Archive: Performances and Events

Twin Cities Flamenco Collective inspires audiences through its passionate and soulful expressions of flamenco music and dance alongside special guest artists. This is part of TCFC’s monthly residency at Icehouse MPLS.

Our special guest in June is internationally acclaimed dancer and singer La Conja from NYC.

Sunday, June 25 at 5:00pm

Performers:
La Conja – Flamenco dancer and singer; Special Guest from NYC
Bobby “El Eléctrico” – TCFC, Percussionist
Eva Makiko – TCFC, Flamenco dancer
Raquel del Bosque – Flamenco dancer, Special Guest
Ross “El Vecino” – TCFC, Flamenco guitarist
Sachiko “La Chayí” – TCFC, Flamenco dancer

Sampradaya – The Sanskrit word is by definition, “tradition.” In practice, it represents transference while infusing innovation. Tradition sustains beauty and provides foundation and framework. From tradition, we imbibe, create, iterate, and share. Sampradaya lights the next lamp.

Kala Vandanam presents a twentieth anniversary (in our twenty-first year) ensemble Bharatanatyam concert with live music, celebrating signature choreographic works of the great masters who lit our lamps.

We are honored to make our Cowles Center debut with this concert.
Tickets are Pay As You Are from $15-$95.

July 1 at 7:00pm

Ray Terrill Dance Group presents the 21st annual Dances at the Lake Festival!

Join us for two free, open to the public, concerts at the Rose Garden at Lake Harriet.
Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15
7:00pm

The festival features a variety of dance forms performed by both professional adult and youth companies. The “stage” for the shows is the large grassy area between the two fountains near the Rose Garden at Lyndale Park Garden. Audience members are invited to bring a lawn chair or blanket and some snacks, drinks or a picnic and enjoy the unique opportunity of seeing dance performed at the Rose Garden.

2023 Dances at the Lakes Festival: Individual Artist and Dance Company Lineup
This year’s festival showcases professional artists and youth dance groups originating from Minnesota:

Amanda Sachs and Elena (Elly) Hollenhorst, Minneapolis, MN—Amanda and Elly, Co-Artistic Directors
Anda Flamenco Company and School, Minneapolis, MN—Kristina de Sacramento, Artistic Director
Ashley Ballet Arts Academy, Ballet Arts Youth Ensembles, Golden Valley, MN—Ashley Burkland, Artistic Director
Christopher Watson Dance Company, Minneapolis, MN—Christopher Watson, Artistic Director
DanceWorks, Lakeville MN—Jennifer Mack, Artistic Director
Duniya Drum and Dance, Minneapolis, MN—Fode Bangoura and Whitney McCluskey, Co-Artistic Directors
Jawaahir Dance Company, Minneapolis, MN—Laura Crocker, Artistic Director
Keane Sense Of Rhythm Youth Tap Ensemble, Saint Paul, MN— Cathy Wind, Artistic Director
Kinetic Evolutions, Minneapolis, MN—Sarah LaRose-Holland, Artistic Director
Nritya Kalakshetra Academy of Performing Arts, Woodbury, MN—Sivanuja (Anu) Balaji, Artistic Director
Ray Terrill Dance Group, Saint Paul, MN—Ray Terrill Artistic Director
Sansai Yonsei Kai, Japanese Dance Company, Saint Paul MN—Linda Hashimoto, Artistic Director
Tiyumba African Drum and Dance Company, Minneapolis, MN—Fatawu Sayibu, Artistic Director
Youth Dance Ensemble, Burnsville, MN—Dixie Rairamo, Artistic Director

Off-Leash Area is thrilled to announce the 2023 Neighborhood Garage Tour, our grass-roots, out-of-the-box neighborhood performance program! For over seven years Off-Leash Area has been bringing original contemporary theater and dance to neighborhoods across the Twin Cities metro, delighting over 3,500 Minnesotans in over 40 diverse communities.

