TU Dance Center: Open Classes

Join in on CULTIVATE, A Trainee Program morning classes and The School at TU Dance Center Level 4/5 technique classes!

Teaching artists include TU Dance Founder and Artistic Director Toni Pierce-Sands, Laurel Keen, and Abdo Sayegh-Rodriguez. These classes are for intermediate/advanced dancers with the exception of GYROKINESIS® (designed for physically active participants which include exercises that require some flexibility, coordination, and light cardio).

Morning Open Classes, 9:30-11:00am
Monday: Ballet with Hassan Ingraham
Tuesday: GYROKINESIS® with Abdo Sayegh-Rodriguez
Wednesday: Horton-Based Modern with Toni Pierce-Sands
Thursday: Ballet with Abdo Sayegh-Rodriguez
Friday: Ballet with Laurel Keen

Evening Open Classes
Monday, 4:30-6:00pm: Ballet with Abdo Sayegh-Rodriguez
Thursday, 6:00-7:30pm: Ballet with Hassan Ingraham
Friday, 4:30-5:30pm: GYROKINESIS® with Abdo Sayegh-Rodriguez
Friday, 5:35-7:05pm: Ballet/Pointe Strengthening with Laurel Keen

Cost: $16/class or $140/10-class pass
Please check the Open Class Calendar, as classes and/or teaching artists might change.
For more information and to register, click here.

Daily Drop-In Classes at Hothouse

Open dance and fitness classes seven days a week! Class offerings include ballet, Arabic dance, contemporary, The Ellové Technique®, jazz, BollyX, hip hop, Zumba, heels, sessions, and more.

Hothouse is a multi-purpose studio space in Minneapolis featuring drop-in classes for teens and adults. Whether you’re already involved in the local arts scene, an aspiring dance professional looking to bolster your training, or just a human who loves to move, Hothouse offers classes that celebrate the bliss of movement and embrace you for who you are.

Come as you are, leave as more.

Visit our website or find us on MINDBODY to view the full schedule and book your next class!
Free lot and street parking.

MotionArt Adult Modern Dance 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, 4:00-5:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Studio #105
Thursdays, 4:00-5:15pm – 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, Sunroom
Saturdays, 4:00-5:30pm – Hybrid: Zoom and Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

Join Concerto Dance for April Class Offerings

This month Concerto Dance is offering classes:

Saturday, April 20
Teen and Adult Open Jazz, 9:00-10:00am – $15
Advanced Jazz, 10:00-11:30am – $20
This month’s focus is on Broadway Jazz.

Open Company Class
Wednesday, April 24: Advanced Modern, 9:00-10:15am – $20
Friday, April 26: Advanced Jazz, 9:00-10:15am – $20

All classes: Drop-ins welcome! No pre-registration required.
First-time participants will be asked to sign a liability waiver.
Class fee can be paid via cash, check, or Venmo.

Please email info@concertodance.com for class locations.

Advanced Drop-In Classes with Collide

Join us for class on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9:30am for intermediate/advanced ballet, advanced jazz, and Collide Barre with the company.

Heather Brockman will teach Intermediate-Advanced Ballet on April 22, and Regina Peluso will teach Jazz on April 24.

Teachers and classes on a rotating schedule.
Pre-registration is required.
View the class schedule and register for class.
Please sign our liability waiver before attending class.

Class Rates
Adult Drop-Ins: $20 per class or $180 for a 10-class pass. Good for either ballet, jazz, or Collide Barre; must be used within 6 months.
Professional Dancers: $18 per class. Email grace@collidetheatrical.org for a discount code. 

All Welcome
Our welcoming environment stands up to our values of inclusivity and accessibility. Work-study and BIPOC scholarships 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 – follow the Can Can Wonderland arrow.

Creo Arts & Dance Conservatory Adult Summer Drop-In Classes

Join us for our ballet, jazz and contemporary adult classes in a joyful and safe environment at Creo Arts and Dance Conservatory in Minnetonka. You can expect a high energy class with motivational dance artists that are experts in their craft!

