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Exploring The Enchantment

The Cowles Center and Minnesota Dance Theatre Artistic Director Lise Houlton look back at previous productions of Enchantment and provide a discussion of themes from the classic fairy tale, "Twelve Dancing Princesses," which inspired the production. How do those themes resonate in today’s world? Is this a harmless enchantment, a means of escape or something … Continued

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Generating Room Application Deadline

The Cowles Center is seeking early, mid-career, and established Minnesota-based artists and collectives to apply for the next program series of Generating Room. The Cowles Center’s Generating Room program is a six-month-long studio residency that supports three Minnesota artists and/or collectives in nurturing a work in progress through 100 hours of free rehearsal space, as … Continued

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Family Day: Flamenco con Abuelita with Susana di Palma

Explore Spanish culture and flamenco tradition with Teaching Artist Susana di Palma during Flamenco con Abuelita (we hear our puppet friends Toro and Carmencita will be there too)! This is a one-hour, Zoom-based dance class on April 24. Want more? The Cowles Center has expanded upon the traditional Family Day offering to provide an easy-to-follow … Continued

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Extended Generating Room Application Deadline

The Cowles Center is seeking early, mid-career, and established Minnesota-based artists and collectives to apply for the next program series of Generating Room. The Cowles Center’s Generating Room program is a six-month-long studio residency that supports three Minnesota artists and/or collectives in nurturing a work in progress through 100 hours of free rehearsal space, as … Continued

Dance Without Barriers Applications Due

Dance without Barriers is an opportunity for teachers and administrators to connect creative movement to their curriculum and/or core competencies, engaging students in a new and exciting way. Each selected school receives a three- to five-day residency, tailor-made to their classroom’s specific needs, and led by a professional Teaching Artist who visits either in-person or … Continued

SOLO: Six World-Premiere Dance Films

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

$20 – $25

SOLO: Six World-Premiere Dance Films On Demand

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

$20 – $25

DECADANCE

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

$25 – $100

James Sewell Ballet’s 30th Anniversary Retrospective

Join us in celebrating a remarkable 30 years of James Sewell Ballet! Powerful performers showcase favorite gems from the past along with new hits, highlighting the company’s distinct voice and vision. This program will also feature a new dazzling work from Da’Rius Malone. Live musicians will accompany select works. James Sewell Ballet was founded in … Continued

$20 – $35