Young Dance Teaching Artists Gretchen Pick and Brittany Keefe will be leading activities in the lobby of Orchestra Hall before and after the Minnesota Orchestra performance on October 30. This event is part of the relaxed family concert series designed for all ages and including individuals with autism or sensory sensitivities. This particular concert is
Creative Movement classes offer a fun environment for children to play, explore, improvise, and express themselves through movement. Dancers develop gross 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
Modern 1 offers young dancers an introduction to Modern Dance. Students will develop their understanding of the Elements of Dance (Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy), through this expansive American dance form. In addition to building technique, dancers develop listening skills, problem-solving skills, perception and evaluation skills, teamwork, and confidence through large and small group
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 freestyle/improvisation skills, as well as to develop choreography collaboratively with their peers. Ages 8–13
All Abilities Dancing classes are a supportive, community-minded environment for youth living with and without disabilities to express themselves through movement. Participants develop skills of improvisation, partnering, and choreography with an emphasis on communication, collaboration, and performance. Ages 11+
All Abilities Dancing classes are a supportive, community-minded environment for youth living with and without disabilities to express themselves through movement. This class will focus on positive body awareness, creativity, teamwork, motor coordination, and personal expression. Ages 7–11
Based on rhythms from Africa and the diaspora, Afro-Modern Dance is a contemporary class where dancers explore full-body expression rooted in West African, Caribbean, and American dance traditions. Students will develop technique through a focus on wellness, community, improvisation, and fluidity across movement styles. Ages 10–18
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
Creative Movement 3 (formerly Let's Get Movin') is great for the dancer who may not be interested in a more formal technique class. Dancers further their understanding and exploration of the Elements of Dance (Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy) through activities that emphasize improvisation, teamwork, partnering, and creativity. Come swing, roll, jump, express, create,
Modern 4 and 5 offers a safe and supportive environment for young dancers gain skills and confidence through technique and improvisation. Students develop their understanding of the Elements of Dance (Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy), through this expansive American dance form. In addition to building technique, dancers develop listening skills, problem-solving skills, perception and
Modern 3 offers a safe and supportive environment for young dancers to gain skills and confidence through technique and improvisation. Students develop their understanding of the Elements of Dance (Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy), through this expansive American dance form. In addition to building technique, dancers develop listening skills, problem-solving skills, perception and evaluation
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 deepen their bonds with their caregivers. Dancers develop gross and fine motor skills in classes that emphasize play, 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 gross and fine motor skills, as well as coordination, rhythm, teamwork, and listening skills. Ages 3–5
Creative Movement classes offer a fun environment for children to explore, improvise, and express themselves through movement. Children develop gross 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 deepen their bonds with their caregivers. Dancers develop gross and fine motor skills in classes that emphasize play, observation, exploration, manipulation, imitation, and repetition. Ages 1–3, with a
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
Modern 1 offers young dancers an introduction to Modern Dance. Students will develop their understanding of the Elements of Dance (Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy), through this expansive American dance form. In addition to building technique, dancers develop listening skills, problem-solving skills, perception and evaluation skills, teamwork, and confidence through large and small group
Creative Movement classes offer a fun environment for children to explore, improvise, and express themselves through movement. Dancers develop gross and fine motor skills, as well as coordination, rhythm, teamwork, and listening skills. Ages 3–5
This high-energy class allows students to find their voice and style through the lens of Hip Hop, gaining skills through technique and confidence in freestyling. Dancers explore a breadth of styles (breaking, popping, locking, house) and get a glimpse into the history of the genre and its evolution. Ages 7–10
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 deepen their bonds with their caregivers. Dancers develop gross and fine motor skills in classes that emphasize play, observation, exploration, manipulation, imitation, and repetition. Ages 1–3, with a
This high-energy class allows students to find their voice and style through the lens of Hip Hop, gaining skills through technique and confidence in freestyling. Dancers explore a breadth of styles (breaking, popping, locking, house) and get a glimpse into the history of the genre and its evolution. Ages 10–13
Creative Movement classes offer a fun environment for children to play, explore, improvise, and express themselves through movement. Dancers develop gross 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
Modern 1 offers young dancers an introduction to Modern Dance. Students will develop their understanding of the Elements of Dance (Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy), through this expansive American dance form. In addition to building technique, dancers develop listening skills, problem-solving skills, perception and evaluation skills, teamwork, and confidence through large and small group
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 freestyle/improvisation skills, as well as to develop choreography collaboratively with their peers. Ages 8–13
