Nervous Theatre’s DANCING ANIMALS - June 20 to June 28

Corpus Dance Works Presents S. O. S. - June 20 to June 23

DanceCo Presents: The People I See Are A Part Of Me - June 21 to July 5

MN Dance Task Force Upcoming Meeting and Past Minutes - June 23

Converge: Amez Dance, Analog Dance Works, and Ruby Josephine Dance Theater - July 18 to July 20

José A. Luis Presents “más y more” - September 19 to September 20

Threads Dance Project Youth Summer Camps - June 18

Minnesota Dance Theatre: Choreography Workshop and Showcase - June 21

Ballet Co.Laboratory’s 4-Week Luigi Jazz Session - June 23

Threads Dance Project Advanced Professional Summer Intensive - June 23

Ìwúre: A reclamation of our post-imperial imagination – Women’s Retreat - June 24

Staying With: Movement Improvisation Workshop with Tamin Totzke - June 28

Shoulder, Hips, Feet: In-Person Summer Feldenkrais - June 30

Collide Theatrical Dance Company Summer Intensive - July 7

Minnesota Dance Theatre: Classical Repertoire - July 12

Zenon Dance – Camp Zenon - July 14

Fakoly Drum and Dance Conference - July 25

Inclusive Dance 30-Hour Intensive with Maine-Based Artist Michaela Knox - July 25

Ballet Co.Laboratory’s Adult Summer Workshop - July 26

Ballet Co.Laboratory Summer Intensives - July 28

Minnesota Dance Theatre: Ballet Bootcamp - August 18

TU Dance Center: Intermediate and Advanced Summer Intensive

TU Dance Center: Children and Teen Summer Program

Second Company and Apprenticeship Auditions for Collide Theatrical - June 24

Youth Auditions for Collide’s Holiday Spectacular - July 23

Balanced Body® Community Expansion Scholarship Program

Studio Rentals at Collide Theatrical in St. Paul

Ballet Co.Laboratory Studios for Rent

Rent Threads Dance Nexus – Studio Space

Rent the Young Dance Studios

The Arena – Space for Rent

Rent TU Dance Center Studios

South Minneapolis Studio Available for Rent

Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre – Studio Space for Rent in Minneapolis

Sunday Open Ballet

Open Classes with Collide

Ballet Co.Laboratory Adult Drop-in Classes

Erin Thompson Teaches Advanced Contemporary Classes in Person and on Zoom

Modern Dance Class with Thern at Tapestry

Summer Classes and Camps at Young Dance

Babywearing Offered This Summer at Young Dance

Additional Family Dance Class Added at Young Dance

ARENA DANCES – 9 Weeks of Open Company Classes

Minnesota Ballet Theatre and School: Adult Ballet and Pointe Technique

Summer Adult Ballet with Midwest School of Ballet

Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre: Summer Classes

Minnesota Dance Theatre: Adult Open Classes

Zenon Dance School – Summer Session

Sol Creative Performing Arts Studio

Zena Rommett Floor-Barre®

Studio Stories: Reminiscing on Twin Cities Dance with Aneka McMullen


In their Minneapolis debut, critically acclaimed ensemble Nervous Theatre brings an explosive new dance-theatre work to the Southern Theater.

Why is everyone speaking at once?
When did we start dancing?
Where do we go from here?

On this night, with this audience, what is the conversation that only we can have? Through a series of startling images, direct asks, and communal movement, DANCING ANIMALS invites audiences to imagine new ways of being together.

Performance Dates
Friday, June 20 at 7:30pm
Saturday, June 21 at 7:30pm
Sunday, June 22 at 2:00pm
Monday, June 23 at 7:30pm
Thursday, June 26 at 7:30pm
Friday, June 27 at 7:30pm
Saturday, June 28 at 7:30pm

Tickets: $15-35

Presented by The Southern Theater and Marcela Michelle.

Location Info

Southern Theater
1420 S. Washington Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55454

website

Contact Info

Connor Berkompas
info@nervoustheatre.com
9496149893
Photography: Galen Higgins

Strategize. Optimize. Synergize. —with us!

In this dance and theater show, performers move through a crumbling world exploring the tension between chaos and control, innocence and responsibility. It’s your first day of work, turned water cooler gossip, turned birthday party, turned breakdown. A beautiful mess of movement where we ask: what if we never figure it out?

Friday, June 20-Monday, June 23 at 7:30pm
The Monday show is pay-as-able.
70 minutes with no intermission.

Created by: Lily Conforti
Collaborators/Dancers: Addie Smith, Erin Evans, Juliana Johnson, Lilly King, Nieya Amezquita, Rachel Holmes, Sudarsna Mukund
Lighting: Alice Endo

Location Info

The Mixed Blood Theater
1501 S 4th St
Minneapolis, MN 55454

website

Contact Info

Lily Conforti
lily.conforti1@gmail.com
Scared group and happy dancing couple

Get ready for a summer of free, interactive dance and poetry! This summer, DanceCo presents The People I See Are A Part of Me, a captivating dance adventure for all ages. Join Alra on a journey of friendship, compassion, and courage through dynamic dance theater created by choreographer, Karla Nweje.

Before each 45-minute performance, kids can learn interactive movements that are part of the show, with exciting opportunities to join the dancers on stage!

Saturdays, June 21-July 5 at 10:00am and 11:30am
June 21Minnehaha Falls Park Pavilion Facebook Event
June 28Capri Theater Paradise Hall Facebook Event
July 5Father Hennepin Bluff Park Bandshell Facebook Event

All shows are free! Don’t miss this unique and engaging experience designed to help us see the best in others and ourselves.

Featuring choreography by Karla Nweje and the exceptional talents of Emily Pitts, Maria Vitelli, Piper Rolfes, Ayanna Churcher, Blake Wieseler, Aneka McMullen, and Brittany Keefe. Cassie Edlund lends her voice as the narrator for this enchanting performance.

More information: https://www.dancecomn.com/shows

Location Info

Minnehaha Park Pavillion
4825 Minnehaha Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55417

website

Contact Info

Brittany Keefe
brittany@DanceCoMN.com

Here are the Meeting Minutes from Monday, May 19 held at Center for Performing Arts — thank you Jackie Hayes and the CFPA for your gift of hosting.

We are working to send a survey out to find overall best time for community to attend these monthly gatherings to increase participation from all areas of demographics as well as prepare for the 3-5 focus groups to be happening this October/November.

For now, next MNDTF Meeting: Monday, June 23
4:45-5:00pm: Welcome new attendees
5:00-6:00pm: Gathering

Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 823 1118 1197
Passcode: 871348

Contact Info

Mathew Janczewski
mndancetaskforce@gmail.com

Amez Dance, Analog Dance Works, and Ruby Josephine Dance Theater are coming together in a synergistic collaboration presenting new explorational contemporary dance works with a shared cohort of local movers. Each piece is tied to a different realm of the sciences. Move through the psychology of nostalgia with Nieya Amezquita’s piece What could have been but wasn’t. What was and now isn’t, biology and plant agency with Brenna Mosser’s piece, The Other Kingdom, and astrophysics and planetary chaos with Ruby Josephine Smith’s 9 Body Problem.

