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Summer Kathak Classes with Katha Dance Theatre

Katha Dance Theatre: Summer Session
June 1 – July 29
In-person or virtual Kathak classes.

New students will be introduced to this dynamic storytelling dance tradition in a supportive and welcoming environment. Returning students will spend the first half of each class refining technique and the second half learning a complete dance sequence that can be performed at Diwali celebrations.

This summer, we are so excited to announce a new class format: Parent & Me, a parent-child recreational dance class for children ages 3-5. The Parent & Me class will allow preschool-age kids and their caregivers to explore how to tell stories creatively and in a fun way through games, basic Indian dance movements, hand gestures, music and rhythm.

Children ages 6+ and teen/adult dancers will discover the fundamentals of Kathak dance in a welcoming and supportive environment. This eight-week series introduces key techniques such as basic movements, footwork, spins and storytelling techniques helping students build confidence, coordination and creative expression. The session will culminate with an informal in-studio showing for students’ family. All new beginner classes will be taught by KDT instructor and Company member Shilpi Chatterjee.

These classes will be led by KDT Artistic Director and master teacher Rita Mustaphi. They’ll serve as a one-of-a-kind opportunity for beginners through advanced students to refine their skills, push themselves, and have fun in an eight-week session led by one of this world’s finest Kathak gurus.

Enroll now on our website.

Enrollment Deadline: June 5

Minnesota Dance Theatre: Performing Arts Division Summer Programs

Minnesota Dance Theater’s Performing Arts Division (PAD) summer programs are designed to expand upon MDT&S’s classical ballet-based curriculum, seamlessly integrating contemporary dance styles, innovative choreography, and classical repertoire. All classes are led by the esteemed MDT faculty and exciting guest teachers, with live piano accompaniment enriching most classes.

All classes are aimed for dancers who have mastered the fundamentals of ballet technique. Classes will include: ballet technique, pre-pointe, pointe, men’s repertoire, choreography, contemporary technique, jazz, character, conditioning/strength and more.

Classes are taught by esteemed MDT staff, and internationally recognized choreographer, Gemma Bond (ABT and The Royal Ballet), and Katie Deuitch (Ballet Austin), among others. Stay tuned for updates!

Session Dates: 
June 9-13, 9:30am-4:00pm 
June 16-20, 9:30am-4:00pm
June 23-27, 9:30am-4:00pm 

PAD summer program classes are divided into three levels: Level 1 for ages 8-10, Level 2 for ages 10-13 and Level 3 for ages 13-18. Level placement will be determined by age and experience level and is at the discretion of MDT&S staff. Please enroll based on age, and email school@mndance for any questions.

Registration is open until Thursday, May 15.

For more information visit Minnesota Dance Theatre: Performing Arts Division Summer Program.

Minnesota Dance Theatre: Young Children’s Division Summer Camps

Minnesota Dance Theatre invites young children, ages 4-7, to fun-filled, week-long camps. Young dancers will discover the joy of movement, music, and imagination. Students will enhance their coordination, develop fundamental dance skills, and challenge their brains in learning basic choreography!

Daily ballet and jazz classes, themed arts and crafts, stretching and conditioning, story time and dance media, and more!  An end-of-week showing for parents and families gives dancers a performance opportunity to share all they have learned throughout the week!

Students can sign up for one or both weeks, half-day or full-day options. Class sizes will be limited, with two instructors.

Week 1: Monday-Friday, June 9-13
Week 2: Monday-Friday, June 16-20
Half-day: 9:30am-12:00pm
Full-day: 9:30am-3:00pm
At the Center for Performing Arts

Registration is open until Thursday, May 15.

The SOTA Movement: Minnesota’s Street Dance Festival

The SOTA Movement is Minnesota’s premier street dance festival—a dynamic celebration of dance, culture, and community rooted in the powerful traditions of Hip Hop. This multi-day event unites artists, creators, and supporters to honor the vibrant spirit of street dance.

Friday, June 13 at 6:00pm
Saturday, June 14 at 10:00am
Sunday, June 15 at 10:00am
Located at Park Square Theatre in St. Paul.

From the empowering Celebration of Women in Hip Hop to high-energy battles, award winning performances, and immersive workshops, the SOTA Movement offers a platform for expression, connection, and cultural exchange. Join us in celebrating the artistry and resilience of the street dance community.

Experience the movement. Be part of the culture.

For more information and to stay updated, visit sotamove.com.

Discover Dance: Continental Ballet, Concerto Dance, and Threads

Bloomington Center for the Arts Presents the 2025 Discover Dance series featuring performances in multiple dance styles for audiences of all ages to discover and experience the joy and power of dance!

The program includes the Continental Ballet Company performing excerpts from the classical ballet Sleeping Beauty, jazz dance works by Concerto Dance including Tradition, set to a jazz arrangement of selections from the Fiddler on the Roof score, and the jazz/funk audience favorite On Our Way, along with Threads Dance Project performing Objet de Désir Inaccessible: a poignant exploration of racism, feminism, identity and the concepts of beauty inspired by the renowned painting “Portrait of Madeleine” (formerly titled Portrait of a Negress).

Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14
7:00-8:30pm
Bloomington Center for the Arts – Schneider Theater
Run Time: Approximately 90 minutes with a 15 minute intermission

Tickets
Students/Adults: $15-$25 (+fees)
Ages 5 and under: Free

For move information, visit www.blm.mn/bca.

