MN Dance Task Force: Notes and Next Meeting - January 16

Prairie Fire - January 23 to January 25

Winter Sound Garden at Crosby Farm Regional Park - January 24

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at Northrop - January 29

Rejects Cohort 2026 - January 30 to January 31

Winter Carnival Family Day Performance - January 31

Tristan Koepke’s Big Boy Dance at the Red Eye - February 4 to February 7

Student Matinee: Martha Graham Dance Company at Northrop - February 6

Martha Graham Dance Company at Northrop - February 7

Dance Hang: A Community Hang Out - February 7

Hatch Dance’s PARADISE Tours to Duluth - February 7 to February 8

Rhythmically Speaking at the Ordway – One Night Only - February 12

Twin Cities Ballet Presents Romeo and Juliet: The Rock Ballet - February 27 to March 1

Ballet Co.Laboratory’s If You Give a Mouse a Cookie - March 7 to March 15

TU Dance Center: Ballet as a Moving Meditation with Laura Pratt - January 14

TU Dance: Creative Movement and Drum - January 17

EDT Presents a Bulgarian Dance Workshop Featuring Valentin and Tania Ivanov - January 17

Art Nosh: Building Resilience Through Mindful Movement - January 19

Art Nosh: The Isle is Full of Noises - February 2

Graham Technique Class Presented by Northrop and Zenon Dance

Pilates Mat 3 Teacher Training at Paragon Pilates and Physical Therapy - February 6

Ananya Dance Theatre: Rhythmic Joy with Davente Gilreath - February 11

TU Dance Center: Steps to Connect: A Line Dance Series with Hassan Ingraham - February 18

TU Dance Center: Rhythm as Fun with Julie Warder - February 19

Summer Intensive Auditions Hosted by Minnesota Dance Theatre - January 17

Ballet Co.Laboratory’s Trainee Auditions for the 2026/27 Season - March 1

Intermediate/Advanced Dancers Ages 11-18 Invite: Twin Cities Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet

Ballet Co.Laboratory’s Company Auditions for the 2026/27 Season

Threads Seeks Communications and Operations Coordinator

Studio Rentals at Collide Theatrical in St. Paul

Ballet Co.Laboratory Studios for Rent

The Arena: Space for Rent

Rent the Ragamala Dance Company Studio at CFPA

Rent TU Dance Center Studios

South Minneapolis Studio Available for Rent

Rent Space at Threads Dance Nexus

Keane Sense of Rhythm Rentals

Open Classes with Collide Theatrical Dance Company

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

Open ARENA: 8 weeks of ARENA DANCES Community Classes

Adult Ballet with Midwest School of Ballet

Youth Ballet with Midwest School of Ballet at Edina Community Center

Free Samba Lessons

MotionArt Adult Modern Dance Classes

Minnesota Dance Theatre: Adult Open Division

TU Dance Center: Winter Open Classes

TU Dance Center: Pre-Professional Program

TU Dance Center: Children and Teen Programming

Ananya Dance Theatre: Circle Up – A Dance Party for the Whole Family

Ananya Dance Theatre: Yoga Together

Registration is Open for Spring NexGen/YDP at Threads

Keane Sense of Rhythm: Tap Dance Class for Adults

Zenon Dance School: Winter Session

Keane Sense of Rhythm: Youth Tap Dance

Classical Ballet for Adults in Edina

Introduction to Ballet at Jewish Community Center in St. Louis Park

Mat Pilates for Body Mechanics


Here are the notes from our MN Dance Task Force virtual gathering on Friday morning, December 12, 2025.

Summary of gathering: Participants reviewed the structure of the Wilder Foundation’s draft of Community Gatherings. The group overall advocates for a more concise format with bullet points. Elsie suggested using quotes and side bubbles to emphasize key comments, while Daniel proposed incorporating hyperlinks for easy access to detailed information. The group acknowledged the importance of clarity in presenting feedback from various affinity groups and the need for innovative approaches to dance education and community involvement. The meeting concluded with a commitment to transparency and effective communication, with plans for a follow-up meeting on Friday, January 16, from 9:00-10:00am.

Next Meeting: Friday, January 16
8:45am: Welcome new attendees
9:00-10:00am: Meeting

Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 830 0053 7503
Passcode: 165698

Contact Info

Mathew Janczewski
mndancetaskforce@gmail.com
a screenshot from video in Prairie Fire, young parents with a small child

Off-Leash Area co-artistic director Paul Herwig has created a haunting and beautiful production about a young boy growing up in a small midwestern prairie town, who, when confronted by the chaos and division of the world, is faced with making a choice: become an agent for destruction, or a warrior against the darkness.

“It’s been hard to imagine doing anything normal with everyday life. Yesterday, I shouted myself hoarse marching from Powderhorn Park, but it felt good to release my anger and sorrow for at least a couple of hours. I do believe that art has some power in this moment, and I would love to share this experience with you. It’s an hour long, and like nothing I’ve ever created before.

It’s a show about many things, looking back on lost innocence and the wonder of childhood, the bumpy journey through life, and encountering and fighting against “the darkness”. So, ultimately a show about resilience, and acceptance, and not backing down.” – Paul Herwig

Prairie Fire is a solo performance, where the audience is surrounded by four, 40 foot walls of projection, animation, and video, with a show-length sound score, and performed with no text, all set within a visual environment made up of dreamy, haunting, and emotional imagery.

In preparation for the show Paul had an important opportunity to be tutored for a time with an amazing international projection artist, and has brought that experience in creating the work. Jennifer Ilse and local director Kym Longhi are helping direct the show.

There are only 3 performances and seating is limited to around 25 seats, so if you’d like to come please make a reservation. 

January 23 and 24 at 8:00pm

January 25 at 7:00pm
St. Paul Ballet Studios in Fairview Business Center — enter through Door 2 on the south side
Tickets on sale now! Cost: $10-$30

Location Info

St Paul Ballet studios
Fairview Business Center - Door 2
655 Fairview Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55102
612-384-5435
website

Contact Info

Paul Herwig
paulola@icloud.com
612-384-5435

The site-specific outdoor Winter Sound Garden returns to the wooded banks of the Mississippi River at Crosby Farm Regional Park for the St. Paul Winter Carnival’s free and family-friendly “Winter Play Day” event. This performance will feature a roving site-specific movement score by dancers Sarah Baumert, Eva Mohn, Erika Hansen, and Suzette Gilreath, in collaboration with Krista Langberg and JG Everest.

The immersive, self-guided Winter Sound Garden is a sound + performance installation featuring over 50 small speakers, each playing a different part of composer/director JG Everest’s spatial symphony, spread out across a couple of acres. Additionally, there will be bonfires, s’mores, live storytelling with Lisa Yankton, embedded poetry, a special winter song by Blue Lady and the Free Range Choir, and other fun activities in the park.

