Community Classes
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Young Dance Classes are open to everyone! Our classes are structured so that dancers can jump in and join a class anytime during the year. Students of all levels and backgrounds enjoy our collaborative and creative approach to dance!

Young dance offers creative movement for preschoolers, modern dance classes for kids ages 7 and up, and a class just for boys ages seven to ten who are interested in exploring dance in a gender neutral environment. Classes are held in south Minneapolis and are open to everyone!  You do not have to be a member of The Company to participate in our dance classes.

2010-11 Class Schedule

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Call 612-423-3064 for questions about registration, or email info@youngdance.org.

to view the 2010- 2011 Young Dance brochure download the following link. 2010-2011 Schedule

Session I - September 20 - December 18 (no classes Nov. 22-28)
Session II - January 3 - April 2 (no classes March 21-27)
Session III - April 4 - May 14

Child and Parent Class- Ages 1- 3 with caretaker
Fridays, 10:15-11:00 at Center for Performing Arts,
$75/Session (Session I and II) $38/Session III

Creative Movement One - Ages 3-5
Mondays, 4:30-5:15 at Center for Performing Arts
Saturdays, 9:00-9:45 at Bethany Lutheran Church, Seward
$75/Session (Session I and II) $38/Session III

Creative Movement Two - Ages 5-7
Mondays, 5:15-6:00 at Center for Performing Arts
Saturdays, 9:45-10:30 at Bethany Lutheran Church, Seward
$75/Session (Session I and II) $38/Session III

Boys Creative Movement - Ages 5-7
Wednesdays, 4:45-5:30 at Center for Performing Arts
$75/Session (Session I and II) $38/Session III

Boys Get Movin' - Ages 7-10
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 at Center for Performing Arts
$96/Session (Session I and II) $48/Session III

Level One Modern Dance- Ages 7-10
Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 at Center for Performing Arts
$96/Session (Session I and II) $48 Session III

Middles - Ages 10-13
Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00 at Center for Performing Arts
$150/Session (Sessions I and II) $75/Session III

High School Modern Dance - Ages 13-18
Thursdays, Barton Open School $150/Session (Session I and II)
$75/Session III

Dance Technique Intensive -Ages 11-18
Mondays, 5:30-7:00 at Fallout Urban Art Center
$150/Session (Sessions I and II) $75/Session III
Ballet (Session I) -Emphasis on freedom of movement, and a healthy use of the body.
Modern Intensive (Session II and III) Challenging class to refine technique.

 

All Abilities Dancing

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A program designed to give youth living with physical disabilities a quality dance experience that emphasizes ability and redefines dance for our community.

Adaptive Creative Dance -Ages 8-18
Mondays, 4:45-5:45, at Center for Performing Arts
Explore elements of dance with a focus on positive body awareness, creativity, teamwork, motor co-ordination, and personal expression. For dancers living with mobility impairments.

Partnering for all Abilities Dance Class - Ages 8-Adult
Thursdays, 5:15-6:15, at Barton Open School
Dancers with and without disabilities explore partnering, communication and creating dances.


General Information

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Instructors

Young Dance classes are taught by working dance professionals with rich artistic backgrounds, extensive dance training and teaching experience. 

Locations
Classes are held at convenient Southwest Minneapolis locations and are accessible by bus. View Maps

Clothing and Shoes
Just wear comfortable clothes that don't inhibit movement in any way. Examples are: loose fitting or stretchy pants, comfortable shirt, leotards. We dance barefoot, no shoes or tights required.

Cost
Young Dance is committed to making dance classes accessible to children and teens from all income levels. Fees are listed in the class schedule. Contact Young Dance to make an individual payment plan if needed.

Scholarships
Scholarships are available and are based on financial need. Please call 612-423-3064 for more information.

Transportation assistance
If you need assistance with transportation, we have a carpool network. Please call 612-423-3064 for more information.

What is creative movement?
Children are introduced to dance through movement games, images, stories and music. Students explore all that their bodies can do and discover "dance steps" of their own imaginations. These classes are a great preparation for any dance technique class.

What is modern dance?
Our modern dance classes mix traditional technique to develop strength, coordination and flexibility with an emphasis on nurturing the dancers' creative skills through improvisation and composition. Through dance, our students develop a sense of themselves as movers and as thinkers.

What is Boys Get Movin'?
Boys Get Movin' is a dance class just for boys, taught by a male instructor, where students can engage in exciting full-bodied movement. With a bunch of rambunctious boys jumping, running, playing games and goofing, throw in some creativity, brain-building, a sprinkle of dance technique, and Yoga, it is a class so fun, you might just forget it's a dance class. Our new Boys Creative Movement, for boys ages 5-7, is a version of this class geared towards younger boys.

What is unique about the Young Dance ballet class?
This ballet class will provide Young Dancers and other youth an opportunity to learn the grace, extended line and articulation of ballet with an emphasis on the healthy use of joints and muscles. It is taught without bodily distortions and a skeleton will be used to help students understand their bones and joints for fluid movement and placement. A basic history is included with the help of photos and videos. Shoes are optional.