As emerging, women-led contemporary dance companies prioritizing community and connection, Converge is helping to usher in a new and bright generation of contemporary dance to the Twin Cities.

Friday, July 18 at 7:00pm
Saturday, July 19 at 7:00pm
Sunday, July 20 at 2:00pm

Location: The Southern Theater
Tickets: $25, pay-as-you can on Sunday, July 20

Location Info

The Southern Theater
1420 S. Washington Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55454

website

Contact Info

Ruby Josephine Smith
info@rubyjosephine.com
Photo - Nic LaFrance

“más y more” is a new performance evening by José A. Luis—a solo and non-solo with D Hunter.

Friday, September 19
Saturday, September 20

X: “I don’t know if I’m going to stay or go.”
Y: “B*tch*, a tale as old as time. Of course, this is your life dilemma.”

I stayed. I even slept in. I was even running late. We met. We saw outside—the energy, the sun, the heat, the faces we didn’t want to see, and the faces we hoped to see. We wanted everything and nothing.

Throughout the day, we left and returned. We laid down, we drank water, we stayed quiet. We almost cried in front of each other—I secretly wished this would have happened—we felt safe. At night, we departed from each other. We sought rest alone. We knew we had to wake up and work the next day. Still, we wanted more.

For early ticket access, sign-up to my email list (and check the spam box). More information soon.

Location Info

Red Eye Theater
2213 Snelling Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404

website

Contact Info

José A. Luis
josealuis03@gmail.com

Discover dance this summer at Threads Dance Nexus!

Creative Connections for ages 4-6: June 16-20 and June 23-27, 9:00-10:15am
$125 for one week or $230 for both weeks. Need-based scholarships are available.

Young movers will explore a variety of dance styles and how dance intersects with music, numbers, art, theater, and more. They will learn the importance of healthy bodies and minds, discuss basic nutrition, and how emotions can be defined, demonstrated, and calmed using movement. This journey of creativity and self-expression will be shared in a casual showing for family and friends at the end of each week.

NexGen/YDP (Youth Dance Project) for ages 8-12: July 7-11 and July 14-18, 9:00am-12:00pm
$279 for one week or $499 for both weeks. Need-based scholarships are available.

NexGen/YDP PLUS for ages 8-12 with 2+ years dance experience: July 7-11 and July 14-18, 9:00am-1:00pm
$329 for one week or $579 for both weeks. Need-based scholarships are available.

Embark on a fun and holistic dance experience for your child in this comprehensive approach to summer dance learning. Dancers will grow in confidence, strength, and self-expression as they study ballet and modern techniques. They will learn self-care for their bodies and minds through nutrition and embodied movement exploration. Journals will be provided as a tool for self-reflection and discovery. Students will share what they’ve learned in a casual showing at the end of each week.

No prior dance experience is required. A limited number of partial and full scholarships are available – visit our website for more information.

Location Info

Threads Dance Project
2213 Snelling Avenue
Suite #100
Minneapolis, MN 55404
6123543978
website

Contact Info

Angela Ericson
aericson@threadsdance.org
6123543978

Intermediate and Advance dancers, join Minnesota Dance Theatre (MDT) on Saturday, June 21 for a choreography workshop with former Royal Ballet and American Ballet Theatre dancer, Gemma Bond!

Schedule
10:30-11:30am: Warm-up with Lauren Post, former ABT dancer & MDT’s Director
11:45am-1:15pm: Choreography with Gemma Bond
2:00-2:30pm: Free Showcase

Register before Saturday, June 21!

Location Info

Hennepin Center for the Arts
528 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403

website

Contact Info

Lauren Post
school@mndance.org

Luigi Eugene Facciuto believed in jazz dance as healing. “Never stop moving” was his mantra, and with his graceful, body-friendly technique, he trained hundreds of dancers—many of them for the Broadway stage.

The class consists of a center warmup, some floor work, combinations in Luigi’s unique, ballet-influenced style and, of course, some all-out fun traveling across the floor.

June 16-July 7
Mondays, 11:30am-12:30pm
Tuition: $75

Location Info

Ballet Co.Laboratory
276 E Lafayette Frontage Road
St. Paul, MN 55107
6513135967
website

Contact Info

Anna Betz
abetz@balletcolaboratory.org
6513135967

The Threads Dance Project Advanced/Professional Summer Intensive is an intensive workshop that explores advanced dance techniques to enhance both performance and choreography for professional and pre-professional dancers.

Participants can choose one or both tracks and are encouraged to register for both tracks for a full immersive experience.

Performer’s Track: June 23-27 from 10:30am-2:45pm
Strengthen technical mastery and performance skills in Contemporary-Modern, African Dance, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz, and more.

Choreographer’s Track: June 23-27 from 1:30-5:30pm
Focus on creation with classes in Repertoire, Composition, and Improvisation, plus studies in Grant Writing, Show Production, and more.

Final Showing: Friday, June 27 from 5:30-6:00pm
Tuition: $260 per track or $449 for both tracks

For more details and registration, click here.

Location Info

Threads Dance Project
2213 Snelling Avenue
Suite #100
Minneapolis, MN 55404
6123543978
website

Contact Info

Angela Ericson
aericson@threadsdance.org
6123543978

I A.M. Arts presents its third retreat/residency for mid-career women creatives this year! Ìwúre: A reclamation of our post-imperial imagination. It will include 6 days and 5 nights, Tuesday, June 24 – Sunday, June 29, of professional development workshops and restorative practice led by renowned thought leaders. The retreat will take place at Frog Tree Farm, a multigenerational Black-owned farm in Wadena County.

Our retreat/residency program serves leaders and artists who have a socially-engaged practice, who create and manage systems of support for others, and who need to be poured into through the praxis of mutual aid. Visionary arts leader, Alanna Morris, is the Program Manager and Lead Curator (though, our program is developed with input from community members). 

We will be ushered in by a keynote address from Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs (Survival is a Promise: The Eternal Life of Audre Lorde; Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals; Revolutionary Mothering: Love on the Front Lines), a public scholar, Queer Black Troublemaker and Feminist Love Evangelist. Our roster of workshop facilitators includes authors, anthropologists, body workers, scholars, community builders, dance artists, and co-operative land stewards who heal communities through activism.

Professional development workshops and restorative practice are led by renown thought leaders to center sovereignty for black and indigenous peoples, land stewardship, wellness, joy practices, and social entrepreneurship.

Our program is inclusive of trans women and gender-expansive identities. This is a queer-inclusive, body positive, liberatory space—you are welcome!

This year, to honour the socio-political and economic climate, the program donation-based. Accommodations on the farm are available until full and include single and shared cabins, bell tents, and a caravan.

