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Rent TU Dance Center Studios

TU Dance Center is available for rental when not in use by TU Dance’s programming. TU Dance Center features a 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.

Studio 1: 60 x 34
Studio 2: 46 x 21

Both studios feature:
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′.

Rental fees:
Individual artists: $18/hour
Nonprofit organizations: $22/hour for rehearsals
Other rental inquiries (for-profit, classes, workshops, auditions, life events, photo sessions, filming, etc.), please contact us.

Summer Dance at Ballare Teatro

Ballare Teatro is offering weekly evening classes for dancers ages 3-9 years old!
Classes run June 24-August 2, 2024. No class July 1-7. Registration is open now!

Creative Dance — Age 3-4. $85/session.
Mondays, 3:45-4:30pm  
Tuesdays, 6:00-6:45pm 
Wednesdays, 4:45-5:30pm 
Thursdays, 5:45-6:30pm 

Fundamental A Ballet/Tap — Age 5-6; new to ballet and tap. $95/session.
Mondays, 4:30-5:30pm 
Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00pm 
Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm
Thursdays, 4:45-5:45pm

Fundamental B Ballet/Tap — Age 5-6 with one year of Fundamental ballet/tap.
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm 

Level IA Ballet/Tap — Age 7-9; new to dance or advanced through Fundamental A and B. $138/session.
Mondays, 6:30-8:00pm 
Tuesdays, 4:30-6:00pm

Level IB Ballet/Tap — Age 7-9 and have advanced through Level IA. $138/session.
Thursdays, 6:30-8:00pm 

For more information about our programming, please call 612-225-4690 or email ballaret12@gmail.com.

Summer Youth Drop-in Classes at Ballare Teatro

For dancers ages 10-18 (Level II-V), Ballare Teatro offers drop-in classes weekly from June 24-August 2, 2024, with no classes July 1-7.

Each class is $15 and registration is open!

Level IIA (Advanced Beginner) 
Ballet with Hollie Edlund – Monday, 5:30-6:30pm
Tap with Kylie Kasprick – Tuesday, 6:45-7:45pm
Jazz with Kylie Kasprick – Thursday, 5:00-6:00pm

Level IB (Intermediate)
Progressing Ballet Technique with Timothy Herian – Monday, 4:30-5:30pm
Tap with Kylie Kasprick – Tuesday, 7:45-8:45pm
Ballet with Kylie Kasprick – Thursday, 6:00-7:15pm
Jazz with Kylie Kasprick – Thursday, 7:15-8:30pm

Level III (Fast Intermediate)
Progressing Ballet Technique with Timothy Herian – Monday, 6:30-7:30pm
Modern with Jake Nehrbass – Monday, 5:00-6:30pm
Tap with Jake Nehrbass – Tuesday, 5:30-6:30pm
Jazz with Karis Sloss – Wednesday, 5:00-6:30pm
Ballet with Genevieve Waterbury – Thursday, 5:00-6:30pm

Level IV/V (Advanced)
Progressing Ballet Technique with Timothy Herian – Monday, 5:30-6:30pm
Modern with Jake Nehrbass – Monday, 6:30-8:00pm
Tap with Jake Nehrbass – Tuesday, 6:30-7:45pm
Jazz with Karis Sloss – Wednesday, 6:30-8:00pm
Ballet with Genevieve Waterbury – Thursday, 6:30-8:00pm
Pointe with Genevieve Waterbury – Thursday, 8:00-9:00pm

Not sure what class best fits your dancer? Give us a call at 612-225-4690 or email ballaret12@gmail.com. We are happy to help you find the best level for your dancer!

Off-Leash Area is Seeking Hosts for Their Eighth Neighborhood Garage Tour

Off-Leash Area is seeking Homeowners/Hosts for their Eighth Annual Neighborhood Garage Tour!

Do you have a 2-car garage? Do you love the performing arts? Do you enjoy bringing people together? If you answered “yes,” you would be a great host for the Garage Tour!

Off-Leash Area’s Neighborhood Garage Tour is the company’s performing arts access program where the company transforms typical 2-car garages into 40-seat black box theaters, complete with set, lights, stage, seating, and performers to connect with underserved audiences across the Metro, with the overall goal of expanding participation in the arts.

We are especially looking for households with a person with disabilities. Off-Leash Area’s mission includes working for equity and opportunity for all persons with disabilities.

Are you interested in hosting? You can find out more about being a Garage Tour host and the Neighborhood Garage Tour here. You can also call us at 612-724-7372 or email offleash@offleasharea.org.

Don’t miss your chance to bring this great event to your neighborhood!

March 4 Town Hall Update – Next Steps at April 6 Floorwork

ARENA Dances will host the next Floorwork at Center for Performing Arts in Minneapolis, with City Officials. This April Floorwork will be a gathering to continue conversation and take action with regard to the closing of the Goodale Theater. We will build off what we have learned from the Dance Town Hall.

