2017 Summer Program for Children & Teen
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 complete Children & Teen summer schedule handout.
To register, click here to submit the Children & Teen Summer Program online registration form.Registration Deadline: July 2
CREATIVE MOVEMENT/DRUM: JULY 17-21
Ages 5-7. Students will experience the connection between movement and creativity through rhythmically driven classes aided by live percussion. During this 1-week program, students will create their own musical instruments and integrate them into their movements and creative discoveries. Students are required to bring simple materials for their Arts/Crafts session.July 17-21, Monday-Friday 9:00-11:00am
*Informal showing on Friday, July 21, 10:00-11:00am Tuition: 250.00
INTRODUCTION TO DANCE: JULY 10-21
Ages 7-10 . This two-week program introduces basic dance technique and provides tools students will use in 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 a short dance each week.July 10-21: Monday-Friday, 11:00am-2:30pm.
*Informal showing on Friday, July 21, 1:30-2:30pm Tuition: 400.00
BRIDGE LEVEL: JULY 10-21
Ages 11-14. This two-week program is aimed for students 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 a short dance.July 10-21: Monday - Friday, 11:00am-2:45pm;
*Informal showing on Friday, July 21, 1:30-2:30pm Tuition: 455.00
TEEN LEVEL 1: JULY 31-AUGUST 19
This 3-week program is an entry level for students typically aged 16-20 who wish to experience a variety of classes including modern, ballet, conditioning, African and workshop/choreography. Students will learn the basic fundamentals of dance technique along with exploring their individual artistic expression.11.25 hours/week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 2:45-6:45pm; Saturday, August 19, 11:15-2:00pm.
*Informal showing on Saturday, August 19 from 12:30-2:00pm Tuition: 475.00
2017 Summer Intensive Pre-Professional Program
The TU Dance Pre-Professional program is an intensive course of study integrating modern, ballet, African, and repertory work for students up to age 24. The program has five levels. For level placement, please contact us at education@tudance.org or 612-605-1925. Placement can be done by attending an 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. Click here to download the complete Pre-Professional intensive schedule handout.
To register click here to submit the Summer Intensive Pre-Professional online registration form.Registration Deadline: July 2
LEVEL 1: JULY 31-AUGUST 19
This is an entry level for students typically aged 11 and older who wish to experience focused dance training. Students will be introduced to different forms of dance with a balance between building strong technique and exploring their artistry.16.25 hours/week: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:30pm
*Informal showing on Saturday, August 19, 12:30-2:00pm
Tuition: 685.00
LEVEL 2: JULY 31-AUGUST 19
This level is designed for students typically aged 13 and older who wish to experience focused dance training. Students will be introduced to different forms of dance as well as artistic expression through movement.18.25 hours/week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 2:45-6:45pm; Tuesday and Thursday 11:45-3:30pm
*Informal Showing on Saturday, August 19, 12:30-2:00pm
Tuition: 755.00
LEVEL 3: JULY 31-AUGUST 19
This level is designed for students typically aged 14 and older with two or more years of formal training. Students will explore their artistry through technique classes and workshop/choreography that will help to build their knowledge of dance.19.75 hours/week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 2:45-6:45pm, Tuesday and Thursday 2:30-7:00pm
*Informal showing on Saturday, August 19, 12:30-2:00pm
Tuition: 825.00
LEVEL 4: JULY 31-AUGUST 19
This level is designed for students typically aged 15-18 with four or more years of formal training and a solid grounding in Ballet and Modern dance techniques. Students will participate in a variety of technique classes as well as the process of learning and refining choreography through a daily workshop class.23 hours/week: Monday and Friday 9:00am-2:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday 2:30-7:00pm, Wednesday 10:30am-3:30pm
*Informal showing on Saturday, August 19, 12:30-2:00pm
Tuition: 950.00
LEVEL 5: JULY 31-AUGUST 19
