2020 Virtual Summer Program | Children & Teen Program
The TU Dance Center Children & 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. Click here to download the 2020 Children & Teen Virtual Summer Program Daily Schedule.
To register, please complete the four-step registration process. 1) Please find the online pre-registration below under the specific level you are interested in and select a payment option, 2) Make a tuition payment (in full or by selecting a payment plan), 3) If requesting a payment plan please submit the TUDC Payment Plan Form Summer 2020. and 4) Click here to submit the Children & Teen Summer Program online registration form.*All times listed in CST.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT/DRUM: JULY 27-30
Students will experience the connection between movement and creativity through rhythmically driven classes aided by live percussion.WEEK 1, Creative Workshop: Dance and Storytelling (CANCELLED)
WEEK 2, Creative Workshop: Dance and Nature
Ages: 5-7
6 hours/week Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 11:00am-1:00pm
Tuition: 125.00
BRIDGE LEVEL: JULY 20-30
This two-week program is aimed for students (ages 9-14) preparing for a deeper engagement in dance. In this level, students receive introductory technique classes with focus on the creative process. Students will learn various styles and concepts of dance. Technique classes will be aided by live music. Students will participate in the creation of movement in daily workshop classes.6.75 hours/week Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 1:00-3:30pm;
Tuition: 215.00
TEEN 1 LEVEL: JULY 20-30
This program is an entry level for students typically aged 15 – 20 that will focus on the techniques of modern, ballet, and West African Dance as well as workshop/choreography. During this 2-week program, students will learn the basic fundamentals of dance technique along with exploring their individual artistic expression.10 hours/week: Monday-Thursday, 11:00am-1:30pm; Friday
Tuition: 320.00
2020 Virtual Summer Intensive | Pre-Professional Program
The TU Dance Pre-Professional program is an intensive course of study integrating modern, ballet, African, and creative workshops for students ages 11 to 24 (with the exception of the Intersect program). For level placement, please contact School Director Laurel Keen at education@tudance.org or 612-440-9028. Placement can be done by attending a virtual open class at TU Dance Center (by appointment only), by submitting a video link (modern and ballet phrase), or during the first day of classes of the intensive. The Intersect summer intensive is an open level program.
To register, please complete the four-step registration process. 1) Please find the online pre-registration below under the specific level or program you are interested in and select a payment option, 2) Make a tuition payment (in full or by selecting a payment plan), 3) If requesting a payment plan please submit the TUDC Payment Plan Form Summer 2020 (please see find the Intersect Summer Intensive Payment Plan form under the Intersect section below), and 4) Submit a Summer Intensive Pre-Professional online registration form.Registration deadlines:
Levels 1-3: July 17
TU Dance with Gregory Dolbashian and TUDC Teaching Artists: August 3
Intersect: July 27
*All times listed in CST.
Scholarships available. Contact School Director Laurel Keen at education@tudance.org for more information.
- Level 1
- Level 2
- Level 3
- INTERSECT: Evidence, A dance Company and TU Dance
- GREGORY DOLBASHIAN AND GUESTS
LEVEL 1: JULY 20-30
This is an entry level for students typically aged 11 and older who wish to experience focused dance training. During this 2-week summer program, students will be introduced to different forms of dance with a balance between building strong technique and exploring their artistry.10 hours/week: Monday-Thursday, 11:00am-1:30pm
Registration Form. Download the 2020 Pre-Professional Virtual Summer Program Daily Schedule.
Tuition: 320.00
LEVEL 2: JULY 20-30 (CANCELLED)
This level is designed for students typically aged 13 and older who wish to experience focused dance training. During this 2-week summer program, students will be introduced to different forms of dance as well as artistic expression through movement.10 hours/week: Monday-Thursday, 1:30pm-4:00pm
Registration Form. Download the 2020 Pre-Professional Virtual Summer Program Daily Schedule.
Tuition: 350.00
LEVEL 3: JULY 20-30 (CANCELLED)
This level is designed for students typically aged 14-16 with two or more years of formal training. During this 2-week program, students will explore their artistry through technique classes and workshop/choreography that will help to build their knowledge of dance.10 hours/week: Monday-Thursday 1:30om-4:00pm;
Registration Form. Download the 2020 Pre-Professional Virtual Summer Program Daily Schedule.