Winter Play Day at Crosby Farm Regional Park, St. Paul
Saturday, January 24
11:00am-2:00pm
Free! Dress warm for outdoor winter conditions!
Registration recommended (but not required).

Hear audience reflections or see a short video from last year’s Winter Sound Garden at Winter Play Day!

Location Info

Crosby Farm Regional Park (South Parking Lot)
2400 Crosby Farm Trail
St. Paul, MN 55116

website

Contact Info

JG Everest
james@waveletscreative.org

Clamor no more, the “Trocks” are back!

“The World’s Foremost Gender-Skewering Comic Ballet Company”—famed for performing polished parodies of classical ballet en pointe and en travesti—continues its quest for global adoration after more than 50 fantastic years of artistic hilarity. Dance aficionados, drag lovers, and novices to both art forms alike will revel in the technical skill and uproarious antics of the Trocks, as they are affectionately known.

Thursday, January 29 at 7:30pm
Buy tickets here!

A Northrop audience favorite returning for the first time since 2000, the Trocks promise “the funniest night you’ll ever have at the ballet” (The Guardian), amazing viewers worldwide with their virtuosity and utter cleverness.

Location Info

Northrop
84 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
6126242345
website

Contact Info

Michele Miller
northrop@Umn.edu
Emily adie

This show brings together 24 Minnesota dance artists/choreographers presenting short works that have all been rejected in some way or another!

Friday, January 30 at 7:30pm
Saturday, January 31 at 7:30pm
All tickets are pay-as-able with a $12 suggested donation.
Show is 65 minutes with no intermission.

Friday Presenters: Remi Blakesley and Claudia d’Auria, Romero Cannady, Erin Evans, Lillian Kline, Michelle Lowden, Sophia McLaughlin, Sudarsna Mukund, Arcelia Y. Rivera, Addie Smith and Kendall Edstrom, Holly Trenbath/O.V. A., and Taja Will.

Saturday Presenters: Sandra Carlo, Kaitlin Craven, Allison Durham, Philip Hommes, Nritya Kalakshetra Academy of Performing Arts, Lilly King, Jillian Kramschuster, Taryn Meyer, Javan Mngrezzo, Rachel Rettmann, and Olivia Woebke.

We have ignited this annual show to cultivate community among non-recipients and also to find a creative way to give voice to the heightened discussions surrounding dance funding in the Twin Cities. We intend to activate a space not designed for dance, pushing dance into new theaters, expanding our audiences, and the reach of our work!

Come be part of the second iteration of this annual event; where the unexpected happens, and new possibilities for art, community, and creative expression unfold!

Location Info

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

website

Contact Info

Lily Conforti lily.conforti1@gmail.com Javan Mngrezzo
javgrezzodance@gmail.com

Tristan Koepke’s Big Boy Dance tours two shows to Minneapolis’ Red Eye Theater.

Tristan Koepke’s Big Boy Dance brings two distinct performances to Minneapolis February 4-7. See one or both shows across the week and experience the breadth of our newest creations. Get your tickets here!

Transcendent Water Feature (2026)  Wednesday, February 4 and Thursday, February 5
Performances at 7:30pm (doors open at 7:15pm)

Transcendent Water Feature premieres as the newest choreographic work by Tristan Koepke (Portland, Maine) with collaborators from Big Boy Dance. The work extends Koepke’s ongoing research into speculative masculinities via Post Malone’s improvised dance breaks, and features Minneapolis’ own rock star performers: Leslie O’Neill, Maggie Zepp, and Laura Selle Virtucio alongside Big Boy Dance’s Emilia Bruno, James Barrett, and Tristan Koepke.

Bunk Beds (2025) — Friday, February 6 and Saturday, February 7
Friday performance at 7:30pm (doors open at 7:15pm)
Saturday performance at 2:00pm

Bunk Beds is the latest iteration in a series of performances devised by Tristan Koepke (Portland, Maine) and Benny Olk (Minneapolis, Minnesota). Inspired by the creative and amorous partnership of Merce Cunningham and John Cage, Instagram thirst traps, and romance novel tropes, Bunk Beds reimagines devotion, desire, and process when you make room for more than two.

Location Info

Red Eye Theater
2213 Snelling Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404

website

Contact Info

Tristan Koepke
tropicalpesticide@gmail.com

Marking the 100th anniversary of the Martha Graham Dance Company, the legendary modern dance company presents a program curated especially for middle and high school students. During this hour-long matinee, students will learn about the art of modern dance, the work of Martha Graham, and consider American history from many perspectives, including their own.

Friday, February 6 at 10:30am
Recommended for Grades 5-12.
Buy tickets here!

The matinee will include excerpts from the Graham Americana classic Appalachian Spring, with music by Aaron Copland, as well as the “protest set to banjo” piece (The New York TimesWe the People by Jamar Roberts with music by Rhiannon Giddens. Additionally, students from Minneapolis’ South High School, led by dance teacher Nancy Nair and using the company’s educational curriculum, will create and perform an original version of Our Own American Document. The 15-minute work, inspired by Graham’s American Document (1938), will be the students’ response to the question, “What is America?”

Northrop is grateful to have recently received funding support for the Martha Graham Dance Company Student Matinee to cover the ticket cost for all attendees.

Location Info

Northrop
84 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

website

Contact Info

Michele Miller
northrop@Umn.edu
6126242345

Marking the 100th anniversary of Martha Graham Dance Company in 2026, the legendary modern dance company continues its three-year Graham100 tour with a celebratory mixed repertory stop at Northrop. Exemplifying its founder’s timeless and uniquely American style of dance, this once-in-a-lifetime performance honors the theme American Legacies.

Saturday, February 7 at 7:30pm
Buy tickets here!

Works include the stunning “protest set to banjo” piece (The New York Times) We the People (2024) by Jamar Roberts with music by Rhiannon Giddens; a new work by two-time Bessie Award winner Hope Boykin; the inimitable Martha Graham classic Appalachian Spring, with music by Aaron Copland; and “Steps in the Street” from Graham’s Chronicle, performed by dancers in the University of Minnesota dance program, to round out the repertoire.

Known as one of the most influential choreographers of the 20th century, Martha Graham’s groundbreaking legacy has inspired generations of artists and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Location Info

Northrop
84 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
6126242345
website

Contact Info

Michele Miller
northrop@umn.edu

Dance Hang (formerly Floorwork) is a Minnesota dance community coming together and sharing space, conversation, resources, works in progress, etc. Let’s just hang and see where conversation takes us, or come with your specific questions, concerns, or ideas.

Saturday, February 7
12:00-2:00pm

RSVP by Thursday, February 5.
Free on-street parking: Aldrich, Bryant, Colfax, and 31st Street.
Access to multiple bus lines: 21, 4, 23, 612, and 18.
ADA accessibility: Will need assistance with the main entry door; elevator access; accessible restroom on the second floor with a restroom key.

