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Emily Dickinson: The Untold Verse

Viewed as reclusive and eccentric, Emily Dickinson’s mysterious nature was often misunderstood during her lifetime. Delve into her intertwined view of love and death to see beyond the myth, exploring the transcendent landscape of Emily’s world.

Choreographed by: Genevieve Waterbury
Performed by: The Company of Ballet Co.Laboratory

Dates
Friday, April 11 at 7:00pm
Saturday, April 12 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, April 13 at 2:00pm

All Performances at Ballet Co.Laboratory Studio Theatre

Tickets
Adults: $40
Seniors: $35
Children/Students: $30
Groups (15+ tickets to the same performance): $35
VIP: $55 — an option for Friday and Saturday evening performances only; includes pre-show cocktail reception and presentation on the historical research/creative process that went into the development of this world-premiere production.

Young Dance Hosts Spring Fundraiser: Build-Your-Own Miniature Golf Gala

Unleash your creativity and passion for movement at Young Dance’s Build-Your-Own Miniature Golf Gala, taking place on Sunday, April 13, from 1:00pm-6:00pm at Urban Growler Brewing Company. This annual event, celebrating its fourth year, promises a unique blend of community engagement, artistic expression, and playful competition to benefit Young Dance!

Build your own World of Oz: Channel your inner Dorothy to create a magical miniature golf course from 1:00-4:00pm. Young Dance provides basic materials, such as cardboard, tubes, and wood, but builders are encouraged to bring additional supplies to realize their vision. Solo and team builders are welcome: pre-register to build or just show up on event day!

Play for a Purpose: At 4:00pm, the course opens to the public for gameplay. Choose your own price to participate, with a suggested donation of $15 per person. All proceeds directly support Young Dance’s mission of transforming lives through movement by expanding access to its inclusive dance programming. A reduced sensory space will be available for builders and players.

New this year: This year’s event includes a costume contest. Builders and players are encouraged to wear their most creative Oz-inspired costume for a chance to receive the “Best Costume” award.

Open Auditions for Supernumerary Roles in ABT’s Giselle

Northrop and American Ballet Theatre hosts open auditions for supernumerary roles in ABT’s Giselle.

Be part of the magic—as a “super”—onstage with the dancers of American Ballet Theatre (ABT). An open casting call for supernumerary roles for the ABT April 18–19 performances of Giselle is scheduled for Wednesday, April 16. Supernumerary—or “super”—roles are non-speaking roles, and all supers must be able to attend all rehearsals and performances.

Males ages 8+ and females ages 14+ are invited to apply. No dance experience is necessary, and all super positions are filled on a voluntary basis. Individuals of all ages, races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities are welcome and encouraged to apply. 

Auditions: Wednesday, April 16 at Carlson Family Stage
Children’s Check-in: 5:00pm, Audition: 5:30–8:00pm
Age 14–Adult Check-in: 5:30pm, Audition: 6:00–8:30pm 

Register here!

Collide Theatrical Season 12 Local Auditions

Collide Theatrical Dance Company is auditioning dancers for their 12th season at the Luminary Arts Center—seeking strong technical jazz dancers with excellent acting skills. All styles of dance – tap/hip-hop – are encouraged to apply. The season announcement will take place in early May.

Auditions: Thursday, April 17, 10:00am-1:30pm
To sign up for an audition appointment, click here. Virtual submissions can be sent to auditions@collidetheatrical.org.

2025/2026 Schedule:

  • Rehearsals are during daytime hours, usually 9:30am-3:30pm
  • Educational Tour: rehearses September 8-21 with ongoing performances September-May
  • Mainstage Show #1: rehearses September 22-October 17 with performances October 21-November 9 (November 10-23, pending weeks)
  • Mainstage Show #2: rehearses January 12-31, 2026 with performances February 2-15, 2026
  • Mainstage Show #3: rehearses February 23-March 22, 2026 with performances March 24- April 12, 2026

Company Dancers are salaried employees at $500-$800/week. Guest Artists are hired on a per show basis. Junior Company Dancers are hired on a per show basis at $300/week.

Collide Theatrical Dance Company is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression (including transsexual and inter-sexed), national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, status with respect to public assistance or veteran status, or other status protected by law.

Encore Gala: Spring Cocktail Party with American Ballet Theatre

Northrop Presents Encore Gala: Spring Cocktail Party with American Ballet Theatre.

Celebrate with the dancers of American Ballet Theatre at Northrop’s annual Encore Gala! Following their performance, meet the artists at a festive social hour under the glittering chandeliers. Enjoy delectable appetizers, drinks, and live music at this exclusive event—while helping to keep the arts alive. Proceeds from your ticket purchase support the creation of new works by preeminent artists through the Northrop Centennial Commissions project. 

Saturday, April 19 at 4:00pm in the Northrop Lobby: Robert and Gail Buuck Memorial Hall 

Tickets to the American Ballet Theatre performance sold separately.

