Swing Out

Northrop co-commission, featuring choreography by Caleb Teicher, Evita Arce, Latasha Barnes, Nathan Bugh, and Macy Sullivan.
With live music performed by Eyal Vilner Big Band!

Celebrate the roots of swing and Lindy Hop in America—join Swing Out for an all-out dance party on the Northrop stage and plaza! Acclaimed choreographer and rising star Caleb Teicher and friends Eyal Vilner (composer), Evita Arce, Nathan Bugh, LaTasha Barnes, and Macy Sullivan are creating Swing Out to bring the best of swing dance to the stage.

This immersive dance party is a culmination of Swing Out’s 2020-21 residency that included a month-long Artistic Exchange, a Solo-Jazz Dance class, a Meet the Artists panel, and a Spotlight Series discussion: Identities and Creative Processes, celebrating the passion and power of the African-American born dance form—the Lindy Hop. Experience the ensemble’s dance and music on stage and then join in a second-act “dance jam” on the Northrop Plaza!

This event will be captioned, with other accessibility services available upon request.

TU Dance is Hiring: School Coordinator

TU Dance is a non-profit, professional contemporary dance company located in St. Paul, Minnesota. Founded in 2004, the company creates and performs choreography celebrating a diversity of styles and dance traditions. Since its founding, TU Dance has changed the Minnesota dance landscape through its performances, presenting work of “buoyant energy and amazing grace” (Dance Magazine) and through its educational programming at TU Dance Center. The Center is a hub for dance education, training, and practice that has already become a valued community asset in St. Paul with ties to the national field. TU Dance is committed to building and energizing engagement with dance by interweaving dance genres, inspiring students, hiring and training artists from broadly diverse backgrounds, forming meaningful partnerships, and engaging to a broad community. TU Dance strives to provide opportunities for people of all backgrounds to experience the connective power of dance.

The Position
TU Dance seeks mission-focused, outgoing candidates for the position of School Coordinator.The School Coordinator (SC) is a generalist who will support a wide range of The School at TU Dance Center program activities, including budgeting, program design support, student registration and invoicing, contracts and scheduling of faculty, day to day school activities, support in grant reporting related to the school, and record keeping. The position will also provide administrative support for TU Dance’s fundraising/development ensuring the success of TU Dance events, as well as providing support for marketing tasks. The position reports to the Artistic Director and Executive Director. This position offers:

  • a creative work environment; an organization committed to artistry, excellence, and innovation;
  • free tuition for TU Dance Center programs (only for the hire);
  • an hourly rate of $18/hour, full-time position;
  • health benefits (short and long term disability, vision, and dental. No health insurance is offered);
  • paid personal time off (PTO) and maternity leave.

Requirements/qualifications. The successful candidate will:

  • be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to adapt to frequent, rapid changes;
  • have flexibility in scheduling and availability for evening and weekend hours;
  • demonstrate the following attributes: self-motivated, creative problem solving skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, an ability to give exceptional customer service when presented with challenging situations, a strong attention to detail, well organized, and the ability to manage responsibilities independently;
  • share our commitment to diversity and have experience working with people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds;
  • have sound administrative skills including budget management, experience with a database, and basic IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Google for mail and group calendar as well as Google docs);
  • be able to use own laptop;
  • (preferred) have a vehicle or alternative method of transportation;
  • (preferred) have experience in some aspect of professional dance or performing arts;
  • (preferred) two years experience in arts administration.

TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter expressing interest and a current résumé including a minimum of 2 references to: abdo.sayegh@tudance.org

TU Dance is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for this position will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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′

Studio Rentals at Collide Theatrical in St Paul

Need space to rehearse, choreograph, teach, or hold an event? Collide Theatrical has two studios available for rental in our beautiful St. Paul location.

Studio 1 has 1700 square feet of sprung floor, full wall-length mirrors, Rosco Adagio Marley dance floor, high ceilings, sky lights, and three chandeliers.

Studio 2 has 550 square feet of sprung wood floor.

Both studios have the following amenities:

  • Ballet barres for up to 18 students
  • Free and accessible parking and access to public transportation line
  • Gender-specific bathrooms (non-gender-specific bathroom available in the adjacent building)
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth room speakers
  • Cubbies for holding shoes and clothes
  • 2 long folding tables
  • Access to up to 30 folding chairs
  • HVAC heated and cooled spaces with temperature control
  • Hallway drinking fountains. Access to kitchenette area available upon request.

Single Rental:
Studio 1 – $30/hour
Studio 2 – $20/hour

Long-Term or Multiple-Day Rental:
Studio 1 – $20/hour
Studio 2 – $15/hour

Payment for rental bookings must be made 48 hours prior to your booking to hold your reservation. A signed rental agreement and certificate of insurance must be provided prior to your reservation. Please contact us at 651-395-7903 to schedule a visit. COVID safety rules and cleaning are at the highest priority.

Ananya Dance Theatre: Dastak – The Film

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

Select your own price to view this event ($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.

This event will be captioned, with other accessibility services available upon request.

TU Dance is Hiring: Administrative Associate

TU Dance is a non-profit, professional contemporary dance company located in St. Paul, Minnesota. Founded in 2004, the company creates and performs choreography celebrating a diversity of styles and dance traditions. Since its founding, TU Dance has changed the Minnesota dance landscape through its performances, presenting work of “buoyant energy and amazing grace” (Dance Magazine) and through its educational programming at TU Dance Center. The Center is a hub for dance education, training, and practice that has already become a valued community asset in St. Paul with ties to the national field. TU Dance is committed to building and energizing engagement with dance by interweaving dance genres, inspiring students, hiring and training artists from broadly diverse backgrounds, forming meaningful partnerships, and engaging with a broad community. TU Dance strives to provide opportunities for people of all backgrounds to experience the connective power of dance.

