Zenon Dance School – Spring Session

Zenon Dance School’s spring session has officially begun! We invite you to explore the class schedule and discover the exciting adult and youth dance classes from March 24 to June 1. 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 – online today!
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

Vaganova Ballet Classes for Adults

Vaganova ballet classes with Vaganova Ballet Academy graduate Kirill Bak-Stepanoff teach the fundamentals of ballet technique using simple combinations, which allow students to focus on perfecting their skills, musicality, and movement.

Introductory Class: Perfect for those new to ballet and eager to give it a try.
Saturdays, 8:45-9:45am

Beginner Level: Designed for those with little to basic ballet experience.
Saturdays, 10:00-11:00am

Intermediate Level: For dancers with a foundational understanding of ballet technique.
Mondays, 7:00-8:00pm

Intensive Class: A dynamic barre workout followed by refined center combinations (no jumps).
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00pm

Pointe Technique: A 30-minute session focusing on strength, technique, and balance.
Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:00-8:30pm

Sunday Open Ballet

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

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-$22.
Pre-pay via Venmo @Lisa-Erickson-121 or with exact cash.

Creative Ballet at CFPA

Students will explore the basics of ballet, including alignment and posture, outward rotation or turn out, strength, flexibility and ease of motion, spatial relationships and sharing space with others, the pleasure of moving to live music, and the joy of discipline. This program supports non-binary gender identification. The students will present a piece that incorporates both their ballet and their other artistic adventures.

Creative Ballet for ages 7-12
7-Week Spring Session: April 14-May 19
Mondays, 4:30-5:30pm

Tuition is $155. Scholarships are available.

Minnesota Dance Theatre: Adult Open Classes

Adult Beginning/Intermediate Ballet
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm; Pointe, 8:00-8:30pm with Kerry Parker

Adult Intermediate Ballet
Saturdays, 9:30-11:00am with Justin Leaf, accompanied by Pat Lyles
Sundays, 11:00am-12:30pm; Pointe, 12:30-1:00pm with Sally Rousse, accompanied by Marya Hart

Adult Intermediate/Advanced Ballet
Mondays, 9:30-11:00am with Helen Hatch, accompanied by Tom Linker
Fridays, 9:30-11:00am with Kerry Parker, accompanied by Joe Strachan

Minnesota Dance Theatre: Young Children’s Division

Minnesota Dance Theatre (MDT) offers a joyful introduction to dance through the Young Children’s Division (YDC) for students ages 4-9. In these classes, dancers will develop rhythm, fine and gross motor skills, and creative expression. In the spring session, Young Children’s Division dancers have the opportunity to be part of MDT’s annual spring performance at the Bloomington Fine Arts Center in May. More details will be shared at a later date.

YCD Session II: January 20-May 24

Saturdays at Center for the Performing Arts
9:00-9:45am: YCD, age 4
9:45-10:30am: YCD, ages 5-6
10:30-11:30am: YCD Intermediate, ages 7-9
11:30am-12:30pm: Boys I
12:30-1:30pm: Boys II

Tuesdays at Hennepin Center for the Arts – 528 Hennepin Ave, Sixth Floor
5:00-6:00pm: YCD Intermediate, ages 7-9

Erin Thompson Teaches Advanced Contemporary Classes in Person and on Zoom

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!

Modern Dance Class with Thern at Tapestry

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.

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