ARENA DANCES presents the 9th Annual CANDY BOX Dance Festival

The CANDY BOX Dance Festival is a week-long dynamic sampling of featured performances, master classes, and in-progress showings, hosted by ARENA DANCES and presented April 21-26 at The Southern Theater. The CANDY BOX Dance Festival features both emerging and established choreographers, Happy Hour work-in-progress performances, and master class offerings. Tickets are on sale now with prices from $10-$27.

Featured Artists Performances: April 24-26, 7:30pm and April 26, 2:00pm
Doma Dance Theater
Flying Foot Forum
Cheng “Technica” Xiong
Featured Artists Tickets; Saturday’s matinee is pay-as-able.

Happy Hour Artists Showings: April 21-25, 5:30pm
Monday – Eva Mohn
Tuesday – Shannon Hummel of Cora Dance
Wednesday – Yukina Sato
Thursday – Nieya Amezquita and Kaitlyn Hawkins
Friday – Nervous Theatre
Happy Hour Tickets

Master Classes: April 21-25, 4:00pm
Monday – Alexandra Bodnarchuk of Doma Dance Theater
Tuesday – Shannon Hummel of Cora Dance
Wednesday – Joe Chvala of Flying Foot Forum
Thursday – Cheng “Technica” Xiong
Friday – Connor Berkompas of NERVOUS THEATRE
Master Class Tickets

A very special thanks to our sponsors: Sher Demeter and City of Minneapolis Arts and Cultural Affairs Department – Cultural District Arts Fund Initiative.

CANDY BOX Dance Festival Master Classes

CANDY BOX Dance Festival Master Classes:
Monday, April 21, 4:00-5:15pm – Alexandra Bodnarchuk of Doma Dance Theater
Tuesday, April 22, 4:00-5:15pm – Shannon Hummel/Cora Dance
Wednesday, April 23, 4:00-5:15pm – Joe Chvala of Flying Foot Forum
Thursday, April 24, 4:00-5:15pm – Cheng “Technica” Xiong
Friday, April 25, 4:00-5:15pm – Connor Berkompas of NERVOUS THEATRE

Price: $10-$25

Sign-up here!

MN Dance Task Force Meeting and Minutes

MN Dance Task Force (MNDTF) is a group of community members who gather and focus on better supporting the dance community in Minnesota with an intentional focus on moving toward an equitable dance ecosystem.

To sign up and be included in future communications, please email mndancetaskforce@gmail.com.

Next MNDTF Meeting: Monday, April 21
4:45-5:00pm: Welcome new visitors
5:00-6:00pm: Meeting

Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 892 9517 6799
Passcode: 979580

TU Dance Celebrates 20 Years at The O’Shaughnessy

Join us in the spring of 2025 as TU Dance celebrates its 20th anniversary and marks this significant milestone by featuring the works of prominent and renowned African American choreographers who have been supportive and connected to TU Dance since its inception.

Works will include Alvin Ailey’s Witness, an excerpt from Ronald K. Brown’s Four Corners, Alonzo King’s MA (duet from Who Dressed You Like A Foreigner?), and an excerpt from Camille A. Brown’s New Second Line and Yusha-Marie Sorzano’s recently premiered work This World Anew, commissioned as part of the Edges of Ailey exhibition at the Whitney Museum. TU Dance is deeply honored to share works by makers that have contributed so richly to the American dance landscape through their multidimensional perspectives while voicing the shared human experience, which has been core to our own twenty-year history.

Thursday, April 24 at 10:30am – Educational Performance
Friday, April 25 at 7:30pm
Saturday, April 26 at 7:30pm

Tickets can be purchased online or by contacting The O’Shaughnessy Ticket Office at 651-690-6700.

Great Indian Dance Off 2025

Get ready to dance, compete, and win big at GIDO 2025!

Sunday, April 27, 1:00–5:00pm
Mall of America, Huntington Bank Rotunda

Calling all dancers! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or someone who just loves to move, The Great Indian Dance Off (GIDO) is back and bigger than ever—and you could walk away with up to $3,000 in prize money!

What’s GIDO?
Hosted by South Asian Arts and Theater House (SAATH), GIDO is a high-energy, bracket-style dance competition where teams battle it out in rapid-fire, 30-second rounds. Any dance style is welcome—just make sure it’s set to an Indian song!

Why You Should Join:
$3,000+ in prizes!
1st Place: $1,500
2nd Place: $1,000
3rd Place: $500
Two Audience Favorites: $250 each

Register your team today!
Teams can include up to 5 members.
Open to all ages, genders, ethnicities, and dance styles.
Only $25 per team to register (financial waivers available).

Questions? Email us at info@saathmn.org.

Share with your friends! Bring your squad, bring the heat, and bust out those dance moves! Rally your pals and become their biggest cheerleader at the epic dance-off!