Raqs Sharqi Classes – Arab/Near Eastern Dance with Cassandra Shore

You have the opportunity to study the classic Raqs Sahrqi style with a 40-year practitioner and world-class dancer/teacher/choreographer in the style, former Artistic Director/Founder of Jawaahir Dance Company, Cassandra Shore. Learn the traditional style of women’s dances from North Africa and the Levant!

Thursdays, 6:30pm
Saturdays, 10:30am

Classes held at the Anda Flamenco studios.
Price: $25

Erin Thompson Teaches Advanced Contemporary Classes in Person and on Zoom

Erin’s advanced-level contemporary dance class at 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.

Thursdays, 9:30-11:00am

Registration is open through Zenon’s MindBody portal.
See you soon!

Modern Dance Class with Thern at Tapestry

Dancing and finding pleasure in movement is for everyone of any age!

I’ve taught dance for all ages and experience levels for over fifty years. In my weekly session of modern dance classes, we’ll be working with somatic movement, structured improvisation, and floor work to build strength, flexibility, and ease of movement. You’ll learn patterns that move through space in community with other dancers, encouraging spatial and group awareness.

Mondays, 12:00-1:30pm
Drop in: $15-20. Cash or check made out to Kathryn Anderson.

Free parking in the lot south of Tapestry.

Adult Drop-in Classes at Ballare Teatro

Ballare Teatro is offering adult drop-in classes! Register online, or enroll upon arrival at the front desk.

Sunday
Intermediate Tap with Brenna Brelie: 5:00-6:00pm
Intermediate Ballet with Siri Hammond: 6:00-7:15pm

Tuesday
Beginning Tap with Molly Stoltz: 5:30-6:30pm
Advanced Beginning Tap with Molly Stoltz: 6:30-7:30pm
Advanced Beginning/Intermediate Jazz with Shannon Mulcahy: 6:35-8:00pm

Wednesday
Fast Intermediate Tap with Jake Nehrbass: 6:30-7:30pm
Advanced Tap with Jake Nehrbass: 7:30-8:30pm

Saturday
Beginning Ballet with Siri Hammond: 12:30-1:45pm

Cost: $17 per class or purchase a 10-class card for $115.

Zenon Dance School – Winter Session

Zenon Dance School is excited to welcome you back for another season of dance this winter! Registration is open for the Winter Session, running January 8-March 17. Classes are held in person unless otherwise noted. Visit our website to learn more!

Monday
9:30am: Intermediate Contemporary with Sarah McCullough
5:30pm: Contemporary Floorwork with Amanda Sachs
6:00pm: Modern Fundamentals with Mary Willmeng
7:00pm: Beginner/Intermediate Jazz with Jennifer Glaws

Tuesday
5:30pm: Contemporary Ballet with Kendall Kramer
6:00pm: All Levels Hip-Hop with Arturo Miles
7:00pm: Beginning Jazz with Allison Rubin Forester

Wednesday
9:30am: Advanced Composition/Improvisation with HIJACK (Online-only: January 31, February 14 and 28, and March 13)
5:30pm: Beginning 2 Ballet with Lisa Erickson (Online)
5:30pm: Horton-based Modern with Anna Pinault

Thursday
9:30am: Advanced Contemporary/Modern with Erin Thompson (Hybrid)
5:30pm: Afro Modern with Roxane Wallace
7:00pm: Intermediate Contemporary with Dustin Haug

Friday
12:00pm: Intermediate 2 Ballet with Penny Freeh

Saturday
9:00am: All Levels Yoga with Ariel Linnerson (Online)
9:15am: Creative Movement (Ages 3-4) with Eliana Durnbaugh
10:00am: Ballet Fundamentals with Danielle Robinson-Prater
10:00am: Beginning Modern with Roxane Wallace
11:30am: Musical Theater Jazz with Xan Mattek
12:30pm: All Levels Tap with Hannah Gonzalez
12:30pm: Beginning 2 Ballet with Benjamin Johnson

Sunday
10:15am: Creative Movement (Ages 3-4) with Hannah Gonzalez
10:15am: Creative Movement (Ages 5-6) with Sofia Arisian
11:00am: Youth Hip Hop (Ages 7-10) with Sofia Arisian
11:00am: Youth Ballet (Ages 11-14) with Hannah Gonzalez
12:00pm: Youth Ballet (Ages 7-10) with Sofia Arisian
12:00pm: Youth Modern (Ages 11-14) with TBA

Hopkins Dance Company Winter Classes

Sign up now for winter classes at Hopkins Dance Company!

All ages from 3 years to adults.
Classes in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, contemporary, musical theater, and yoga.

Tracks offered for Hopkins Youth Ballet or recreational, with performance opportunities for all.

Daily Drop-In Classes at Hothouse

Open dance and fitness classes seven days a week! Class offerings include ballet, Arabic dance, contemporary, The Ellové Technique®, jazz, BollyX, hip hop, Zumba, heels, sessions, and more.

Hothouse is a multi-purpose studio space in Minneapolis featuring drop-in classes for teens and adults. Whether you’re already involved in the local arts scene, an aspiring dance professional looking to bolster your training, or just a human who loves to move, Hothouse offers classes that celebrate the bliss of movement and embrace you for who you are.

Come as you are, leave as more.

Visit our website or find us on MINDBODY to view the full schedule and book your next class!

Free lot and street parking.

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

Come join the James Sewell Ballet dancers in our open professional class!
All classes are ballet unless noted otherwise. Sign up for in-person company class or virtual Coordi™ class here.

January 24-26
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Genevieve Waterbury with Eric Jensen on piano
Thursday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Yuki Tokuda with Pat Lyles on piano
Friday, 9:30-11:00am CT – James Sewell

January 29-February 2
Monday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Open Gaga and Ballet Barre with Berit Ahlgren
Tuesday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Kerry Parker with Pat Lyles on piano
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Genevieve Waterbury with Eric Jensen on piano
Thursday, 9:30-11:00am CT – Yuki Tokuda with Pat Lyles on piano
Friday, 9:30-11:00am CT – James Sewell

Coordi™ Class
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00am taught by James Sewell.
Ongoing. 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.

New Tuesday Open Ballet with Lisa Erickson

Please join Lisa Erickson for Open Ballet on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:00pm in the Sunroom at the Center for Performing Arts.

Lisa is a ballet teacher with 35+ years of experience teaching all levels, from beginner to advanced and everything in between. Her new Tuesday Open Ballet class is welcoming and fun for all!  Students will be guided in honing their body placement, technique, and positive mindset with a full barre, center and floor work that will strengthen and challenge, as well as provide opportunity to travel through space and consciously feel their movement.

Every student is special, different, important, appreciated, encouraged, respected, and unique.
Come check it out and see for yourself!

TU Dance Center: 2023-2024 School Programming

The School at TU Dance Center is excited to continue our 2023-2024 programming! Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or to inquire about taking a tour of TU Dance Center or a free trial class. Stay tuned for open classes and more adult programming information.

The TU Dance Pre-Professional Program is an intensive course of study integrating modern, ballet, African dance, conditioning, and creative workshops for students up to age 24.

The TU Dance Center 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.

Please contact us at education@tudance.org or ‪651-724-9708 with any questions. Financial aid is also available. For more information and to register, click here.