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Minnesota Dance Theatre: Adult Fundamentals Spring Session

Ballet Fundamentals has started at Minnesota Dance Theatre! These are 12-week sessions of Ballet Fundamentals I and II.

Ballet Fundamentals I
April 1 – June 17
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30pm
Session Tuition: $175

Ballet Fundamentals II
April 2 – June 18
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm
Session Tuition: $175

Minnesota Dance Theatre: New Adult Division Classes on Mondays

Join Minnesota Dance Theatre adult division with two new class offerings starting on Monday, April 14.

Ballet Fundamentals I — 6-week session
April 14 – May 19
Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm
Studio 6A
Session Tuition: $100

Ballet Intermediate
Starting April 14
Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm
Studio 2B
Cost: $17 single class drop-in, Paypal, cash or check

South Minneapolis Studio Available for Rent

The Sabathani Community Center in South Minneapolis has a dance studio available for hourly rental. The building includes security and free parking. The studio space includes mirrors, ballet barres, and hardwood floor.

Studio Dimensions: 39′ x 23′ x 9′

Available for Rent
Monday-Friday, 7:00am-9:00pm
Saturdays, 10:00am-4:00pm
Closed Sundays.

Rental Rates
Rehearsals and photoshoots: $15/hour
Classes and auditions: $20/hour

Complete this request form to reserve the studio.

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.

Register Today for 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 to 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.

TU Dance Center: Intermediate and Advanced Summer Intensive

The TU Dance Intermediate and Advanced Summer Intensive is an intensive course of study integrating modern, ballet, African dance, and creative workshops for students ages 11-24. Click the respective level group to download the daily schedule: 2025 Intermediate Program Daily Schedule and 2025 Advanced Intensive Daily Schedule.

For level placement, please contact us at education@tudance.org or 651-724-9708. Placement can be done by attending an in-person class (by appointment only and a class fee applies), submitting a video link (modern and ballet phrase), or during the first day of classes of the intensive.

To register, please complete the four-step registration process:

Registration Deadlines:
Youth and Teen Intermediate Levels: July 4
Advanced Level: July 23 (single-week registration is available)

Full and partial scholarships available. Contact us at education@tudance.org or 651-724-9708 for more information.

TU Dance Center: Children and Teen Summer Program

The TU Dance Children and Teen Program introduces the joy of creative movement and beginning dance technique. Classes, divided by age, provide a comprehensive base on which to expand by developing body awareness, coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, and musicality. Click here to download the 2025 Creative Movement Daily Schedule and the 2025 Beginning Program Daily Schedule.

For questions and level placement, please contact us at education@tudance.org or 651-724-9708.

To register, please complete the four-step registration process:

Registration Deadlines:
Creative Movement: July 22
Beginning Youth and Teen: June 11

Full or partial scholarships are available. Contact us at education@tudance.org or 651-724-9708 for more information.

Rent TU Dance Center Studios

TU Dance Center is available for rental when not in use by TU Dance’s programming. TU Dance Center features a reception area and front desk for check-in or event use. Access to the adjacent dressing room and green room with kitchenette are available upon request.

Studio 1: 60 x 34
Studio 2: 46 x 21

Both studios feature:
Sprung dance floor with Marley-type surface by Harlequin
Wall of mirrors
Portable ballet barre units 10′ in length
Room-level sound system with CD and mini-jack inputs
50″ LCD TV cart for presentation and videoconferencing
Large windows providing ample natural light

Studio 1 only: A curtain that can be drawn on the entire mirror and wall-mounted ballet barres of 27′ and 33′.

Rental fees:
Individual artists: $18/hour
Nonprofit organizations: $22/hour for rehearsals
Other rental inquiries (for-profit, classes, workshops, auditions, life events, photo sessions, filming, etc.), please contact us.

TU Dance Center: Winter Open Class Series

Join us this winter for a series of open classes at TU Dance Center. Teaching artists include TU Dance Founder and Artistic Director Toni Pierce-Sands, along with Wendy Anderson, Non Edwards, Hassan Ingraham, Laurel Keen, Anna Pinault, and Abdo Sayegh-Rodriguez.

The technique classes are for intermediate/advanced dancers, and the GYROKINESIS® and Dance/Yoga classes are for physically active people.

The GYROKINESIS® Method is a movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion, and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences. It is an original and unique method that coordinates movement, breath, and mental focus. The GYROKINESIS® Method is practiced on a mat and chair.

Please check the Open Class Calendar, as classes and/or teaching artists might change.
Cost: $16/class or $140/10 classes

The Arena – Space for Rent

Located in the heart of the Lyn-Lake community, The Arena is available for your rehearsal, class, and event needs! High availability Monday-Friday during daytime hours and on Saturdays and Sundays.

Our Space Offers:
1,305 square feet (30×40) of sprung, Marley dance flooring.
Wall-length mirrors with curtains.
Changing room.
Access to multiple bus lines, including the 21, 4, 23, 612, and 18.

Hourly rates range from $17-$25, with discounts/special offerings available to BIPOC and LGBTQIA2+ communities. Inquire for savings.

To request space, please email Mathew at arenadances@gmail.com.