Creative Movement classes offer a fun environment for children to explore, improvise, and express themselves through movement. Children develop large and fine motor skills, as well as coordination, rhythm, teamwork, and listening skills. Ages 3-5
Children and their caregivers discover the joys of movement through games, stories, and songs. These early classes introduce children to group learning environments while using movement to develop strong bonds with their caregivers. Children also develop large and fine motor skills in classes that emphasize observation, exploration, manipulation, imitation, and repetition. Ages 1-3, with a
Creative Movement classes offer a fun environment for children to explore, improvise, and express themselves through movement. Children develop large and fine motor skills, as well as coordination, rhythm, teamwork, and listening skills. Ages 3-5
In Creative Movement 2, children learn the structure of a dance class and terminology through improvisation and games. Young dancers are challenged with more complex routines exploring the dance concepts of Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy. Ages 5-7
Introduction to Modern Dance, through improvisation and technique. Explores concepts of Space, Time, Body, Effort, Movement, and Form. Students develop listening skills, problem-solving skills, perception and evaluation skills, and teamwork through large and small group activities. Ages 7-9
In Beginning Breaking class, students ages 8-13 will learn the fundamentals of breaking, including Toprocks, Go-downs, Footwork, Powermoves, and Freezes, in a supportive environment. In addition to learning technique, dancers will have opportunities to advance their freestyling/improvisation skills, as well as to develop choreography collaboratively with their peers.
Participants develop skills of improvisation, partnering, and choreography with an emphasis on communication, collaboration, and performance. Ages 11+
Creative Dance for youth living with and without disabilities. This class will focus on positive body awareness, creativity, teamwork, motor coordination, and personal expression. Ages 7-11
This class focuses on dance elements emphasized in teamwork, partnering, and creativity while providing a foundation in Modern dance that is non-gender specific. Dancers will experience an exciting full-bodied movement class exploring a roller coaster ride of movement fun! Come swing, roll, jump, express, create, and sweat while learning the freedom and enjoyment of dance.
Modern dance concepts of Space, Time, Body, Effort, Movement, and Form with technical rigor and deep creativity. Confidence and self-awareness are key themes, along with empathy, embodiment, and energetic expression. This class explores elements of teamwork and leadership with an emphasis on exploring the self and articulating self-expression. Registration for Modern 5 is by invitation only.
Children and their caregivers discover the joys of movement through games, stories, and songs. These early classes introduce children to group learning environments while using movement to develop strong bonds with their caregivers. Children also develop large and fine motor skills in classes that emphasize observation, exploration, manipulation, imitation, and repetition. Age 1-3, with caregiver.
Creative Movement classes offer a fun environment for children to explore, improvise, and express themselves through movement. Children develop large and fine motor skills, as well as coordination, rhythm, teamwork, and listening skills. Ages 3-5
In Creative Movement 2, children learn the structure of a dance class and terminology through improvisation and games. Young dancers are challenged with more complex routines exploring the dance concepts of Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy. Ages 5-7
This class focuses on the comprehensive instruction of Contemporary Ballet and Modern Dance technique: Alignment, Momentum, Shape, and Breath. An in-depth exploration of floor work and locomotive phrases will be explored, as well as technique and skill-building. Ages 12-18
Introduction to Modern Dance, through improvisation and technique. Explores concepts of Space, Time, Body, Effort, Movement, and Form. Students develop listening skills, problem-solving skills, perception and evaluation skills, and teamwork through large and small group activities. Ages 7-9
Creative Movement classes offer a fun environment for children to explore, improvise, and express themselves through movement. Children develop large and fine motor skills, as well as coordination, rhythm, teamwork, and listening skills. Ages 3-5
Children and their caregivers discover the joys of movement through games, stories, and songs. These early classes introduce children to group learning environments while using movement to develop strong bonds with their caregivers. Children also develop large and fine motor skills in classes that emphasize observation, exploration, manipulation, imitation, and repetition. Ages 1-3, with a
Creative Movement classes offer a fun environment for children to explore, improvise, and express themselves through movement. Children develop large and fine motor skills, as well as coordination, rhythm, teamwork, and listening skills. Ages 3-5
In Creative Movement 2, children learn the structure of a dance class and terminology through improvisation and games. Young dancers are challenged with more complex routines exploring the dance concepts of Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy. Ages 5-7
Introduction to Modern Dance, through improvisation and technique. Explores concepts of Space, Time, Body, Effort, Movement, and Form. Students develop listening skills, problem-solving skills, perception and evaluation skills, and teamwork through large and small group activities. Ages 7-9
In Beginning Breaking class, students ages 8-13 will learn the fundamentals of breaking, including Toprocks, Go-downs, Footwork, Powermoves, and Freezes, in a supportive environment. In addition to learning technique, dancers will have opportunities to advance their freestyling/improvisation skills, as well as to develop choreography collaboratively with their peers.
Participants develop skills of improvisation, partnering, and choreography with an emphasis on communication, collaboration, and performance. Ages 11+
Creative Dance for youth living with and without disabilities. This class will focus on positive body awareness, creativity, teamwork, motor coordination, and personal expression. Ages 7-11
This class focuses on dance elements emphasized in teamwork, partnering, and creativity while providing a foundation in Modern dance that is non-gender specific. Dancers will experience an exciting full-bodied movement class exploring a roller coaster ride of movement fun! Come swing, roll, jump, express, create, and sweat while learning the freedom and enjoyment of dance.
Modern dance concepts of Space, Time, Body, Effort, Movement, and Form with technical rigor and deep creativity. Confidence and self-awareness are key themes, along with empathy, embodiment, and energetic expression. This class explores elements of teamwork and leadership with an emphasis on exploring the self and articulating self-expression. Registration for Modern 5 is by invitation only.