June Session
Beginning/Intermediate Ballet: Tuesday, June 18 and 25: 6:30-7:45pm
Open Level Jazz: Wednesday, June 19 and 26: 6:00-7:00pm
Open Level Contemporary: Thursday, June 20 and 27: 6:30-7:30pm

July Session
Beginning/Intermediate Ballet: Tuesday, July 9, 16, 23, 30: 6:30-7:45pm
Open Level Jazz: Wednesday, July 10, 17, 24, 31: 6:00-7:00pm
Open Level Contemporary: Thursday, July 11, 18, 25: 6:30-7:30

August Session
Beginning/Intermediate Ballet: Tuesday, August 6, 13, 20, 27: 6:30-7:45pm
Open Level Jazz: Wednesday, August 7, 14, 21, 28: 6:00-7:00pm
Open Level Contemporary: Thursday, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: 6:30-7:30pm

Ballet Co.Laboratory Adult Drop-In Classes

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 14 different adult drop-in classes offered each week, including conditioning and Pilates, we know we have the right class for you!

Learn more.

Young Dance Summer Classes and Camps

Young Dance summer classes and camps are offered June 3–August 22.

Weekly Classes
Creative Movement 1
: Ages: 3–5. Monday or Tuesday, 4:30–5:15pm
Creative Movement 2: Ages: 5–7. Monday or Tuesday, 5:15–6:00pm
Dance Together: Ages: 1–3 with caregiver. Monday or Tuesday, 5:15–6:00pm

Camps
Session 1: June 24–27
Session 2: July 8–11*
Session 3: July 22–25
Session 4: August 5–8
Session 5: August 19–22

Dance A Story for ages 4-7: Creative Movement and Storytelling
Monday–Thursday, 9:30 am-12:00pm. Tuition: $150
Explore movement with a focus on storytelling.
*Session 2: July 8–11 is designed for neurodivergent youth and individuals who may be sensitive to stimulation.

Camps for Ages 8–18
Explore several dance genres and real-world applications in the morning, afternoon, or full-day.
Morning Camps: Monday–Thursday, 9:00–11:30am. Tuition: $150
Afternoon Camps: Monday–Thursday, 12:00–4:30pm. Tuition: $250
Session 3: July 22–25 offers an additional camp for dancers with Down Syndrome.

All Abilities Dancing Classes

Dancing with Wheels for ages 11+
Wednesdays, 5:00–6:00pm. Tuition: $150 or with a class card.
Build dance skills and express yourself through movement for youth and adults with wheeling devices.

All Abilities Dancing
Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30pm. Tuition: $150 or with a class card. Ages 18+
Express yourself while you explore the elements of dance and develop skills in improvisation and collaboration. For adults with and without disabilities.

James Sewell Ballet – Open Advanced/Professional Class and Coordi™ Classes

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

April 17-19 – Spring Break
No open advanced/professional classes. Coordi class will be held.

April 23-25
Tuesday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Kerry Parker with Pat Lyles on piano
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am CT –Leah Gallas with Eric Jensen on piano
Thursday, 9:30-11:00am CT – 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™ here.

Children’s Summer Dance at Ballare Teatro

Ballare Teatro is offering weekly evening classes for dancers ages 3-9! Summer 2024 dates are June 24-August 2, 2024. No class July 1-7. Registration is open now!

Creative Dance for ages 3-4. $85/session
Monday, 3:45-4:30pm with Hollie Edlund
Tuesday, 6:00-6:45pm with TBD
Wednesday, 4:45-5:30pm with Shannon Mulcahy
Thursday, 5:45-6:30pm with Hollie Edlund

Fundamental A Ballet/Tap for ages 5-6 who are new to ballet and tap. $95/session
Monday, 4:30-5:30pm with Hollie Edlund
Tuesday, 5:00-6:00pm with Siri Hammond
Wednesday, 5:30-6:30pm with Shannon Mulcahy
Thursday, 4:45-5:45pm with Hollie Edlund

Fundamental B Ballet/Tap for ages 5-6 with one year of fundamental ballet/tap.
Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm with Shannon Mulcahy

Level 1A Ballet/Tap for ages 7-9 new to dance, or those who have advanced beyond Fundamentals A and B. $138/session
Monday, 6:30-8:00pm with Hollie Edlund
Tuesday, 4:30-6:00pm with TBD

Level 1B Ballet/Tap for ages 7-9 who have advanced beyond Level 1A, $138/session
Thursday, 6:30-8:00pm with Hollie Edlund