Limited capacity! Application open through Friday, June 20.

2025 Facilitators:
Dr. Brendane Tynes: Unburdening Ourselves for Liberation: An Introduction to Black Feminist Resistance
Alanna Morris: Embodying Archive: Ritual performance and Ritualized Living
Rebecca Ndosi: DEEP Listening From Within: An Introduction to Soul Listening
Mama Kapacity: The Power of the Feminine Re:Membered
DejaJoelle: Body Reclamation and The Garden
Iya Mabolé: Of Spirit and Soil: liberation through gender fugitively
Mariana Castañeda Lopez: Movement as Medicine Lab
Kelly Shay: Dance Party – Your Movement of Joy
Kao Kalia Yang: Taking Your Time

Special guest to be announced!

In solidarity,
Alanna Morris, I A.M. Arts Artistic Director

Location Info

Frog Tree Farm
26279 County Road 9
Verndale, MN 56481
917-583-3567
website

Contact Info

Alanna Morris
alanna@iamartss.com
917-583-3567
solo dancer profile facing right arm that is reaching forward while left arm reaches behind

Staying With is a workshop in improvisational movement where we will lean into the “known”: our familiar movement patterns, habits and histories, to guide us to the edge of what is “unknown”. We will play with honoring and disrupting habitual impulses, while exploring gradients of touch and energetic connections with ourselves and others.

Moving in solo, duets and ensemble, we will explore strategies and tools that allow our choice-making to veer us in new directions—in both movement and life. How can we “stay with” in moments when it’s easier not to? How can we lean more deeply into our practice of improvisation, when there’s uncertainty and discomfort?

This class will draw from Somatic Experiencing, somatic release techniques, ensemble improvisation and contact improvisation.

Saturday, June 28 from 10:00am-12:30pm
Location: Center for Performing Arts — Sunroom Studio
Workshop Price: $40
Email Tamin to RSVP at tamin@tamintotzke.com with the subject line: StayingWith – RSVP.

Location Info

Center for Performing Arts
3754 Pleasant Ave - Sunroom Studio
Minneapolis, MN 55409
6125549304
website

Contact Info

Tamin Totzke
tamin@tamintotzke.com

Summer Feldenkrais with Jeffrey Wells and Krista Langberg

Three Summer Workshops!
In-person at East Lake Aikido from 6:00-8:30pm 

We live in a culture that encourages us to push, strain, and power through, even when it doesn’t serve us. But what if the key to feeling better isn’t doing more, but doing differently, or perhaps even less? This series of three Feldenkrais workshops offers an approach to movement and self-awareness that helps you move smarter, not harder. Through gentle, exploratory movement, you’ll learn how to reduce unnecessary effort and discover greater ease, coordination, and resilience in your everyday life. Discover how attention to your shoulders, hips, and feet can create powerful changes throughout your whole system. As Feldenkrais said, “When you know what you’re doing, you can do what you want – with less effort, more grace, and greater efficiency.” Designed for all levels.

June 30: Relax the Shoulders, Reclaim Your Reach
Explore how softening tension in the shoulders and neck can restore ease, support, and range of motion.

July 28: Free Your Hips for Smoother Walking and Sitting
Discover how improved pelvic organization can reduce strain and bring more freedom to walking, sitting, and standing.

August 18: Strong, Flexible Feet for Better Balance
Learn how responsive, grounded feet can support your posture, balance, and whole-body coordination.

Workshop Pricing
Full Series (All 3 Workshops): $125—save $55 compared to paying individually
Single Workshop: $60 each
Early Bird Discount for the First Workshop: “Shoulders”
Register by June 23 and pay only $45 (Regular price: $60)
Register here!

Location Info

East Lake Aikido
3359 36th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406

website

Contact Info

Krista Langberg
kristalangberg@gmail.com
6512350634

Improve your technique and advance your artistry in a positive and welcoming environment with one of the top dance companies in the Twin Cities!

Classes in our Summer Dance Intensive are taught by multiple instructors and include Musical Theatre Jazz, Classic Jazz Technique, Ballet, Leaps and Turns, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, and more. Students may register for one or both weeks: July 7-11 and/or July 14-18. Classes are taught by multiple instructors from 9:30am-3:30pm each week.

The Intensive culminates with our Collide Showcase. Video will be taken so dancers have a professional-grade copy to use for future auditions and submissions. Local students are also invited to perform excerpts from the Intensive at the Minnesota State Fair in August!

Level placement requires a referral from a teacher or Collide company member, or a two-minute video submission. Please send a video (one minute of Ballet Adagio with pirouettes and one minute of Jazz) or referral name and contact information to Auditions@collidetheatrical.org.

Location Info

Collide Theatrical Dance Company
755 Prior Ave N
Ste 235H
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-395-7903
website

Contact Info

Collide Theatrical Management
Auditions@collidetheatrical.org
651-395-7903

Discover dance with a week-long sampler camp for young artists! If your little one is eager to explore different styles or discover their unique groove, this camp is the perfect playground for their imagination. Join us for an adventure where we’ll dive into a mix of dynamic dance styles and creative movements, sparking joy and inspiration in every step.

Session 1: Ages 4-6
July 14-18, 9:00am-12:00pm

Session 2: Ages 7-10
July 14-18, 12:30-3:30pm

Informal showing on the last day. All abilities and levels of experience are welcome.
Tuition is $225; scholarships are available for partial and full tuition upon inquiry.

Register for Camp Zenon! Registration closes one week before camp begins.
Learn more about Zenon Dance School’s Camp Zenon. 

Location Info

Zenon Dance School
528 Hennepin Ave
Ste 430
Minneapolis, MN 55403
6123381101
website

Contact Info

Zenon Dance School
info@zenondance.org
6123381101
Fakoly teaching artist Mamady Sano teaches a traditional West African dance class with students

Hosted by Fode Bangoura and Duniya Drum & Dance, Fakoly is an authentic, culturally immersive experience into the world of traditional West African drum and dance.

The three-day workshop offers hand drumming and dance classes for the community at any level and any age—beginner through advanced. Instruction is provided by professional master drummers and dancers from Guinea, Haiti and Nigeria who are dedicated to sharing their knowledge of traditional percussion and movement.

Happening on Friday, July 25 – Sunday, July 27 at Center for Performing Arts. Learn more about the artists and register here!

Location Info

Center for Performing Arts
3754 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55409
612-821-9202
website

Contact Info

Whitney McClusky
Whitney@duniyadrumanddance.org
651-338-5409
Dancers of all abilities moving through space together

Young Dance is hosting Maine-based performer, choreographer, and teacher, Michaela Knox, for a 5-day, 30-hour training focused on foundational DanceAbility exercises and theory. This intensive is for immediate application by dance educators, teachers, therapists and dancers who want to share movement improvisation or mixed-abilities dance in their communities.

