MotionArt Children’s Dance Classes

MotionArt focuses on nurturing children’s individual creativity while facilitating their understanding of the dance elements of Space, Time and Energy. Ages 3-6 explore these elements through playful, structured activities, allowing them to expand their movement vocabulary, develop body awareness and gain self-confidence. Ages 7-10 explore the dance elements while being introduced to new movement skills and the creation of their own dances. Ages 11-13 expand their creative and kinesthetic awareness while learning basic movement skills of modern dance.

We are currently offering Creative Dance/Intro to Modern Dance classes for ages 7-10 at the Center for Performing Arts. 

Please go to motionartmn.org to sign-up for classes, or contact Pam Gleason for info.

Paying the regular rate helps keep our organization afloat; however, no one will be turned away for inability to pay.There is also an option to pay what you can.

Spring Session at Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom: 

  • March 19 – May 14 (9 weeks)
  • $100 full session
  • Ages 7-10, Saturday 3:00-3:50pm 

MotionArt Adult Modern Dance Classes

MotionArt’s mission is to share the art of dance and the joy of movement with people of all ages and abilities.We strive to enrich lives by fostering creativity, body awareness and self-expression in a fun, non-competitive, welcoming environment.

We offer ongoing dance classes in-studio, on Zoom and outside (weather permitting). Paying the regular rate helps keep our organization afloat; however, no one will be turned away for inability to pay.There is also an option to pay what you can.

Please visit motionartmn.org to sign-up for classes, or contact Pam Gleason for info.

Ageless Dance

  • Mondays 4:00-5:15pm Center for Performing Arts, Studio #105
  • Thursdays 4:30-5:45pm Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

Beginning Modern Dance

  • Tuesdays 5:00-6:15pm, Zoom only

Intermediate Modern Dance

  • Wednesdays 10:30am-12:00pm Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

Mixed Level Modern Dance

  • Tuesdays 7:00-8:15pm Center for Performing Arts, Studio #105
  • Saturdays 4:00-5:30pm Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom and Zoom (hybrid)

Erin Thompson Teaches Advanced Contemporary Classes In Person and on Zoom

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.

Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:00 am

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

JSB Open Classes

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

You are invited to partake in advanced level open class with the artists of James Sewell Ballet!

  • 9:30am-11:00am
  • Monday through Friday

Class rate: sliding scale $5-20.

Visit http://www.jsballet.org/classes to connect.

Coordi™ Class

Engage in fun physical brain teasers to hone your balance, coordination, and brain health. This movement-based virtual class is open to all abilities — no dance experience necessary. It’s a work out for both brain and body!

Wednesdays, 10:00 am

Classes are led by James Sewell, are one hour in length, and are geared toward adult participation.

Class rate: sliding scale, $5-20.

Visit https://jsballet.org/coordi/ to connect.

Zenon Dance School – Winter Classes In Person and Online

Zenon Dance School is excited to welcome you back for another season of dance this winter! Classes run through March 20, 2022.

Monday

  • 9:30 am: Intermediate Contemporary/Modern with Joanna Lees – Hybrid
  • 11:15 am: gaga/people with Berit Ahlgren – In Person
  • 5:30 pm: Cardio Dance Jam with Ariel Linnerson – Online
  • 5:30 pm: Contemporary Ballet with Anne Lentz – Hybrid

Tuesday

  • 9:30 am: Intermediate/Advanced Contemporary with Chloe Nagle – Online
  • 5:30 pm: Contemporary Floorwork with Javan Mngrezzo – In Person
  • 7:00 pm: Beginning 1 Jazz with Allison Rubin Forester – Hybrid

Wednesday

  • 9:30 am: Composition/Improvisation with HIJACK – In Person March 2
  • 11:15 am: Intermediate 1 Ballet with Nic Lincoln – In Person
  • 5:30 pm: Beginning 1 Ballet with Lisa Erickson – Online
  • 5:30 pm: Intermediate Contemporary with Ruby J. Smith – Hybrid
  • 7:00 pm: All Levels Hip-Hop with Gabby Abram – Hybrid
  • 7:00 pm: Beginning/Intermediate Jazz with Jennifer Glaws – In Person

Thursday

  • 9:30 am: Advanced Contemporary/Modern with Erin Thompson – Hybrid
  • 5:30 pm: Afro Modern with Roxane Wallace – Online
  • 7:00 pm: Intermediate Modern with Dustin Haug – Hybrid

Friday

  • 10:00 am: All Levels Jazz with Erinn Liebhard, Karla Grotting, and Guests – Hybrid – Erinn teaches March 4
  • 12:00 pm: Intermediate 2 Ballet with Penny Freeh – Hybrid

Saturday

  • 9:00 am: All Levels Yoga with Ariel Linnerson – Online
  • 9:15 am: Creative Movement for ages 4-6 with Anne Petrich – In Person
  • 10:00 am: All Levels Tap with Dorian Brooke – In Person
  • 10:00 am: Beginning Modern with Roxane Wallace – In Person
  • 10:15 am: Youth Ballet for ages 7-10 with Sarah Bartlett – Online
  • 11:00 am: Musical Theatre Jazz with Dorian Brooke – In Person
  • 12:30 pm: Beginning 2 Ballet with Ben Johnson – In Person

Sunday

  • 10:00 am: Creative Movement for ages 4-6 with Margaret Ogas – In Person
  • 11:00 am: Youth Ballet for ages 7-10 with Kendall Kramer – In Person
  • 12:00 pm: Youth Modern for ages 10-14 with Kendall Kramer – In Person

MotionArt Adult Modern Dance Classes

MotionArt’s mission is to share the art of dance and the joy of movement with people of all ages and abilities.We strive to enrich lives by fostering creativity, body awareness and self-expression in a fun, non-competitive, welcoming environment.

