Archive: Ongoing Classes

Young Dance Fall Classes

Since 1987, Young Dance has encouraged youth in our community to build body and spirit through the art of dance. Our mission is to transform lives through movement. We are an inclusive community where creativity flourishes, encouraging personal and artistic excellence through diverse forms of dance.

Young Dance is committed to offering a fun and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Our Teaching Artists are some of the best in cities, bringing their experience and expertise to a myriad of styles and techniques. The 2022–23 Session includes Afro-Modern, All Abilities Dancing, Ballet, Breaking, Creative Movement, Choreography, Dance Together, Hip Hop, Jazz, Modern, and the Young Dance Performing Company.

Classes began Thursday, September 15, and continue through Sunday, May 21, 2023. The final weekend of the session culminates in performances at the Luminary Arts Center.

Registration is now open. Some classes fill quickly so enroll today! 

James Sewell Ballet – Open Advanced/Professional Class and Coordi™ Classes

Ballet students jump in with pointed toes, ankles crossed and arms en bau

All classes are ballet unless noted otherwise.

September 28-30
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Leah Gallas, with Eric Jensen on piano
Thursday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Chloe Duryea
Friday, 9:30-11:00am CT – James Sewell

October 3-7
Monday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Eve Schulte
Tuesday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Kerry Parker, with Pat Lyles on piano
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Leah Gallas, with Eric Jensen on piano
Thursday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Connor Simone
Friday, 9:30-11:00am CT – James Sewell

Coordi™ Class
Ongoing. Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00am taught by James Sewell. Virtual-only at this time.

What is Coordi™? It’s a movement study based on multiple kinetic patterns happening at once. Physical brain teasers combine with ballet for unexpected pathways and alignments that challenge both your mind and body! Learn more about Coordi™ here.

Sign up for in-person company class or virtual Coordi class at www.jsballet.org/classes.

Adult Classes at Hopkins Dance Company

Ongoing, adult classes at Hopkins Dance Company

Beginning Adult Ballet
Wednesdays, 7:15-8:00pm

Intermediate Adult Ballet
Fridays, 10:30am-12:00pm

Adult Tap
Wednesdays, 7:15-8:00pm

Yoga
Fridays, 12:00-1:00pm
Saturdays, 11:00am-12:00pm

Drop-ins welcome! Online payment or class cards available.

Friday Morning Jazz at Zenon: With Karla This Week

Come groove with Karla Grotting at this week’s Friday Morning Jazz dance class at Zenon Dance School!

Class runs 10:00-11:15am CT and remains hybrid, with space for 10 masked and distanced students in-studio, and a high-quality Zoom option for folks joining from home/remotely.

Karla’s body-centric class prioritizes musicality, personal and social expression, and technical and stylistic approaches to jazz dance – drop-ins encouraged.

Register for class at zenondance.org, and #GetYourAssToClass!

Adult Drop-In Classes at BCL

A light-skinned dancer in a red leotard reaches arms out in first arabesque

No matter if you are a veteran dancer or slipping on your first pair of ballet shoes, Ballet Co.Laboratory is an artistic home for everyone. With 11 different adult drop-in classes offered each week, including conditioning and Pilates, we know we have the right class for you! 

Join us in person or virtually via Zoom. All dancers must sign in on Mindbody. Class sign-in will close 10 minutes before class begins. Single class and 10-class cards are available and parking is always free! 

Learn more or sign up for a class here.

Contact Improv Jam

We meet every Monday (holidays included) at The Center for Performing Arts in Room 105w. Entrance through new wing on 38th Street.

6:30pm: Opening circle, short guided warm-up/exercise followed by an open jam
8:30pm: Closing circle
8:45pm: Entire jam wraps up

The Center for Performing Arts requires a negative test within 72 hours for those who have not received 1 J&J or 2 mRNA vaccines. The building requires masks in dance spaces (optional in lobby) and a signature on their liability waiver. We have that waiver available when you first walk into the dance room.

Erin Thompson Teaches Advanced Contemporary Classes in Person and on Zoom

A light-skinned dancer in her 60s tosses her arms in a curve to the left while she rises on her toes

Erin’s advanced level contemporary hybrid class through Zenon Dance School includes floor work, standing warm-ups, and phrase work, all designed to enhance the healthy use of joints and muscle groups as dancers release their weight fully into the support of the ground. Experiential awareness, body mapping, improvisation, and creative work are included as dancers channel their own expressive artistry within the movement. The delightful Dean Magraw will accompany on guitar.

Beginning September 15
Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:00am 

Registration is open through Zenon’s MindBody portal and closes ten minutes before class.
See you in person or virtually soon!

Modern Dance Class with Thern Anderson at Tapestry

A light-skinned dancer with white hair supports herself on one hand and one knee, with the other arm and leg outstretched

Anyone can dance and find pleasure in movement! Thern Anderson’s modern dance class at Tapestry Folkdance Center will focus on body awareness, rhythm, movement patterns through space, and ensemble dancing. Improvisation will give dancers the opportunity to explore their own movement creativity and its relation to others. Floor work using somatic principles will build strength, ease and flexibility. All ages are welcome!

Mondays, 12:00-1:30pm
12-week session beginning September 19.
Drop-ins welcome.

$15-20, sliding scale. Cash or check made out to Kathryn Anderson.

Jawaahir Dance Academy In-Studio and Online Classes

Join our dance-learning community of all ages, sizes, and levels of experience to participate in the creative expression, and health and fitness benefits of Middle Eastern dance. The beauty of this dance form is that it makes you feel wonderful in your own body. Dance with us in-studio or online. Go to jawaahir.org to choose from our fall classes. Purchase 4 or more classes and receive a $2 discount per class!

Come dance with us now!