Tuition: 350.00
INTERSECT: EVIDENCE, A DANCE COMPANY AND TU DANCE: AUGUST 3-8
Participants will begin each day with classes from TU Dance Center teaching artists that are grounded in TU Dance's three pillars of Horton Based modern, West African and ballet. While these are commonly referred to as technique classes or training, TU Dance takes a look into how these dance forms intersect with one another and the many possibilities they offer. The goal of these classes is to prepare the dancer's mind, body and spirit to be fully present, ready to receive and engage, tap into different energies, and feel prepared to move openly into what follows. The workshop section of this intensive will be led by Ronald K. Brown and Arcell Cabuag. Participants will be immersed in the aesthetic and movement vocabulary of Evidence repertory through guided choreographic exploration. The participants will learn repertory as well as Afro-Cuban and Traditional and Contemporary African Dance techniques that are incorporated in the choreographic style.*For inter-generational participants with a wide range to no dance experience
*Classes will be provided online via Zoom. All times listed in CST
20.5 hours/week: Monday-Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm; Saturday, 11:00am-12:30pm & 3:00-4:30pm
Intersect Registration Form and Intersect Payment Plan Form. Download the Intersect Summer Intensive Daily Schedule
Tuition: 500.00
GREGORY DOLBASHIAN AND GUESTS: AUGUST 10-15
This one-week program is designed for intermediate/advanced pre-professional students (ages 17-24) who are interested in pursuing careers as professional dancers. This intensive is designed for students with four or more years of dance training and experience with choreographic processes. Students will participate in daily workshop classes with guest artist Gregory Dolbashian. Technique classes will be taught by TU Dance Center teaching artists and guest artists.20.5 hours/week: Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-5:00pm; Saturday, 11:00am-2:30pm
Registration Form. Download the Summer Intensive with Gregory Dolbashian and Guests Daily Schedule.
Tuition: 500.00
Summer Open Classes
View current open classes & workshops schedule
10-Class Card: 130.00
OPEN CLASSES
TU Dance welcomes beginning, intermediate and advanced dancers to join TU Dance Open & Company Classes. Open classes are $15/class, or $130 for a 10-class card; no pre-registration is required. Credit card, cash or check is accepted on site for drop-in classes; 10-class cards may be purchased on-site or online here with a credit card. A confirmation e-mail will follow your successful online class card purchase. Please print your confirmation e-mail/receipt and bring it to your first class to pick up your 10-class card.<br>10-Class Card: 130.00
To purchase a single virtual class click here.
View current open classes & workshops schedule
MASTER CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Virtual Masterclass with Ronald K. Brown, August 8
As part of the Intersect Summer Intensive, Evidence, A Dance Company and TU Dance are offering a virtual masterclass with Evidence's Artistic Director Ronald K. Brown. Saturday, August 8 | 3:00-4:30pm CST Cost: $15/participant Ronald K. Brown’s Master Class is designed for inter-generational participants with a wide range to no READ MORE>>
Intersect Summer Intensive, August 3-8
Evidence, A Dance Company and TU Dance join forces in an inspiring 1-week virtual Summer Intensive. Intersect (to meet and cross at a point/to share a common area), is an open level inter-generational Summer Intensive for participants with a wide range to no dance experience that will provide the opportunity READ MORE>>
Virtual Krump Ongoing Open Class with Herb Johnson III, Thursdays at 5:00pm
Learning and training in the basics of Krump. The growth process in this class will be approached with LUAIE (Learn, Understand, Apply, Investigate and Execute). The end result will be for each individual to know more about the style’s foundation and be able to improvise within the style. All levels welcome. Thursdays, READ MORE>>
Virtual Open Classes
TU Dance Center is offering virtual open classes to our community until further notice. In order to continue with this offering and be able to compensate our teaching artists and accompanists going forward, a class fee is necessary. We recognize that the current situation has affected our community in different READ MORE>>
Support TU Dance During the Give-At-Home-MN Campaign
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Virtual Quarantine Love: Self-Care During a Pandemic with DejaJoelle
This class is for all levels and all walks of life. During this time of uncertainty, the one thing you can count on is your body and spirit bringing you through. Utilizing meditations, movement, and affirmation. Unwind, decompress, manifest, and visualize the world you want to walk FORWARD into. All ages READ MORE>>
Virtual Adult Beginning Modern Workshop with Lori Mercil
During these two 4-week virtual workshops Lori will focus on helping students feel a sense of both release and groundedness, using breath and imagery, while also finding our inner strength, alignment, and connection to ourselves and the world from our own living rooms and kitchens. A gentle, easy to follow warm-up will READ MORE>>
Virtual Adult Beginning Ballet Workshop with Tina Anderson
These two 4-week ballet technique workshops emphasizes alignment, placement and somatic awareness. The class consists of barre and center work that focuses on balance, classical line, connecting steps, and simple turns and jumps. Tina Anderson Wallum’s 23-year performing career included principal and soloist work with Minnesota Dance Theatre, Ballet Minnesota, Ballet Arts Minnesota, READ MORE>>
Virtual Dancing Together
These two 4-week sessions are designed for children (ages 2-4) 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 READ MORE>>
Virtual Classes at TU Dance Center, 3/25 and 3/27
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