Minnesota Dance Theatre & the Dance Institute actively develop new avenues and collaborations of dance education beyond the studio in order to reach students and audiences of all backgrounds. This ensures dynamism in the development of the art form and enriches the life of our community.

Above: Students from Somerset Middle School, Wisconsin with Minnesota Dance Theatre dancers. LAB Theater, April 2009.

Dance in the Parks

Through the program City Children's Dance in the Parks, Minnesota Dance Theatre & the Dance Institute, in collaboration with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, is offering dance classes for children ages 7 through 9 at Powderhorn Park.  For additional information, please contact Diane Moe (Minneapolis Parks) at 612-370-4929 or dmoe@minneapolisparks.org or Abdo Sayegh (Minnesota Dance Theatre & the Dance Institute Associate Artistic Director) at 612-338-0627 ext. 2 or abdo.sayegh@mndance.org.

Sept. 11 - Nov. 20       

821 East 35th Street, Minneapolis - (612) 722-4817

(No classes on Oct. 30 and Nov. 13)

Saturdays, 12:00 - 1:00pm

The Dance Institute in Local Schools

The Dance Institute, under the auspices of Young Audiences of Minnesota, has joined the roster of acclaimed local artists who present workshops and performances in local schools and venues geared toward children. For more information or to request a performance at your school, contact us or Young Audiences at 651-292-3399.

Students from Farview Recreational Park,

North Minneapolis

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