Archive: Ongoing Classes

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

New Class Time: Sundays, 1:30-3:00pm

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-$20.
Pre-pay via Venmo @Lisa-Erickson-121 or with exact cash.

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!

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.

Sol Creative Performing Arts Studio’s weekly schedule in January:

Monday
12:15-1:15pm: Jazz Stretch, Strength, and Technique; bring a yoga mat
6:15-7:15pm: Jazz Stretch, Strength, and Technique; bring a yoga mat
7:30-8:45pm: Fosse Jazz; open level for ages 16+

Tuesday
11:15am-12:30pm: Broadway Jazz; open level for ages 16+
1:00-2:00pm: Intermediate/Advanced Tap; ages 16+
6:15-7:15pm: Jazz Stretch, Strength, and Technique; open level for ages 16+
7:30-8:30pm: Intermediate Tap

Wednesday
6:30-7:30pm: Intermediate Tap; ages 16+
7:45-9:00pm: Advanced-Beginner/Intermediate Level Broadway Jazz; ages 16+

Thursday
11:15am-12:30pm: Broadway Jazz; open level for ages 16+
1:00-2:00pm: Intermediate/Advanced Tap; ages 16+
6:15-7:15pm: Advanced-Beginner/Intermediate Tap; ages 16+
7:30-8:45pm: Broadway Jazz Technique and Combo; open level for ages 16+

Friday
11:15am-12:30pm: Fosse Jazz; open level for ages 16+
1:00-2:00pm: Intermediate/Advanced Tap; ages 16+
4:30-5:45pm: Intermediate Broadway Jazz; ages 16+
6:30-7:45pm: Broadway Jazz Choreography; ages 16+

Saturday
11:15am-12:30pm: Advanced-Beginner/Intermediate Level Jazz Technique and Combo; ages 16+; great for singers with movement experience
1:00-2:00pm: Intermediate Tap; ages 16+
3:00-4:15pm: Advanced-Beginner/Intermediate Broadway Jazz Choreography; ages 16+

Sunday
12:45-2:00pm: Broadway Jazz Choreography; open level for ages 16+
2:30-3:30pm: Intermediate Tap; ages 16+
4:00-5:15pm: Broadway Jazz Technique and Combo; open level for ages 16+

All classes are $20. Please visit our website for sign up information.

Join us at Threads Dance Nexus for an exciting dance journey with NexGen/Youth Dance Project (YDP)! Designed to nurture confidence, strength, and holistic well-being, our program offers a supportive and inclusive environment for young dancers to thrive.

Creative Connections Project – Ages 4-6
January 27 to April 21, 2025
Mondays, 4:30-5:30pm
$150 for 12 one-hour class sessions

This program invites kids to explore through movement. Students learn basic dance techniques and participate in age-appropriate exploration of ballet and modern dance and their connection to music, storytelling, wellness, and positive self-image. Includes a light meal.

Young Dancers Project – Ages 7-12 and older
January 28 to April 22, 2025
Tuesdays, 5:00-8:00pm
$415 for 12 three-hour class sessions

This program expands students’ technical knowledge in ballet and modern dance. This program also begins to teach students the connection between mind and movement by exploring movement to relieve stress and enhance joy. The Young Movers also begin to focus on how to fuel their bodies and explore how they can move in unique ways.

Why Choose NexGen/YDP?
Holistic Instruction: Quality dance training with overall development.
Inclusive Environment: Celebrating diversity and welcoming all children.
Expert Faculty: Dedicated instructors fostering unique potential.
Each 12-week session concludes with a mini-performance.

Apply here for need-based scholarships.
Learn more and register today!

Hopkins Dance Company (HDC) offers open classes for ages 3 to adult and a performance track for ages 8-18.

Choose from Ballet, Pointe, Progressing Ballet Technique, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Yoga, Creative Movement, adult classes, and alumni classes.

Check out our website for our class schedule.

Young Dance is offering a new class for caregivers with very young children.

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 can register for the session, purchase a 5-class card, or drop in as needed. Caregivers should wear comfortable clothing that allows for easy movement. Bring a carrier of your choice or hold your baby. Most participants take class barefoot, and street shoes are not allowed in the studios. Any shoes worn during class should be clean and only worn indoors.

Fridays, 11:30am–12:15pm
Ages 0–1 with caregiver

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, on Zoom, and outside (weather permitting).

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.

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