Archive: Ongoing Classes

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. We hope to welcome students into the space for a transformational and unique experience.

Click here to download the 2024-25 Pre-Professional Daily Schedules. All classes in the Pre-Professional Program are offered in person with a virtual option unless otherwise noted.

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

For more information and to register, click here.

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. We hope to welcome students into the space for a transformational and unique experience.

Click here to download the 2024-25 Children and Teen Daily Schedule. All classes in the Children and Teen Program are offered in person with a virtual option unless otherwise noted.

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

Dancing Together Workshop (Session 3) Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 12

For more information and to register, click here.

Join us this winter for a series of open classes at TU Dance Center. Teaching artists include TU Dance Founder and Artistic Director Toni Pierce-Sands, along with Wendy Anderson, Non Edwards, Hassan Ingraham, Laurel Keen, Anna Pinault, and Abdo Sayegh-Rodriguez.

The technique classes are for intermediate/advanced dancers, and the GYROKINESIS® and Dance/Yoga classes are for physically active people.

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.

Please check the Open Class Calendar as classes and/or teaching artists might change.
Cost: $16/class or $140/10 classes

There is something for everyone at Ballare Teatro! Adult drop-in classes for every level. We can’t wait to see you in class!

Tap
Beginning with Molly Stoltz: Tuesdays at 7:00pm 
Advanced Beginning with Molly Stoltz: Tuesdays at 6:00pm
Intermediate with Brenna Brelie: Sundays at 5:00pm
Fast Intermediate with Jake Nehrbass: Wednesdays at 6:30pm
Advanced with Jake Nehrbass: Wednesdays at 7:30pm

Ballet
Beginning with Siri Hammond: Saturday at 12:45pm
Intermediate with Siri Hammond: Sunday at 6:00pm

Jazz
Advanced Beginning/Intermediate with Shannon Mulcahy: Tuessday at 7:00pm

Cost: $17 per class or purcahse a 10-class card for $115.

Summer is a great time to check us out! Summer session dates are June 23-July 31.

In our 6-week summer program there is something for everyone, with weekly classes for dancers age 3-9 and drop in classes for dancers age 10-adult.

We would love to dance with you this summer!

Contemplative Dance Practice (CDP) is a movement meditation practice developed by Barbara Dilley in 1980. She describes it as a “dancer’s meditation hall.” It is a practice of mind and body integration and how we choose to move as a result. As a group, we observe and research—both alone and together. We “see rather than look at” with an acceptance of what arises in the present moment, without judgment. All are welcome.

Fridays, 10:00-11:30am – No class February 14
Suggested: $10

This is an hour-long practice with three parts:

• 15 minutes of sitting meditation: A bell will sound. Find a relaxed posture, let the breath be easy, “touch thoughts” and let them go. This is your time for stillness.
• 20 minutes of personal movement practice: A bell will sound. This is your personal exploration of bringing meditation practice into movement. Let small movements or stretches ease you in. Enter and explore the space as you are moved. This is a time for self-care, research, and to invite the unexpected. Trust your present moment.
• 25 minutes of group movement practice: A bell will sound, and you return to your seat. See the space and acknowledge the container of “well-wishers.” Bow into and out of the space as you wish. We meet others and expand into group awareness and consciousness. Explore together.

There will be brief opening and closing circles. Feel free to bring a cushion or whatever will make sitting most comfortable for you. There will be a few extra cushions in the space.

The Winter/Spring Session of our “Tappy Hour” adult classes runs now through May 23.

There are 14 class offerings a week, plus community education classes:

• Levels 1, 1.5, 2, and 3 during the day and in the evening
• Beginner-level classes for ages 55+ and 65+
• Leon Collins Repertoire: Mondays, 7:00-8:00pm
• Musical Theater: Fridays, 11:15am-12:15pm
• Optional performance for National Tap Dance Day on May 25 at the Como Park Pavilion
• New Balance classes coming soon!

Weekly youth tap classes:

• Beginning Dance: Thursdays, 5:15-6:00pm
• Musical Theater: Thursdays, 6:00-7:00pm
• Intermediate Tap Ensemble
• Advanced Youth Tap Ensemble

The Tap Ensembles offer premier youth tap training with new and historic choreography, improvisation, technique, and performances. Guest teachers and musicians are set in 2-3 month sessions. The next session begins in March.

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 12 different adult drop-in classes offered each week, including conditioning and ballet floor work, we know we have the right class for you!

February class offerings through February 23:

Monday
11:15am-12:30pm: “Moulin Rouge Monday” Jazz Choreography; ages 16+
7:30-8:45pm: Fosse Jazz; open level for ages 16+; no class February 3

Tuesday
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; ages 16+

Wednesday (no classes February 12)
6:30-7:30pm: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Tap; ages16+
7:00-8:15pm: Advanced/Intermediate Broadway Jazz; ages 16+; great for singers with movement experience

Thursday
11:15am-12:30pm: Gene Kelly Style Broadway Jazz; open level for ages 16+
1:00-2:00pm: Intermediate/Advanced Tap; ages 16+

Friday
11:15am-12:30pm: Fosse Jazz; open level for ages 16+
1:00-2:00pm: Intermediate/Advanced Tap; ages 16+

Saturday
1:00-2:00pm: Beginner Tap; ages 16+
2:30-3:45pm: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Broadway Jazz; ages 16+; great for singers with movement experience

Sunday
12:30-1:45pm: Broadway Jazz; open level for ages 16+; Great Gatsby choreography on February 9 and 16
2:00-3:00pm: Intermediate/Advanced Tap; ages 16+
4:15-5:30pm: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Broadway Jazz

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