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

Sensing Subtlety and Satisfaction:
Unlock Your Jaw, Soften Your Eyes, and Learn Self-Awareness Through Touch
An eight-week Feldenkrais series with Sarah Baumert.
Two classes weekly, April 11-June 9
Sundays, 4:00-5:00pm
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm

This series begins with the understanding that touch is important for human development and well-being. Through novel movements, interspersed with rest, these lessons will help disentangle patterns of bodily tension. We will use touch-based mindful movement within each Awareness Through Movement lesson to help settle the system. Through practice, you will fine tune your ability to listen through the skin, let go of unwanted tension, and help open the door for a deep sense of calm.

These lessons can be beneficial to reduce facial, eye, and TMJ stress, reduce tension from wearing a mask, improve breathing function, and reduce overall stress in the nervous system.

See website for more details. Scholarships are available.

Dancing Together
Offered virtually.

A child and parent/caregiver creative movement class. This virtual workshop is designed for children (ages two through four) and their parent/caregiver who are interested in a shared movement experience that engages the senses of curiosity and play. Both child and caregiver will participate in developmentally appropriate movement exercises that incorporate elements such as effort, shape, and tempo. Music will play an essential role in the class as students will be asked to respond to sounds as well as make sounds themselves. This class will give children and caregivers the opportunity to learn more about themselves and one another through the art form of dance.

Session 2: April 19-June 5, six weeks. No class on May 29.
Monday, 11:00-11:45am
Saturday, 10:00-10:45am
Tuition: 85.00

Photo courtesy of TU Dance.

Spend a week exploring Spanish culture and flamenco tradition with Teaching Artist Susana di Palma!

The Cowles Center has expanded upon the traditional Family Day offering to provide an easy-to-follow curriculum toolkit exploring flamenco, that culminates in an hour-long virtual dance class: Flamenco con Abuelita. We hear our puppet friends Toro and Carmencita will be there! Participants can follow along at our recommended pace, explore at their own pace, or simply show up to dance during Saturday’s class. This activity is designed for children in Kindergarten through second grade.

Register for the Saturday Flamenco Dance Class to receive our full toolkit. The toolkit is designed to be used from Monday, April 19 through Friday, April 23, ahead of Susana’s class, and includes fun activities such as coloring pages, DIY ideas, and more!

Registration closes at 8:00am on April 24.

The Limón Dance Company and Black Label Movement join forces to bring you a two-week summer intensive filled with powerful and compelling dance! Join Artistic Directors Dante Puleio and Carl Flink in celebrating the brilliant artistry of José Limón.

Experience one or two weeks of: classical and contemporary technique, repertory from both companies, conversations and celebrations of the Limón legacy, and learning about the dynamic Twin Cities dance scene.

The program offers top quality teachers comprised of current and former company members who are dedicated to the learning process and growth of each individual dancer.

Additional events will include evening sessions of improvisation, dance-making, and discussions designed to deepen participants’ embodied practice. The intensive concludes with the participants’ final showing on Saturday, July 31.

Sponsored in part by the University of Minnesota Dance Program.

Ballet Royale is still accepting video auditions for our summer intensives. Master teachers will 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 9+).

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

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.

We would love for you to dance 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, 9:30-3:30pm
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, Alyson 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.

Ballet Co.Laboratory is thrilled to announce 2021 Summer Programs.

Registration is now open for classes, workshops, and intensives for dancers ages three to adult. In-person and virtual options and flexible scheduling are offered to fit dancers’ individual needs.

Take your dancing to the next level. View all our programs at http://bit.ly/SummerBCL.