This year’s touring production is “The Medicine Show of the 25th Century,” where in the distant future we follow a troupe of A.I.-hybrid humanoids on a quest to find the mythical “perfect human being”. To fuel their quest, they travel from town to town, hawking a cure-all elixir to an audience desperate for solutions to the world’s toughest problems.

With direction and choreography by OLA Co-Artistic Director Jennifer Ilse, set and projections by OLA Co-Artistic Director Paul Herwig, sound and music by Gabriel Rodereick (Freaque), performances by these artists plus long-time OLA cast member Jesse Schmitz-Boyd, lights and technical direction by Jenny Moeller, and costuming by “Melancholy” and “Pistachio“.

With “The Medicine Show of the 25th Century” Off-Leash Area invites neighbors of all ages to a fun and imaginative tale told with both raucous comedy and whimsical beauty. Join us for a neighborhood gathering on a beautiful autumn evening in the most surprising and midwestern of venues – a two-car residential garage – where we prepare together to take off on an adventure of the imagination far, far into the future!

Throughout the Metro from September 8 through October 1. Price: $5-$20.
Visit the website for exact dates, times, and locations.

Come to Hopkins Dance Company’s annual Spring Recital!

Saturday, June 3 at 12:00pm
Saturday, June 3 at 6:00pm

Tickets available at the door or online.  

Floorwork: a communal conversation and shared meal.

Every first Saturday! Floorwork was developed to hold conversations, knowledge sharing, and supportive space for dance artists and people who like to move.

The next Floorwork is:
Saturday, June 3
12:00-2:00pm – new time
RSVP by Thursday, June 1

This June Floorwork will focus on the question, “How do we improve our creative practice with thoughtful and critical feedback?” – conversation assisted by Arwen Wilder of Hijack. Conversation will be held over a communal meal – bring your own dish to share in our potluck! ARENA DANCES will supply beverages, plates, napkins, and utensils.

The SOTA Movement – Minnesota’s Street Dance Festival

3 days and over 100 artists. Minnesota, national, and international!

Come join us for The SOTA Movement where artists, creators and supporters come together to celebrate dance, connections and culture. For more information and to reserve your tickets, go to www.sotamove.com!

Join us for a night of summer celebration!

Our roaring Summer Soiree will raise support for our upcoming world premiere of Erased Steps, coming to the historic Union Depot in downtown Saint Paul this August. A dance-theatre work, Erased Steps is inspired by visual artist Eve Sussman, a British-born American creator of film, video, installation, sculpture, and photography. The dancer’s relationships are gradually revealed through the work’s deft abstraction, incorporating dance, visual symbolism, and imaginative staging to an original score by local composer Zack Baltich.

The evening will be filled with 1920’s inspired bite-sized apps by Create Catering, libations, an experiential silent auction, fresh fashion by MartinPatrick 3…and an exclusive sneak peek of Erased Steps by ARENA DANCES!

Thursday, June 15, 6:00–9:00pm
at MartinPatrick 3
FREE to attend!
Includes appetizers and drinks, with performances by ARENA DANCES
RSVP by June 10.

The Bloomington Center for the Arts presents the Discover Dance Series, June 15-17:
A weekend festival featuring performances by multiple local dance companies representing a wide range of styles aimed for an all-ages audience to discover and experience the joy and power of the art of dance!

Three evening performances featuring dances by Alternative Motion Project (modern), Concerto Dance (jazz), Continental Ballet Company (ballet) and Rhythm Street Movement (tap).

Thursday, June 15 – Saturday, June 17
7:00pm
Each evening will feature the same program.
Tickets: $25 for ages 12 and up; $15 for ages 11-6; free for ages 5 and under.

Master classes will be offered by each company at the BCA:
Saturday, June 17: 1:00-3:30pm
Free with a ticket to the performance, or $10.
Participants can choose up to 2 classes with options in an open level format or master classes geared for more experienced dancers. Classes are open to participants ages 12 through adult. Register online through the ticket site or at the Info Desk day of the event. Participants under 18 need a guardian-signed waiver.

More information – look for Discover Dance Series under the “Guest Performers” tab.