CFPA youth dance classes
CFPA’s dance classes are developed and managed by CFPA Minneapolis, a non-profit organization committed to giving youth access to quality programs taught by established teaching artists. Dance classes emphasize technique and promote healthy bodies and creative minds. Set in the context of an interdisciplinary and multi-cultural arts community, our dance classes teach students the technique needed to articulate dance expression. CFPA teachers resource the many traditions and techniques taught at CFPA and introduce students to a broad range of forms and styles with guest teachers.
Las clases de baile enfatizan la técnica y promueven cuerpos sanos y mentes creativas. Ubicada en el contexto de una comunidad artística interdisciplinaria y multicultural, la classes de danza de CFPA enseña a los estudiantes la técnica necesaria para articular la expresión de la danza. Los maestros de CFPA recurren a las muchas tradiciones y técnicas que se enseñan en CFPA y presentan a los estudiantes una amplia gama de formas y estilos con maestros invitados.
Winter-Spring 2024 Session: January 16-May 9, 2024 (no class April 1-5)
Spring 2024 Session (Hip Hop only): 6 weeks: April 11-May 16, 2024
Summer 2024 Weekly Classes: 10 weeks: June 17-August 23, 2024 (no class July 1-5)
Beginning Ballet
Ballet I:
In this class we will explore the basics of ballet which include: alignment and posture, outward rotation or turn out, strength, flexibility and ease of motion, spatial relationships and sharing space with others, the pleasure of moving to live music, and the joy of discipline. This program supports non-binary gender identification.
Ages 7-12
Mondays 5:00-6:15pm
Tuition: $200
Scholarships available. Becas disponibles.
Attire: Dancers may wear any comfortable form fitting clothing that allows them to move freely. Ballet slippers are suggested but not required. Socks are an ok alternative.
About the Instructor: The ballet program is led by dancer, choreographer and educator Kerry Parker. Born and raised in the Twin Cities, Kerry danced with Pacific Northwest Ballet, The Vienna State Opera Ballet, Ballet of the Dolls, and was a freelance performer in New York for almost a decade. She has over 30 years of teaching experience, working with all ages.
Hip Hop
Beginning Hip Hop:
In this class students will learn to dance to a variety of Hip-Hop songs. They will focus on fundamental movements and basic Hip-Hop grooves while also learning the culture and history of Hip-Hop dance!
Ages 8 -16:
Thursdays 4:15-5:15pm
Tuition: $105
Scholarships available. Becas disponibles.
About the Instructor:
Zhane Jackson, a.k.a Ruby a.k.a TENACITY, is a creative mover, writer, director, producer, and event coordinator based in the Twin Cities. Her career as an artist was birthed as a co-founder and member of New Black City: an all black, femme, Hip Hop dance collective. For 7 years, she’s been performing on stages such as First Avenue Mainroom, The Varsity Theatre, and The Ordway and has opened up for artists like Kehlani, Rico Nasty, Leikeli47, and many more! NBC’s mission has been to uplift and engage with their community through dance and performance–paving a pathway into leadership and development as individuals and as a group.
Zhane is currently working her 3rd season at Penumbra Theatre!