Location Info

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

website

Contact Info

Mathew Janczewski
arenadances@gmail.com

Hatch Dance’s PARADISE tours to Duluth!

Saturday, February 7 at 7:30pm
Sunday, February 8 at 2:00pm
Studio 4 at The St. Louis County Depot
Tickets: $25 general admission, $20 students

PARADISE is a 70-minute, all-ages performance that combines contemporary dance, physical theater, and live music. Co-created by choreographer Helen Hatch and theater innovator Jon Ferguson, PARADISE invites audiences past the threshold of the everyday—into a space of joy, wonder, and connection.

Featuring moving performances by seven dancer-actors and a lush original score performed live, PARADISE is both intimate and expansive—an evening that leaves audiences “lighter, more hopeful” (Audience Member).

“The show knocked my socks off. I was deeply moved. I cried several times and felt changed afterwards.” — Audience Member

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.

Location Info

Studio 4 at The St. Louis County Depot
506 W Michigan St.
Duluth, MN 55802

website

Contact Info

Helen Hatch
hatchdancemn@gmail.com

Rhythmically Speaking dance company makes their Ordway debut—one night only—with Reppin’: Past Moves, New Grooves, a collection of favorite guest artist repertoire and new works by company dancers that represent their signature approach to jazz dance.

Thursday, February 12 at 7:30pm — one show only!
The Ordway Center for Performing Arts, Concert Hall
More information here.

Tickets: $33.00 in advance, $37.00 at-door (including fees)
Artist Rate (code ‘ArtistTix) and Student Rate (code ‘StudentTix): $18.00 plus $9 in fees ($27.00 total)

Rhythmically Speaking (RS) makes their Ordway debut with Reppin’: Past Moves, New Grooves, a collection of favorite repertoire and new works created by company dancers that represent their signature groove, interaction and improvisation-driven approach to jazz dance, which is lauded locally, nationally and internationally for honoring the African diasporic roots of the form while innovating it forward. Reppin’: Past Moves, New Grooves offers a vibrant jazz dance experience (including tap and plenty of improvisation) that will connect you joyfully to yourself, others and the moment!

Repertoire works on the show include Confronting Consonance by RS Artistic and Executive Director Erinn Liebhard, a work exploring how we often get in our own way of finding our common ground; Groove: A Communal Love by 2023 visiting artist Carlos R.A. Jones (New York), which celebrates giving over to groove and finding joy in community; and BASSline by 2022 visiting artist Kathleen Doherty (Halifax, Canada), illuminating the body’s relationship to prominent bass lines within music. RS company members creating new works include Nieya Amezquita, Jake Nehrbass and Betsy Schafer Roob, and A/ED Liebhard will also be creating a new screendance for the show.

Dance community, we hope you’ll come help us fill this big, beautiful space for a show we’ve worked on for months and will only get to do once! See you (and your friends) there!

This performance is made possible in part by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, in conjunction with The Arts Partnership.

Location Info

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts - Concert Hall
324 Washington St.
St. Paul, MN 55102

website

Contact Info

Erinn Liebhard
rhythmicallyspeakingdance@gmail.com

Twin Cities Ballet’s smash-hit original production, Romeo & Juliet: The Rock Ballet, is back by popular demand! First premiered in March 2025, Romeo & Juliet: The Rock Ballet is an electrifying fusion of Shakespeare’s timeless story with the iconic music of Queen.

Friday and Saturday, February 27 and 28 at 7:30pm
Sunday, March 1 at 2:00pm
At Fitzgerald Theater
Get tickets here!

This groundbreaking performance comes to life with the high-energy sounds of local band Mark Joseph’s Dragon Attack live on stage, creating an experience that will thrill both ballet enthusiasts and fans of Queen’s music!

Set in a dystopian future where rival gangs battle for survival and dominance in a post-apocalyptic urban wasteland, this visually stunning production takes Romeo and Juliet into a bold, modern world with breathtaking choreography, original set, costume, lighting, and captivating multimedia projections. This sensory feast will fuel your imagination and keep you on the edge of your seat with its thrilling modern twist on the classic story.

Prepare to be swept away by Shakespeare’s tragic love story reimagined for a new generation—packed with heart, intensity, passion, and fantastic dancing. Romeo & Juliet: The Rock Ballet is more than just a show; it’s an unforgettable, high-octane, emotional ride all wrapped in the epic soundscape of Queen’s music that you won’t want to miss.

Location Info

Fitzgerald Theater
10 Exchange St E
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
6123388388
website

Contact Info

Emily Winn
info@twincitiesballet.org

Join us for Ballet as Moving Meditation, an inviting class that uses the foundational language of ballet to help you reclaim space, find physical clarity, and cultivate a deep sense of centeredness. While we respect the rigor of the form, we promise not to take ourselves too seriously! We build the basics gently, offering a supportive environment where beginners can learn proper alignment and terminology. Our goal is to connect, create community, and find genuine joy, humor, and pleasure through the work itself, approaching the technique as a powerful, restorative practice for the body and mind. Come as you are, leave your troubles at the door, and we look forward to connecting with you through dance!

6-Week Workshop
January 7-February 11
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:45pm
Cost: $90. Online registration required.

Single Class Enrollment allowed at $17 per class, click here.
For more information about Laura and to register, click here.

Workshops may be cancelled if the minimum enrollment is not met. In the event of a cancellation, participants will receive a full refund.

Laura Pratt (she/her) is a dedicated Teaching Artist who has shared her love of dance with TU Dance since 2019. Falling in love with the magic of dance at a young age, with the guidance of Carolyn Glasgow, Laura earned her undergraduate degree in Ballet Performance from the University of Utah, followed by professional experience with Oklahoma City Ballet. Read more.

Location Info

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

Contact Info

Mia Johnson
education@tudance.org

In the 8-week Creative Movement and Drum sessions, children ages 5-7 will grow in physical awareness and build basic movement skills, balance, coordination, flexibility, and strength. Students will expand their knowledge of musical instruments and the connection between dance and music, learn basic rhythmical movement phrases, and improvise and create dance ideas that communicate an experience or theme. Creative Drum for ages 5-7 introduces students to the basic concepts of hand drumming techniques (hands and sticks), tempo, rhythm, and music theory. These concepts help students develop their physical and mental dexterity, creativity, and musicality to inspire joyful performance and improvisation.

Creative Movement for ages 5-7: Saturdays, 9:00-9:40am
Creative Drum for ages 5-7: Saturdays, 9:45-10:15am
1.25 hours/week (2 classes)

Three 8-Week Session Options (Rolling/Pro-Rated Enrollment Available)
Session 2: January 10-February 28
Session 3: March 7-May 9 (no classes March 30-April 12)

Tuition: $220

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
A list of the dances the Ivanov's will be teaching.