We offer ongoing dance classes in-Studio, on Zoom and outside (weather permitting).Paying the regular rate helps keep our organization afloat; however, no one will be turned away for inability to pay.There is also an option to pay what you can.

Please go to motionartmn.org to sign-up for classes, or contact Pam Gleason for info.

Ageless Dance

  • Mondays 4 – 5:15 pm – Center for Performing Arts, Studio #105
  • Thursdays 4:30-5:45 pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

Beginning Modern Dance

  • Tuesdays 5 – 6:15 pm – Zoom only

Intermediate Modern Dance

  • Wednesdays 10:30 am-12 pm – Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom

Mixed Level Modern Dance

  • Tuesdays 7 – 8:15pm – Center for Performing Arts, Studio #105
  • Saturdays 4 – 5:30 pm – Hybrid: Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom, and Zoom

MotionArt Children’s Dance Classes

MotionArt focuses on nurturing children’s individual creativity while facilitating their understanding of the dance elements of space, time and energy.

Ages 3-6 explore these elements through playful, structured activities allowing them to expand their movement vocabulary, develop body awareness and gain self-confidence.

Ages 7-10 explore the dance elements while being introduced to new movement skills and the creation of their own dances.

Ages 11-13 expand their creative and kinesthetic awareness while learning basic movement skills of modern dance.

We are currently offering Creative Dance/Intro to Modern Dance classes for ages 7-10 at the Center for Performing Arts. 

Please go to motionartmn.org to sign-up for classes, or contact Pam Gleason for info.

Paying the regular rate helps keep our organization afloat; however, no one will be turned away for inability to pay.There is also an option to pay what you can.

Winter Session at Center for Performing Arts, Sunroom: 

  • January 8 – March 5 (9 weeks)
  • $100 full session
  • Ages 7-10
  • Saturday 3 – 3:50 pm 

AMP’S Weekly Contemporary Movement Practice

Curiosity, Connection, Community, Choice

Wednesdays from 10 – 11:30 am
Through May 18. No practice March 16 or 23.
Synchronous in-person and Zoom/virtual options.

Class rates:
Purchase 1 Single Practice/Drop In: $15
Purchase 5 Practices: $70, save $5
Purchase 10 Practices: $130, save $20
No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Please email alternativemotionproject@gmail.com for low/no cost options or questions.

About the Practice
Move BIG, sweat and play in an energizing atmosphere each week! Movers will build awareness and explore expansive possibilities within their own individuality and identities. Through improvised and structured movement vocabulary, participants will be encouraged to research freedom, 3-D expansion, mobility, rigor, presence, and agency within an empowering experience.

Suitable for professional, pre-professional, and/or intermediate/advanced movers, ages 18+. Knee pads recommended. Led by AMP Co-Director, Joanna Lees. Come as you are!

Pre-registration strongly encouraged for in person, but not required.
Register: https://www.alternativemotionproject.org/registration-page.html
Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to practice start time if participating in person.

If class size needs to be limited, priority will be given to those who are registered.
It is required that you register 30 minutes prior to practice start time for the Zoom option.

CDC Guidelines for COVID-19 will be required. Masks required unless otherwise specified. For the most up to date policy, visit AMP’s website.

Photo: V. Paul Virtucio

St Paul Ballet Ongoing Adult/Teen Classes: Meet the Teaching Artists

Fundaments I
Monday, 6 – 7:15 pm with Jill Lile
For the absolute beginner. Current session is full. Next 8-week session begins Monday, March 21. Reserve your spot now, class fills fast!

Fundaments II
Wednesday, 6 – 7:15 pm with Jennifer Mack
For the adult who has completed Fundamentals I. A starter class with some experience necessary.

Beginning Ballet
Monday, 7:15 – 8:30 pm with Jill Lile
Wednesday, 7:15 – 8:30 pm with Jennifer Mack
Saturday, 10:30 – 11:45 am with Rose Hartnett

Lifelong Ballet
Tuesday, 9:45 – 11 am with Jill Lile

Intermediate Ballet
Wednesday, 7 – 8:30 pm with Alejandra Iannone
Saturday, 9 – 10:30 am with Rose Hartnett

Intermediate/Advanced Ballet
Monday, 10:15 – 11:45 am with Penny Freeh

Advanced/Professional Ballet
Wednesday, 10 – 11:30 am with Helen Hatch

Book yourself online: https://spballet.org/education-community…/adult_teen/