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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.

TU Dance Center: Summer 2021 – EQUIPOISE Program

Registration Deadline: July 7

In partnering with TU Dance, Equipoise will provide the unique, hybrid (online/in person), opportunity of having individualized curriculum alongside one-on-one assessment sessions and coaching that compliment and deepen professional training.

Equipoise is a diverse collective of established professionals offering expertise in relevant areas of the performing arts – supporting and mentoring young dance artists and providing tools and resources to nurture the growth, development, and success of professionally oriented dancers.

In addition to the TU Dance Summer Intensive classes, Equipoise will provide the following workshops and sessions: Self-care/Health and Wellbeing, Contract Fluency, Audition Coaching, Self Advocacy, Personal and Professional Budgeting, Personal Branding, Injury Prevention, Resume Preparation, Workers’ Rights, and more.

Scholarships and payment plans are available for qualifying students. Scholarship application deadline: July 26, 2021. Please contact TU Dance School Coordinator Maxine Yamazaki at education@tudance.org for more information.

Neighborhood Dances Seeks Performers

Neighborhood Dances is seeking the next round of performers for July and August mini concerts in public spaces.

Help spread joy, blessings and healing through dance while acknowledging God as our higher perspective and hope. The dances cover a variety of style—modern, jazz, hip hop, lyrical/ballet, with sections for an ASL choir, swing and ballroom dancers, flags/props and multiple abilities.

These songs will make you smile!  At least three years of dance experience required. This is a voluntary opportunity. Rehearsals will start up again during the week of July 5. Performance dates are Saturday, July 31 and August TBD.

Are you interested? Contact Carol Oyanagi at hello@caroloyanagi.com.

Seeking Volunteers for Fifth Annual CANDY BOX Dance Festival

We are currently seeking volunteers to help support our fifth annual CANDY BOX Dance Festival, taking place July 12-16 at PAIKKA in Saint Paul. This annual week-long festival features an array of events, from master classes and work-in-progress showings to polished performances. Eight different artists/companies will be sharing their work and engaging with the festival!

We are looking for several volunteers to help with ushering at the various performances. Volunteers will be able to see the performance they usher for for free! If you are interested in helping out at multiple, that’d be great! Different companies each day:

Monday, July 12: 5:00-7:00PM – Slo Dance Company‘s Happy Hour Performance

Tuesday, July 13: 5:00-7:00PM – Annika Hansen and Abigail Whitmore‘s Happy Hour Performance

Wednesday, July 14: 5:00-7:00PM – HoneyWorks‘ Happy Hour Performance

Friday, July 16: 1:30-4:00PM – Matinee Featured Artist Performance

Friday, July 16: 5:00-9:00PM – Borealis Dance Theatre‘s Happy Hour Performance and Evening Featured Artist Performance

Please email ARENA DANCES at mdarenadances@gmail.com by July 8 if you would like to sign up for any of these opportunities. Thanks in advance for considering!

You can learn more about the festival at https://www.arena-dances.org/candybox2021-live-dance-festival/

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.

Studio Rentals at Collide Theatrical in St. Paul

A photo of Collide's Studio 1

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.

Prairie School of Dance Hiring for 2021-22 Dance Year

Prairie School of Dance is looking for passionate teachers to join our growing team! Opportunities currently available for Ballet/Jazz/Tap combo classes, Creative Dance, Mommy & Me, Pop-Hop, Sacred Dance and Performing Arts Ballet and Tap. Teaching openings available for Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. We are a non-competitive school focused on technical excellence and artistry for ages 18 months through adults.

Established in 1997, Prairie School of Dance is a faith-based school in Eden Prairie offering quality instruction in a wholesome environment. We offer two programs: Recreational Dance and Performing Arts. The Recreational program offers dance for all ages and styles of dance. The Performing Arts program is a performance-based program with an audition to place the more serious dancer in one of our nine levels. PSOD values the whole person and dancer throughout their training in our well-rounded curriculum.

PSOD is seeking confident, friendly, encouraging teachers who feel comfortable teaching age appropriate choreography, costuming, music selection and the joy of dance. Undergraduate degrees preferred.

For more information on our school, visit www.prairieschoolofdance.com. We are just 20 minutes from Minneapolis.

To apply, please email your resume and any teaching/choreographic samples to Hannah Albers: SchoolProgramDirector@PrairieSchoolofDance.com.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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.

 

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 mid-July. 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 on Zoom

Mixed Level Modern Dance
Saturday, 4:00-5:30pm on Zoom