Join Ethnic Dance Theatre (EDT) in welcoming Valentin and Tanya Ivanov from VivAnov Dance Group in Chicago for a night of wonderful Bulgarian dancing!

Everyone is welcome to attend. Our special guest instructors will demonstrate some very basic, beginner-level folk dances from all throughout Bulgaria. Participants will dance together in a circle around the outside, following along as the teachers showcase the beautiful footwork and steps. No previous dance experience is needed, as we look forward to sharing this wonderful art form with anyone and everyone who is curious to try it out. Dancing or athletic shoes are recommended.

Saturday, January 17 at 7:00pm
Entry fee is $10, and tickets will be available at the door.

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.

Location Info

Olivet Congregational Church
1850 Iglehart Ave
St. Paul, MN 55104

website

Contact Info

Donald LaCourse
info@ethnicdancetheatre.org
651-460-0167
Art Nosh: creative cross-training for artists to nourish their development

Get in touch with your physical self through gentle movement, and practice building resilience through a guided improvisation practice that uses science-based methods of imagery and sensation. Whether you are an amateur mover or a professional dancer, this practice will help you tap into your own instincts and abilities, break unconscious habits and patterns, and interrupt the overthinking cycle. Enjoy some fun and pleasurable exercise that is safe for any body and ability!

Building Resilience Through Mindful Movement
Monday, January 19 from 12:00-1:00pm
Instructor: Julie Marie Muskat

There is a suggested donation of $8-$25 per workshop. No one turned away for lack of funds. The majority of proceeds will go directly to each Art Nosh facilitator. Donation payments can be made through Venmo (@JulieMarie-Muskat) or via check/cash.

Insomnia Salon is also partnering with Pub 819 for this special event! Participants will receive drink/food tickets for Pub 819, a great place to grab a bite right after, and enjoy the town of Hopkins!

Part of the Art Nosh Winter Workshop Series, produced by the Insomnia Salon.

Location Info

Hopkins Dance Company
821 1/2 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN 55343

website

Contact Info

Julie Marie Muskat
julie.muskat@gmail.com
Art Nosh: creative cross-training for artists to nourish their development

From the first rhythmic pulses we hear in the womb, to the last sounds we sense before we shuffle off this mortal coil, we listen and attempt to bring meaning and emotional resonance to the world. Let’s focus for a time on Music and Sound. Bang a gong!

The Isle is Full of Noises: Some Thoughts of Playing with Music and Sound
Monday, February 2 from 12:00-1:00pm
Instructor: Eddie Estrin

There is a suggested donation of $8-$25 per workshop, whatever you are able to contribute. No one turned away for lack of funds. The majority of proceeds will go directly to each Art Nosh facilitator. Donation payments can be made through Venmo (@JulieMarie-Muskat) or via check/cash.

Part of the Art Nosh Winter Workshop Series, produced by the Insomnia Salon.
This project is supported by Rimon: The Minnesota Jewish Arts Council, a program of the MN JCC.

Location Info

Jackson Street Arts
978 Jackson Street
St. Paul, MN 55117

website

Contact Info

Julie Marie Muskat
julie.muskat@gmail.com

Join Ben Schultz of Martha Graham Dance Company for a Graham Technique Class at Zenon Dance – made possible by a partnership between Northrop and Zenon Dance. This 90-minute workshop for intermediate/advanced dancers offers an insider look at the famed physical vocabulary created by Martha Graham. This technique class is designed to give students insight into Graham’s innovations and her concept of “contraction and release,” the foundations of this unique form of physical expression. Previous study of the Graham Technique is not required.

Friday, February 6 at 6:00pm
Free for all participants, including University of Minnesota students, faculty, and staff. Participants will receive a 50% off discount code to attend the Martha Graham Dance Company at Northrop. This class has a capacity of 30 students, and registration is required.

Ben Schultz joined the Martha Graham Dance Company in 2009 and serves as rehearsal director. He’s danced lead roles including King Hades in Clytemnestra, Jason in Cave of the Heart, and Shaman in The Rite of Spring. He premiered Martha Graham’s work in Russia, performing Errand into the Maze with prima ballerina Diana Vishneva at the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg. He’s also performed with Buglisi Dance Theater, Hannah Kahn Dance Company, and The Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble. Currently, he’s on staff at both The Martha Graham School and The Alvin Ailey School, teaching the Martha Graham Technique for pre-professional students and divisions.

Parking is available in the LOOP Butler Park open-air parking lot on the corner of 1st Avenue and 6th Street (entrances on both 1st Avenue and 6th Street) directly behind Hennepin Center for the Arts. Pay by cash or credit card at the exit. Additional lots and metered street parking are available throughout the neighborhood.

The MetroTransit Light Rail Station nearest Hennepin Center for the Arts is the Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue Station. Take either the METRO Blue or METRO Green Lines, and then proceed one-half block southwest on Hennepin Avenue. Hennepin Center for the Arts is located on the corner of Hennepin Avenue and 6th Street. For more information or to find your closest bus stop, visit Metro Transit.

Location Info

Zenon Dance School
528 Hennepin Ave St
#430
Minneapolis, MN 55403

website

Contact Info

Michele Miller
northrop@umn.edu

Friday, February 6—Sunday, February 8
Friday, 4:00-8:00pm
Saturday, 11:30am-6:00pm
Sunday, 9:30am-4:30pm

Fee: $499 + $60 materials ($549 after January 17)
Prerequisites: Movement Principles, Mat 1 and 2

Balanced Body® Pilates Mat 3: Enhanced Mat and Props completes the Mat training by adding rings, rollers, bands and balls to the traditional Mat exercises. In addition, Enhanced Mat includes functional exercises for the upper and lower body expanding the Mat work beyond the core to develop whole body strength and flexibility. The Balanced Body Programming System is introduced to make class design easy, effective and fun. Adding props to a mat class makes them more dynamic, creative and accessible!

Instructor: Matthew Hodge-Rice

Location Info

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

Contact Info

Amanda Quinlan
info@paragonpilatespt.com
(952)405-9765

Come break it down with us at Rhythmic Joy! This 3-class workshop experience from ADT dancer Davente Gilreath asks us to consider the human body as a musical instrument. How does thinking of the body as a musical instrument within the music change your approach to movement? How does the body produce rhythm even when there is no sound? The workshop will feature heavy emphasis on body isolations, polyrhythms and quick footwork as we journey to discover how our bodies create music.

February 11, 18, and 25
Wednesdays from 5:00–6:30pm
Register here!

Recommended for adults at all levels of experience (including no experience) who are looking for opportunities to move in community.

Pricing: The recommended price per session is $15, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds!

Accessibility: Please reach out to us at admin@ananyadancetheatre.org to request any accessibility service.