Please see the April 6 Floorwork Event Submission for more info.

Floorwork
Saturday, April 6
12:00-2:00pm
RSVP by Friday, April 5

Can’t attend, but would like to join in the conversation?
Join us via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 811 5083 8698
Passcode: 738155

The Arena – Space for Rent

Located in the heart of the Lyn-Lake community, The Arena is available for your rehearsal, class, and event needs!

Our space offers:
1,305 square feet (30×40) of sprung, Marley dance flooring
Wall-length mirrors with curtains for covering if preferred
Changing room
Access to multiple bus lines, including the 21, 4, 23, 612, and 18

Hourly rates range from $17-$25, with discounts/special offerings available to BIPOC and LGBTQIA2+ communities. Inquire for savings.

To request space, please email Mathew at arenadances@gmail.com.

Winona State University – Assistant Professor, Dance Program Director

Please see the Winona State University job posting for full details.

Responsibilities:
  • Teach full-time in a liberal arts environment, including courses in contemporary dance techniques, history, theory, composition and performance.
  • Serve as Dance Program Director.
  • Oversee the dance curriculum and minor program, with a commitment to diverse approaches to dance beyond a Eurocentric lens.
  • Direct and choreograph for the Annual Main Season dance production.
  • Instruct courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various media commensurate with department and university needs.
  • Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field.
  • Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities.
  • Contribute to student growth and development including student advising.
  • Provide service to the university and community including the program, the department, the college, the university, and the greater community.
  • Support Winona State University’s mission to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Earned doctorate or master of fine arts in Dance Performance, Dance Studies, and/or Choreography.
  • Successful teaching experience at the university level.
  • A record of creative or scholarly achievements in the field of dance.
  • Commitment to teaching and mentoring from a dynamic multicultural perspective.

Application Deadline: Review begins April 3, 2024
Rank/Title: Assistant Professor
Type of Appointment: Probationary/Tenure-Track
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Appointment Date: August 19, 2024

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 in-studio, on Zoom, and outside (weather permitting).

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 Gleason for information.

Ageless Dance
Mondays, 4:00-5:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Studio #105
Thursdays, 4:00-5:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

Beginning Modern Dance
Tuesdays, 5:00-6:15pm – Zoom only

Intermediate Modern Dance
Wednesdays, 10:30am-12:00pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

Mixed-Level Modern Dance
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom
Saturdays, 4:00-5:30pm – Hybrid: Zoom and Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

James Sewell Ballet – Open Advanced/Professional Class and Coordi™ Classes

Come join the James Sewell Ballet dancers in our open professional class!
All classes are ballet unless noted otherwise. Sign up for in-person company class or virtual Coordi™ class here.

April 3-5
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Eve Schulte with Eric Jensen on piano
Thursday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Yuki Tokuda
Friday, 9:30-11:00am CT – James Sewell

April 8-12
Monday, 9:30-11:30am CT – Open Company Class
Tuesday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Kerry Parker with Pat Lyles on Piano
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am CT –Leah Gallas with Eric Jensen on piano
Thursday, 9:30-11:00am CT – *Special Registration Required for Master Class
Friday, 9:30-11:00am CT – James Sewell Ballet

*Master Class Registration Link: Join Graham Lustig, artistic director of Oakland Ballet Company, for a ballet masterclass, available to participants thanks to a partnership between Northrop and JSB. This class is for intermediate/advanced-level dancers and will focus on placement, musicality, and expression.

Coordi™ Class
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00am taught by James Sewell.
Ongoing. Virtual-only at this time.

What is Coordi™? It’s a movement study based on multiple kinetic patterns happening at once. Physical brain teasers combine with ballet for unexpected pathways and alignments that challenge both your mind and body! Learn more about Coordi™ here.

Open Level Jazz Classes at Collide

Drop in for a jazz class in a safe, inclusive environment. Whether you’re just starting your dance journey or want to brush up on the basics, we welcome you to class.

Open Level Jazz
Monday, 7:00–8:30pm
For ages 14 and up.
Pre-registration is required.
View the schedule and register for class.
Please sign our liability waiver before attending class.

All Welcome
Our welcoming environment stands up to our values of inclusivity and accessibility.

Our space is located in the Can Can Wonderland building in St. Paul. Parking is free in front of the building (the BLUE lot is closest to our space), in the lots across the street, and in the underground parking garage – follow the Can Can Wonderland arrow.

Class Rates
Adult Drop-Ins: $20 per class or $180 for a 10-class pass. Good for either ballet, jazz, or Collide Barre; must be used within 6 months.
Professional Dancers: $18 per class. Email grace@collidetheatrical.org for a discount code.