The course emphasizes how to adapt teaching styles to any participant. Exercises introduce basic concepts of movement improvisation for people of all abilities, based on things that all participants can do. Participants will learn how to guide all people to be aware of their potential for movement expression.

Participants learn to work with all people simultaneously. Students will receive a certificate of completion and a teaching guide (DanceAbility handbook) with over 40 exercises and detailed notes from each day’s lessons.

Michaela Knox is a Maine-based performer, choreographer, and teacher. She is the founding director of Spark Inclusive Arts and is a Master Trainer of the Danceability method, founded by Alito Alessi. She holds an MA in Educational Leadership and is currently pursuing a PhD in Disability Studies. She was a company member of 20 Moons Dance Theatre from 2014-2018. Knox has created mixed-ability performance work throughout the southwest and New England for the last 9 years.

Workshop runs from Friday, July 25 – Tuesday, July 29 from 9:30am-4:00pm all five days. Cost is $425, which includes a daily provided lunch!

Location Info

Young Dance
655 Fairview Ave N
St Paul, MN 55104
6124233064
website

Contact Info

Gretchen Pick
gretchen@youngdance.org
6124233064
Adult dancer in purple leotard and tutu

In this 3-week session, learn choreography from Swan Lake, gain strength, and refine your technique! Dancers will have the option to perform learned choreography at our Summer Workshop and Intensive Showing on Friday, August 15.

This workshop is geared toward adults who have been studying ballet for at least two years. Pointe shoes are optional.

July 26-August 15
Mondays, 5:30-8:30pm
Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30pm
Saturdays, 10:30am-3:00pm

Registration is now open!

Location Info

Ballet Co.Laboratory
276 E Lafayette Frontage Road
St. Paul, MN 55107
6513135967
website

Contact Info

Anna Betz
abetz@balletcolaboratory.org
6513135967

Build strength and develop your artistry. Our Summer Intensives include classical and contemporary technique classes and the opportunity to perform dance works created for the professional Company of Ballet Co.Laboratory.

Intermediate Intensive: July 29-August 15, Tuesday-Friday from 9:30am-4:00pm
Dancers aged 12-16 spend three weeks immersed in classes including classical ballet technique, pointe, jazz, contemporary, musical theater, character, conditioning, and repertoire. Dancers should have at least 1 year of pointe experience.

Advanced Intensive: July 28-August 15, Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:30pm
Dancers aged 15-22 spend three weeks immersed in classes including classical ballet technique, pointe, partnering, jazz, contemporary, modern, musical theatre, character, improvisation, conditioning, and repertoire. Dancers should have at least 2.5 years of pointe experience.

Location Info

Ballet Co.Laboratory
276 E Lafayette Frontage Road
St. Paul, MN 55107
6513135967
website

Contact Info

Anna Betz
abetz@balletcolaboratory.org
6513135967

Minnesota Dance Theatre (MDT) invites dancers, ages 13-18, for Ballet Bootcamp: Classical Variations and Coaching with MDT Director Lauren Post (American Ballet Theatre) and Artistic Associate Joanna Mednick (San Francisco Ballet).

Monday, August 18-Wednesday, August 20

Daily Schedule
9:30-11:00am: Technique
11:15-11:45am: Pointe
11:45am-12:30pm: Variations

Variations Schedule
Monday, August 18 — Giselle, “Peasant Pas Variation”
Tuesday, August 19 — Le Corsaire, “Odalisque”
Wednesday, August 20 — Swan Lake, “Big Swans”

Pricing: $40 for a single day, 15% off for all 3 days

Location Info

Hennepin Center for the Arts
528 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403

website

Contact Info

Lauren Post
school@mndance.org

The TU Dance Intermediate and Advanced Summer Intensive is an intensive course of study integrating modern, ballet, African dance, and creative workshops for students ages 11-24. Click the respective level group to download the daily schedule: 2025 Intermediate Program Daily Schedule and 2025 Advanced Intensive Daily Schedule.

For level placement, please contact us at education@tudance.org or 651-724-9708. Placement can be done by attending an in-person class (by appointment only and a class fee applies), submitting a video link (modern and ballet phrase), or during the first day of classes of the intensive.

To register, please complete the four-step registration process:

Registration Deadlines:
Youth and Teen Intermediate Levels: July 4
Advanced Level: July 23 (single-week registration is available)

Full and partial scholarships available. Contact us at education@tudance.org or 651-724-9708 for more information.

Location Info

TU Dance Center
2121 University Avenue West
Saint Paul, MN 55114
651-724-9708
website

Contact Info

Mia Johnson
education@tudance.org
651-724-9708

The TU Dance Children and Teen Program introduces the joy of creative movement and beginning dance technique. Classes, divided by age, provide a comprehensive base on which to expand by developing body awareness, coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, and musicality. Click here to download the 2025 Creative Movement Daily Schedule and the 2025 Beginning Program Daily Schedule.

For questions and level placement, please contact us at education@tudance.org or 651-724-9708.

To register, please complete the four-step registration process:

Registration Deadline:
Creative Movement: July 22

Full or partial scholarships are available. Contact us at education@tudance.org or 651-724-9708 for more information.

Location Info

TU Dance Center
2121 University Avenue West
Saint Paul, MN 55114
651-724-9708
website

Contact Info

Mia Johnson
education@tudance.org
651-724-9708

Collide Theatrical Dance Company is auditioning dancers to join Second Company (paid) and the Apprenticeship Program for their twelfth season at the Luminary Arts Center—specifically, strong technical jazz dancers with excellent acting skills. All styles of dance – tap/hip-hop – are encouraged to apply.

Auditions: Tuesday, June 24 at 10:00am 
Sign up for an audition here. Learn more about Collide’s Season 12 here.

2025/2026 Schedule:

  • Rehearsals are during daytime hours, usually 9:30am-3:30pm
  • Educational Tour: Rehearses September 8-21, with ongoing performances September-May
  • Mainstage Show 1 (Dracula): Rehearses September 22-October 17, with performances October 21-November 9 (November 10-23, pending weeks)
  • Holiday Show (Holiday Spectacular): Rehearses November 17-December 3 with prior rehearsals on some Sundays in the fall and performances December 4-7
  • Mainstage Show 2 (Little Women): Rehearses January 12-31, with performances February 2-15
  • Mainstage Show 3 (The Joy List premiere): Rehearses February 23-March 22, with performances March 24-April 12

Collide Theatrical Dance Company is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression (including transsexual and inter-sexed), national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, status with respect to public assistance or veteran status, or other status protected by law.

Location Info

Collide Theatrical Dance Company
755 Prior Ave N
Ste 235H
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-395-7903
website

Contact Info

Jess Yates
Auditions@collidetheatrical.org
651-395-7903
Deadline: June 24, 2025

Get ready to sparkle on stage this season! Collide is casting local youth dancers for our Holiday Spectacular – a magical celebration featuring iconic scenes from The Nutcracker and festive dance storytelling set to your favorite holiday hits!