Location Info

The Shawngrām Institute for Performance & Social Justice
1197 University Ave W
St Paul, MN 55104

website

Contact Info

admin admin
admin@ananyadancetheatre.org

Join TU Dance for Steps to Connect: A Line Dance Series, a fun and energetic session, ideal for beginners and experienced dancers alike! Our classes are designed to get you in community, connected, and moving. Themed line dance engagements may include 90s retro throwback, 70s boogie down disco fever, country chic, fit and funk, unwrapped and unfiltered, and dance like nobody’s watching!

6-Week Workshop
February 18-March 25
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:45pm
Young adults/adults 18+.
Cost: $90. Online registration required.
For more information about Hassan and to register, click here.

Hassan Ingraham, a Miami native, discovered dance at Charles R. Drew Middle School and refined his craft at the New World School of the Arts and The Juilliard School. With over 15 years of teaching experience, Hassan has worked with renowned artists like Alexander Ekman and Dwight Rhoden. A former dancer with TU Dance, he has also been a guest artist with various companies and taught at the Harlem School of the Arts. Hassan’s contemporary approach to ballet, modern, and jazz techniques encourages dancers to explore new possibilities and understand their anatomy efficiently.

Location Info

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

Contact Info

Mia Johnson
education@tudance.org

Join us for Rhythm as Fun at TU Dance Center! An any level of dance for adults. Exploring different styles of rhythm with warm-up across the floor and center floor combination.

6-Week Workshop
February 19-March 26
Thursdays, 4:30-6:00pm
Cost: $95. Online registration required.
For more information about Julie and to register, click here.

Julie Warder began dancing with Uchawi African Dancers under the direction of Richard D. Thompson and training under Myron Johnson (Artistic Director of Ballet of The Dolls). Julie graduated with a BFA from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, where she also trained with Philadanco and was a member of Leja Dance Theater for several years. Julie then danced the last few seasons with Ballet of The Dolls. Read more.

Location Info

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

Contact Info

Mia Johnson
education@tudance.org

National Summer Intensive Auditions hosted by Minnesota Dance Theatre at Hennepin Center for the Arts:

Saturday, January  17 – Pacific Northwest Ballet
4:15-5:30pm: Ages 12-14
5:45pm-7:00pm: Ages 15-19

Sunday, January 18 – Next Generation Ballet
1:00-2:30pm

Sunday, January 2 – Ballet West
1:30-3:00pm

Saturday, January 2 – Cincinnati Ballet
2:00-4:00pm

Saturday, January 3 – Boston Ballet
3:00-5:00pm: Ages 12-14
5:00-7:00pm: Ages 15-18

Sunday, February 1 – Ballet Austin
2:00-4:00pm

Sunday, February 8 – Milwaukee Ballet
1:30-3:00pm

Please visit each organization’s website for registration and check-in information.

Location Info

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

website

Contact Info

Info MNdance
info@mndance.org
Deadline: January 17, 2026

Twin Cities Ballet (TCB) would like to extend an exciting opportunity to all local dance students (intermediate/advanced level ages 11-18) and Ballet Royale dancers (Youth Ballet V or Pre Professional Program 4A or higher) to dance in its smash hit original production, Romeo & Juliet: The Rock Ballet. This is an electrifying fusion of Shakespeare’s timeless story and the iconic music of Queen, with performances February 27-March 1 at Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul

This groundbreaking performance comes to life with the high-energy sounds of local band, Mark Joseph’s Dragon Attack, live onstage with additional vocals by St. Olaf’s Musical Theater Lab. Together, they create an experience that will thrill both ballet enthusiasts and fans of Queen’s music!

Set in a dystopian future where rival gangs battle for survival and dominance in a post-apocalyptic urban wasteland, this visually stunning production takes Romeo and Juliet into a bold, modern world with breathtaking choreography, original set, costume, lighting, and captivating multimedia projections. This sensory feast will fuel your imagination and keep you on the edge of your seat with its thrilling modern twist on the classic story.

No audition necessary. Workshop, cast t-shirt, costume fitting and cleaning fees. Costumes will be provided by TCB, Dancers will need to provide ballet shoes (pre-approved by directors).

A Mandatory Parent Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 22 at 7:30pm via Zoom. Please plan on attending this meeting if your dancer is interested in participation.

Location Info

Twin Cities Ballet
17368 Kenrick Avenue
Lakeville, MN 55044

website

Contact Info

Emily Winn
info@twincitiesballet.org
Deadline: January 15, 2026

The Karen L. Charles Threads Dance Project is seeking a part-time Communications and Operations Coordinator or Intern. This is a great entry-level position for those looking for a broad introduction to arts administration, marketing, and general non-profit operations. The ideal candidates will be able to begin in late January, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The Communications and Operations Coordinator is a multifaceted role responsible for shoring up the logistical and operational foundations of the organization. This position is responsible for all Threads online marketing and promotions. The position provides broad exposure to a variety of arts administration careers—opening the door for future exploration. This position is 75% onsite and 25% virtual with set on-site hours.

Competitive candidates should be proficient in MS Office Suite, Google Suite, Canva, and basic computer literacy and marketing tools. The Communications and Operations Coordinator must also have reliable transportation to the Threads Dance Nexus and availability to work on site every Monday from 4:00-6:00pm, and every Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:30-7:30pm.

Location Info

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

Contact Info

Rae Fox-Charles
rfoxcharles@threadsdance.org
Deadline: January 15, 2026

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: $25/hour for rehearsals by nonprofit groups of 1-10. 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: $18/hour for individual artists, $22/hour for nonprofit organization rehearsals, and other rental inquiries start 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 tour.

Location Info

Collide Theatrical Dance Company
755 Prior Ave N
Ste 235H
St. Paul, MN 55104
6513957903
website

Contact Info

Collide Company
rentals@collidetheatrical.org
6513957903
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 Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55107
6513135967
website

Contact Info

Charlotte Tracy
ctracy@balletcolaboratory.org
6513135967

Located in the heart of the Lyn-Lake community, The Arena is available for your rehearsal, class, and event needs!

High availability Monday-Friday from 9:00-5:00pm, Monday, Tuesday, and Friday during the evening, 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 $20-$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

Looking for studio space? Consider this beautiful top-floor studio in South Minneapolis. This airy studio has floor-to-ceiling windows with great natural light and views. This space is part of the Center for Performing Arts (CFPA) complex of artist spaces and studios. Rentals are administered by CFPA on Ragamala’s behalf.

Studio 405w is a 1087 square foot studio with a sprung floor covered in Marley dance flooring. One wall of the studio faces south with floor-to-ceiling windows and an unparalleled view across south Minneapolis. High ceilings, LED lighting, and a professional sound system are just some of the amenities offered here.

