Young Dance, Twin Cities Metro

Members of the 2026-27 Young Dance Company enjoyed a long weekend of camping, dance-making, team-building and performing as part of a three-day residency at Franconia Sculpture Park . What an amazing way to kick off the season!

The Young Dance Company is a group of passionate dancers committed to exploring themselves and their world through dance. Throughout the season, dancers work with professional artists to investigate and collaborate on choreography, and their work is presented in venues throughout the year and in a season finale concert each Spring.

Learn more by visiting our website (link in bio).

Young Dance is thrilled to welcome new board member, Alexa Hieb, who is joining our board of directors this month!

Alexa has danced for 18+ years and was introduced to Young Dance in fall of 2025. Professionally, she works as a Program Coordinator, specializing in human resources and student support, at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. Alexa is inspired by Young Dance’s commitment to inclusion, belonging, and artistry and became further interested in involvement with Young Dance after volunteering at several events during spring 2026. Alexa is excited to support creative movement for all by being on the Young Dance board.

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With summer quickly coming to a close, we're gearing up for the 2026-27 session at Young Dance!

Young Dance offers programming in a wide variety of genres for all ages (0 to 100!) and abilities. 2026-27 session offerings include, but are not limited to:

💜Creative Movement
💜Hip Hop
💜Ballet
💜Modern
💜Capoeira
💜Dance Together
💜Family Dance
💜Breaking
💜Musical Theater
💜All Abilities Dancing
💜Yoga
💜and more!

You can learn more and register at https://youngdance.org/. We hope to dance with you this fall!

Register TODAY for our FINAL Dance a Story Camp for Summer 2026!

Get ready for movement, imagination, and giggles! In this playful dance camp, your little one, ages 4 to 7, will leap into storytelling adventures—where every wiggle, jump, and twirl helps them explore new ways to move and express themselves. Children develop motor skills, coordination, rhythm, and listening skills as they go on their creative adventures.

This camp runs from Monday, August 10 through Thursday, August 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Learn more and register on our website at: https://youngdance.org/.

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If you're looking for a last-minute camp opportunity for your child (ages 8 to 18), check out our next Variety Dance Camp, which runs from Monday, July 27 through Thursday, July 30.

Variety Dance Camps allow dancers to sample movement styles from some of the Twin Cities' best dance educators. Each week is different and draws from a menu of genres. In addition to dance classes, the group goes to nearby Newell Park daily, plays games, and enjoys activities to build connections and lasting friendships.

Our upcoming session includes Modern, Hip Hop, Jazz and Tai-ji. Future sessions include:
💜 Week 4: August 10 to 13 (Modern, Jazz, and Hip Hop)
💜 Week 5: August 17 to 20 (Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Capoeira)

Variety Dance Camps run from 12:00 to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday. Learn more and register at https://register.youngdance.org/. Join us!

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As part of our Regional Gathering on Dance Education and Disability: A Practice of Belonging, Young Dance will host a FREE public performance on Friday, July 24 at 7:30pm.

This performance features artists from across the country who are working at the forefront of dance and disability. ALL ARE WELCOME!

Performance information:
💜Friday, July 24 at 7:30pm
💜Location: St. Paul Ballet Studio 4
💜Free (donations accepted)
💜General Admission (limited seats, no reservations)

Join us! Learn more at https://youngdance.org/dance-disability/.

Photo credit: https://www.one-take-blake.com/

Part of a national series of gatherings supported by Art Spark Texas and the National Endowment for the Arts, our two-day, Regional Gathering will bring together dance and arts educators, presenters, and creators for workshops, panel discussions, think tanks, and a performance as we explore ways we practice belonging through inclusive dance and dance education.

The Young Dance Company is performing TONIGHT, Friday, July 17 at 7:00 p.m., as part of the 24th Annual Dances at the Lake - join us!

This outdoor event features a variety of dance forms performed by both professional adult and youth companies. The “stage” for the shows is the large grassy area between the two fountains near the Rose Garden at Lyndale Park Garden.

Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and some snacks, drinks, or a picnic to enjoy while experiencing dance under the sky!

For more information, visit https://sites.google.com/view/kasmdancecollective/dances-at-the-lake