Join us for an unforgettable winter performance filled with classical ballet, jazz, contemporary, and character work. From Sugar Plum dreams to Santa’s Workshop, this is your chance to shine in a show that brings holiday joy to all ages! The Holiday Spectacular will offer young dancers an opportunity to perform alongside the Collide professional company at the beautiful Luminary Arts Center, home to the MN Opera, in the North Loop.

Participation fee is $280 which includes all rehearsals, technical rehearsals and costume rental fee. Dancers selected to participate through the audition process will be asked to sign a commitment form and supply their own essential performance items (tights, shoes, makeup, hair supplies).

Roles and Casting: Seeking youth dancers, ages 8-18, who are proficient in ballet and jazz dance. Additional skills (tap, acro, pointe) are a plus! Specialty roles include Clara, Toy Soldiers, Holiday Elves, Toys, and more featured soloists alongside an ensemble cast.

Audition Date 1: Wednesday, July 23
Ages 8-10: 6:00-6:30pm
Ages 10-13: 6:30-7:00pm
Ages 14-18: 7:00-8:00pm

Audition Date 2: Sunday, August 17
Ages 8-10: 1:00-1:30pm
Ages 10-13: 1:30-2:00pm
Ages 13-18 2:00-3:00pm.

Audition Expectations: Auditions are located at Collide Theatrical Dance Company. Wear dance attire (ballet/jazz shoes recommended) and bring a headshot and resume, if available. Dancers should expect a short across-the-floor combination and choreography to be taught on site. Please be prepared to stay for the full audition slot. Roles will be cast by Monday, August 18. Sign up here!

Dates and Times
Sunday Rehearsals at Collide Theatrical Dance Company: October 5 – November 30
Rehearsal Times: Elves—1:00-2:00pm; Toys—2:00-3:30pm; Nutcracker—3:30-5:00pm
First Meeting of Student Company and Parents: Sunday, October 28 from 11:00am-12:00pm
Full Youth Company Technical Rehearsals at the Luminary Arts Center: Tuesday, December 2, 5:00-8:30pm; Wednesday, December 3, 5:00-8:30pm
Performance 1 and 2: Thursday, December 4 from 9:30am-12:30pm and 6:00-8:30pm
Performance 3 (Gala): Friday, December 5 from 6:00-9:00pm
Performance 4 and 5: Saturday, December 6 from 1:00-3:30pm and 6:30-9:00pm
Performance 6: Sunday, December 7 form 1:00-3:30pm

Please arrive with hair and makeup ready. Parents, please pick-up during break hours. Parking and drop-off information for The Luminary Arts Center to come.

Questions? Email education@collidetheatrical.org. Come be part of the magic – let’s make this season spectacular together!

Staff: 
Holiday Spectacular Director: Regina Peluso
Artistic Associates/Choreographers: Jarod Boltjes, Heather Brockman
Managing Director: Noelle Bohaty
Engagement Coordinator: Jess Yates

Location Info

Collide Theatrical Dance Company
755 Prior Ave N
Ste 235H
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-395-7903
website

Contact Info

Jess Yates
education@collidetheatrical.org
651-395-7903
Deadline: July 23, 2025

In collaboration with Balanced Body’s Diversity in Pilates initiatives, Paragon Pilates and Physical Therapy offers scholarships for our Pilates Teacher Training Program to qualified candidates!

Applications only accepted Tuesday, July 1 — Tuesday, July 15.

The goal of the Balanced Body Community Expansion Scholarship Program is to increase the diversity of the Pilates profession by training teachers who come from Black and other underrepresented communities.

Paragon is proud to be one of 12 Authorized Training Centers worldwide currently participating in this program!

Visit our website to learn more about the program and how to apply!

Location Info

Paragon Pilates and Physical Therapy
5101 Vernon Ave. S
Suite 2A
Edina, Minnesota 55436
952-405-9765
website

Contact Info

Cari Riis Stemmler
info@paragonpilatespt.com
(952)405-9765
Deadline: July 15, 2025

Need space to rehearse, choreograph, teach, or hold an event? Collide Theatrical has two studios available for rental in our beautiful St. Paul location. Evening and weekend availability!

Studio 1 has 1200 square feet of sprung floor, full wall-length mirrors, Rosco Adagio Marley dance floor, high ceilings, skylights, and three chandeliers.
Rental Fees:
Nonprofit groups of 1-10: $25/hour for rehearsals
Other rental inquiries are subject to our event rate: starting at $30/hour. Please contact us for more information.

Studio 2 has 450 square feet of sprung wood floor.
Rental Fees:
Individual artists: $18/hour
Nonprofit organizations: $22/hour for rehearsals
Other rental inquiries: starting at $25/hour

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 and Bluetooth room speakers
Two folding tables and access to up to 30 chairs
Microwave, small refrigerator, and hallway drinking fountains
HVAC heated and cooled spaces with temperature control

Street shoes on dance floors are strictly forbidden. Dance sneakers (not worn outdoors) are fine in the small studio only.

New rental requests must be made at least 72 hours prior to your requested time. 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 rentals@collidetheatrical.org to schedule a visit.

Location Info

Collide Theatrical Dance Company
755 Prior Ave N
Ste 235H
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-395-7903
website

Contact Info

Jess Yates
rentals@collidetheatrical.org
651-395-7903
Dance studio lobby of Ballet Co.Laboratory

Come create at Ballet Co.Laboratory. Our artistic home is available for hourly rentals to independent artists and arts organizations. Book a single day to work on your artistry, secure a month to rehearse a show, or facilitate your weekly programming here – the choice is yours! We look forward to collaborating with you on your space needs.

Hours: Morning, daytime, and evening hours are available.
Free Parking: Available in front of the studio.
Public Transportation: The studio is accessible via the Green Line into downtown Saint Paul and the 71A or 71B bus.

Facility: We have five studios at Ballet Co.Laboratory with sprung floors, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, and barres, plus four gender-neutral restrooms, changing rooms, and comfortable lobby space with Wi-fi access and ample seating. The entire facility is HVAC heated and cooled.

Studio 1: 25′ x 50′ – 15-person capacity – $20/hour
Studio 2: 25′ x 50′ – 15-person capacity – $20/hour
Studio 3: 25′ x 30′ – 8-person capacity – $15/hour
Studio 4: 42′ x 50′ – 30-person capacity – Rental available via special request
Studio 5: 25′ x 28′ – 8-person capacity – $15/hour

Location Info

Ballet Co.Laboratory
276 E Lafayette Frontage Road
St. Paul, MN 55107
6513135967
website

Contact Info

Charlotte Tracy
rentals@balletcolaboratory.org
6513135967

Threads Dance Nexus is a community hub that not only provides a home for Threads Dance Project but also strengthens the social fabric of our Minneapolis community through the unifying power of dance.