Amenities:

  • Free street parking on side streets is readily available.
  • Gender-neutral bathrooms are located just outside the studio in the hall.
  • Stereo sound system with connections by Bluetooth, 1/8” cable, or use of the studio computer for playback.
  • Two 6-foot folding tables, ten chairs, a coat rack, and shoe storage are all located in the studio.
  • Large wall-mounted TV with HDMI connection for video conferencing or media review purposes.
  • Wi-Fi throughout the building.
  • Elevator access from the first-floor lobby.
  • Heating and air conditioning are adjustable for the studio with an in-unit thermostat.
  • Remote-controlled shades for light control and privacy.
  • Additional studio rentals are available in the same building.

Rental Fees: $20 per hour
To Rent: Complete the space request form on the CFPA website – be sure to select 405w as the space you want to rent.

Please Note: Street shoes are prohibited on the dance floor. All materials brought into the studio must be non-marring, and no equipment may be stored in the studio beyond your rental period.

Location Info

Center for Performing Arts
3754 Pleasant Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55409

website

Contact Info

Garvin Jellison
garvin@ragamaladance.org

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 is 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: $20/hour
Nonprofit organizations: $25/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
rentals@tudance.org
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 floors.

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
6128212333

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. We are currently accepting rentals through the remainder of the year and into 2026!

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 Nexus
2213 Snelling Avenue
Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55404
6123543978
website

Contact Info

Rae Fox-Charles
nexusrentals@threadsdance.org

Studio K, operated by Keane Sense of Rhythm, is a brand new dance space built for percussive dance. Studio K features two studios with a lobby in the Creative Enterprise Zone in the Midway area of St. Paul.

Studio 1: 30’ x 34’ – 1020 square feet
Studio 2: 14’ x 20’ – 280 square feet

Studio Features
Sprung maple dance floor, built for percussive dance, and a Bose sound system
Wall of mirrors and skyline windows that provide ample natural light
Flexible as a small theater with blackout curtains on the windows

Other Amenities
Piano and two congas
Gender-neutral bathrooms on the main floor and gender-specific bathrooms on the second floor

Accessibility
The space is ADA-accessible.
Free parking in the lots behind the building.
Metro Transit Green Line Light Rail: Raymond Ave stop is a .3 mile walk east on University Ave, approximately 7 minutes.
Metro Transit Bus Lines 63, 67, and 87: University Ave and Vandalia St.

Rental Fees for Rehearsals
Individual artists: $12-$18 per hour
Nonprofit organizations: $18-$22 per hour

Contact Info

Cathy Wind
keanesense@aol.com

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

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

Classes are taught by multiple instructors.
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
6513957903
website

Contact Info

Collide Company
education@collidetheatrical.org
6513957903
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 14 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 Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55107
6513135967
website

Contact Info

Zoé Henrot
zhenrot@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
Minneapolis, MN 55403

website

Contact Info

Erin Thompson
erint149@gmail.com

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

Open ARENA returns with a brand new round of community dance classes in the spring—and you’re invited! Whether you’re a working artist, a dance lover, or looking to move your body in community, we’ve got something for you. Spread the word, mark your calendars, and get ready to dance with us this winter/spring.

February 9-April 8
Monday-Friday, 9:30-11:00am
$10-$17 per class, depending on package.
Register here!

Mondays: Jake Nehrbass
Tuesdays: Sarah McCullough
Wednesdays: Nieya Amezquita
Thursdays: Non Edwards, GYROKINESIS® Method
Fridays: Alex Arce

Alongside ARENA’s powerhouse ensemble, we welcome a stellar lineup of guest artists:

Shane Larson (New York)
Tuesdays, February 10 and 17
Thursdays, February 12 and 19
Wynn Fricke (Minnesota)
Fridays, February 27 and March 6
Assaf Salhov (New York)
Mondays-Wednesdays, March 16-18 and 23
Wendell Gray II (New York)
Wednesdays, April 1 and 8

Read the full class descriptions and more about the instructors here.

Location Info

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

website

Contact Info

Mathew Janczewski
arenadances@gmail.com
Adult Ballet - All welcome!

Join our Spring Session 1 and 2 with a welcoming and supportive adult ballet community at Midwest School of Ballet. Classes are held in Edina Community Center’s large, light-filled studios, conveniently located off Highway 100 with free and easy parking. 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.

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.

Intro to Ballet with Keathe Birkner
Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00pm
January 13-March 10, and March 24-May 19

Ballet 2 with Lisa Erickson
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30pm
January 14-March 11, and March 25-May 20
Saturdays, 9:30-11:00am
January 10-March 7, and March 28-May 23

Price: $180 each Winter/Spring Session—drop-ins welcome at $22 per class.
Please reach out to midwestballetmn@gmail.com for drop-ins or talk to the instructor about getting registered. Registration is open.

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
Youth Ballet classes with Midwest School of Ballet!

Join Midwest School of Ballet and the Edina Community Education programming this Winter/Spring in our Youth classes for ages 3-14. Registration is open.

Saturdays: January 10-March 7, and March 28-May 23
Tuesdays: March 24-May 19

Introduction to Ballet: Ages 3-5.5
Tuesdays, 5:00-5:50pm or Saturdays, 9:00-9:50am
Tuition: $144 per Session
Learn basic, fundamental ballet movement and terminology through creative exercise. Children will also develop age-appropriate motor skills and musicality. New and returning students welcome. Instructors use methods designed to encourage exploration and foster creativity.

Introduction to Ballet 2: Ages 5.5-7
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00pm or Saturdays, 10:00-11:00am
Tuition: $144 for Session 1, $165 for Session 2
Learning basic, fundamental ballet movement and terminology through creative exercises, students will also develop age-appropriate motor skills and musicality (building on elements learned in Introduction to Ballet I), while infusing elements that will prepare them for the traditional ballet class format. Introduction to Ballet I is not a required prerequisite. New and returning students are welcome.

Ballet 1/Pre-Teen Ballet: Ages 8-14
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:15pm or Saturdays, 11:00-12:15pm
Tuition: $173 for Session 1, $195 for Session 2, or drop-in for $22 per class (please reach out to us)
Midwest School of Ballet’s experienced instructors provide a traditional ballet format of barre and center work while emphasizing proper alignment, technique, musicality, and artistry. This beginner class is open to students who have little or no experience, returning students, or have completed a season in Introduction to Ballet 2, and meet the age requirement.

All classes are located at the Edina Community Education Center, 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
Flyer

Sign up for free Samba lessons in January!

Basic Foundations: Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30pm

The Latin Dance MN group, led by Brazilian native dancer, instructor, and choreographer Priscila Fuentes, showcases the vibrant energy of Brazilian dance. Through their performances, they actively promote Brazilian culture and share the essence of Brazil throughout Minnesota. Join us for exciting Samba dance classes and Forro dance lessons as we celebrate the joy of Brazilian dances.

Location Info

Center for Performing Arts
3754 Pleasant Ave
Chapel Studio
Minneapolis, MN 55409

website

Contact Info

Priscila Fuentes
LatinDanceMN@gmail.com

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 and on Zoom.

