INTRO TO DANCE: JULY 11-20

This 2-week program welcomes beginners and introduces various techniques and concepts of dance to offer young movers the chance to experience a variety of ways to approach movement. Students can choose which techniques they would like to take each week, if not all! We Connect brings students together from multiple levels with the goal of building community and interacting with one another, not only through movement but through other art forms and practices such as writing, drawing, music, film, storytelling, etc. and then encouraging the students to bring elements of these multifaceted experiences into their dance classes. Ages 9-12.
6 or 9 hours/week FULL PROGRAM: Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00am-12:15pm.
*Class observation: Thursday, July 20. (see daily schedule for details) Tuition: 315.00

tuition payment options : OPTION A (2 classes/day, both weeks); pay $215.00 (tuition in full) [+ $-100.00]OPTION A (2 classes/day, both weeks); pay $107.50 (payment plan 1, 2 payments) [+ $-207.50]OPTION A (2 classes/day, both weeks); pay $71.67 (payment plan 2, 3 payments) [+ $-243.33]OPTION A (2 classes/day, both weeks); pay $53.75 (payment plan 3, 4 payments) [+ $-261.25]OPTION B (3 classes/day, both weeks); pay $315.00 (payment in full)OPTION B (3 classes/day, both weeks); pay $157.50 (payment plan 1, 2 payments) [+ $-157.50]OPTION B (3 classes/day, both weeks); pay $105.00 (payment plan 2, 3 payments) [+ $-210.00]OPTION B (3 classes/day, both weeks); pay $78.75 (payment plan 3, 4 payments) [+ $-236.25]OPTION C & D (2 and 3 classes per week); pay $265.00 (payment in full) [+ $-50.00]OPTION C & D (2 and 3 classes per week); pay $132.50 (payment plan 1, 2 payments) [+ $-182.50]OPTION C & D (2 and 3 classes per week); pay $88.33 (payment plan 2, 3 payments) [+ $-226.67]OPTION C & D (2 and 3 classes per week); pay $66.25 (payment plan 3, 4 payments) [+ $-248.75]
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BRIDGE LEVEL: JULY 10-22

This two-week program is aimed for students (ages 10-14) 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.We Connect brings students together from multiple levels with the goal of building community and interacting with one another, not only through movement but through other art forms and practices such as writing, drawing, music, film, storytelling, etc. and then encouraging the students to bring elements of these multifaceted experiences into their dance classes.
15 hours/week + 3.5 hours on Saturday, July 22: Monday-Friday, 10:00am-1:15pm; Saturday (July 22), 10:00am-12:35pm (Sharing 1:00-2:00pm)
Tuition: 565.00

new student registration fee : new student [+ $35.00]continuing student [+ $0.00]
tuition payment options : pay $565.00 (tuition in full) [+ $0.00]pay $282.500 (payment plan 1, 2 payments) [+ $-282.50]pay $188.33 (payment plan 2, 3 payments) [+ $-376.67]pay $141.25 (payment plan 3, 4 payments) [+ $-423.75]
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TEEN LEVEL: JULY 10-22

This 2-week program is an entry level for students typically aged 14-19 that will focus on the techniques of Modern, Ballet, Hip Hop and African Dance. Students will learn basic fundamentals of dance technique along with exploring their individual artistic expression. We Connect brings students together from multiple levels with the goal of building community and interacting with one another, not only through movement but through other art forms and practices such as writing, drawing, music, film, storytelling, etc. and then encouraging the students to bring elements of these multifaceted experiences into their dance classes.
8.5 hours/week + 3.5 hours on Saturday, July 22: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 1:15-3:45pm; Wednesday, 2:45-3:45pm; Saturday (July 22), 10:00am-12:35pm (Sharing, 1:00-2:00pm)
Tuition: 345.00 

new student registration fee : new student [+ $35.00]continuing student [+ $0.00]
tuition payment options : pay $345.00 (tuition in full) [+ $0.00]pay $172.50 (payment plan 1, 2 payments) [+ $-172.50]pay $115.00 (payment plan 2, 3 payments) [+ $-230.00]pay $8625 (payment plan 3, 4 payments) [+ $-258.75]
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LEVEL 2: JULY 10-22

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. We Connect brings students together from multiple levels with the goal of building community and interacting with one another, not only through movement but through other art forms and practices such as writing, drawing, music, film, storytelling, etc. and then encouraging the students to bring elements of these multifaceted experiences into their dance classes.
19.75 hours/week + 3.5 hours on Saturday, July 22: Monday - Friday, 1:15-5:30pm; Saturday (July 22), 10:00am-12:35pm (Showing: 1:00-2:00pm)

Tuition: 725.00 

new student registration fee : new student [+ $35.00]continuing student [+ $0.00]
tuition payment options : pay $725.00 (tuition in full) [+ $0.00]pay $362.50(payment plan 1, 2 payments) [+ $-362.50]pay $241.67 (payment plan 2, 3 payments) [+ $-483.33]pay $181.25 (payment plan 3, 4 payments) [+ $-543.75]
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LEVEL 3: JULY 10-22

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. We Connect brings students together from multiple levels with the goal of building community and interacting with one another, not only through movement but through other art forms and practices such as writing, drawing, music, film, storytelling, etc. and then encouraging the students to bring elements of these multifaceted experiences into their dance classes.
19.75 hours/week +3.5 on Saturday, July 22: Monday - Friday, 1:15pm-5:30pm; Saturday (July 22), 10:00am-12:35pm (Showing: 1:00-2:00pm)

