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Hiring for Managing Director

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, and marketing/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 on August 25. 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/.

BCL Adult/Teen Drop-In Classes

A light-skinned dancer in a red leotard reaches arms out in first arabesque

Join us for our adult/teen drop-in classes! 

Dance is for everyone! Get your body moving and enjoy a variety of dance and conditioning classes, including Pilates. 

You can join us in-person, or virtually via Zoom. All attending dancers must sign-in on MindBody. Class sign-in will close 10 minutes before the class begins. Class size is limited to 10 dancers for in-studio.

Learn more or sign up for a class here: https://bit.ly/AdultTeenBCL

Zenon – Summer Online and In Person

We are thrilled to announce Zenon Dance School has been named one of the top three in Minnesota by the Star Tribune.  As a way to say thank you, we invite you to take 20% off a drop-in class through August 20 with promo code MNBEST2021.

MONDAY
5:30pm: Cardio Dance Jam with Ariel Linnerson
5:30pm: Ballet for Contemporary Dancers with Anne Lentz

TUESDAY
9:30am: gaga/people with Berit Ahlgren – IN PERSON ONLY
7:00pm: Beginning Jazz with Allison Rubin-Forester

WEDNESDAY
9:30am: Composition/Improvisation with HIJACK
5:30pm: Intermediate Contemporary/Modern with Ruby Josephine Smith – HYBRID
5:30pm: Beginning Ballet with Lisa Erickson

THURSDAY
9:30am: Advanced Contemporary/Modern with Erin Thompson – HYBRID
5:30pm: Afro Modern with Roxane Wallace
7:00pm: Intermediate Modern with Dustin Haug – HYBRID

FRIDAY
10:00am: All Levels Jazz with Erinn Liebhard and Karla Grotting – HYBRID
12:00pm: Intermediate Ballet with Penny Freeh

SATURDAY
9:00am: All Levels Yoga with Ariel Linnerson
10:00am: All Levels Tap with Dorian Brooke
11:15am: Youth Ballet II, Ages 8-10 with Kendall Kramer
12:00pm: Beginning 2 Ballet with Benjamin Johnson

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

Weekly Rental Rate:
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.

Collide Theatrical Season Subscriptions

Season tickets are now available for Collide Theatrical’s eighth season! 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 5 shows, just the 2 mainstage shows, or just the 3 cabaret performances. For more about our season, click here.

Mainstage:

Frankenstein, October 7-24, 2021
Class of ’85, April 7-May 1, 2022

Cabaret Series:

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

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

Individual show tickets will go on sale in September. Our subscribers receive guaranteed tickets for our limited-seating shows!

Threads Dance Nexus: Rent Our Space

Our 1,480 square foot space has a professional grade speaker sound system, sprung floors, barres and mirrors, is ADA compliant, and has two gender neutral changing rooms. Its large windows and garage door allow for an abundance of natural light and fresh air.

A new ventilation system and thorough cleaning between each use are compliant with guidelines for Covid-19 preparedness plans. Face coverings are required at all times and our maximum studio capacity is ten people, to allow for adequate distancing.

Conveniently located in the Seward neighborhood, we offer free parking and free side street parking. We are a five-minute walk from the Franklin Light Rail Station, and a 2-5 minute walk from nearest bus stops (lines 2, 9, 22, 67).

A nonrefundable deposit equal to one hour at the renter’s base rate is due to secure space.

To request space, please email nexusrentals@threadsdance.org.

Young Dance Seeks Teaching Artists for 2021-22 Session

Young Dance is seeking teachers, assistants, and substitutes for 2021-22 and beyond. Teachers with experience in the following styles are encouraged to apply: Hip Hop, Afro-Modern, Modern/Contemporary Technique, Ballet, Percussive Dance, and Creative Movement.

Founded in 1987, we believe young people are artists with something important to say and that working across differences is a benefit to all. Our mission is to transform lives through movement. We are an inclusive community where creativity flourishes and healthy risk-taking is encouraged. Our classes are open to everyone of all levels and abilities. Participants enjoy our collaborative and student-led approach to dance education. Our curriculum emphasizes technique, improvisation, and choreography through the elements of dance: Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy. Dancers develop skills in observing, participating, and reflecting in a safe and supportive environment that values a commitment to self, to the group, and to lifelong learning.

Pay rate is $45/hour for lead teaching, $22.50/hour for assisting.

Covid-19 vaccination required.

Contact Anat Shinar, anat@youngdance.org, with a resume and brief introduction.

Collide Theatrical Seeking Box Office Assistant

Collide Theatrical Dance Company is looking to hire a box office assistant for our 2021-2022 season.

Two full-length shows will be held in October and April at the Southern Theater, as well as three cabarets in December, January, and February at our St. Paul studio. For a full list of show dates and times, please visit www.collidetheatrical.org/show-dates.
*Note: We have filled the position for Frankenstein in October.

Duties include:

  • checking in attendees
  • marking reserved seating
  • helping with set-up and take-down
  • working with the Southern Theater’s box office staff
  • other tasks as needed

Pay is $15/hour. For each performance, the box office assistant needs to arrive two hours prior to the show.

Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to admin@collidetheatrical.org. Please only apply if you are able to commit to at least half of the dates for a show. Priority will be given to those who can be at every performance.

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, 18, with plenty of free, street parking around the building.

To request space, please email arenadances@gmail.com