Ageless Dance
Mondays, 3:00-4:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom
Thursdays, 3:00-4:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

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

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

Mixed Level Modern Dance
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Studio 205W
Saturdays, 4:00-5:30pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

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 information.

Location Info

Center for Performing Arts
3754 Pleasant Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55409
612-821-9202
website

Contact Info

Pam Gleason
pamgleason@msn.com

Ballet Fundamentals I: Tuesday, January 6-March 24 Studio 5B or Thursdays, January 8-March 26, Studio 6A

Ballet Fundamentals II:Wednesdays, January 7-March 8 Studio 5B

Ballet Fundamentals requires registration. Registration closes Sunday, January 18.

Adult Beginning/Intermediate Ballet:
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm; Pointe, 8:00-8:30pm with Julia Sutton, Studio 2B

Adult Intermediate Ballet:
Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm with Justin Leaf, Studio 6A
Saturdays, 9:30-11:00am with Justin Leaf, accompanied by Pat Lyles, Studio 2B
Sundays, 11:00am-12:30pm; Pointe, 12:30-1:00pm with Sally Rousse, accompanied by Marya Hart, Studio 6A

Adult Intermediate/Advanced Ballet:
Mondays, 9:30-11:00am with Helen Hatch, accompanied by Susan Hsu, Studio 6A
Fridays, 9:30-11:00am with Kerry Parker, accompanied by Joe Strachan, Studio 6A

Drop-in class: $16
Barre only: $12 cash or cheque only
10-Class Card: $120
5-Class Card: $65

Class cards are payable by cash, cheque, or PayPal. Class cards save you money and last for 9 months to one year from the purchase date.

Location Info

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

website

Contact Info

Lauren Post
school@mndance.org
PC: Canaan Mattson

Join us this Fall for a series of open classes at TU Dance Center. Teaching artists include Hassan Ingraham, Laurel Keen, Anna Pinault, Laura Pratt, Abdo Sayegh Rodriguez, Peggy Seipp-Roy and Julie Warder.

Regular technique classes are for Intermediate/Advanced dancers, Adult Workshops are designed for Beginners/All Levels, and physically active people for GYROKINESIS® and Dance/Yoga.

Conditioning Class Description: Enhance your movement and mind-body connection with this full-body dance conditioning class designed to build mobility, strength, and length specific to dancers. Combining elements of Pilates, fitness, and strength training, this class targets core stability, balance, and alignment to support a dancer’s movement and injury prevention. Perfect for dancers looking to increase flexibility, control, and power both in and out of the studio.

The GYROKINESIS® Method is a movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences. It is an original and unique method that coordinates movement, breath and mental focus. The GYROKINESIS® Method is practiced on a mat and chair.

Ballet as Moving Meditation is an inviting class that uses the foundational language of ballet to help you reclaim space, find physical clarity, and cultivate a deep sense of centeredness. While we respect the rigor of the form, we promise not to take ourselves too seriously! We build the basics gently, offering a supportive environment where beginners can learn proper alignment and terminology. Our goal is to connect, create community, and find genuine joy, humor, and pleasure through the work itself, approaching the technique as a powerful, restorative practice for the body and mind.

Steps to Connect: A Line Dance Series is a fun and energetic session, ideal for beginners and experienced dancers alike! Our classes are designed to get you in community, connected and moving. For Young Adults/Adults 18+. Themed Line Dance Engagements like 90s retro throwback, 70s boogie down disco fever, Country Chic, Fit and Funk, and unwrapped and unfiltered. Dance like nobody’s watching!

Rhythm as Fun at TU Dance Center! An any level of dance for adults. Exploring different styles of rhythm with warm-up across the floor and center floor combination.

Please check the Open Class Calendar as classes and/or teaching artists might change.
Cost: $17 per class or $150 per 10 classes
Click here to register.

Location Info

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

Contact Info

Mia Johnson
education@tudance.org
PC Canaan Mattson

The School at TU Dance Center is excited to announce our 2025-2026 programming! We hope to welcome students into the space for a transformational and unique experience. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or to inquire about taking a tour of TU Dance Center.

The TU Dance Pre-Professional Program is an intensive course of study integrating modern, ballet, African dance, conditioning, and creative workshops for students up to age 24. All classes in the Pre-Professional Program are offered in person, unless otherwise noted. Click here to download the 2025-2026 Pre-Professional Daily Schedules. 

Financial aid is available. Please contact us at education@tudance.org or ‪651-724-9708 with any questions.

For more information and to register (rolling registration), click here.

Location Info

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

Contact Info

Mia Johnson
education@tudance.org
PC Canaan Mattson

The School at TU Dance Center is excited to announce our 2025-2026 programming! We hope to welcome students into the space for a transformational and unique experience. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or to inquire about taking a tour of TU Dance Center.

The TU Dance Center 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 2025-2026 Children and Teen Daily Schedule.

Financial aid is available. Please contact us at education@tudance.org or ‪651-724-9708 with any questions.

Registration Deadlines
Dancing Together (Session 2): March 23, 2026
Creative Movement 5-7 (Session 2): January 5, 2026
Creative Movement 5-7 (Session 3): March 2, 2026
All other levels (yearly programming): Rolling registration

For more information and to register, click here.

Location Info

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

Contact Info

Mia Johnson
education@tudance.org

Circle Up!—a Saturday morning dance party for the whole family. Utilizing Yorchhā, rhythmic games, and storytelling exercises, ADT Artists, Belle Alvarez and Vy Nguyen, welcomes movers of all ages into an intergenerational space for playful experimentation, and joyful connection. Energize your weekend together with this much loved offering at the Shawngrām Institute.

Meets on even dated Saturdays from 9:00–10:00am (February-April) starting February 14.
Register here!

Recommended for all ages and movement experiences! Ages 10 and below must be accompanied by a guardian or trusted adult.

Pricing: The recommended price per session is $15, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds!

Accessibility: Please reach out to us at admin@ananyadancetheatre.org to request any accessibility service.

Location Info

The Shawngrām Institute for Performance & Social Justice
1197 University Ave W
St Paul, MN 55104

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Embodied practices of care and wisdom are transmitted when young and old share space together. Yoga Together is a joyful and gentle approach to pranayama (breath technique), asana (body postures), meditation, and reflection, inviting all ages to connect and recenter in an intergenerational setting. Bring your family. Bring a friend. Yoga Together invites us to practice care for “me” within the “we.”

Meets on odd dated Saturdays, 9:00-10:00am (February-April) starting February 7.
Instructor: Kealoha Ferreira
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Recommended ages 5 and above. Ages 10 and below must be accompanied by a guardian. Modifications and ample props will be available for all participants to use.