All Abilities Dancing classes are a supportive, community-minded environment for youth living with and without disabilities to express themselves through movement. Participants develop skills of improvisation, partnering, and choreography with an emphasis on communication, collaboration, and performance. Ages 11+
All Abilities Dancing classes are a supportive, community-minded environment for youth living with and without disabilities to express themselves through movement. This class will focus on positive body awareness, creativity, teamwork, motor coordination, and personal expression. Ages 7–11
Based on rhythms from Africa and the diaspora, Afro-Modern Dance is a contemporary class where dancers explore full-body expression rooted in West African, Caribbean, and American dance traditions. Students will develop technique through a focus on wellness, community, improvisation, and fluidity across movement styles. Ages 10–18
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
Creative Movement 3 (formerly Let's Get Movin') is great for the dancer who may not be interested in a more formal technique class. Dancers further their understanding and exploration of the Elements of Dance (Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy) through activities that emphasize improvisation, teamwork, partnering, and creativity. Come swing, roll, jump, express, create,
Modern 4 and 5 offers a safe and supportive environment for young dancers gain skills and confidence through technique and improvisation. Students develop their understanding of the Elements of Dance (Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy), through this expansive American dance form. In addition to building technique, dancers develop listening skills, problem-solving skills, perception and
Modern 3 offers a safe and supportive environment for young dancers to gain skills and confidence through technique and improvisation. Students develop their understanding of the Elements of Dance (Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy), through this expansive American dance form. In addition to building technique, dancers develop listening skills, problem-solving skills, perception and evaluation
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 deepen their bonds with their caregivers. Dancers develop gross and fine motor skills in classes that emphasize play, 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 gross and fine motor skills, as well as coordination, rhythm, teamwork, and listening skills. Ages 3–5
Creative Movement classes offer a fun environment for children to explore, improvise, and express themselves through movement. Children develop gross 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 deepen their bonds with their caregivers. Dancers develop gross and fine motor skills in classes that emphasize play, observation, exploration, manipulation, imitation, and repetition. Ages 1–3, with a
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
Modern 1 offers young dancers an introduction to Modern Dance. Students will develop their understanding of the Elements of Dance (Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy), through this expansive American dance form. In addition to building technique, dancers develop listening skills, problem-solving skills, perception and evaluation skills, teamwork, and confidence through large and small group
Creative Movement classes offer a fun environment for children to explore, improvise, and express themselves through movement. Dancers develop gross and fine motor skills, as well as coordination, rhythm, teamwork, and listening skills. Ages 3–5
This high-energy class allows students to find their voice and style through the lens of Hip Hop, gaining skills through technique and confidence in freestyling. Dancers explore a breadth of styles (breaking, popping, locking, house) and get a glimpse into the history of the genre and its evolution. Ages 7–10
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 deepen their bonds with their caregivers. Dancers develop gross and fine motor skills in classes that emphasize play, observation, exploration, manipulation, imitation, and repetition. Ages 1–3, with a
This high-energy class allows students to find their voice and style through the lens of Hip Hop, gaining skills through technique and confidence in freestyling. Dancers explore a breadth of styles (breaking, popping, locking, house) and get a glimpse into the history of the genre and its evolution. Ages 10–13
Creative Movement classes offer a fun environment for children to play, explore, improvise, and express themselves through movement. Dancers develop gross 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
Modern 1 offers young dancers an introduction to Modern Dance. Students will develop their understanding of the Elements of Dance (Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy), through this expansive American dance form. In addition to building technique, dancers develop listening skills, problem-solving skills, perception and evaluation skills, teamwork, and confidence through large and small group
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 freestyle/improvisation skills, as well as to develop choreography collaboratively with their peers. Ages 8–13
All Abilities Dancing classes are a supportive, community-minded environment for youth living with and without disabilities to express themselves through movement. Participants develop skills of improvisation, partnering, and choreography with an emphasis on communication, collaboration, and performance. Ages 11+
All Abilities Dancing classes are a supportive, community-minded environment for youth living with and without disabilities to express themselves through movement. This class will focus on positive body awareness, creativity, teamwork, motor coordination, and personal expression. Ages 7–11
Based on rhythms from Africa and the diaspora, Afro-Modern Dance is a contemporary class where dancers explore full-body expression rooted in West African, Caribbean, and American dance traditions. Students will develop technique through a focus on wellness, community, improvisation, and fluidity across movement styles. Ages 10–18
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
Creative Movement 3 (formerly Let's Get Movin') is great for the dancer who may not be interested in a more formal technique class. Dancers further their understanding and exploration of the Elements of Dance (Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy) through activities that emphasize improvisation, teamwork, partnering, and creativity. Come swing, roll, jump, express, create,
