Archive: Ongoing Classes

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

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

Come join the James Sewell Ballet dancers in our open professional class!
All classes are ballet unless noted otherwise. Sign up for an in-person company class or virtual Coordi™ class.

January 22-23
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am – Eve Schulte with Eric Jensen on piano
Thursday, 9:30-11:00am – Yuki Tokuda

January 28-30
Tuesday, 9:30-11:00am – Kerry Parker with Pat Lyles on piano
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am – Nic Lincoln with Eric Jensen on piano
Thursday, 9:30-11:00am – Yuki Tokuda

Coordi™ Class
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00am – Taught by James Sewell
Ongoing. Virtual-only at this time.

What is Coordi™? It’s a movement study based on multiple kinetic patterns happening at once. Physical brain teasers combine with ballet for unexpected pathways and alignments that challenge both your mind and body! Learn more about Coordi™.

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

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.

Join Zenon Dance School this winter session! We invite you to explore our website and discover the exciting adult and youth dance classes planned for January 6-March 16. Registration is now open.

Session highlights include:

Monday
9:30-11:00am: Intermediate Contemporary with Sean Scantlebury
7:15-8:30pm: Beginning Ballet with Erin Landers

Tuesday
6:00-7:00pm: Stretch and Flow with Nina Ebinghousen
7:00-8:30pm: Beginning Jazz with Allison Rubin-Forester

Wednesday
9:30-11:00am: Advanced Composition/Improvisation with HIJACK – In-person today
5:30-6:30pm: Bollywood with Geettanjali Rajamani
5:30-7:00pm: Horton-based Modern with Anna Pinault

Thursday
9:30-11:00am: Advanced Contemporary with Erin Thompson – Hybrid

Friday
12:00-1:30pm: Intermediate/Advanced Ballet with Jennifer Mack
1:45-2:15pm: Beginning/Intermediate Adult Pointe with Jennifer Mack

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
Suggested: $10

It will be an hour-long practice:

• 15 minutes of sitting meditation
• 20 minutes of personal awareness movement
• 25 minutes of group awareness movement
• 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.

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

Sundays, 2:00-3:30pm

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.