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Ananya Dance Theatre’s Shawngram Institute Ongoing Classes

Ananya Dance Theatre’s Shawngram Institute for Performance & Social Justice offers the following classes online:

Tuesdays: Yorchhā Strong, 9:00-9:30am, CDT – Alexandra Eady
Wednesdays: Advanced Yorchhā, 6:30-7:30pm, CDT – Kealoha Ferreira
Fridays: Intro to Yorchhā, 6:30-7:30pm, CDT – Kealoha Ferreira
Sundays: Intro to Yorchhā, 3:00-4:00pm, CDT – Parisha Rajbhandari

Yorchhā is Ananya Dance Theatre’s trade-marked contemporary technique that intersects principles of vinyasa yoga, the classical Indian dance form Odishi (from the eastern Indian state of Odisha), and the martial art form Chhau (also from Odisha).

Classes are donation based. We suggest $10-20 per class but please donʻt let financial limitations stop you from participating. Another way to contribute is by sharing information about the classes on your social media or inviting people in your orbit to take class with you!

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

http://www.ananyadancetheatre.org/about/classes/

Ballet with Lisa Erickson via Zoom

Ballet: it does a body good!

Lisa’s welcoming ballet classes are crafted to naturally guide students in refining their body alignment, balance and technique. Her passion and love of ballet and helping dancers grow in body and mind (along with her decades of experience of doing just that) transforms dancers.

Try it, you’ll like it!

Classes offered on sliding scale of 5-$15.

Sundays, 1:30-3:00pm: Slow Intermediate

Mondays, 5:30-6:45pm: Advanced Beginning

 

 

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.

Dance Without Barriers Applications Open

Dance without Barriers is an opportunity for teachers and administrators to connect creative movement to their curriculum and/or core competencies, engaging students in a new and exciting way.

Each selected school receives a three- to five-day residency, tailor-made to their classroom’s specific needs, and led by a professional Teaching Artist who visits either in-person or virtually through innovative distance learning technology.

By bringing Cowles Center Teaching Artists into schools, barriers of cost and transportation are eliminated, allowing students to access high-quality arts learning opportunities that otherwise would not be available.

Also, thanks to generous sponsorship, these residencies are free to select Minnesota schools!

Applications are due June 2.

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′

New at Ballet Royale: Adult Dancer Workshops

To continue the mission of bringing dance to all, Ballet Royale has created two different day workshops especially catered for the adult recreational dancer. This year we will have two levels, Beginner/Intermediate and Intermediate/Advanced. a logo water bottle is included. Ask the office for dance teacher price or level placement.

These workshops include the History of Ballet and PBT®, ballet, variations (Intermediate/Advanced only), jazz, and Haitian dance. Lunch will be outside, bring blankets!

Intermediate/Advanced Adults
Saturday, June 12, 2021: 9:30am–2:30pm
Price: $110

Beginning/Intermediate Adults
Saturday, June 26, 2021: 9:30am–2:30pm
Price: $100

Dance with Ballet Royale this Summer

We are accepting video auditions for our Spring Into Summer Workshop, July Full-Day Summer Intensive, AND our August Grand Prix Solos and Variations Intensive. In-person and online options are available.

Video auditions accepted until June 1!

June Spring Into Summer Workshop: June 7-25. Featuring Progressing Ballet Technique®. Intermediate/Advanced through Professional. Recommended ages: 11-26 years old.

July Full-Day Intensive: July 6-24. An exciting and rigorous ballet-based dance program featuring Artistic Directors Denise and Rick Vogt with master and guest teachers and classes in a variety of dance genres!

August Grand Prix Intensive: August 2-13. A focused ballet and variations workshop specializing in preparing dancers for performing or competing in national ballet competitions.

Our summer classes and programs will be structured to maximize safety and minimize health risks. Planned steps include limiting class size, staggering class times, continuing rigorous social distancing/sanitizing, and more.

An audition form is at our website: http://www.BalletRoyaleMN.org

Join Ballet Royale for Creative Story Ballet Workshops

Give your young dancer the joy of dance and performance! These workshops include a short performance at the end of the workshop, with a different Disney story each month. Take one, two, or all three!

Class sizes will be limited to maintain social distancing.

Ages four through nine.
In person.
Creative Story Ballet Workshops
Saturdays, June 19, July 17, and/or August 14: Three separate workshops (take one, two or all three)
10:00–11:00am

Ballet Royale Offers Summer Evening Classes for All Ages

From our youngest Mommy/Daddy and Me dancers to advanced dancers and adults, everyone can train at Ballet Royale this summer. We are offering once a week evening classes on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday for six weeks beginning the week of July 5.

Join Ballet Royale, Minnesota’s premier classical dance academy, and grow!

Classes offered:

Youth Ballet I and II
Youth Ballet III and IV
Adult Ballet Basics
Preparation for Ballet
Mommy/Daddy and Me
Creative Dance I
Creative Dance II and III
Ballet for Boys
Introduction to Ballet
Intermediate/Advanced Ballet and Pointe

Please contact Ballet Royale for placement and enrollment. We look forward to working with you!

Young Dance Summer Classes and Camps – Registration Open

Discover movement possibilities with Young Dance this summer!

Registration is now open for summer classes and camps in Creative Movement, World Dance Forms, Ballet, Hip Hop, Modern, and more. Summer programs are offered in a hybrid format, unless otherwise noted in registration, with both in-person and online options for participation.

Classes and camps include:
Creative Movement 1 – Ages three to five
Creative Movement 2 – Ages five to seven
Dance a Story – Creative Movement and Storytelling Adventure! – Ages four to seven
Dance Together – Ages one to three with a caregiver
Create! Dance and Photography Camp – Ages eight to fifteen
Explore the World Variety Dance Camp! – Ages eight to eighteen
Dance Pass to Explore – Allows dancers to drop in and experience a variety of classes – Ages seven and older
All Abilities Dance and Stories – Ages seven and older

For summer session information and registration visit: register.youngdance.org.
We can’t wait to dance with you!