet people’s needs. We will provide audio description and an ASL interpreter. Parking is wheelchair accessible and seating will be available. Please let us know if there are any other accommodations needed to participate in this event. 

Masks recommended. Activities will be outdoors, but in the event of rain the event will continue inside at each partner’s location. 

There will also be a raffle to win: 

  • $35 gift certificate for SkyZone       
  • $25 gift card for Science Museum of Minnesota        
  • $35 gift certificate for Walker Art Center (for admission or mini golf)        
  • $35 gift certificate to Minnesota Zoo 
    …And more!

The event is FREE! 

For more information: https://bit.ly/3zHXNOB

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
$125/day (6+ hours)
$700/week (5 days, 6+ hours/day)

Studio 2: Measures 38′ x 38′ and rents at:
$20/hour
$100/day (6+ hours)
$600/week (5 days, 6+ hours/day)

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.

Pilates Mat 1

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

ACE (Hours: 1.6 Course: CEP162033, Provider: )
PMA (Hours: 16 Course: 2665, Provider: 17926 )

Class: $549.00 
Manual: $50.00
Streaming Video: $10.00

Mat 1
Introduction to Pilates and Beginning/Intermediate Exercises
In person and online course.

Balanced Body Mat 1 includes an introduction to the history and principles of Pilates, a review of core anatomy, beginning and most intermediate level exercises with modifications, lectures on class order and programming in a fitness setting, and guidelines for safely teaching seniors and pre-, and post-natal classes.

Pilates for sports specific activities are also covered.

Taught by Cari Riis Stemmler and Matthew Hodge Rice.

Prerequisites:
Movement Principles

Community Movement Collective Open Classes

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.

Wednesday, October 6
Ballet with Yuki Tokuda – 10:00-11:30AM
Accompanied by Michael Koerner

Wednesday, October 6
Foundational Ballet with Kendall Kramer

Thursday, October 7
Ballet with Helen Hatch – 10:00-11:30AM
Accompanied by Susan Hsu

Friday, October 8
Ballet with Penny Freeh – 10:15-11:30AM – unique class time
Accompanied by Franco Holder

Friday, October 8
Improvisation with Blake Nellis – 11:45AM-12:45PM

Monday, October 11
Ballet with Yuki Tokuda – 10:00-11:30AM
Accompanied by Michael Koerner

Tuesday, October 12
Floorbarre and Ballet with Sally Rousse – 9:30-11:30AM
Accompanied by Franco Holder
First 30 minutes: Floorbarre – optional/free

Wednesday, October 13
Ballet with Leah Gallas – 10:00-11:30AM
Accompanied by Michael Koerner

Wednesday, October 13
Foundational Ballet with Kendall Kramer – 11:45AM-12:45PM

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.