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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

Lease Office Space at The Cowles Center

Did you know that The Cowles Center has creative office and artist studio space available for lease?

Our downtown Minneapolis offices and practical-use spaces range from 150-2,000 square feet and serve a wide range of professions, from dance companies to a PR firm to individual fine artists! We even offer nonprofit pricing to qualifying organizations.

Email rentals@thecowlescenter.org to learn more and/or schedule a tour. Mention this ad and save $50 off your first month’s rent!

Katha Dance Theatre Virtual Fall Open House

Katha Dance Theatre (KDT) has been teaching and performing Kathak, the North Indian classical dance form, for over three decades. Kathak is an elegant dance form characterized by rhythmic footwork, graceful hand gestures, pirouettes, lyrical movements, and storytelling.

KDT is excited to be offering an Open House via Zoom for prospective students who would like to get a sense of what we offer.

The free class will take place at 11:00am CT on Saturday, August 28, and is open to dancers of all backgrounds over the age of 6. If you would like to join, please email us at info@kathadance.org with your name and contact info! You’ll receive a Zoom link once class numbers are decided.

Should you decide to join our fall class session, go here for more information about how to participate: https://kathadance.org/school/classes/fall-session-2021/

Email us with any questions you may have. We hope to see you there!

Moving Practice Contemporary Class – with Non Edwards

Moving Practice is a weekly class series for professional dancers. Classes prioritize rigor, diversity of contemporary aesthetics, variety of class content, and commitment. Professional level dancers of all styles are welcome.

Tuesdays, 9:30-11:00AM at The Arena
Non Edwards teaches throughout August.

Dive into the wide world of eclectic contemporary performance and a multitude of ways to develop your technique. We will explore alignment principles, with hands-on cueing offered for those interested in engaging in touch. Phrasework and guided imagery-based improvisation provide opportunities to integrate information. Class will incorporate Non’s study of restorative exercise, the GYROKINESIS® Method, and Skinner Releasing and Topf Techniques.

Pre-register at https://www.arena-dances.org/class-payment/
Flexible pricing and free parking!

Join us for Amy Jones’ Pilates mat class, 9:00-9:30AM, before Moving Practice!

Looking ahead – Sarah McCullough will be teaching Moving Practice for the month of September.

Photo by V. Paul Virtucio

MotionArt Open Call

MotionArt is looking for adults of all ages, abilities, races, ethnic backgrounds, gender identities and sexual orientations who have some theater/dance background and a sense of timing/musicality to be a part of a comedic (outdoor) video created by Pam Gleason and filmed on September 3 and 4.

Simple choreography involves walking and/or traveling some other way through space, some improvisation, some isolations and gestures while sitting/standing, musical timing, and reacting (at times over dramatically) to what is going on around you. 

Reimbursement of $13.00/hour for time in rehearsal and filming.

MotionArt especially welcomes inquiries from Black and Indigenous peoples and other peoples of color as we strive to be more inclusive and representative of the community in which we live and work.

Rehearsal and Film Dates/Times

Friday, August 27 – 6:30-8:00pm

Wednesday, September 1 – 6:00-9:00pm

Thursday, September 2 – 6:00-9:00pm

Friday, September 3 – Evening video shoot

Saturday, September 4 – All day video shoot 

If you are interested or have questions, please contact Mary Bock at marybock1954@gmail.com. 
And, although not required, if you have a short video readily available of you moving/dancing, please include with your email.

Space at The Arena

Located in the heart of the LynLake neighborhood, The Arena is available 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

Ballet Royale’s Grand Open House and Registration Dates

Ballet Royale has designated specific times where staff will be available to meet you, answer questions, and show new families our beautiful facility. FREE placement evaluations are available at each open house. You can join us for the Grand Open House on August 28, or for one of our Registration Open Houses on August 20, September 2, and September 7.

Grand Open House
Saturday, August 28 – 10:00am-2:00pm

The Grand Open House is FREE and Open to the public.
Grand Open House events include:

  • Sample Creative Dance classes
  • Face painting
  • Coloring and craft activities
  • Mini performance by Ballet Royale dancers
  • Prizes
  • New student evaluations
  • And much more!

Registration Open House dates:

Tuesday, August 30 – 5:30-7:30pm
Thursday, September 2 – 2:00-4:00pm and 5:30-7:30pm
Tuesday, September 7 – 5:30-7:30pm

Pilates Mat classes at The Arena

Open Pilates mat classes every Tuesday at The Arena with Amy Jones!

Pilates mat class includes work on breath, centering, body awareness, alignment, core stability, strength and mobility. The class aims to build balance and prepare the body and mind for efficient movement and everyday tasks.

Amy teaches Pilates for ages 7-90 and addresses goals ranging from improved athletic performance to pain-free sitting, standing, and walking. She is certified through Kelly Kane in NYC and has taught in physical therapy settings, gyms, schools, and studios. Her dance-specific teaching experience includes classes for Peridance Capezio Center, Breaking Boundaries, Jam Hops Dance and Gymnastics, and the Holy Angels Dance Team. She is also a teacher-trainer for Cirque-It Fitness and bungee fitness.

Tuesdays, 9:00-9:30AM
$10 drop-in.

Pair it with the morning’s Moving Practice class for a $25 bundle and 2 hours of movement!

Pre-register at https://www.arena-dances.org/class-payment/

TU Dance Center: Open House

TU Dance Center will be holding an Open House where students and families can learn about The School at TU Dance Center.

Students who are interested in enrolling in our fall classes will have the opportunity to participate in a sample class, tour the facilities, ask questions about our upcoming fall programs, and register!

Open House – Saturday, August 28
10:00am-12:00pm

August 28 sample class – Creative Movement
For children ages 6-10
11:00-11:30am

Hiring for Managing Director – Apply this Week

ARENA DANCES is seeking an experienced, creative leader who is passionate about increasing arts accessibility and advancing community-centric programming. The Managing Director will work alongside the Artistic Director and Board of Directors to support strategic planning, lead mission-driven programming, and manage daily operations. In this role, you will have the opportunity to engage with the many organizational facets of an arts nonprofit!

Key areas of focus include program management, donor cultivation, andmarketing/communications. To learn more about the responsibilities in each of these areas, view the full job description at https://www.arena-dances.org/careers/.

What you bring to the organization:

  • 2-5 years of experience in arts administration, nonprofit management, or a related area
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • High level of self-motivation, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities at a time
  • Skills in graphic design
  • Experience with digital media marketing
  • Desire to learn and grow with the organization

Additional attributes that we are hoping for:

  • Experience with finance, i.e. budgeting, QuickBooks, financial forecasting
  • Passion for dance
  • Experience with CRM software
  • Experience with WordPress websites
  • General understanding of Google Analytics and Google Ads

This is a part-time, independent contractor position. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to arenadances@gmail.com and mdarenadances@gmail.com.

First round applicants will be reviewed at the top of next week. This will be a two-round interview process. Seeking start date of September 13 (sooner if able).

To view the entire job description and to learn more about ARENA DANCES visit https://www.arena-dances.org/careers/.