Pricing: The recommended price per session is $15, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Accessibility: Please reach out to us at admin@ananyadancetheatre.org to request ASL interpretation, captioning, audio description, or any other accessibility service. We recommend making accessibility requests a minimum of 10 business days before the class or event you plan to attend. Thank you!

Location Info

The Shawngrām Institute for Performance & Social Justice
1197 University Ave W
St Paul, MN 55104

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Is your child ready to embark on an exciting journey of movement, creativity, and wellness? Join us at Threads Dance Project for our NexGen/Youth Dance Project (YDP) classes! Designed to nurture confidence, strength, and holistic well-being, our program offers a supportive and inclusive environment for young dancers to thrive. Scroll down to learn about registration, levels, and more!

Our next session begins January 26, 2026!

Creative Connections Project, ages 4-6 
Mondays, 4:30-5:30pm
Tuition price for (12) 1-hour classes: $150

Young Movers Project, ages 7-9
Wednesdays, 5:00-6:45pm — includes 15-minute snack time
Tuition price for (12) 90-minute classes: $225

Young Dancers Project, ages 10-12+
Tuesdays, 5:00-7:15pm — includes 15-minute snack time
Tuition price for (12) 2-hour classes: $300

Limited need-based scholarships are available. Please fill out the online application form to request financial assistance.

Location Info

Threads Dance Nexus
2213 Snelling Avenue
Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55404
6123543978
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Angela Ericson
aericson@threadsdance.org

Your New Year, your new moves. Through “Tappy Hour” Adult Classes, Keane Sense of Rhythm offers 15 classes a week, plus community education classes in St. Paul.

Join over 200 adults anytime and get groovy with repetition, rhythms, and choreography:

  • Levels 1, 1.5, 2, and 3 advanced during days and evenings
  • Beginner-level classes for ages 55+ and 65+
  • Leon Collins Repertory on Mondays from 7:00-8:00pm
  • Musical Theater on Fridays at 12:30pm

Contact Info

Cathy Wind
keanesense@aol.com
6129861944

Welcome to the Zenon Dance School winter session! We invite you to explore our website and discover the exciting adult and youth dance classes planned for January 5-March 15. Registration is now open.

Session highlights include:

Monday
9:30-11:00am: Intermediate Contemporary with Erin Landers
5:30-7:00pm: Contemporary Floorwork with Anna Pinault

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

Wednesday
9:30-11:00am: Advanced Composition/Improvisation with HIJACK
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

Location Info

Zenon Dance School
528 Hennepin Ave
#430
Minneapolis, MN 55403
6123381101
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Contact Info

Zenon Dance School
info@zenondance.org
6123381101

Get grooving with Keane Sense of Rhythm! Tap into the beat and feel the rhythm; our Youth Tap Dance Classes are back and better than ever! Join instructors Ashley Gonzalez, Sylvia Borash, Anna Esposito, and Carole Conama.

Wednesdays
Youth Tap for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ages 8-12)

Thursdays
Youth Musical Theater (ages 7-10)

Sundays
Youth Intermediate
Intermediate/Advanced
Advanced

Join the groove, feel the beat, and make some noise with your feet!

Contact Info

Cathy Wind
keanesense@aol.com
6129861944

Adult ballet in a fun, supportive, and community-focused setting—with free parking! Build technique, prevent injury, reduce pain, and enjoy the many physical and mental benefits of ballet while building community and friendships in a healthy and welcoming environment!

Whether you are brand new to ballet or have been dancing all your life, these classes offer classical-technique training in a supportive, no stress atmosphere! You will receive individual corrections that will allow you to improve your alignment, artistry, strength, and technique. Depending on the level, you will also learn new dance steps appropriate for that level.

Ballet 1 (Beginning/Intermediate)
Mondays, 7:00-8:00pm, January 12-May 18
Full Session Price: $343
Drop-in price: $25

Ballet 2 (Intermediate 1)
Thursdays, 7:30-9:00pm, January 15-May 28
Full Session Price: $407
Drop-in price: $25

Learn choreography and get a chance to perform! In Ballet Choreography/Performance you will get a chance to either have a piece choreographed specifically for the people in the class (based on their level) or will get to learn a variation picked just for you. The last class will be an optional performance to which friends and family are invited. Those who do not wish to perform will still get to learn and rehearse the choreography. Requires at least one year of ballet experience and you must sign up for Ballet 1 before hand as your warm up.

Ballet Choreography/Performance
Mondays, 8:00-9:00pm, January 12-May 18
Full Session Price: $343
Drop-in price: $25; Drop-ins are available for class but not for Performance.

If you have any questions please use the contact information provided.

Location Info

Edina Community Education
5701 Normandale Rd
301 - Dance Studio
Edina, MN 55424

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Kaethe Birkner
kabirkner2020@gmail.com
612-234-5218

Did you ever want to take ballet or be a ballerina? Did you use to take ballet but it has been a while? Did you know it is never too late to start or to go back to the barre?

This class is designed for people who have never had a ballet class, dancers who haven’t had a ballet class in years and need to review, and dancers who really want to understand and improve ballet technique.

This class will teach basic beginning ballet steps, positions, and technique. It will help you build strength in muscles you didn’t even know you had, improve your balance, make you think, and work your body in a way that prevents injury and protects your joints. So if you are looking to improve your ballet technique, build strength, work on your balance and help your brain, or if you just love ballet—join us!

Introduction to Ballet
Tuesdays, 5:15-6:45pm, January 13—May 19
Full Session Price: $225 for Members, $290 for Non-Members
Drop-in Price: $20 for Members, $25 for Non-Members
Instructor: Kaethe Birkner

Location Info

Jewish Community Center - Sabes Center
4330 Cedar Lake Rd S
Minneapolis, MN 55416

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Kaethe Birkner
kabirkner2020@gmail.com
612-234-5218

This Mat Pilates class is taught by a professional ballet dancer and is designed to help you understand how your body works! Dance is all about moving your body in the most efficient way possible to achieve the flexibility and strength that come from working with good body mechanics (or biomechanics). This class will help you learn how to lengthen your muscles and to use underutilized muscles to support overworked muscles, all to build easier movements that are stronger and more flexible! Building this mind-body connection and improving your body mechanics also helps with injury prevention and recovery!

This class is for teens and adults (dancers and non-dancers) who wish to build body awareness and strength through learning and understanding their own bodies. Exercises are slow and specific, with individual corrections and modifications given to help you always get the most out of each class!

Mat Pilates: Adult/Teen
January 15-May 28, 6:15-7:15pm
Instructor: Kaethe Birkner
Full Session Price: $407
Drop-in Price: $25

If you have any questions, please use the contact information provided.

Location Info

Edina Community Education
5701 Normandale Rd
301 - Dance Studio
Edina, MN 55424

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Contact Info

Kaethe Birkner
kabirkner2020@gmail.com
612-234-5218