Events

Come experience diversity of culture like never before as you witness dance ensembles from various cultures perform their “Dances of Nature”! We have two professional dance artists flying in from Los Angeles, as our special guests performers for the evening. Come see who they are! Also, enjoy tasty exotic snacks, desserts & appetizers from across … Continued

All are invited to join Jawaahir's Gratitude Gala Performance where we will close our online fundraiser auction with a bang! Featuring performances by Jawaahir Dance Company and Cassandra to thank all of our wonderful supporters. Online via Zoom. FREE ONLINE ($10 suggested donation). Be sure to browse our online auction through Bidding Owl!

Re-inventing the Bond themes for belly dance? WHY NOT?! We have a License to Thrill. Jawaahir Dance Company and Hook & Ladder, in a coproduction for Hook & Ladder's 5th Anniversary, present Bond Does Belly! Our dancers will perform solos and duets with local musicians Phil Belknap, David Burk, John Croarkin, Rebecca Dudley, Laura Harada, … Continued

Each year, three exceptional Minnesota dance artists receive the coveted honor of a McKnight Dancer Fellowship. SOLO celebrates the 2018 & 2019 recipients with new works expressly tailored for these exceptional performers. The result is an evening of six fascinating world premieres. In 2021, these solos exist as dance films. Join us for the in-person … Continued

Each year, three exceptional Minnesota dance artists receive the coveted honor of a McKnight Dancer Fellowship. SOLO celebrates the 2018 & 2019 recipients with new works expressly tailored for these exceptional performers. The result is an evening of six fascinating world premieres. In 2021, these solos exist as dance films. SOLO will include some captioning … Continued

CHACONNE - encore performance We are back by popular demand! This performance is part of the End of Summer Splash! by Green Minneapolis. Dancer, Yuki Tokuda will bring live performances with violinist, Natsuki Kumagai (MN Orchestra) at Peavey Plaza in downtown Minneapolis. Tokuda's choreography on J.S Bach’s Chaconne expresses that there is always a hope … Continued

Come celebrate Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota’s new season and welcome its new professional company members and apprentices! Learn about the exciting performances coming up this season; meet and mingle with its Artistic Directors, board, staff, and dancers; enjoy refreshments; and watch a preview performance by the company! There will be many opportunities for you … Continued

This year at The Cowles Center, we are eating our dessert first! In honor of our 10th anniversary, please join us as we celebrate a decade of dance with the decadence of desserts, all while raising $75,000 to expand our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility initiatives! DECADANCE will feature desserts by Eat Street’s farm-to-table landmark … Continued