Archive: Ongoing Classes

Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre welcomes you to our Fall 2026 Session! This in-person session runs September 14–December 12. All ages, abilities and levels are welcome! Visit our school page for more information, including class descriptions and prices, or visit our registration page to register.

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

Sundays, 1:30-3:00pm
Classes are held at Hennepin Center for the Arts, Studio 6B on September 13 and 20.
Drop-in: Income-based sliding scale of $17-$22.

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!

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.

Open ARENA at The Arena with the company.
Monday-Friday, 9:30-11:00am
Now through September 18. Register here. Price: $10-$130.
Read the full class descriptions here.

Mondays with Jake Nehrbass: Get ready to challenge your body and elevate your movement in Contemporary: Take Off. This dynamic class focuses on traveling in and out of the floor with power and control, building the strength and agility needed for expressive, athletic dancing. Dancers will explore momentum, weight shifts, and release techniques while pushing physical limits.

Tuesdays with Sarah McCullough: The core themes of practice include spaciousness and efficiency in movement, sensory exploration, and engaging with the body’s intuition. We will spend time on the floor, upside down, on one leg, and moving through space. Clothing that covers the limbs (particularly the legs) is recommended.

Wednesdays with Nieya Amezquita: We’ll explore momentum, breath-driven movement, and the body’s connection to space through combinations, floorwork, and improvisation. Drawing from a mix of traditional modern techniques, the class invites dancers to take risks, trust their instincts, and find new pathways in motion.

Thursdays with Non Edwards: Somatics, Sensation, and Improvisation: dance from the inside out! This class explores alignment through imagery, exercise, and hands-on partner work. Individually, in partners, and as a group, we will investigate a range of physical and experiential proposals.

Fridays with Alex Arce: Exploring between guided improvisation, collective grooves, and set movement practices to explore weight, momentum, and musicality, as well as the sensations that each energy level brings. The constant is listening to the music, curiosity, and the body’s needs in real time, valuing efficiency, vulnerability, and presence.

Jazz and Ballet
Mondays, 9:30-11:00am
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.

Join Tapestry Folkdance Center for dance classes particularly meant for older adults to move, connect, and experience the joy of dance! No previous dance experience is needed. All classes range between $6-$10.

Joyfully Dancing
Mondays from 9:30-10:30am, starting September 14 
Join beloved traditional dance and singing caller and instructor Robin Nelson for a morning movement experience centered on community. Each session celebrates a vibrant mix of styles—from American folk to swing, popular, and international music—designed to get your body moving and your spirit lifted. No partner? No problem. Joyfully Dancing is all about accessibility, connection, and fun.

Dancing with Joy: A Contemporary Movement Experience for Older Adults
Tuesdays from 1:00-2:30pm, starting September 8
Discover the pleasure of moving, creating, and connecting with others in a welcoming dance experience for older adults. Led by contemporary dance artist and educator Ray Terrill, each class begins with gentle movement preparation and expands into musical, expressive, communal dance. Participants explore rhythm, balance, coordination, gesture, space, and movement qualities through accessible, engaging activities. No previous dance experience is needed.

Old-Time Squares
Wednesdays from 9:00-10:00am, starting September 23 (10-Week Series)
All join hands for some square dancing! We’ll be learning squares from the Appalachian and New England traditions as well as other kinds of dances such as longway reels and circle mixers. Big fun and big smiles guaranteed! All are welcome—no partners or experience needed!

Dance Strength and Mobility
Fridays from 11:00am-12:00pm, starting September 19 
This welcoming 60-minute class with Margaret Cummings focuses on the strength, flexibility, balance, and body awareness that support healthy movement at every age. Through accessible exercises, participants will work on breathing, posture, mobility, and stability, with special attention to core strength, glutes, and single-leg balance. Classes will incorporate gentle resistance training using stretchy bands, along with exercises designed to improve muscle control and support smoother, more comfortable movement. Each session finishes with stretching and relaxation. Whether you’re an active dancer or simply want to stay strong, mobile, and connected to the activities you love, you’re welcome. Exercises can be adapted for different bodies, abilities, and experience levels.

Join Carl Flink and Black Label Movement for a recurring open company class on Wednesday mornings at Hothouse.

Join our Fall Session with 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 three class options during the 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.

Introduction to Ballet with Keathe Birkner: Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00pm at $280 per session.
Ballet 2 with Lisa Erickson: Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30pm and Saturdays, 9:30-11:00am at $260 per session.

Fall Session runs September 12-December 19. Please reach out to midwestballetmn@gmail.com for drop-ins ($22 per class) or talk to the instructor about getting registered.

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