Archive: Workshops, Intensives, Master Classes, and Open Houses

Join ARENA DANCES’ professional dancers and local pre-professionals this summer for one-week of transformative movement exploration. Hone your technique with daily modern classes and then craft your artistry in choreography development with Artistic Director Mathew Janczewksi. 

Work directly with Mathew, as he embarks on a new choreographic process with the intensive students – a unique opportunity! With career development being an emphasis of this intensive, Mathew will also be available for scheduled 1:1 conversations with dancers to offer feedback specific to the dancer or share insights on the field. 

The week will culminate in an informal showing for friends, family and the community. Additionally, participants will be considered for apprenticeship positions with ARENA DANCES’ for the ‘21-22 Season. 

Register before April 30 for an Early Bird rate! Flexible payment options available. 

June 14-19
10:00AM-3:00PM, with a short lunch break
Unique opportunity to dance in Northrop Auditorium’s Hubbard Broadcasting Rehearsal Studio.

More information and registration can be found at http://www.arena-dances.org/instinct-dance-intensive/

BUNIYAAD Summer Intensive with Live Music!
June 14-26, 2021
Monday-Friday
10:00am-1:00pm CT

Two Ways to Participate
(1) In-person, limited capacity. In-person participants must be vaccinated for COVID-19 and wear masks.
(2) Remotely via Zoom.

Tuition
In-person participation: $475. Remote participation: $400. Scholarships available, based on need.

A $50 deposit must be submitted with your application. Once Ananya Dance Theatre has accepted and confirmed your application, the deposit will become non-refundable. The balance is due by Friday, June 4, 2021.

Application
To apply, please write to Alexandra Eady: alexandra.eady@ananyadancetheatre.org

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Threads Dance Project is excited to announce the return of our unique summer intensive experience! Even more exciting is that this year’s intensive will serve as a preliminary workshop where students can get early practice with audition material in preparation for our upcoming audition for our new pre-professional dance training program, Youth Dance Project (YDP), scheduled for July 31.

Our Dance Connections 2021 Summer Intensive includes developmentally appropriate movement classes in ballet, modern, creative movement, composition/choreography, improvisation, and hip hop. We are especially eager for your student to experience the distinctive arts activism and dance history course that gives our summer intensive its name!

We invite you to join us in our bright and airy new studio this summer where your student will enjoy rigorous dance education in a fun and inclusive atmosphere. Register by June 1 to receive a discount. Come learn, experience, create and connect with us!

July 19-23 and July 26-30, 2021
Ages sixteen and older.

Train with some of the Twin Cities top talents in theatrical jazz dance while taking your dance and performing skills to the next level. Our program is tailored to meet the individual goals and needs of EACH dancer. ALL ARE WELCOME.
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Classes take place at the Collide Studio and virtually.

Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm

Daily Class Sample Schedule:
9:30-11:00am: Ballet Technique
11:00-12:30pm: Jazz Technique
12:30-3:30pm: Classes in Acting, Commercial Jazz, African, Contemporary, Hip Hop and more!
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Teachers include Chelsea Rose, Allyson Richert, Katie Bradley, Emily Madigan and more! The two-week intensive culminates with an opportunity to audition for Collide’s 2021/2022 Performing Apprentice Program.

Scholarships available for BIPOC applicants and those underrepresented in dance. Email Chelsea@collidetheatrical.org for more information.

Dance with Ballet Royale this summer!

Master teachers join our renowned faculty to provide incomparable summer experiences in a structured and focused setting.

June 7-25: “Spring into Summer” intensive, featuring Progressing Ballet Technique® cross-training regimen. Intermediate/advanced to professional. Audition required.

June 14-18: Male Dancer Intensive, ages ten through professional. Multiple levels. Audition/pre-approval required.

July 5-23: July Summer Intensive for ages 8 through professional. Multiple progressive divisions. Audition required for Division II and up (dancers nine and older). 

August 2-13: Grand Prix Variations Workshop. Ages nine and up. Pre-competitive, Junior, and Senior Divisions. Audition required.

