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Cassandra School In-Studio and Online Classes

Join our dance-learning community of all ages, sizes, and levels of experience to participate in the creative expression and health and fitness benefits of Middle Eastern dance. The beauty of this dance form is that it makes you feel wonderful in your own body!

We now have in-studio options for beginners!

Or, you may choose to take these same classes online through Zoom.

Go to cassandraschool.com to choose from our ongoing classes, register, and pay in advance using PayPal. Purchase 4 or more classes and receive a $2 discount per class! All class registrations close at 8:00pm CT the night before each class.

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/

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 on Zoom and outside (weather permitting) and will begin offering in-studio classes in August. 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.

Beginning Modern Dance
Monday, 2:00-3:15pm
Outdoors weather permitting, or Zoom. Contact Pam Gleason for info.

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

Intermediate Modern Dance
Wednesday, 10:30am-12:00pm
Outdoor classes weather permitting, or Zoom. Contact Pam Gleason for info.

Ageless Dance
Thursday, 4:30-5:45pm
Center for Performing Arts. Contact Pam Gleason for info.

Mixed Level Modern Dance
Saturday, 4:00-5:30pm
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 Performing Company Introductory Workshop

Join Program Director, Chitra Vairavan, and Artistic Director, Anat Shinar, for a Company Introductory Workshop on August 11 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. We’ll dance, talk, and answer questions about the performing company. Ages 7-18. Free.

The Young Dance Company is a group of passionate dancers committed to exploring themselves and their world through dance.

Company members, ages 7-18, take weekly classes and rehearse on Saturdays, September through May. The company frames its annual season around a theme that immerses dancers in artistic inquiry and produces high quality, innovative performances. Dancers work with professional artists to investigate and collaborate on choreography relative to the selected theme. Their work is presented in venues throughout the year and in a season finale concert each spring.

Email Anat to RSVP, anat@youngdance.org.

AMPLIFIED – Final Two Days: Summer Workshop for Pre/Professionals

Get back into your body and the studio with AMPLIFIED: AMP’s summer workshop!

Let’s move BIG, sweat, and explore mobility, length, momentum, and 3-D expansion, while amplifying our physical possibilities in a curious, uplifting, and enlivening environment. Led by AMP and special Guest Artists, Taja Will and Darrius Strong. For pre/professional movers. Come as you are!

Schedule:
9:30-11:00am: Contemporary Movement Practice
Led by AMP’s Co-Director, Joanna Lees

11:00am-12:30pm: Movement Practice
Led by Darrius Strong – August 11

11:00am-12:30pm: Improvisation is…Possible, Impossible, Remarkable
Led by Taja Will – August 12

In-person: Studio 5B at The Cowles Center
Pre-registration and drop-in options, subject to availability.
Synchronous virtual/online options available.

In-person drop-in rates:
$15/practice or $28/day

Online options, information, and rates can be found here. Rates range $12-$80.

No one turned away for lack of funds.

COVID-19 plan, updated August 7, 2021.

We just updated our in-person mask policy due to the changing nature of the COVID-19 delta variant and the updated guidance from the CDC and state/local governments. A mask is now required for all participants regardless of vaccination status. We appreciate your understanding and compliance. Precautions, practices, and requirements for participation in AMPLIFIED regarding COVID-19 are subject to change at any time and will be communicated via email/website/social media.

Please also keep the following practices:

  • Wash your hands thoroughly and regularly.
  • Stay 6 feet away from other people.
  • If you have cold/flu-like symptoms, stay at home and get tested as soon as possible.

Questions? Email alternativemotionproject@gmail.com.

PC: Bill Cameron

Young Dance Open Houses

Join us at Young Dance for an open house to visit the studio, register, and meet some teachers! Whether you’re new to Young Dance or have been taking classes for awhile, open houses are a great way for dancers and families to familiarize themselves with finding our space, parking, getting around the building, and seeing the studios.

Wednesday, August 11, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 17, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 18, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Visiting an open house is a great way to:

  • Learn about Young Dance
  • Discover what’s planned for 2021-22 programming
  • Register in person
  • Meet Young Dance Directors and Teaching Artists
  • Familiarize yourself with Young Dance and other CO•MOTION organizations
  • Participate in the Performing Company Introductory Workshop on August 11 from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Questions? Email Anat Shinar, anat@youngdance.org.

Concerto Dance Summer Intensive Starts Tomorrow

Register for the Concerto Dance Summer Intensive, starting tomorrow!

The intensive consists of master classes offered in modern and jazz as well as company rep taught by company members along with Artistic Director Jolene Konkel. Professional, pre-professional, and college students, as well as advanced dancers ages 16 and older, are invited to join us in person. Please check our website for Covid-19 updates. Space is limited.

Thursday, August 12: 2:00-5:00pm
Friday, August 13: 2:00-5:00pm
Saturday, August 14: 9:00am-12:00pm

Cost: $140 for the full intensive – three days.
Single day: $50.
Financial assistance available.

Thursday
2:00-3:15pm: Modern – Jolene Konkel
3:15-4:30pm: Jazz – Betsy G. Nelson
4:30-5:00pm: Rep – Company Member

Friday
2:00-3:15pm: Modern – Sara Karimi
3:15-4:30pm: Jazz Barre – Jolene Konkel
4:30-5:00pm: Rep – Jolene Konkel

Saturday
9:00-10:15am: Modern – Sarah Steichen Stiles
10:15-11:30am: Jazz – Jolene Konkel
11:30-12:00pm: Rep – Jolene Konkel

To register visit https://www.concertodance.com/classes.
Please contact us at info@concertodance.com with questions.

Katha Dance Theatre Summer Kathak Intensive

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 a two-week virtual Kathak intensive this August, to be co-taught by Kathak master Durga Arya-Krüger. Classes will be offered via Zoom on weekend mornings (taught by Ms. Arya-Krüger) and weekday evenings (taught by KDT instructors).

The intensive is open to anyone with two or more years of Kathak experience. Classes run from August 14-26 for the following groups:

Group A: Youth and adults with 2 or more years of Kathak experience.

Group B: Youth and adults with 4 or more years of Kathak experience.

Group C: Youth and adults with 5 or more years of Kathak experience. This includes intermediate students, interns, and KDT Company dancers.

If you are new to KDT, please email us at info@kathadance.org and we will help you determine your class placement.

For the full schedule and enrollment details, visit our website: https://kathadance.org/school/classes/summer-intensive-2021/