TU Dance Center: Renting TU Dance Center

TU Dance Center is available for rental when not in use by the school.

TU Dance Center features:

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.

Both studios: 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′.

Studio 1: 60′x34′
Studio 2: 46’x21′

Inspired: Journey to Varanasi with Ragamala Dance Company

Be transported to Varanasi, the City of Light. Follow the poetry of daily life in this ancient holy city along the Ganges River from sunrise to sunset as you watch the short film, Amazing Places on Our Planet, in the Northrop lobby. Experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes view of Ranee and Aparna Ramaswamy’s new work as they rehearse The Fires of Varanasi: Dance of the Eternal Pilgrim followed by a Q&A. Enjoy a taste of Indian culture during the post-program reception with traditional Indian music and catering by Hot Indian Foods.

“Varanasi is the India of your imagination. This is one of the world’s oldest continually inhabited cities, and one of the holiest in Hinduism. Pilgrims come to the Ganges here to wash away sins in the sacred waters, to cremate their loved ones, or simply to die here, hoping for liberation from the cycle of rebirth.” —Lonely Planet

Threads Dance Project Presents Workshops with Solomon Dumas

Join us at the 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

Work with Upstream Arts – Apply for Administrative Coordinator – Deadline

Upstream Arts is hiring! Apply for the Administrative Coordinator position by July 23, 2021 by emailing a cover letter and resume to jobs@upstreamarts.org.

Upstream Arts is a nonprofit organization at the intersection of arts, learning, and disability. Upstream Arts uses the power of the creative arts to activate and amplify the voice and choice of individuals with disabilities. Learn more at https://www.upstreamarts.org. Upstream Arts is a great place for artists to work. In addition to the Teaching Artists of all disciplines, the office staff is comprised of dancers, theater makers, and artists of all types.

Administrative Coordinator
Reports to Associate Director and Operations Manager

Job Summary
The Administrative Coordinator will support the daily administrative work of Upstream Arts, a mid-sized nonprofit that values and leverages creativity and collaboration in a busy work environment. The Administrative Coordinator plays a crucial role in maintaining an effective organizational workflow, utilizing the many systems in place to support the many facets of the day to day activities of the organization.

Work Conditions:

  • Upstream Arts’ office is an open (no walls) office environment.
  • This position offers a blend of both in person and remote work opportunities.
  • Starting at 30 hours with potential for full-time with benefits.
  • $18 – $21/hour, depending on experience.
  • Need to be available between the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm.

Essential Duties
Provide essential administrative support to all employees including:

Operations and Human Resources
Provide support/act as a liaison to vendors for the management of our Business Insurance, Workers Comp, Health and Retirement plans including:

  • Renewals
  • Open Enrollment periods
  • Staff reporting
  • Compliance
  • Support for new employee onboarding including staff manual updates and distribution
  • Maintains personnel/human resources records
  • PTO tracking
  • General administrative support and duties as assigned including filing, data entry, supply ordering, management of office equipment, and communication with vendors.

Program

  • Communications support with Upstream Arts’ 30+ Teaching Artists
  • Scheduling and tracking of program evaluations, media releases and partner meetings
  • Utilize the organizational database to build records for programs, trainings and meetings
  • Coordinates staff meetings and arranges logistics for staff trainings
  • Program supply ordering

Special Event Coordination/ Support

  • Venue booking for Annual Fundraiser and other community events.
  • Event logistics and coordination support

Finance

  • Administrative bookkeeping including tracking of receipts, credit cards, and annual audit support.

Travel Arrangements

  • Coordinate travel arrangements including airline ticket booking, lodging, and car rental–potentially three to five annual trips.

Experience

  • Effective communicator possessing high level of diplomacy
  • At least 2+ years of administrative or related experience
  • Preferred, not required: Stage Management (Theater)

Skills/Interest

  • Familiarity with databases, File Maker Pro a plus
  • Microsoft Office
  • Quickbooks ideal, but not critical
  • Collaborative work environment with lots of moving pieces
  • Interest in nonprofit administration

Benefits:

  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays
  • Option to join retirement plan

To apply: 
Send a cover letter and resume to jobs@upstreamarts.org
Applications close on July 23, 2021.