August 16-20: Youth Ballet August Jump-Start

August 22-27: Pointe Preparatory workshop. Girls ages eleven and older.

Plus weekly evening classes, July 5-August 12!

Discover movement possibilities with Young Dance this summer!

Registration is now open for summer classes and camps in Creative Movement, World Dance Forms, Ballet, Hip Hop, Modern, and more. Summer programs are offered in a hybrid format, unless otherwise noted in registration, with both in-person and online options for participation.

Classes and camps include:
Creative Movement 1 – Ages three to five
Creative Movement 2 – Ages five to seven
Dance a Story – Creative Movement and Storytelling Adventure! – Ages four to seven
Dance Together – Ages one to three with a caregiver
Create! Dance and Photography Camp – Ages eight to fifteen
Dance Pass to Explore – Allows dancers to drop in and experience a variety of classes – Ages seven and older
All Abilities Dance and Stories – Ages seven and older

Explore Spanish culture and flamenco tradition with Teaching Artist Susana di Palma during Flamenco con Abuelita (we hear our puppet friends Toro and Carmencita will be there too)! This is a one-hour, Zoom-based dance class on Saturday, April 24.

Want more? The Cowles Center has expanded upon the traditional Family Day offering to provide an easy-to-follow toolkit exploring flamenco through fun activities such as coloring pages, DIY ideas, and fun videos with Susana herself! Participants are welcome to engage with the toolkit as much as they like (or not at all) ahead of Saturday’s class.

Registration closes at 8:00 am on April 24.

Registrants will be emailed the toolkit ahead of Susana’s class.

This activity is designed for youth up to fifth grade.

Friday: 4:00-8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-6:30pm
Sunday: 10:00am-6:30pm

ACE (Hours: 2.00 Course: CEP121230, Provider: )
PMA (Hours: 20 Course: 10318, Provider: 100070)

Class: $549.00
Manual: $100.00
Streaming Video: $20.00

Pilates Chair
Prerequisite: Reformer 3 or Reformer certificate

The Balanced Body Pilates Chair training includes exercises and variations for both the original Wunda chair and the split pedal Combo chair. The chair is great for doing strengthening work with athletic clients and as an addition to group programming in combination with the Mat. This course includes exercises and programming for both personal training sessions and classes.

Pilates Barrels & Small Apparatus
Prerequisite: Reformer 3 or Reformer certification

The Balanced Body Barrels training includes exercises and variations for the Ladder Barrel and Step Barrel. The Step Barrel and Ladder Barrel add variety to personal training sessions or classes. This course includes exercises and programming for both personal training sessions and classes.

I’m offering six Saturdays of open Intermediate-Advanced Ballet in studio 2B at The Cowles Center, May 15 through June 19. Preregistration is required.

You can preregister for all six Saturdays through May 11, or beginning May 12 you can register for single classes. Space is limited. A virtual option will not be offered. Register in advance to secure your spot: http://justinleaf.com/classes. Classes will not be available for purchase onsite.

Open Intermediate-Advanced Ballet
May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19
10:15–11:45am

The studio will be available 15 minutes before and after class for warm-up/stretching. While student capacity is limited, all musical accompaniment for class will be prerecorded. Open to ages fourteen and up.

COVID SAFETY:
• Maximum nine students per class.
• Masks must be worn over nose and mouth throughout class and at all times while in the building.
• Dressing rooms will not be available. (There are bathrooms available if needed, but it’s advised that you come dressed to dance.)
• Please observe physical distancing at all times in the studio.
• Please don’t come to class if you’re experiencing any Covid symptoms or if you’ve been around anyone with symptoms.
• The Cowles Center staff disinfects the space before and after class.
• Registered students will be sent a health-screen form in the 24 hours leading up to the class. It can be completed online or in person before class begins.

Is there something else that would help you feel more safe? Please let me know. Email justin@justinleaf.com

All 6 classes: $85 package – available through Tuesday, May 11
Single classes: $18 each – available beginning Wednesday, May 12