Our Space Includes:
1,480 square feet (37′ x 40′).
A professional-grade speaker sound system.
Barres, mirrors, and sprung floors.
Two ADA-compliant, gender-neutral changing rooms.
Large windows and a garage door, allowing for an abundance of natural light and fresh air.

Conveniently located in the Seward neighborhood, we offer free parking and free side street parking. We are a 5 minute walk from the Franklin Light Rail Station and a 2-5 minute walk from the nearest bus stops (lines 2, 9, 22, and 67).

For more information or to request space, please fill out the Rental Inquiry Form.

Location Info

Threads Dance Project
2213 Snelling Avenue
Suite #100
Minneapolis, MN 55404
6123543978
website

Contact Info

Elayna Waxse
ewaxse@threadsdance.org
6123543978
Young Dance Studios with logo.

Young Dance has two large studios available for rent in the Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul. The space is easily accessible by the Green Line light rail, 16 and 67 bus lines, and has ample parking in the Fairview Business Center parking lot. It is fully ADA accessible, with ramps to the sprung studio floor and automatic door openers.

The studios are newly equipped with sprung Harlequin Marley flooring, a Bluetooth speaker system, and wifi. A projector with AV adapters is available by request. Studio 2 has ballet barres and a mirror. The studio has a clear COVID safety plan, including regular disinfecting of all floors and surfaces and a new HVAC system that refreshes the air 7-8 times per hour.

Studio 1: Measures 41′ x 38′ and rents at $25/hour
Studio 2: Measures 38′ x 38′ and rents at $20/hour

Studio availability varies on a week-by-week basis in the summerTo inquire about availability, contact Jules Bither at jules@youngdance.org. Payment, signed agreement, and liability waiver are required with rental confirmation.

Location Info

Young Dance
655 Fairview Ave N
St. Paul, MN 55104
6124233064
website

Contact Info

Jules Bither
jules@youngdance.org
6124233064

Located in the heart of the Lyn-Lake community, The Arena is available for your rehearsal, class, and event needs! High availability Monday-Friday during daytime hours and on Saturdays and Sundays.

Our Space Offers:
1,305 square feet (30×40) of sprung, Marley dance flooring.
Wall-length mirrors with curtains.
Changing room.
Access to multiple bus lines, including the 21, 4, 23, 612, and 18.

Hourly rates range from $17-$25, with discounts/special offerings available to BIPOC and LGBTQIA2+ communities. Inquire for savings.

To request space, please email Mathew at arenadances@gmail.com.

Location Info

The Arena
711 W. Lake Street
Studio 308
Minneapolis, MN 55408

website

Contact Info

Mathew Janczewski
arenadances@gmail.com

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 the adjacent dressing room and green room with a 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 the entire mirror and 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.

Location Info

TU Dance Center
2121 University Avenue West
Saint Paul, MN 55114
651-724-9708
website

Contact Info

Kae McMahon
Info@tudance.org
651-724-9708
Dance Studio at Sabathani

The Sabathani Community Center in South Minneapolis has a dance studio available for hourly rental. The building includes security and free parking. The studio space includes mirrors, ballet barres, and hardwood floor.

Studio Dimensions: 39′ x 23′ x 9′

Available for Rent
Monday-Friday, 7:00am-9:00pm
Saturdays, 10:00am-4:00pm
Closed Sundays.

Rental Rates
Rehearsals and photoshoots: $15/hour
Classes and auditions: $20/hour

Complete this request form to reserve the studio.

Location Info

Sabathani Community Center
310 East 38th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55409
6128212333
website

Contact Info

Sabathani Community Center
rentals@sabathani.org
612-821-2333

Located in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis, rent Zorongo Flamenco’s studio for classes, private rehearsals, events, and more! Our space is available to book in consecutive 30-minute periods when not in use by the Zorongo Flamenco school.

First-time renters should contact Zorongo Flamenco for more information before booking.

Our Studio Includes
1,224 square feet (34′ x 36′)
Free street parking on 37th Avenue and surrounding streets
Bluetooth speaker/sound system and Wifi
Access to gender-neutral restrooms and a filtered water station
Windows with natural light and curtains, plus overhead lighting
Wall-length mirrors
Sprung, wood floor
A/C unit

Rental Fees
Rehearsals: $10 per 30 minutes
Classes: $12.50 per 30 minutes

To view studio rental availability, visit the Studio Rental page on our website.
For other rental inquiries, including events, workshops, art space, photo/filming sessions, etc., please contact us.

Location Info

Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre and School
3715 Minnehaha Ave S
Suite C
Minneapolis, MN 55406
6122341653
website

Contact Info

Zorongo School
zorongoflamenco@gmail.com
6122341653

Open Ballet class is for every body! Come join the fun!

Sundays, 1:30-3:00pm in the Sunroom

A ballet teacher with 35+ years of experience teaching all levels and ages, Lisa’s welcoming ballet classes naturally guide students in refining their alignment, balance, and technique while also discovering the value and importance of the use of weight in their dancing. Coupled with individual attention, feedback, and humor, students experience expansion and growth in body and mind – and experience joy in the process.

Students are encouraged to expect success and mistakes. Only when we allow ourselves to take chances and risk failure can we grow to our full potential. Every student is special, different, important, appreciated, encouraged, respected, unique, invited, and welcome. Come play and see for yourself!

Drop-in: Income-based sliding scale of $17-$22.

Location Info

Center for Performing Arts
3754 Pleasant Avenue
Sunroom
Minneapolis, MN 55409

website

Contact Info

Lisa Erickson
lisamerickson606@gmail.com
7634869731

Intermediate/Advanced Ballet and Jazz
Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00am

Open Musical Theatre
Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm

Classes are taught by multiple instructors and run through August 25.
Pre-registration is required. Please sign the liability waiver on our website before attending class.
View the class schedule and register for class.

Adults: $18 per class or $165 for a 10-class pass—good for any drop-in class within 6 months.
Professional dancers: $16 per class

All welcome! Our welcoming environment stands up to our values of inclusivity and accessibility. Work-study and BIPOC scholarships are available.

Our space is located in the Can Can Wonderland building in St. Paul. Parking is free in front of the building (the BLUE lot is closest to our space), in the lots across the street, and in the underground parking garage by following the Can Can Wonderland arrow.

Location Info

Collide Theatrical Dance Company
755 Prior Ave N
Ste 235H
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-395-7903
website

Contact Info

Collide Theatrical Management
education@collidetheatrical.org
651-395-7903
Adult ballet students taking class.

No matter if you are a veteran dancer or slipping on your first pair of ballet shoes, Ballet Co.Laboratory is an artistic home for everyone.

With 12 different adult drop-in classes offered each week, including conditioning and ballet floor work, we know we have the right class for you!