Tuition: 725.00

new student registration fee : new student [+ $35.00]continuing student [+ $0.00]
tuition payment options : pay $725.00 (tuition in full) [+ $0.00]pay $362.50.00 (payment plan 1, 2 payments) [+ $-362.50]pay $241.87 (payment plan 2, 3 payments) [+ $-483.33]pay $181.25 (payment plan 3, 4 payments) [+ $-543.75]
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LEVEL 4: JULY 24-AUGUST 12

This level is designed for students (ages 13-16) who demonstrate a strong commitment to their dance education. It is recommended that students have four or more years of formal training and a solid grounding in Ballet and Modern dance techniques. Students will participate in daily workshop classes with TU Dance Center teaching artists and guest artists. Each week will culminate with a work-in- progress sharing in the studio.
33.75 hours/week: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-4:30pm; Saturdays, 10:00am-1:00pm

Tuition: 1640.00

new student registration fee : new student [+ $35.00]continuing student [+ $0.00]
tuition payment options : pay $1,640 (full tuition)pay $820.00 (payment plan 1, 2 payments) [+ $-820.00]pay $546.67 (payment plan 2, 3 payments) [+ $-1,093.33]pay $410.00 (payment plan 3, 4 payments) [+ $-1,230.00]
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LEVEL 5: JULY 24-AUGUST 12

This program is designed for advanced pre-professional students (ages 17-24) who are interested in pursuing careers as professional dancers. It is recommended that students have four or more years of formal training and a solid grounding in Ballet and Modern dance techniques. Students will participate in daily workshop classes with TU Dance Center teaching artists and guest artists. Each week will culminate with a work-in- progress sharing in the studio.
33.75 hours/week: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-4:30pm; Saturdays, 10:00am-1:00pm

Tuition: 1640.00

new student registration fee : new student [+ $35.00]continuing student [+ $0.00]
tuition payment options : pay $1,640 (full tuition)pay $820.00 (payment plan 1, 2 payments) [+ $-820.00]pay $546.67 (payment plan 2, 3 payments) [+ $-1,093.33]pay $410.00 (payment plan 3, 4 payments) [+ $-1,230.00]
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View current open classes & workshops schedule

MASTER CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

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  Community Class with Alanna Morris | March 18, 2023
  This community class is part of a series of classes at TU Dance Center in connection with The 3-Women Project. Alanna Morris's workshop in contemporary forms is designed to build community and encourage confidence in your creative expression. Expect citations from African diasporic movement, music and philosophy–specifically Trinidad and Tobago, READ MORE>>
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  Flow Space | Class With Guest Artist Gregory Dolbashian, November 17
  Join us for 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>>
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  Urban Bush Women’s Technique & Repertory Master Class | April 21
  TU Dance and Northrop presents "Urban Bush Women's Technique & Repertory Master Class". Participants will explore Urban Bush Women’s legacy works and learn phrases from repertory included in their upcoming Legacy + Lineage + Liberation concert performance. They will also engage in movement study rooted in the “Liberated Pelvis,” a movement READ MORE>>
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  Master Class with Marcus Jarrell Willis | April 30
  Join us as visiting choreographer Marcus Jarrell Willis teaches a Modern/Contemporary class at TU Dance Center. The class is a blend of familiar Horton-based technique exercises with other modern release forms during the warm-up portion. The remainder of the class is an exploration of the continuous development of Marcus' own READ MORE>>
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  Class + Connect | Traditional Flow: African Dance and Yoga with Kenna
  Please join us this Spring for a series of 3 open adult class offerings (each offering will include 4 weekly classes) featuring 3 different Twin Cities teaching artists. Join for all 3 offerings or drop-in as your schedule allows. Each class will be followed by an optional time to connect READ MORE>>
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  Body Watani in Water by Leila Awadallah | April 16, 2022
  Body Watani (body-as-homeland) is both an improvisational movement practice and an emerging contemporary dance form. A site where improvisational research guides practitioners into their personal ‘body watani’ through spending time with ancestries, contemplating our complex relations to land / water / home, and activating embodied memories into dancing. Developed by READ MORE>>
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  Class + Connect | OLD SKOOL DANCE HOUSE PARTY
  Please join us this Spring for a series of 3 open adult class offerings (each offering will include 4 weekly classes) featuring 3 different Twin Cities teaching artists. Join for all 3 offerings or drop-in as your schedule allows. Each class will be followed by an optional time to connect READ MORE>>
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  Open Classes at TU Dance Center – Spring 2023
  TU Dance Center is  reinitiating its open class offerings for intermediate/advanced participants starting Monday, February 27, 2023 until Friday, May 5, 2023 .  Teaching artists include TU Dance Artistic Director Toni Pierce-Sands, Laurel Keen, Leila Awadallah and Abdo Sayegh-Rodriguez. The regular class schedule is detailed below. Please see the class calendar READ MORE>>
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  Class + Connect
  Please join us this Spring for a series of 3 open adult class offerings (each offering will include 4 weekly classes) featuring 3 different Twin Cities teaching artists. Join for all 3 offerings or drop-in as your schedule allows. Each class will be followed by an optional time to connect READ MORE>>
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  Dance Innovation for Seasoned Adults 55+, Fall 2022
  Dance teacher Tamiko French has developed a program centered around revitalizing creativity of storytelling with the building blocks of dance creation that infuses the visual and literary arts. The 8-week workshop is designed to be sequential for participants, with each class building on the previous class. From a first class READ MORE>>