Archive: Community Exchange

MN Dance Advocacy Group – Minutes from July 15, 2024

This is the second convening of an open group of individuals invested in and concerned about the dance community in the Twin Cities area. The goal of the group is the formation of a service organization for dance.

Read the minutes from our last meeting: July 15, 2024.

The MN Dance Advocacy Group will meet every two weeks, on Mondays from 5:00-7:00pm. Stay for the after meeting conversations! Meetings will be held in person when possible. Everyone is welcome. 

The next meeting is Monday, July 29 at James Sewell Ballet at 528 Hennepin Avenue, Second Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55403.

 

Zenon Dance School – Summer Xchange Program

We are looking for volunteers to be a part of our Xchange Program for the Summer Session!

Xchange is Zenon’s work-study program that allows students to volunteer in exchange for dance class credit.
The Summer Session will run from June 10–August 31, 2024.

Weekday in-person shift = one class credit
Weekend in-person shift = two class credits
All online shifts = one class credit

If you are interested in working with the Xchange Program, please fill out the interest form on our website or email xchange@zenondance.org.

Zenon Dance School – Summer Xchange Program

We are looking for volunteers to be a part of our Xchange Program for the Summer Session!

Xchange is Zenon’s work-study program that allows students to volunteer in exchange for dance class credit.
The Summer Session will run from June 10–August 31, 2024.

Weekday in-person shift = one class credit
Weekend in-person shift = two class credits
All online shifts = one class credit

If you are interested in working with the Xchange Program, please fill out the interest form on our website or email xchange@zenondance.org.

Zenon Dance School – Summer Xchange Program

We are looking for volunteers to be a part of our Xchange Program for the Summer Session!

Xchange is Zenon’s work-study program that allows students to volunteer in exchange for dance class credit.
The Summer Session will run from June 10-August 31, 2024.

Weekday in-person shift = one class credit
Weekend in-person shift = two class credits
All online shifts = one class credit

If you are interested in working with the Xchange Program, please fill out the interest form on our website or email xchange@zenondance.org.

Goodale Theater Monthly Update

June 17, 2024 

Since the March 4 and April 6 Town Hall Meetings and additional community gatherings , including the virtual meeting with the MN Artist Coalition, ACA (Department of Arts and Cultural Affairs) has been working closely with the Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) to draft a plan and timeline to find a new operator for the Cowles Center facility.

Stakeholders and key individuals connecting the ACA to the dance community have been identified and informied the operating objectives for an operator RFP. See the list of common operating objectives brought forth.

ACA is requesting additional funds the 2025-2026 budget, dedicated to bridging the time period the Cowles is closed with supporting continued dance activity in downtown Minneapolis. ACA meets with our city budget department and Mayor this month to discuss our request and will know more after this meeting.

Zenon Dance School – Summer Xchange Program

We are looking for volunteers to be a part of our Xchange Program for the Summer Session!

Xchange is Zenon’s work-study program that allows students to volunteer in exchange for dance class credit.
The Summer Session will run from June 10–August 31, 2024.

Weekday in-person shift = one class credit
Weekend in-person shift = two class credits
All online shifts = one class credit

If you are interested in working with the Xchange Program, please fill out the interest form on our website or email xchange@zenondance.org.

Volunteers Needed for Hatch Dance/HoneyWorks’ In C

Hatch Dance and HoneyWorks are looking for individuals to help with with stage set up during the afternoon on Thursday, June 13; and tear down the evening of Sunday, June 16.

Volunteers are also needed to help with ushering performances.

We’re providing volunteers with a ticket to any performance of their choice! Please reach out to bcahlgren@gmail.com to find out more or check out our Volunteer Sign Up.

Floorwork – Minutes from June 1, Seeking Advocates

Get caught up with recent conversation with the minutes from the June 1 Floorwork.

During the June 1 Floorwork, community members discussed the creation of a specific dance community advocacy group. A group of 20 shared the top three issues/concerns within the MN Dance Community and attempted to find fixes to these issues.

A core group is being formed to actively address these issues. Want to participate? Please reach out to Mathew Janczewski at arenadances@gmail.com.

We are seeking diverse individuals willing to share time, knowledge, and resources that are involved within the broad tapestry of our community.

Zenon Dance School – Summer Xchange Program

We are looking for volunteers to be a part of our Xchange Program for the Summer Session!

Xchange is Zenon’s work-study program that allows students to volunteer in exchange for dance class credit.
The Summer Session will run from June 10-August 31, 2024.

Weekday in-person shift = one class credit
Weekend in-person shift = two class credits
All online shifts = one class credit

If you are interested in working with the Xchange Program, please fill out the interest form on our website or email xchange@zenondance.org.

Off-Leash Area Seeks Host for Eighth Neighborhood Garage Tour

Do you have a 2-car garage? Do you love the performing arts? Do you enjoy bringing people together? If you answered “yes,” you would be a great host for the Garage Tour!

Off-Leash Area’s Neighborhood Garage Tour is the company’s performing arts access program where the company transforms typical 2-car garages into 40-seat black box theaters, complete with set, lights, stage, seating, and performers to connect with underserved audiences across the Metro, with the overall goal of expanding participation in the arts.

We are especially looking for households with a person with disabilities. Off-Leash Area’s mission includes working for equity and opportunity for all persons with disabilities.

Are you interested in hosting? You can find out more about being a Garage Tour host and the Neighborhood Garage Tour here. You can also call us at 612-724-7372 or email offleash@offleasharea.org.

Don’t miss your chance to bring this great event to your neighborhood!