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Center for Performing Arts Offers Youth Hip Hop Classes

Beginning Hip Hop: In this class students will learn to dance to a variety of hip hop songs. They will focus on fundamental movements and basic hip hop grooves while also learning the culture and history of hip hop dance!

Thursdays, 4:15-5:15pm
For ages 8-16
Tuition: $105. Scholarships available.

Summer at the Center for Performing Arts

Sign-up for a summer at the Center! Center for Performing Arts summer camps are an opportunity for youth to fully explore their curiosities, interests and talents while gaining access to the rich community of artists and practitioners at the CFPA.

We offer half day (mornings) and full day camps. Join us for all or one of our 3-week sessions; each with a focus that incorporates dance, storytelling, music and the technical traditions rooted in various cultures.

Explorations in Theater-Making
June 17-28 and July 8-12

Immersive West African Dance Theater
July 15-August 2

Immersive Latin Dance and Theater
August 6-23

For ages 7-11 and 12-16.
$975 per camp.

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.

March 27-30
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Leah Gallas with Eric Jensen on piano
Thursday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Yuki Tokuda
Friday, 9:30-11:00am CT – James Sewell

April 1-5
Monday, 9:30-11:30am CT – Open Company Class
Tuesday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Kerry Parker
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am CT –Leah Gallas with Eric Jensen on piano
Thursday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Yuki Tokuda
Friday, 9:30-11:00am CT – James Sewell Ballet

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.

Summer Sessions at Ballare Teatro

We are offering weekly evening classes for dancers. Registration is open now!
Summer 2024 dates are June 24-August 2. No class July 1-7.

Creative Dance — Age 3-4. $85/session.
Monday, 3:45-4:30pm – Hollie Edlund
Tuesday, 6:00-6:45pm – TBD
Wednesday, 4:45-5:30pm – Shannon Mulcahy
Thursday, 5:45-6:30pm – Hollie Edlund

Fundamental A Ballet/Tap — Age 5-6; new to ballet and tap. $95/session.
Monday, 4:30-5:30pm – Hollie Edlund
Tuesday, 5:00-6:00pm – Siri Hammond
Wednesday, 5:30-6:30pm – Shannon Mulcahy
Thursday, 4:45-5:45pm – Hollie Edlund

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

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

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

Summer Dance Level II-V — Age 10-18
We offer drop-in classes for ages 10-18. These are our Levels II-V. Each class is $15.

Summer Session Technique Classes run from June 24-August 2. No class July 1-7.

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 IIB (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

For more information about what class to enroll in or our programming, please call 612-225-4690 or email ballaret12@gmal.com!

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!

TU Dance Center: Open Classes

Join in on CULTIVATE, A Trainee Program morning classes and The School at TU Dance Center Level 4/5 technique classes!

Teaching artists include TU Dance Founder and Artistic Director Toni Pierce-Sands, Laurel Keen, and Abdo Sayegh-Rodriguez. These classes are for intermediate/advanced dancers with the exception of GYROKINESIS® (designed for physically active participants which include exercises that require some flexibility, coordination, and light cardio).

Morning Open Classes, 9:30-11:00am
Monday: Horton-Based Modern with Toni Pierce-Sands
Tuesday: GYROKINESIS® with Abdo Sayegh-Rodriguez
Wednesday: Horton-Based Modern with Toni Pierce-Sands
Thursday: Ballet with Abdo Sayegh-Rodriguez
Friday: Ballet with Laurel Keen

Evening Open Classes
Monday, 4:30-6:00pm: Ballet with Abdo Sayegh-Rodriguez
Thursday, 6:00-7:30pm: Ballet with Hassan Ingraham
Friday, 4:30-5:30pm: GYROKINESIS® with Abdo Sayegh-Rodriguez
Friday, 5:35-7:05pm: Ballet/Pointe Strengthening with Laurel Keen

Cost: $16/class or $140/10-class pass
Please check the Open Class Calendar, as classes and/or teaching artists might change.
For more information and to register, click here.

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.

MotionArt Adult Modern Dance Classes

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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 info.

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

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

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

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

Join Concerto Dance for March Class Offerings

Join Concerto Dance for class in March! This month Concerto Dance is offering:

Open Company Class at Creo Arts and Dance Conservatory
Advanced Modern – Wednesday, March 27, 9:00-10:15am
Advanced Jazz – Friday, March 28, 9:00-10:15am

Cost: $20 by cash, check, or Venmo
Drop-ins welcome! No pre-registration required.
First-time participants will be asked to sign a liability waiver.

More class information.

Grant to Provide Free Tango Classes to Diverse Communities in Minnesota

Miriam Lea, internationally recognized Argentine Tango artist, dancer, and instructor; is recognized with a MSAB grant for her contribution to Minnesota’s cultural heritage. Miriam Lea will offer a series of free tango classes, workshops, and performances as part of her innovative program, Go Tango!

Go Tango! aims to provide inclusive tango instruction to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and low-income communities across Minnesota. The program, funded by the MSAB grant, runs March through May 2024, fostering cultural exchange and artistic exploration for Minnesotans of all ages and backgrounds.

Miriam Lea Dance will host a variety of tango programming throughout spring 2024, including:

Queer and Beginner Tango Boot Camps
Intensive workshops designed for beginners to receive quick and immersive introductions to tango.

Weekly Continuing Tango Classes
Progressive classes catering to dancers of all levels, offering ongoing instruction and practice opportunities.

Pop-Up Practices
Informal gatherings providing a casual space for dancers to connect and practice their tango skills.

Miriam Lea Dance’s “Go Tango!” program aims to highlight Argentine tango culture and history, foster cultural appreciation and understanding, and provide opportunities for Minnesotans to connect with their communities through shared artistic experiences.

Classes and workshops will culminate in public traditional Milongas (social tango gatherings) and captivating performances, scheduled to take place at Sabathani Community Center and Bataclan Tango in Minneapolis, as well as the Mesabi Community Band from the Iron Range in Minnesota.

Details of the program, including class schedules, locations, and registration information, can be found on Miriam Lea’s website at https://miriam.lea.dance/classes/go-tango-minnesota/.