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Create! Dance and Photography Workshop with Young Dance

Create! Dance and Photography Workshop
An introduction to interdisciplinary artistic practices and the overlaps between movement and visual art.

Monday-Thursday, July 26-29
9:30am-12:00pm
Ages: 8-15

Location: Newell Park, 900 Fairview Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104
In the case of rain, the camp will be held at Young Dance, 655 Fairview Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104
Tuition: $150

Experience the joy and fun of dance, while learning the elements of photography and how images can inspire choreography and creativity! Each day will consist of a group photo walk to help participants focus on their photography goals and let them practice the new skills they’ve learned. During these photo walks, they will develop and hone their visual acuity, looking for the light, shadows, shapes, and more. The participants will then apply the elements of photography to movement sessions in creation and dance technique.

*Digital device with photography capabilities recommended, but not required.
Participants will receive a link to photographs taken during the workshop by the instructor of this camp, professional photographer Blake Nellis.

Discover movement possibilities with Young Dance this summer! Register: register.youngdance.org.

Threads Dance Project Presents Workshops with Solomon Dumas

Join us at the Threads Dance Nexus with Solomon Dumas!

The Karen L. Charles Threads Dance Project presents two movement workshops with Solomon Dumas, Company Member of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

The first class is a community workshop that is designed for movers of all ages and will take place Friday, July 30 from 6:00-7:30pm.

Saturday’s workshop will target pre-professional and professional dancers ages 16+ and take place from 10:00-11:30am on July 31.

Both workshops will take place at the Threads Dance Nexus, located in the Seward Neighborhood in South Minneapolis. Each workshop will be followed by a twenty minute Ask the Artist conversation. These workshops are being offered free and open to the public, with a suggested donation of $20. Space is limited.

Follow the link to register: https://tinyurl.com/xnbyht9t

Photo credit: Andrew Eccles

Cassandra School Online and In-Studio 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.

THIS AUGUST–Start belly dancing with our added hybrid classes for beginners! Choose in-studio OR Zoom online. Go to cassandraschool.com to find your class.

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

Ballet Royale offers Grand Prix Solos and Variations Intensive

Ballet Royale, Minnesota’s premier ballet academy, is offering a focused ballet and variations workshop, specializing in preparing dancers for performing or competing in national ballet competitions.

Following daily classical ballet technique class, dancers learn classic ballet variations and receive advanced personal coaching. This workshop benefits all dancers, whether preparing for a competition, an upcoming performance, or simply wanting to polish and improve their artistry, technique, and quality.

Recommended for intermediate through advanced and professional dancers, ages ten and up. By audition or invitation only. Please contact the studio for more information.

TU Dance Center: Pre-Professional Summer Intensive

The TU Dance Pre-Professional program is an intensive course of study integrating modern, ballet, African dance, and creative workshops for students ages 11 to 24. The TU Dance Summer Intensive builds a strong technique while exploring individual artistry.

Levels 4-5: August 2-21
Registration Deadline: July 26, 2021

For program details, level placement and to register, visit https://www.tudance.org/summer/ or contact School Coordinator Maxine Yamazaki at education@tudance.org or (612) 235-7634.

Scholarships available!

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

Collide Theatrical Dance Auditions

Collide Theatrical is seeking dancers with strong acting abilities for roles in our 2021/2022 season.
Company dancers must be 18 years or older and vaccinated. Contracts range anywhere from 9 months to 4 weeks.

Audition
Monday, August 2
11:00am
Callbacks immediately to follow.

RSVP: Please email admin@collidetheatrical.org to reserve your spot.

Location: Collide Theatrical, 755 Prior Ave N, Ste 235H, St. Paul, MN 55104

Please bring resume and headshot, come warmed up ready to learn a dance combination, and be prepared to stay until 1:30pm if called back. Looking for dancers with a variety of dance backgrounds!

Attending auditions will be: Allyson Richert, Director/Choreographer; Heather Brockman, Director/Choreographer; Regina Peluso, Artistic Director

Virtual Submission
Please email the following to admin@collidetheatrical.org:

  • Headshot and Resume
  • 3-5 minutes of ballet center work including adagio, pirouettes, and grand allegro
  • 3-5 minutes of jazz highlighting technique and acting abilities

Collide Theatrical believes in a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, access, and artistic excellence. Collide strongly encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, People of Color, women, transgender and non-binary candidates and other individuals from identities historically underrepresented in dance. Collide does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status in employment.

AMPLIFIED – Summer Workshop for Professionals

Get back into our bodies and the studio with AMPLIFIED: AMP’s four-day 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!

August 9-12
9:30am-12:30pm
Studio 5B at The Cowles Center
Pre-registration and drop-in options, subject to availability.
Synchronous virtual/online options available.

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

11:00am-12:30pm: Improvisation is…Possible, Impossible, Remarkable
Led by Taja Will – August 9 and 12

11:00am-12:30pm: Movement Practice
Led by Darrius Strong – August 10 and 11

In-Person Registration and Rates:
Full Workshop: 9:30am-12:30pm, Monday-Thursday: $100
Half Workshop: 9:30-11:00am OR 11:00am-12:30pm, Monday-Thursday: $50

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.

Questions? Email alternativemotionproject@gmail.com.

PC: Bill Cameron

Concerto Dance Summer Intensive

Concerto Dance by Jolene Konkel is offering a Summer Intensive August 12-14. 

The intensive is geared toward professionals, pre-professionals and college students, along with advanced dancers ages 16 and older. Classes offered in both modern and jazz along with company rep. Taught by company members and Artistic Director Jolene Konkel.

Intensive is held at Creo Arts and Dance Conservatory.

Thursday and Friday: 2:00-5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm

Cost: $140.
Financial Assistance available, please inquire.

Auditions for new company members will be held following the Saturday session, August 14, from 1:00-3:00.
BIPOC dancers encouraged to audition.
Attendance to the workshop is not required to audition.

For class schedule, registration, and more information, please see our website.