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Lisa Erickson Teaches Ballet via Zoom

Let Loose your Love of Ballet!

Lisa’s ballet classes are crafted to naturally guide students to refine their body alignment, enhancing their balance, technique and potential, while also discovering the value and importance of the use of weight in their dancing. Equally important, she trains dancers to develop the positive mindset that leads to success. Ballet, like life, is about 90% related to the stories we tell ourselves! Add to that her expectation that students have fun and appreciate and learn from their mistakes (the bigger the better: the bigger the mistake the faster we learn), and students’ experience is one of challenge, growth, empowerment and fun! Come see for yourself!

Thursdays, 5:30-6:45pm: Intermediate

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

Mondays, 5:30-6:45pm: Beginning 2

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.

Generating Room Applications

The Cowles Center is seeking early, mid-career, and established Minnesota-based artists and collectives to apply for the next program series of Generating Room.

The Cowles Center’s Generating Room program is a six month studio residency that supports three Minnesota artists and/or collectives in nurturing a work in progress through 100 hours of free rehearsal space, as well as marketing and administrative support.

Program rehearsal hours will begin June 2021 with proposed community events taking place between September-November 2021.

Applications open through April 23.

Open Office Hour Consultations with Cowles Center Staff

Are you a dancer interested in learning more about professional development, advice on how to tailor a resume, tips on successful interviewing, or tools for networking in the local or national dance community?

Artists in the community are encouraged to sign up for 30-minute consultations every second Wednesday of the month through The Cowles Center’s Open Office Hours Program.

Studio Rentals at The Cowles Center

The Cowles Center has several studio spaces available for rent as well as a conference room. All studios have sprung floors and mirrors. Rental spaces are generally intended for dance rehearsals, classes, workshops, auditions, readings, and small meetings. Rentals are available during building hours.

DYFIT Hosts Embodied Practice for Racial Healing

Don’t You Feel It Too? is the thirteen-year practice of moving our brave, honest, loving and ridiculous selves. 

DYFIT addresses our present needs for racial healing and cultural change by offering parallel embodied practices of joy and belonging. Everyone is welcome in their respective caucus groups or to the Open Practice. No previous experience is necessary. In this new format the work will be more specific and authentic within and across groups.

This week:

Saturday, April 24: 12:00-1:15PM: BIPOC Practice in Powderhorn Park

Saturday, April 24: 12:00-1:15PM: White Bodies Practice outside Clouds in Water Zen Center

Tuesday, April 27: 5:30-6:30PM: Open Practice online

Mukti Bhawan (Hotel Salvation)

2020-21 Northrop Film Series

Wednesday, April 21, 6:30pm CDT
Streaming online.
Available through Wednesday, April 28

FREE and open to the public.
Registration required.

Adil Hussain stars as Rajiv, an overworked businessman, who agrees to honor the final wish of his father, Daya, by accompanying him to the holy city of Varanasi. There, they check in to the Hotel Salvation, where residents are given just two weeks to live out their final days or return home.

2016
Not rated by the MPAA
1 hour, 42 minutes

In Hindi with English subtitles.

This film is presented in conjunction with Ragamala Dance Company.

Analog Dance Works Offers Monthly Contemporary Dance Workshops

Start your weekend right with movement through imagery and downright specific detail.

This workshop is offered in-person, with precautions in place to protect us against Covid. Zoom option is also available.

Class will be held at the Threads Dance Nexus, featuring free parking lot and street parking, a two-minute walk from the Franklin Light Rail Station, and 2-5 minute walk from the nearest bus stops: lines 2, 9, 22, 67. Class size is limited to nine, so contact Brenna in advance to reserve your spot. You can also join us via Zoom! Contact Brenna no later than one hour before class to get the link.

These workshops are designed for the advanced/professional dancer of any background and explore technical and performance skills through imagery, spatial orientation, and detailed use of the kinesphere.

Suggested price: sliding scale, $5-15. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. All are welcome here!

TCB’s Mini Ruby Slippers In-Person and Livestream This Weekend

Twin Cities Ballet is excited to present a live “mini” version of our new ballet, The Ruby Slippers: A Wizard of Oz Ballet.

TCB’s fresh reimagining of the iconic tale features an original adapted storyline, original musical compilation, and original choreography that ingeniously blends ballet, jazz, hip hop, and modern dance styles. Join Dorothy and her friends for this fun and approachable family-friendly event!

This special version is about an hour long and is designed to introduce children and families to the magic and wonder of ballet. Performed by TCB’s professional dancers, this delightful event is suitable for all ages.

In-person theater capacity is limited, and masks are required. You can also watch from the safety and comfort of your own home with our livestream option!

TCB’s Mini Ruby Slippers
Saturday, April 24 at 2:00pm
$12-$15

In-person at Lakeville Area Arts Center and livestream from anywhere in the world!
Tickets are on sale now!

Friday Morning Jazz: Afro-Cuban Rhythms with Karla This Week

Karla Grotting is back at it teaching Friday Morning Jazz class through Zenon Dance School this and next Friday, April 23 and 30! These classes will continue exploration of Latin and Afro-Cuban influences in jazz, culminating in a combination to super-catchy tune “Soy Yo” by Bomba Estereo.

Join us for this Zoom-based class that skews intermediate-advanced and welcomes all comers, including drop-ins and first-time attendees! Register at least ten minutes in advance of class at zenondance.org. If you need help navigating how to join or to see if there are discounts available, connect with erika@zenondance.org.

Come groove with us!