Upstream Arts is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, disability, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, veteran status, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. Individuals with disabilities, people of color, women, trans, and gender-queer individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.

Grand Prix Solos and Variations Intensive with Ballet Royale

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, or visit our website by clicking HERE

Premiere: Prairie Woods Sound Garden – Near Spicer, MN

The premiere of composer / director JG Everest’s new site-specific performance installation, a new Sound Garden composed and designed specifically for the wooded Geer Island at the Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center in Spicer, MN. A truly immersive art and nature experience in a pristine nature preserve, two hours drive west of the Twin Cities.

Admission is free, and camping is available at Sibley State Park, a ten-minute drive away – reserve your sites soon.

Featuring a live roving movement score by dancers Leslie O’Neill, Sarah Baumert, and Erika Hansen, with live accompaniment by the Free Range Orchestra & Choir, and more.

Saturday, August 7
12:00-4:00pm
Free admission

Presented by Wavelets Creative in partnership with the Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center.

Learn More

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Threads Dance Project Audition: Preregister by July 14, Audition on July 16

Threads Dance Project is seeking a racially/ethnically diverse group of dancers ages 21 and older for the 2021-22 season. Men, women, and gender fluid dancers encouraged to apply. Threads is seeking versatile dancers that are quick learners and are fluent in a variety of dance forms. Dancer contracts begin August 9.

Friday, July 16, 2021
Registration begins at 9:00AM
Audition: 9:30AM-12:00PM

Alternative audition format is available upon request.

Dancers must pre-register by Wednesday, July 14, 2021, and upload a headshot and resume via the google form provided below. Space will be limited to adhere to CDC Covid Guidelines and masks will be required inside the Nexus and during the audition.

To register, please follow this link, or visit www.threadsdance.org/job-opportunities/

Threads Dance Nexus offers free parking and free side street parking, is a five minute walk from the Franklin Light Rail Station, 2-5 minute walk from nearest bus stops (lines 2, 9, 22, 67).

Please direct questions regarding the audition to:
Karen Christ Aalgaard- kchrist@threadsdance.org, (641) 512-7376

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.

Live @ The Shed, Premiering LDV

Back by popular demand, Live @ The Shed, produced by Hatch Dance and HoneyWorks, returns to the Lab Taproom, August 7-8, 2021.

26 of the Twin Cities most vibrant dancers come together for an outdoor dance event featuring the world premiere of LDV, co-choreographed by Berit Ahlgren and Helen Hatch. Inspired by and set to the soundtrack of Federico Fellini’s 1960 film La Dolce Vita; Ahlgren, Hatch and the ensemble embark on a non-linear joy-ride full of whimsy, sweet optimism and goofy charm, undercut by sinister and cunning moments that ultimately color life. A multi-talented and multi-generational cast bring their energies and experiences together in the creation of this new work. Program begins with works-in-progress presentations from members of the cast.

Featuring Berit Ahlgren, Helen Hatch, Hannah Benditt, Jeremy Bensussan, Judith Brin Ingber, Nicole Brown, Zhauna Franks, Stephanie Grey, Alejandra Iannone, Gemma Isaacson, Juliana Johnson, Jennifer Mack, Samantha Meryhew, Kelli Miles, Da’Rius Malone, Blake Nellis, Yolanda Pauly, Amanda Sachs, Tristen Sanborn, Connor Simone, Rhapsody Striggers, Joe Tennis, Lauren Vasilakos, Elliana Vesely, Genevieve Waterbury, and Scott Willits.

August 7 at 5:30pm
August 7 at 8:00pm
August 8 at 3:00pm
August 8 at 5:30pm
August 8 at 8:00pm