Modern 4 and 5 offers a safe and supportive environment for young dancers gain skills and confidence through technique and improvisation. Students develop their understanding of the Elements of Dance (Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy), through this expansive American dance form. In addition to building technique, dancers develop listening skills, problem-solving skills, perception and
Modern 3 offers a safe and supportive environment for young dancers to gain skills and confidence through technique and improvisation. Students develop their understanding of the Elements of Dance (Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy), through this expansive American dance form. In addition to building technique, dancers develop listening skills, problem-solving skills, perception and evaluation
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 deepen their bonds with their caregivers. Dancers develop gross and fine motor skills in classes that emphasize play, 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 gross and fine motor skills, as well as coordination, rhythm, teamwork, and listening skills. Ages 3–5
Creative Movement classes offer a fun environment for children to explore, improvise, and express themselves through movement. Children develop gross 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 deepen their bonds with their caregivers. Dancers develop gross and fine motor skills in classes that emphasize play, observation, exploration, manipulation, imitation, and repetition. Ages 1–3, with a
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
Modern 1 offers young dancers an introduction to Modern Dance. Students will develop their understanding of the Elements of Dance (Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy), through this expansive American dance form. In addition to building technique, dancers develop listening skills, problem-solving skills, perception and evaluation skills, teamwork, and confidence through large and small group
Creative Movement classes offer a fun environment for children to explore, improvise, and express themselves through movement. Dancers develop gross and fine motor skills, as well as coordination, rhythm, teamwork, and listening skills. Ages 3–5
This high-energy class allows students to find their voice and style through the lens of Hip Hop, gaining skills through technique and confidence in freestyling. Dancers explore a breadth of styles (breaking, popping, locking, house) and get a glimpse into the history of the genre and its evolution. Ages 7–10
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 deepen their bonds with their caregivers. Dancers develop gross and fine motor skills in classes that emphasize play, observation, exploration, manipulation, imitation, and repetition. Ages 1–3, with a
This high-energy class allows students to find their voice and style through the lens of Hip Hop, gaining skills through technique and confidence in freestyling. Dancers explore a breadth of styles (breaking, popping, locking, house) and get a glimpse into the history of the genre and its evolution. Ages 10–13
Creative Movement classes offer a fun environment for children to play, explore, improvise, and express themselves through movement. Dancers develop gross 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
Modern 1 offers young dancers an introduction to Modern Dance. Students will develop their understanding of the Elements of Dance (Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy), through this expansive American dance form. In addition to building technique, dancers develop listening skills, problem-solving skills, perception and evaluation skills, teamwork, and confidence through large and small group
Creative Movement classes offer a fun environment for children to explore, improvise, and express themselves through movement. Dancers develop gross and fine motor skills, as well as coordination, rhythm, teamwork, and listening skills. Ages 3–5
This high-energy class allows students to find their voice and style through the lens of Hip Hop, gaining skills through technique and confidence in freestyling. Dancers explore a breadth of styles (breaking, popping, locking, house) and get a glimpse into the history of the genre and its evolution. Ages 7–10
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 deepen their bonds with their caregivers. Dancers develop gross and fine motor skills in classes that emphasize play, observation, exploration, manipulation, imitation, and repetition. Ages 1–3, with a
This high-energy class allows students to find their voice and style through the lens of Hip Hop, gaining skills through technique and confidence in freestyling. Dancers explore a breadth of styles (breaking, popping, locking, house) and get a glimpse into the history of the genre and its evolution. Ages 10–13
Creative Movement classes offer a fun environment for children to play, explore, improvise, and express themselves through movement. Dancers develop gross 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
Modern 1 offers young dancers an introduction to Modern Dance. Students will develop their understanding of the Elements of Dance (Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy), through this expansive American dance form. In addition to building technique, dancers develop listening skills, problem-solving skills, perception and evaluation skills, teamwork, and confidence through large and small group
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 freestyle/improvisation skills, as well as to develop choreography collaboratively with their peers. Ages 8–13
All Abilities Dancing classes are a supportive, community-minded environment for youth living with and without disabilities to express themselves through movement. Participants develop skills of improvisation, partnering, and choreography with an emphasis on communication, collaboration, and performance. Ages 11+
All Abilities Dancing classes are a supportive, community-minded environment for youth living with and without disabilities to express themselves through movement. This class will focus on positive body awareness, creativity, teamwork, motor coordination, and personal expression. Ages 7–11
Based on rhythms from Africa and the diaspora, Afro-Modern Dance is a contemporary class where dancers explore full-body expression rooted in West African, Caribbean, and American dance traditions. Students will develop technique through a focus on wellness, community, improvisation, and fluidity across movement styles. Ages 10–18