Location Info

Ballet Co.Laboratory
276 E Lafayette Frontage Road
St. Paul, MN 55107
6513135967
website

Contact Info

Anna Betz
abetz@balletcolaboratory.org
6513135967

Erin’s advanced-level contemporary dance class through Zenon Dance School includes floor work, standing warm-ups, and phrase work, all designed to enhance the healthy use of joints and muscle groups as dancers release their weight fully into the support of the ground. Experiential awareness, body mapping, improvisation, and creative work are included as dancers channel their own expressive artistry within the movement.

Thursdays, 9:30-11:00am

Registration is open through Zenon’s MindBody portal.
See you soon!

Location Info

Zenon Dance School
528 Hennepin Ave
Fourth Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55403

website

Contact Info

Erin Thompson
erint149@gmail.com
612-221-3186

Dancing and finding pleasure in movement is for everyone of any age!

I’ve taught dance for all ages and experience levels for over fifty years. In my weekly session of modern dance classes, we’ll be working with somatic movement, structured improvisation, and floor work to build strength, flexibility, and ease of movement. You’ll learn patterns that move through space in community with other dancers, encouraging spatial and group awareness.

Mondays, 12:00-1:30pm

Drop in: $15-20. Cash or check made out to Kathryn Anderson.

Location Info

Tapestry Folkdance Center
3748 Minnehaha Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55406

website

Contact Info

Thern Anderson
kkthern@gmail.com
612-729-2456
Four images of dancers of all abilities and ages

Dance with us this summer!

Creative Movement and Family Dance Classes
Session 1: June 2-July 8. Tuition: $80.
Session 2: July 14-August 19. Tuition: $80.

Dancing with Wheels for ages 11+
Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00pm. Tuition: $170 or with a class card.

All Abilities Dancing for ages 18+
Wednesdays, June 18-August 20, 6:30-7:30pm. Tuition: $170 or with a class card.

Camps: Session 1 is June 23-26, Session 2 is July 7-10, Session 3 is July 21-24, Session 4 is August 4-7, and Session 5 is August 18-21.

Dance a Story: Creative Movement and Storytelling for ages 4-7
Your little one can explore movement possibilities with a focus on storytelling.
Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-12:00pm or 12:30-3:00pm. Tuition: $200.
Additional Dance a Story afternoon offerings during Sessions 4 and 5.

Camps for ages 8-18 explore several dance genres and real-world applications in the morning or afternoon—register for both for a full day of programming! Dancers who sign up for both a morning and afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch break.

Morning Camps: Monday-Thursday, 9:00-11:30am. Tuition: $200.
Afternoon Camps: Monday-Thursday, 12:00-4:30pm. Tuition: $325.

In a Specialty Dance Camp, dancers explore how dance connects to other art forms and the world around them. Camps include Afro-Latin Fusion, Choreography, All Abilities Dancing and Stories, Dance and Photography, and more!

Registration is open! Visit www.youngdance.org for the most up-to-date schedules and information.

Location Info

Young Dance
655 Fairview Ave N
St Paul, MN 55104
6124233064
website

Contact Info

Kathleen Pender
kathleen@youngdance.org
6124233064
Mother wearing a sleeping baby with text "Babywearing Dance."

Young Dance is offering Babywearing Dance this summer:
July 13-August 15
Fridays, 11:15am-12:00pm

Babywearing Dance provides a unique opportunity for parents and caregivers to bond with their babies through the joy of dance. The class incorporates various movements, including swaying, stepping, bouncing, and more. Participants are encouraged to bring their carrier of choice, but holding their baby is also an option. In addition to dance, the class will also include time for socialization with other caregivers.

Participants may register for the full 9-week session for $117 or drop in when it works for you! Drop-in registration and payment of $13 are available at the studio.

Location Info

Young Dance
655 Fairview Ave N
St. Paul, MN 55104
6124233064
website

Contact Info

Kathleen Pender
kathleen@youngdance.org
6124233064
Young child moving in the studio with their caregiver

Young Dance has added an additional section of Family Dance to the summer roster; open to children ages 1 to 5 with a caregiver (or two!):
July 13-August 15
Fridays, 10:00-10:45am

In Family Dance, children and their caregivers discover the joys of movement through games, stories, and songs. These early classes introduce children to group learning environments while using movement to develop strong bonds with their caregivers and cooperatively work with others in the class. Children also develop large and fine motor skills in classes that emphasize observation, exploration, manipulation, imitation, and repetition. A wider age range than our other Dance Together offerings, this class is perfect for families looking to continue connecting through dance.

Participation in Family Dance depends on the child! Sometimes it can look like:

  • Following along with a song, movement exploration, or activity
  • Exploring the space on their own and exploring ways to move in the space on their own
  • Watching or just wanting to spend time close to their caregiver or sibling

Family Dance is also offered:

  • Session 1: June 2-July 8, Mondays and Tuesdays, 5:15-6:00pm
  • Session 2: July 14-August 19, Mondays and Tuesdays, 5:15-6:00pm

Location Info

Young Dance
655 Fairview Ave N
St. Paul, MN 55104
6124233064
website

Contact Info

Kathleen Pender
kathleen@youngdance.org
6124233064

We’re thrilled to share ARENA DANCES will launch a brand new round of community dance classes—and you’re invited!

July 14-September 12
Monday-Friday, 9:30-11:00am
At The Arena. $14 for a single class.

Join our company members (Nieya Amezquita, Alex Arce, Non Edwards, Jake Nehrbass, and Sarah McCullough) alongside a stellar lineup of guest artists: Elayna Waxse of Minnesota, Julia Antinozzi of New York, and Asaf Salhov of New York.

Whether you’re a working artist, a dance lover, or looking to move your body in community, we’ve got something for you.

More details coming soon! Spread the word, mark your calendars, and get ready to dance with us this summer.

Location Info

The Arena
711 W. Lake Street
Studio 308
Minneapolis, MN 55408

website

Contact Info

Mathew Janczewski
arenadances@gmail.com

Ballet classes with Vaganova Ballet Academy graduate Kirill Bak-Stepanoff teach the fundamentals of ballet technique using simple combinations, which allow students to focus on perfecting their skills, musicality, and movement.

Introductory Class: Saturdays, 8:45-9:45am
Perfect for those new to ballet and eager to give it a try.

Beginner Level: Saturdays, 10:00-11:00am
Designed for those with little to basic ballet experience.

Intermediate Level: Mondays, 7:00-8:00pm
For dancers with a foundational understanding of ballet technique.

Intensive Class: Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00pm
A dynamic barre workout followed by refined center combinations (no jumps).

Pointe Technique: Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:00-8:30pm
A 30-minute session focusing on strength, technique, and balance.

Location Info

Minnesota Ballet Theatre and School
14675 Martin Drive
Ste 400
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344

website

Contact Info

Kirill Bak-Stepanoff
minnesotaballetschool@gmail.com
Adult Ballet - All welcome!

Join a welcoming and supportive adult ballet community at Midwest School of Ballet, held in Edina Community Center’s large, light-filled studios. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer, our program offers classes three days a week, making it easy to find the right level and fit. New dancers will find an exceptionally welcoming community of students ranging from their 20s to 70s who truly enjoy class and each other.