The Position
TU Dance seeks mission-focused, outgoing candidates for the position of Administrative Associate. The Administrative Associate (AA) is a generalist who will support a wide range of program activities at TU Dance Center, including student registration, scheduling of faculty and facilities, day to day activities, and record keeping. The position will also provide administrative support for TU Dance’s fundraising/development ensuring the success of TU Dance events, as well as providing support for marketing tasks. The position reports to the Artistic Director and Executive Director in connection with the School Coordinator.

This position offers:

  • A creative work environment; an organization committed to artistry, excellence, and innovation;
  • Free tuition for TU Dance Center programs (only for the hire);
  • An hourly rate of $17/hour, 0.75 FTE;
  • Health benefits (Short and long term disability, Vision and Dental. No health insurance is offered);
  • Paid personal time off (PTO) and maternity leave.

Requirements/qualifications. The successful candidate will:

  • Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to adapt to frequent, rapid changes;
  • Have flexibility in scheduling and availability for evening and weekend hours;
  • Demonstrate the following attributes: self-motivated, creative problem solving skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, an ability to give exceptional customer service when presented with challenging situations, a strong attention to detail, well organized, and the ability to manage responsibilities independently;
  • Share our commitment to diversity and have experience working with people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds;
  • Have sound administrative skills including budget management, experience with a database, and basic IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Google for mail and group calendar as well as Google docs);
  • Be able to use/have own laptop;
  • (Preferred) have experience in some aspect of professional dance or performing arts;
  • (Preferred) have a vehicle for transportation.

TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter expressing interest and a current résumé to: abdo.sayegh@tudance.org

TU Dance is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for this position will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Ballet Royale: Audition for New Pre-Professional Program

Ballet Royale is excited to announce our NEW Pre-Professional Program, for students ages 7-21. This new program is an alternative to, not a replacement of, our current training programs.

Ballet Royale’s Pre-Professional Program and Professional Division program provide a more rigorous and demanding training schedule, designed for students striving towards a professional or post-secondary dance career. Building on the ongoing success of Ballet Royale’s elite Professional Division day program, the Pre-Professional program expands these opportunities to students of all levels—not just the highest.

Click HERE to visit our website for more information!

Admission and acceptance into the Pre-Professional Program is by audition only. All group audition dates have passed, but you can still contact the studio to schedule a private audition. We would love for you to dance with us!

Twin Cities Ballet Kicks Off the 2021-2022 Season with Dracula

Twin Cities Ballet is thrilled to announce a season of in-person performances, featuring exciting premieres, the return of some of our most popular ballets, and, as always, fantastic dancing and storytelling. You won’t want to miss it!

Highlights of the Season:

Dracula This world premiere is part of a mixed bill performance at Ames Center in Burnsville on October 27-28. Dracula will have an original libretto based on the classic novel, with an original musical score composed for this production by Minnesota composer Simon Sperl. This performance will also feature RED, a ballet based on The Handmaid’s Tale, and a new work choreographed by TCB company dancer Micah Chermak. 

A Minnesota Nutcracker TCB’s beloved holiday classic with a Minnesota twist returns to Ames Center on December 10–12, and will include the launch of its new sensory-relaxed performance series, the first of its kind in Minnesota. These performances are designed to be more accessible for persons with sensory sensitivities and families with young children. In addition, TCB’s one-hour Mini-Nutcracker at Lakeville Area Arts Center on November 30 is a perfect way to introduce children and families to this holiday delight!

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

Pink Floyd’s The Wall: A Rock Ballet – Back by popular demand, TCB will be performing its smash-hit original rock ballet at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul 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.

Rent the Young Dance Studios

Photo of a dance studio with windows at the far wall
Young Dance has two large studios available for rent in the Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul. Easily accessible by the Green Line light rail and the 16 and 67 bus lines, 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 info@youngdance.org or call 612-423-3064. Payment is required upon confirmation of rental with a signed rental agreement and liability waiver.

Collide Theatrical Season Tickets

Season tickets are now available for Collide Theatrical’s eighth season, as are individual show tickets! This season’s shows focus on the power of human connection, which is more important than ever after a year of loss, loneliness, and social isolation. Choose between tickets to all five shows, just the two mainstage shows, or just the three cabaret performances. For more about our season, click here.

Mainstage:
Frankenstein – October 7-24, 2021: purchase tickets
Class of ’85 – April 7-May 1, 2022: purchase tickets

Cabaret Series:
Holiday Celebration – December 3-12, 2021: purchase tickets
Our Stories – January 21-30, 2022: purchase tickets
Romance: A Candlelight Cabaret – February 11-20, 2022: purchase tickets

The Benefits
Great Seats – Advance access to tickets (before the general public) allows us to place you in the BEST SEATS in the house.
Flexibility – Choose the shows you want to see when you want to see them. Free and easy ticket exchanges.*
Save Money – Save 15% off individual ticket prices.
Bring Your Friends – Your guests receive 10% off of tickets to their first Collide performance.
Special Invitations – Season subscribers receive exclusive access to performance receptions and behind-the-scenes events.

*48-hour notice required
Our subscribers receive guaranteed tickets for our limited-seating shows!