Watch the students of Young Dance share what they learned in classes! Performances include many genres of dance, numerous smiles, and even more applause. Classes performing on Friday, May 13 include: All Abilities Dancing 2Modern 4-5Modern 2Modern 3Creative Movement 2 - SatHip Hop 2Ballet 2Modern 1 - SatContemporary Techniqueand the Young Dance Performing Company
Children and their caregivers discover the joys of movement through games, stories, and songs. These early classes introduce children to group learning environments while using movement to develop strong bonds with their caregivers. Children also develop large and fine motor skills in classes that emphasize observation, exploration, manipulation, imitation, and repetition. Age 1-3, with caregiver.
Watch the students of Young Dance share what they learned in classes! Performances include many genres of dance, numerous smiles, and even more applause. Classes performing on Saturday, May 14 include: All Abilities Dancing 1Modern 2Modern 3Hip Hop 1Beginning BreakingLet’s Get Movin’Modern 1 -TuesdayBallet 1Creative Movement 1- MonCreative Movement 2- MonCreative Movement 1 - SatCreative
Every year at Young Dance, we approach the new academic year with a theme. This informs both the programming and the whole of the organization. Our theme this year is Reset. Reset represents taking what we have learned, keeping what worked, and acknowledging what didn’t, in order to move forward more resiliently. Our community is
Creative Dance for youth living with and without disabilities. This class will focus on positive body awareness, creativity, teamwork, motor coordination, and personal expression.
Every year at Young Dance, we approach the new academic year with a theme. This informs both the programming and the whole of the organization. Our theme this year is Reset. Reset represents taking what we have learned, keeping what worked, and acknowledging what didn’t, in order to move forward more resiliently. Our community is
Creative Movement classes offer a fun environment for children to explore, improvise, and express themselves through movement. Children develop large and fine motor skills, as well as coordination, rhythm, teamwork, and listening skills. Ages 3-5
Children and their caregivers discover the joys of movement through games, stories, and songs. These early classes introduce children to group learning environments while using movement to develop strong bonds with their caregivers. Children also develop large and fine motor skills in classes that emphasize observation, exploration, manipulation, imitation, and repetition. Ages 1-3, with a
Creative Movement classes offer a fun environment for children to explore, improvise, and express themselves through movement. Children develop large and fine motor skills, as well as coordination, rhythm, teamwork, and listening skills. Ages 3-5
In Creative Movement 2, children learn the structure of a dance class and terminology through improvisation and games. Young dancers are challenged with more complex routines exploring the dance concepts of Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy. Ages 5-7
Introduction to Modern Dance, through improvisation and technique. Explores concepts of Space, Time, Body, Effort, Movement, and Form. Students develop listening skills, problem-solving skills, perception and evaluation skills, and teamwork through large and small group activities. Ages 7-9
In Beginning Breaking class, students ages 8-13 will learn the fundamentals of breaking, including Toprocks, Go-downs, Footwork, Powermoves, and Freezes, in a supportive environment. In addition to learning technique, dancers will have opportunities to advance their freestyling/improvisation skills, as well as to develop choreography collaboratively with their peers.
Participants develop skills of improvisation, partnering, and choreography with an emphasis on communication, collaboration, and performance. Ages 11+
Creative Dance for youth living with and without disabilities. This class will focus on positive body awareness, creativity, teamwork, motor coordination, and personal expression. Ages 7-11
This class focuses on dance elements emphasized in teamwork, partnering, and creativity while providing a foundation in Modern dance that is non-gender specific. Dancers will experience an exciting full-bodied movement class exploring a roller coaster ride of movement fun! Come swing, roll, jump, express, create, and sweat while learning the freedom and enjoyment of dance.
Modern dance concepts of Space, Time, Body, Effort, Movement, and Form with technical rigor and deep creativity. Confidence and self-awareness are key themes, along with empathy, embodiment, and energetic expression. This class explores elements of teamwork and leadership with an emphasis on exploring the self and articulating self-expression. Registration for Modern 5 is by invitation only.
Children and their caregivers discover the joys of movement through games, stories, and songs. These early classes introduce children to group learning environments while using movement to develop strong bonds with their caregivers. Children also develop large and fine motor skills in classes that emphasize observation, exploration, manipulation, imitation, and repetition. Age 1-3, with caregiver.
Young Dance will celebrate the closing of our 2021-22 season by hosting our community of families, friends, and neighbors to build our own one- day-only miniature golf course at Newell Park! The course will be constructed at Newell Park in the Midway neighborhood of St. Paul from noon–3:00 p.m. Participants can sign up to build
Creative Movement classes offer a fun environment for children to explore, improvise, and express themselves through movement. Children develop large and fine motor skills, as well as coordination, rhythm, teamwork, and listening skills. Ages 3-5
In Creative Movement 2, children learn the structure of a dance class and terminology through improvisation and games. Young dancers are challenged with more complex routines exploring the dance concepts of Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy. Ages 5-7
This class focuses on the comprehensive instruction of Contemporary Ballet and Modern Dance technique: Alignment, Momentum, Shape, and Breath. An in-depth exploration of floor work and locomotive phrases will be explored, as well as technique and skill-building. Ages 12-18
The Young Dance Company will perform at the Walker Art Center’s Free First Saturday on June 4, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Each of these performances will feature the following excerpts from RESET: Bird SongGrace and A Tender HandThe Last Two Year (Lainey’s Solo) In My Head (Jensina and Esme’s Duet) Line Square Circle (Alex’s Dance) Young