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Beneath the Surface: The Making of Infinite Slow Drive/Obsidians in the Wild

Beneath the Surface: The Making of Infinite Slow Drive/Obsidians in the Wild

A community sharing of Brownbody’s newest work-in-progress choreographed by Lela Aisha Jones with live performance. This event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, October 19 at 3:30pm
Event Location: Springboard for the Arts, @springboardarts

Infinite Slow Drive/Obsidians in the Wild is a performance that traces vehicle augmentation and sonic cultures, embodies and multi-sites black movement legacies through park gatherings, parade, and processional slow stroll cultures of Florida and other US regions.

This work is choreographed by Lela Aisha Jones also known as Selder, who is currently in burgeoning collaboration with Brownbody’s Executive Artistic Director, Deneane Richburg, and artists: Roobi Gaskins, Lee Edwards, Atim Opoka, Dameun Strange, Tia-Simone Gardner, Leanna Brown, Aidan Un, Kassoum Diakite Diop, and Taylor West. 

Twin Cities Flamenco Collective with Jose Cortes and Anna “Mama de Los Gatos”

Twin Cities Flamenco Collective (TCFC) inspires audiences through its passionate and soulful expressions of Flamenco music and dance along with guest artists from all around the world.

Sunday, October 20
Doors open: 4:00pm
Performance: 5:00pm
Tickets: $20 advance or $25 at the door.
This is part of TCFC’s monthly residency at Icehouse MPLS.

Artists
José Cortés – Guest singer from Miami, FL
Anna “Mamá de Los Gatos” – Guest dancer
Ross “El Vecino” – Flamenco guitarist
Sachiko “La Chayí” – Flamenco dancer
Eva Makiko – Flamenco dancer
La Gracia – Flamenco dancer

Twin Cities Flamenco Collective is a group of Flamenco musicians and dancers based in the Twin Cities, MN. It brings the essence of the art and culture of Flamenco to the Midwest. The members are guitarist Ross “El Vecino” and dancers Sachiko “La Chayí,” Eva Makiko, and La Gracia.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

MNIDF 2024 Workshop Registration and Scholarships

Registration is now open for MNIDF 2024 Workshops with special guests Wattanak Dance Troupe, Khumae Urban Ballet, and Roza Lay. Dancers ages 18+ of all backgrounds and level of experience are encouraged to participate in one, two, or three daily workshops during MNIDF.

All workshops will be held at the Hot House Studios, October 21-25, 10:00am-3:00pm

10:00-11:30am: Cambodian Dance
Wattanak Dance Troupe
Classical technique inspired by nature.

11:30-1:00pm: Khmer Dance
Khmae Urban Ballet
Royal origins to modern expressions.

1:00-1:30pm: Lunch Break

1:30-3:00pm: Lakhon Khoal 
Roza Lay
High-energy dance drama.

Register for a drop-in, day, week or festival pass. Full and partial scholarships are available for all festival events through application.

Threads Dance Project Seeks Part-Time Development Coordinator

Threads Dance Project seeks a 0.5 FTE Development Coordinator

Application deadline: October 23
The Development Coordinator will implement the development strategy for Karen L. Charles Threads Dance Project, focusing on grant writing, reporting, and managing individual donors. This role reports directly to the Managing Director.

To apply, email a letter of interest and resumé to Managing Director Elayna Waxse: ewaxse@threadsdance.org

Responsibilities

  • Develop fundraising goals, including donations, grants, sponsorships, and in-kind services
  • Research, write, secure, and manage grants
  • Manage fundraising events, donor database, and develop marketing materials in collaboration with Threads’ Managing Director

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent in dance, arts management, or non-profit management
  • Understanding of concert dance and non-profit funding is a plus

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of nonprofit development experience, including grant writing, donor relations, and event management
  • High energy, positive attitude, flexibility, and strong teamwork skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to think strategically and understand strategic development
  • Experience working with senior executives and boards in a nonprofit setting
  • Proven ability to prospect, cultivate, and manage donor accounts
  • Strong skills in partnership-building and event planning
  • Proficiency in using email, word processing, and spreadsheet software
  • Knowledge of NEONCRM or similar donor management systems
  • Strong time management skills: Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects at once

Compensation: Part-time, 20 hours a week at $20-25/hour.

For further information, download the full job description or visit the Career Opportunities page on our website.

TU Dance Center: Dance/Yoga Workshop with Kaori Kenmotsu

Moving in the “In-Between” Space is a 5-week workshop that will combine modern dance techniques with the precision of the Iyengar Yoga method, the flow and strength of the Ashtanga Yoga method, and the principles of Thomas Myers’ Anatomy Trains. This class mindfully investigates the balance between effort and ease within yoga poses and dance combinations. We will explore different ways to propel, fall, and suspend through space. All levels are welcome.

Wednesdays, 4:30-5:45pm
October 23-November 20
Cost: $75

Online registration is required. For more information about Kaori and to register, click here.