Introduction to Ballet with Keathe Birkner
Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00pm

Ballet 2 Refresh with Lisa Erickson
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30pm
Saturdays, 9:30-11:00am

With 35+ years of experience, Lisa Erickson fosters joy in movement and trust in the body, and Kaethe Birkner will coach you in individual muscle engagement and proper alignment for health and longevity. All classes emphasize a structured approach to sustainable flexibility, balance, energy, and lifelong well-being—welcoming all ages, experience levels, and fitness backgrounds. Whether stepping into ballet for the first time or refining your skills, you’ll find expert-level instruction in a stress-free environment marked by good cheer and laughter.

Price: $199 for the full summer session. Drop-ins welcome at $22 per class. Go to the gostudiopro link, make an account, and drop-in!  Please reach out to midwestballetmn@gmail.com.

Conveniently located off Highway 100 at the Edina Community Center with free and easy parking.

Location Info

Midwest School of Ballet - Edina Community Center
5701 Normandale Rd
Edina, MN 55424
6125648672
website

Contact Info

Eileen Kamp
midwestballetmn@gmail.com
6125648672

Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre welcomes you to our Summer 2025 Session! This in-person session runs from June 2 to August 2. All ages, abilities, and levels are welcome!

Monday
6:00-7:00pm: Technique and Conditioning (Prerequisite: Level 1)

Tuesday
4:45-5:30pm: Kids 6-9 Years
6:30-7:30pm: Technique and Conditioning (Prerequisite: Level 1)

Wednesday
7:30-8:45pm: Flamenco Guitar Class

Friday
12:00-1:00pm: Flamenco y Más

Saturday
10:00-11:00am: Level 1
11:15am-12:30pm: Level 2/3
12:45-1:15pm: Juerga
1:15-2:30pm: Level 3+/4

Visit our school page for more information, or visit our registration page to register. Registration is accepted on a drop-in basis or through our newly offered class cards. See you at the studio!

Location Info

Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theare & School
3715 Minnehaha Ave S
Suite C
Minneapolis, MN 55406
6122341653
website

Contact Info

Zorongo School
zorongoflamenco@gmail.com
6122341653

Join Minnesota Dance Theatre’s Adult Division! We offer classes ranging from fundamentals to advanced throughout the week. The summer schedule is listed below:

Ballet Fundamentals I: July 8-August 26

Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30pm

Ballet Fundamentals II: July 9-August 27
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm

Adult Beginning/Intermediate Ballet
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm; Pointe, 8:00-8:30pm with Kerry Parker

Adult Intermediate Ballet
Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm with Justin Leaf
Saturdays, 9:30-11:00am with Justin Leaf, accompanied by Pat Lyles
Sundays, 11:00am-12:30pm; Pointe, 12:30-1:00pm with Sally Rousse, accompanied by Marya Hart

Adult Intermediate/Advanced Ballet
Mondays, 9:30-11:00am with Helen Hatch, accompanied by Tom Linker
Thursdays, 6:30-8:00pm with rotating teachers Lauren Post, Helen Hatch, Justin Leaf, and more— July and August only!
Fridays, 9:30-11:00am with Kerry Parker, accompanied by Joe Strachan

Drop in class: $16
10-class card: $120 (saves you money and last for one year from purchase date)
5-class card: $65 (saves you money and last for one year from purchase date)

Payable by cash, cheque or Paypal.

Location Info

Hennepin Center for the Arts
528 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403

website

Contact Info

Lauren Post
school@mndance.org

Announcing the Zenon Dance School summer session! We invite you to explore the class schedule and discover the exciting adult and youth dance classes planned for June 9-August 29. Registration is open.

Session highlights include:

Monday
9:30-11:00am: Intermediate Contemporary with Sean Scantlebury — through July 21 only!
7:15-8:30pm: Beginning Ballet with Erin Landers and Shannon Hartle-Dolan

Tuesday
5:45-6:45pm: Yoga Stretch and Strength with Nina Ebinghousen
7:00-8:30pm: Beginning Jazz with Allison Rubin-Forester

Wednesday
9:30-11:00am: Advanced Composition/Improvisation with HIJACK — online today
5:30-7:00pm: Horton-based Modern with Anna Pinault

Thursday
9:30-11:00am: Advanced Contemporary with Erin Thompson – hybrid

Friday
12:00-1:30pm: Intermediate/Advanced Ballet with Jennifer Mack
1:45-2:15pm: Beginning/Intermediate Adult Pointe with Jennifer Mack

Location Info

Zenon Dance School
528 Hennepin Ave
Ste 430
Minneapolis, MN 55403
6123381101
website

Contact Info

Zenon Dance School
info@zenondance.org
6123381101
Sol Creative Performing Arts Studio

From the novice to professional, Sol Creative Performing Arts Studio provides weekly dance classes for ages 13 and up, in Jazz Technique/Choreography, Broadway Style Jazz Technique and Choreography, Broadway Contemporary, Rhythm and Musical Theatre Tap.

Classes are for anyone with the desire to improve their dance training, maintain their training, learn other styles or just for the pure joy of dance! Whether you are just starting your career, maintaining it, have an audition to prepare for, or want to just want improve your dancing, come train with Sol Creative and receive professional, expert training, that will help you learn, grow, and have fun while doing it!

All classes taught by Twin Cities’ own musical theatre professional, Julianne Mundale.

Location Info

Sol Creative Performing Arts Studio
3521 Webster Ave So
St Louis Park, MN 55416
6125081634
website

Contact Info

Julianne Mundale
solcreativepas@gmail.com
6125081634
female with dark hair and  green top, arm extended, leads people on the floor with their legs up

Sally Rousse teaches Zena Rommett Floor-Barre® every Sunday from 10:00-10:55am at the Hennepin Center for the Arts.

As the only certified teacher offering the official/original Floor-Barre class, Sally brings decades of experience to dancers, movers of all ages/levels to alleviate injuries, strengthen, align and lengthen.

Cost: $12 per class or $100 for a 10-class card
Coming soon: A weekday evening class at a site with free parking!

Location Info

Hennepin Center for the Arts
528 Hennepin Ave
Mpls, MN 55405
6123068121
website

Contact Info

Sally Rousse
salgal1@mac.com

Studio Stories continues Season 18 with Aneka McMullen for Episode 184 airing at noon on Thursday, June 19!

Dancer and choreographer Aneka McMullen is an independent performing and teaching artist who lives to dance through life, inspire, and connect with all people through her passion for movement of all types. She hails from Minneapolis and holds a BFA in dance from The Ohio State University. Her extensive dance experience spans more than two decades and includes dynamic skills in performance and instruction in the genres of West African, Afro Modern, Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, and Liturgical.

Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts.

Photo credit: BLAQBible

Contact Info

Mathew Janczewski
arenadances@gmail.com