Typically for students aged 18-24 who have interest in pursuing careers in dance. Individuals placed in this level have a comprehensive understanding of Ballet and Modern dance techniques and are committed to developing as artists. Students will learn TU Dance repertory.24.5 hours/week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00am-2:45pm (until 3:30pm on last week), Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-2:30pm
*Informal showing on Saturday, August 19, 12:30-2:00pm
Tuition: 1020.00
Summer Open Classes
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OPEN CLASSES
TU Dance welcomes beginning, intermediate and advanced dancers to join TU Dance Open & Company Classes. Open classes are $14/class, or $120 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. 10-Class Card: 120.00 View current open classes & workshops schedule
MASTER CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Dancing Together: A Child and Parent/Caregiver Creative Movement Class
This 6-week session, taught by dance teachers Maggie Bergeron (Wednesdays) and Andrea Zimmerman (Saturdays) is 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 READ MORE>>
Adult Beginning Ballet with Tina Anderson Wallum
This ballet technique class 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, Ballet READ MORE>>
Adult Beginning Modern with Thern Anderson (Midday)
This 6-week workshop with Thern will teach body and spacial awareness, rhythm and phrasing, ensemble dancing and injury prevention through modern dance patterns and improvisation. Thern Anderson started dancing at the University of Minnesota and perform with Choreogram Dance Company. She has taught to all ages and abilities in Washington, READ MORE>>- Adult Beginning with Thern Anderson (Evening)
This workshop with Thern will teach body and spacial awareness, rhythm and phrasing, ensemble dancing and injury prevention through modern dance patterns and improvisation. Thern Anderson started dancing at the University of Minnesota and perform with Choreogram Dance Company. She has taught to all ages and abilities in Washington, DC, READ MORE>> 
African Movement with Alanna Morris Van-Tassel, August 22
Immerse yourself in the dance styles of the African diaspora. Accompanied by live drumming, the class begins with a flowing and energizing warm up and will get you moving to the sounds of the drum orchestra. We will focus on freeing the body and spirit, putting rhythmic patterns together, and READ MORE>>
Dance Class with Guest Artist Gregory Dolbashian, August 17
Thursday, August 17, 6:00-7:30pm FLOW SPACE: An atmosphere that allows for the act of “pure play” to help dance artists use more capacity, intellect, sense, courage, and imagination in their movement styles. Conducted by director of The DASH Ensemble, Gregory Dolbashian, the class is a highly developed series of improvisational tools and READ MORE>>
3-Day Contemporary Dance Workshop with Kjara Starič Wurst, June 22-24
As a choreographer and teacher, Kjara combines technically stylized classical ballet, the broken lines of contemporary ballet, and the softness and fluidity of contemporary dance. Emphasizing interpretation and precise movement as well as playing with different dynamics and rhythm. Kjara's choreography is very physical, filled with the suggestiveness of everyday READ MORE>>
Improvisation class with Hijack, April-May 2017
HIJACK is the choreographic collaboration of Kristin Van Loon & Arwen Wilder. Van Loon & Wilder each grew up in Chicago, met at Colorado College, and established their collaboration in Minneapolis in 1993. HIJACK will be teaching a series of classes at TU Dance Center. Saturdays, April 29 and May READ MORE>>- Midday Adult Beginning Modern with Thern Anderson, May 1-22
This 4-week workshop with Thern will teach body and spacial awareness, rhythm and phrasing, ensemble dancing and injury prevention through modern dance patterns and improvisation. Thern Anderson started dancing at the University of Minnesota and perform with Choreogram Dance Company. She has taught to all ages and abilities in Washington, DC, READ MORE>> 
Modern class with Robin Stiehm, April 26
Robin Stiehm's class will utilize a diverse range of movement techniques, reflecting her varied dance experiences of over 40 years. Students will find a release into the floor, leading to strong standing movement and finally full-bodied airborne dancing. Class will begin with a basic alignment-focused warm-up, preparing the dancer for READ MORE>>