Bailame Dance Festival: Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba

Bailame Dance Festival is a spectacular festival for lovers of salsa, bachata, and other afro-latin dances. An annual event that brings together instructors, artists, DJs, and dancers for a weekend to learn, enjoy music, and social dance.

This is a festival for dancers of all levels. From the beginners who want to learn and build fundamentals to the more advanced dancers who want to deepen and improve their knowledge and style.

Over 45 workshop hours by 35+ instructors
All of our instructors are actually and truly skilled teachers, not just Instagram-famous or backed by big teams.You’ll learn real dance skills and insights from these workshops, not just a cool demo video at the end.

Four nights of social dancing with DJs
Attendees can enjoy an array of unique experiences and events. For this amazing, three-day event, we’ve assembled an incredible lineup of performers, DJs, and instructors from all over the world. We offer a safe and comfortable environment for freedom, expression, and fulfillment through dance with over 25 hours of dance parties!

Incredible shows and performances
October 24-28
Pre-party Location: Minneapolis Salsa Bachata Dance
Event Location: Hyatt Regency, Bloomington

MNIDF 2024 Celebrates Voices of Cambodia

Dance Projects by ME presents the second annual Minnesota International Dance Festival (MNIDF), bringing together international dance instructors, choreographers, and emerging Twin Cities artists for a week of community exchange through workshops and performances. This year we welcome Cambodia as our special guest!

After a week of workshops, MNIDF’s featured artists will share a vibrant performance that brings together many voices of the Cambodian diaspora.

Friday, October 25 at 7:30pm
Saturday, October 26 at 2:00pm
Saturday, October 26 at 7:30pm

Featured Performances:
Wattanak Dance Troupe
Khumae Urban Ballet
Roza Lay
Crash Dance Productions

Tickets: $25 General Admission; $15 Students

DanceMN Seeks Co-Editor

DanceMN: All are connected to dance in Minnesota.

DanceMN is seeking a Co-Editor to proofread and publish the DanceMN News, a role to be shared with current Editor Annie Carlson. This position typically takes 3 to 5 hours per week, with the majority of the work happening Monday-Wednesday.

In addition to general proofreading, duties include responding to community and user inquiries, light administrative work, and communicating with the Co-Editor and DanceMN Steering Committee.

A computer and internet access is required. Interest/experience in dance is preferred. Experience with WordPress, Google Drive, and Mailchimp are helpful but not required. Compensation is $16-18 per hour, with likelihood of a cost of living increase each fiscal year.

Interested applicants should write to news@dancemn.org with a cover letter and resume. Applications will be accepted through October 25.

DanceMN is a latticework serving to connect, engage, grow, and support a community grounded in the notion that “All Are Connected to Dance in Minnesota.” We seek additional voices to join DanceMN, and strongly encourage applicants from the entire “dance in Minnesota” ecosystem to apply. DanceMN is committed and inspired to adopt equitable search and engagement practices to better reflect our state-wide, multi-genre community.

We look forward to hearing from you!

The DanceMN Steering Committee:
Maggie Bergeron, Jarod Boltjes, Colin Edwards, Kealoha Ferreira, Joanne Gordon, Sarah LaRose-Holland, Jim Lieberthal, Alys Ayumi Ogura, Eve Schulte, Cheng Xiong

Brenna Mosser Offers a Work-in-Progress Showing

Brenna Mosser (Analog Dance Works) is laying the groundwork for her third contemporary dance production, Stewards, through UMN Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve’s Artist-in-Residence program. This work looks philosophically at scientists’ role in environmental stewardship, a key tool in mitigating climate change. This performance shares the beginning movement research based on several conversations with scientists, employees, and community members associated with Cedar Creek.

October 26 at 4:00pm

The performance, featuring performers Karen Christ Aalgaard, Devyn Hannon, and Addie Smith, will take place in Cedar Creek’s oak savanna ecosystem just south of Fish Lake. The performance will start at 4:00pm, so we encourage the audience to arrive at the Fish Lake Nature Trails parking lot off Durant St. between 3:30 and 3:45pm to allow time to walk to the performance location. The walk is about 0.5 miles on dirt and sand roads.

The dancers will be in the oak savanna, and the audience will be on a sandy firebreak road. Audience members are encouraged to stand and move around the firebreak to view the performance from different angles. If you would like to sit, please consider bringing a camping or folding chair with you. We may have a few chairs available, but quantities will be very limited.

This showing is rain or shine and free of charge, though we encourage you to book a free ticket in advance so we can plan accordingly for the size of the audience. Plan for about an hour, including 25-30 minutes of dancing, bookended by conversation and discussion with Brenna Mosser about the project.

Student Matinee of Ragamala Dance Company’s Children of Dharma

In Children of Dharma, a Northrop Centennial Commission, Ragamala Dance Company creates a series of mesmerizing vignettes illustrated with poetic movement, lush visual imagery, and truthful emotion, transporting viewers into a mythic world of warfare, magic, and beauty. The show explores the concept of dharma, or “right action,” embodied through dance. This multidisciplinary experience incorporates a literary epic, South Asian cultural history, contemporary original music, and Bharatanatyam dance.

Thursday, October 31 at 10:30am