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Breakdancing Classes at Communal Studio

Breakdancing classes for all ages 7+ begin April 30 with Daniel Rosas of Break Inc. and Twin Cities Break Dancers.

Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00pm and 6:00-7:00pm
Cost: $150/4 classes. Single classes are available and walk-ins are welcome!

Registration is open now! Call 763-843-8784 or email Drosas.breakinc@gmail.com.

Concerto Dance – Open Company Friday Morning Jazz Class

Join Concerto Dance for open company class Friday mornings, April 25 – May 30, for Advanced Jazz with Artistic Director Jolene Konkel.

Fridays, April 25 – May 30
9:00-10:15am
Creo Arts and Dance — Studio 3
Cost: $20/class drop-in rate — cash, check or Venmo @concerto-dance

All are welcome! Pay-as-able option available. Please reach out to info@concertodance.com to inquire or with any other questions.

Dancers will be asked to sign a liability waiver if first time in attendance.

Keane Sense of Rhythm – Tap Class for Adults

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
  • Dance Fitness: Wednesdays, 11:15am-12:15pm
  • Musical Theater: Fridays, 11:15am-12:15pm
  • Optional performance for National Tap Dance Day on May 25 at the Como Park Pavilion

Keane Sense of Rhythm – Tap Class for Kids

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.

Open Intermediate/Advanced Ballet Class by Yuki Tokuda

Join my open ballet class, where technique meets artistry!

With a focus on foundation, musicality, and kinesiology, I help dancers build a strong technical base, develop musical sensitivity, and move with awareness—all while embracing the joy of expression through dance.

Thursdays in April and May, 9:30-11:00am
Studio 2B at Hennepin Center For the Arts
$15 per class

Rent the Young Dance Studios

Young Dance has two large studios available for rent in the Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul. The space is easily accessible by the Green Line light rail, 16 and 67 bus lines, and has ample parking in the Fairview Business Center parking lot. It is fully ADA accessible, with ramps to the sprung studio floor and automatic door openers.

Rentals are currently available:
Monday: 8:00am-4:00pm and 8:30-10:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am-4:00pm and 7:45-10:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am-4:00pm and 7:15-10:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am-4:00pm and 8:30-10:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-10:00pm
Saturday: 3:30-10:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am-10:00pm

The studios are newly equipped with sprung Harlequin Marley flooring, a Bluetooth speaker system, and wifi. A projector with AV adapters is available by request. Studio 2 has ballet barres and a mirror. The studio has a clear COVID safety plan, including regular disinfecting of all floors and surfaces and a new HVAC system that refreshes the air 7-8 times per hour.

Studio 1: Measures 41′ x 38′ and rents at $25/hour
Studio 2: Measures 38′ x 38′ and rents at $20/hour

To book the space, email jules@youngdance.org or call 612-423-3064. Payment, signed agreement, and liability waiver are required with rental confirmation.

Young Dance Summer Camps and Classes

Dance with us this summer!

Creative Movement and Family Dance Classes
Session 1: June 2-July 8. Tuition: $80.
Session 2: July 14-August 19. Tuition: $80.

Dancing with Wheels for ages 11+
Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00pm. Tuition: $170 or with a class card.

All Abilities Dancing for ages 18+
Wednesdays, June 18-August 20, 6:30-7:30pm. Tuition: $170 or with a class card.

Camps: Session 1 is June 23-26, Session 2 is July 7-10, Session 3 is July 21-24, Session 4 is August 4-7, and Session 5 is August 18-21.

Dance a Story: Creative Movement and Storytelling for ages 4-7
Your little one can explore movement possibilities with a focus on storytelling.
Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-12:00pm or 12:30-3:00pm. Tuition: $200.
Additional Dance a Story afternoon offerings during Sessions 4 and 5.

Camps for ages 8-18 explore several dance genres and real-world applications in the morning or afternoon—register for both for a full day of programming! Dancers who sign up for both a morning and afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch break.
Morning Camps: Monday-Thursday, 9:00-11:30am. Tuition: $200.
Afternoon Camps: Monday-Thursday, 12:00-4:30pm. Tuition: $325.

In a Specialty Dance Camp, dancers explore how dance connects to other art forms and the world around them. Camps include Afro-Latin Fusion, Choreography, All Abilities Dancing and Stories, Dance and Photography, and more!

Registration is open! Visit www.youngdance.org for the most up-to-date schedules and information.

Keane Sense of Rhythm Rentals

Studio K, operated by Keane Sense of Rhythm, is a brand new dance space built for percussive dance. Studio K features two studios with a lobby in the Creative Enterprise Zone in the Midway area of St. Paul.

Studio 1: 30’ x 34’ – 1020 square feet
Studio 2: 14’ x 20’ – 280 square feet

Studio Features
Sprung maple dance floor, built for percussive dance
Wall of mirrors
Bose sound system
Skyline windows that provide ample natural light
Flexible as a small theater with blackout curtains on the windows

Other Amenities
Piano and two congas
Gender-neutral bathrooms on the main floor and gender-specific bathrooms on the second floor

Accessibility
The space is ADA-accessible.
Free parking in the lots behind the building.
Metro Transit Green Line Light Rail: Raymond Ave stop is a .3 mile walk east on University Ave, approximately 7 minutes.
Metro Transit Bus Lines 63, 67, and 87: University Ave and Vandalia St.

Rental Fees for Rehearsals
Individual artists: $12-$18 per hour
Nonprofit organizations: $18-$22 per hour

Adult Ballet with Midwest School of Ballet

Join a welcoming and supportive adult ballet community at Midwest School of Ballet, held in Edina’s large, light-filled studios. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer, our program offers classes three days a week, making it easy to find the right level and fit. New dancers will find an exceptionally welcoming community of students ranging from their 20s to 70s who truly enjoy class and each other.

With 35+ years of experience, Lisa Erickson fosters joy in movement and trust in the body, and Kaethe Birkner will coach you in individual muscle engagement and proper alignment for health and longevity. All classes emphasize a structured approach to sustainable flexibility, balance, energy, and lifelong well-being—welcoming all ages, experience levels, and fitness backgrounds. Whether stepping into ballet for the first time or refining your skills, you’ll find expert-level instruction in a stress-free environment marked by good cheer and laughter.

Fundamentals of Ballet with Keathe Birkner
Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00pm

Intermediate Adult Ballet (Slower Pace) with Lisa Erickson
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30pm and Saturdays, 9:30-11:00am

Price: $80 per/month
Conveniently located off Highway 100 at the Edina Community Center with free and easy parking.

Adult Drop-in Classes at Ballare Teatro

Ballare Teatro is offering adult drop-in classes! Register online, or enroll upon arrival at the front desk!

Sunday
Intermediate Tap with Brenna Brelie: 5:00-6:00pm
Intermediate Ballet with Siri Hammond: 6:00-7:15pm

Tuesday
Advanced Beginning Tap with Molly Stoltz: 6:00-7:00pm
Beginning Tap with Molly Stoltz: 7:00-8:00pm
Advanced Beginning/Intermediate Jazz with Shannon Mulcahy: 7:00-8:30pm

Wednesday
Fast Intermediate Tap with Jake Nehrbass: 6:30-7:30pm
Advanced Tap with Jake Nehrbass: 7:30-8:30pm

Saturday
Beginning Ballet with Siri Hammond: 12:45-2:00pm 

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