COMPAS Seeks Teaching Artists to Join the Roster

For 50 years we have been creating arts learning and experiences with community partners through performances, workshops, residencies, professional development, and more. Programs take place throughout the State of Minnesota during school hours, after school, during the evening, and on weekends. Locations include schools, libraries, older adult living communities, parks and recreation centers, youth program sites, and other community settings. We consider ourselves matchmakers, bringing artists and partners together to create impactful and inspiring experiences.

Artists selected to join the roster join a community of other teaching artists and have access to benefits such as admin support, insurance, professional development, and more.

While this is an open call for all artists, we currently have a special need for the following:

  • Artists interested in K-12 classroom settings and out-of-school programs for youth
  • Artists interested in and experienced working with people with disabilities
  • Artists interested and experienced working with older adults living in assisted living and/or memory care
  • Visual artists
  • Digital artists (digital art/illustration, graphic design, animation, etc.)
  • Electronic media (photography, video, animation, etc.)
  • Literary artists
  • Spoken word artists

Desired Qualifications
While we are open to a wide variety of artistic approaches, experiences, and backgrounds, artists with the following criteria have a higher chance of being interviewed if they have:

  • A demonstrated dedication to an artistic practice
  • Prior teaching artist experience (ideally 3-5+ years)
  • Ability to fill a gap on the COMPAS roster
  • Demonstrated ability to model, breakdown, explain, and customize projects within their artform

We encourage people who identify as Native, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, LGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities to apply. We also encourage artists living in greater Minnesota, beyond the metro area, to apply.

Teaching Artist applicants must use Submittable to apply and will need to include a cover letter, teaching artist statement, resume, work samples, work sample descriptions, and a sample lesson plan to be considered.

Virtual Information Session:
Tuesday, May 13, 4:00-5:00pm
Register here!

Hiring Timeline
Application Deadline: June 15, 11:59pm
Mid-July: Notifications of Interviews
Early August: Artist Interview/Panel Review
Mid-August: Acceptance Notifications

Threads Dance Project Youth Summer Camps

Discover dance this summer at Threads Dance Nexus!

Creative Connections for ages 4-6: June 16-20 and June 23-27, 9:00-10:15am
$125 for one week or $230 for both weeks. Need-based scholarships are available.

Young movers will explore a variety of dance styles and how dance intersects with music, numbers, art, theater, and more. They will learn the importance of healthy bodies and minds, discuss basic nutrition, and how emotions can be defined, demonstrated, and calmed using movement. This journey of creativity and self-expression will be shared in a casual showing for family and friends at the end of each week.

NexGen/YDP (Youth Dance Project) for ages 8-12: July 7-11 and July 14-18, 9:00am-12:00pm
$279 for one week or $499 for both weeks. Need-based scholarships are available.

NexGen/YDP PLUS for ages 8-12 with 2+ years dance experience: July 7-11 and July 14-18, 9:00am-1:00pm
$329 for one week or $579 for both weeks. Need-based scholarships are available.

Embark on a fun and holistic dance experience for your child in this comprehensive approach to summer dance learning. Dancers will grow in confidence, strength, and self-expression as they study ballet and modern techniques. They will learn self-care for their bodies and minds through nutrition and embodied movement exploration. Journals will be provided as a tool for self-reflection and discovery. Students will share what they’ve learned in a casual showing at the end of each week.

No prior dance experience is required. A limited number of partial and full scholarships are available – visit our website for more information.

Threads Dance Project Advanced Professional Summer Intensive

The Threads Dance Project Advanced/Professional Summer Intensive is an intensive workshop that explores advanced dance techniques to enhance both performance and choreography for professional and pre-professional dancers.

Participants can choose one or both tracks and are encouraged to register for both tracks for a full immersive experience.

Performer’s Track: June 23-27 from 10:30am-2:45pm
Strengthen technical mastery and performance skills in Contemporary-Modern, African Dance, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz, and more.

Choreographer’s Track: June 23-27 from 1:30-5:30pm
Focus on creation with classes in Repertoire, Composition, and Improvisation, plus studies in Grant Writing, Show Production, and more.

Final Showing: Friday, June 27 from 5:30-6:00pm
Tuition: $260 per track or $449 for both tracks

For more details and registration, click here.

Ballet Co.Laboratory Intermediate and Advanced Summer Intensives

Build strength and develop your artistry. Our Summer Intensives include classical and contemporary technique classes and the opportunity to perform dance works created for the professional Company of Ballet Co.Laboratory.

Intermediate Intensive: July 29-August 15, Tuesday-Friday from 9:30am-4:00pm
Dancers aged 12-16 spend three weeks immersed in classes including classical ballet technique, pointe, jazz, contemporary, musical theater, character, conditioning, and repertoire. Dancers should have at least 1 year of pointe experience.

Advanced Intensive: July 28-August 15, Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:30pm
Dancers aged 15-22 spend three weeks immersed in classes including classical ballet technique, pointe, partnering, jazz, contemporary, modern, musical theatre, character, improvisation, conditioning, and repertoire. Dancers should have at least 2.5 years of pointe experience.

Concerto Dance Summer Intensive

Concerto Dance 5th Annual Summer Intensive
July 28 – August 1, 9:00am-2:00pm

Classes include Advanced Jazz and Modern with Company Repertoire, Ballet, Yoga, Strength and Conditioning, Partnering, and Choreography lab. Open to Advanced, Pre Professional and Professional Dancers ages 16 and up. Company Auditions will be held after the intensive on Friday, August 1 from 4:00pm-6:00pm.

Cost: $350 Full Intensive
Ala carte option: $75/day or drop in technique class only.
Location: Creo Arts and Dance Minnetonka, MN
Register Online by July 20.

For more information, visit www.concertodance.com/classes.

For information regarding financial assistance and scholarships please contact info@concertodance.com