We will move you! Zenon Dance School offers a diverse array of classes for youth and adult students in a comfortable and welcoming environment.
Through high quality dance instruction with local, national and international instructors and choreographers, Zenon has sustained an artistically excellent professional dance school in the Twin Cities for almost 40 years. Zenon seeks to provide opportunities for professional and community dancers of all ages abilities and levels of experience through performance, education and outreach. Discover for yourself today! Zenon Dance School was recognized by the Star Tribune "Best of Minnesota" 2021
05/29/2026
Join us for the exciting opening of Zone & Block Z Showcase tonight! With 2 performance groups, 8 works, and 8 choreographers, your support will celebrate dance!
Friday, May 29 at 7:30pm
Saturday, May 30 at 7:30pm
Sunday, May 31 at 2:00pm - pick your price!
Location:
Barbara Barker Center for Dance
Tickets: $25, fees included
(see linktree)
📸: Jayme Halbritter
05/28/2026
✨Block Z! ✨is hitting the stage, featuring local choreographers Shannon Hartle Dolan, Annika Johansson, Erin Landers, and Mary Willmeng collaborating with emerging dance professionals. Come support this important performance program and to experience their amazing artistry—it's truly a gift! ✨ .in.the.land.of.water
Friday, May 29 at 7:30pm
Saturday, May 30 at 7:30pm
Sunday, May 31 at 2:00pm - pick your price!
Location:
Barbara Barker Center for Dance
Tickets: $25, fees included
(see linktree)
📸: provided by artists
05/27/2026
🎉 Excited to shout out this season's amazing Zone Performance Group choreographers, Stephanie Giuliani, Jillian Kramschuster, Taryn Meyer, and Meg Singh! 🌟 We're proud to carry on the Zenon tradition of fostering a lively space for adult students and local choreographers to share their passion for dance!
Friday, May 29 at 7:30pm
Saturday, May 30 at 7:30pm
Sunday, May 31 at 2:00pm - pick your price!
Location:
Barbara Barker Center for Dance
Tickets: $25, fees included
(see linktree)
📸: provided by artists
05/26/2026
✨This weekend! Zenon Dance Zone & Block Z Spring Showcase at the Barbara Barker Center for Dance!✨
Come see the vibrant new works of Zone choreographers Stephanie Giuliani, Jillian Kramschuster, Taryn Meyer, and Meg Singh, and Block Z choreographers Shannon Hartle Dolan, Annika Johansson, Erin Landers, and Mary Willmeng, brought to life by the Zenon Zone & Block Z dancers.
Join us in celebrating the magic of local dance! Together, we play a vital role in the vibrant dance scene of the Twin Cities, and this showcase highlights our community. As we explore new material and share the voices of our choreographers, Zenon Dance School is proud to contribute to 43 years of dance performance, education, outreach, and community engagement. Zone welcomes dancers and choreographers of all levels and fosters a unique, supportive environment for their journey.
Friday, May 29 at 7:30pm
Saturday, May 30 at 7:30pm
Sunday, May 31 at 2:00pm - Pick Your Price!
Location:
Barbara Barker Center for Dance
Tickets: $25, fees included
(see linktree)
📸: Jayme Halbritter
05/26/2026
This is the final busy week of our spring session🌷filled with warm studios, the Zone, Block Z and Youth Showcases! We invite you to join us in savoring this last week of Spring before we embark on a tiny well-deserved break and prepare for the exciting start of the summer session 🌞, which includes our Open House with free classes and discounts on June 6th!
Tuesday, May 26
5:45: Yoga Stretch and Strength with Nina Ebbighausen
7:00: Beginning Jazz with Allison Rubin-Forester
Wednesday, May 27
9:30: Advanced Composition/Improvisation with HIJACK - online
5:30: Horton-based Modern with Anna Pinault
6:00: Hip Hop w. Arturo Miles
Thursday, May 28
9:30: Advanced Contemporary with Erin Thompson
5:30: Afro Modern with Roxane Wallace
7:00: Intermediate Modern with Dustin Haug
Friday, May 29
10:00: Intermediate Contemporary with Shannon Hartle Dolan
12:00: Intermediate/Advanced Ballet with Jennifer Mack
1:45: Beginning/Intermediate Pointe with Jennifer Mack
✨7:30: Zenon Dance Zone & Block Z Spring Showcase at Barbara Barker Center for Dance
Saturday, Jan 10
9:00: All Levels Yoga with Ariel Linnerson – Online
10:00: Ballet Fundamentals with Danielle Robinson-Prater
10:00: Beginning Modern with Roxane Wallace
11:30: Creative Movement for ages 3-4 with Hannah Gonzalez
12:30: Beginning/Intermediate Tap with Hannah Gonzalez
12:30: Beginning/Intermediate Ballet with Benjamin Johnson and Lisa Erickson
✨7:30: Zenon Dance Zone & Block Z Spring Showcase at Barbara Barker Center for Dance
Sunday, May 31
10:00: Youth Spring Showcase at Barbara Barker Center for Dance
✨2:00: Zenon Dance Zone & Block Z Spring Showcase at Barbara Barker Center for Dance
June 2-5
Workshop Week
Saturday, June 6 - 9:00am-1:30pm:
Summer Open House
Register for class: conta.cc/39fJDXN
Summer Schedule: zenondance.org/class-schedule
📸: Jayme Halbritter
05/09/2026
Free Doors Open classes today
10:00-10:45 AM: Pop Jazz w. Rachel Doran
12:00-12:45 PM: Waacking w. Anna Maniak
2:00-2:45 PM: Integrated Movement Practice (Fusion) w. Cheng Xiong
4:00-4:45 PM: Contemporary Combo w. Joanna Lees
Classes are open to all levels. Registration recommended! (see linktree)
Come dance with us at 528 Hennepin Ave, 2nd Floor.
05/08/2026
🌟Take a tour & a free dance class🌟
The Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts is a vibrant hub in downtown Minneapolis, connecting the Hennepin Center for the Arts and Shubert Theater and open for viewing during Doors Open Minneapolis.
Join the Cowles Center Tours on May 9 & 10 at 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM, and 5 PM!
Zenon @ the Cowles Center
Free open dance classes on Saturday, May 9 only:
10:00-10:45 AM: Pop Jazz w. Rachel Doran
12:00-12:45 PM: Waacking w. Anna Maniak
2:00-2:45 PM: Integrated Movement Practice (Fusion) w. Cheng Xiong
4:00-4:45 PM: Contemporary Combo w. Joanna Lees
Classes are open to all levels. Registration recommended! (see linktree)
Come dance with us at 528 Hennepin Ave, 2nd Floor.
05/01/2026
Zenon is actively preparing to bring dance back to The Cowles Center by giving the stage floor a thorough cleaning! As we get ready for this exciting return, join us this weekend for some vibrant springtime fun! Become a part of our enthusiastic community and dive deeper into your passion for dance.💖✨
Friday, May 1
10:00: Intermediate Contemporary with Shannon Hartle Dolan
12:00: Intermediate/Advanced Ballet with Jennifer Mack
1:45: Beginning/Intermediate Pointe with Jennifer Mack
Saturday, May 2
9:00: All Levels Yoga with Ariel Linnerson – Online
10:00: Ballet Fundamentals with Danielle Robinson-Prater
10:00: Beginning Modern with Roxane Wallace
11:30: Creative Movement for ages 3-4 with Hannah Gonzalez
✨12:00: Dance Hang with Arena Dance✨ at the Cowles Center Education Studio (see linktree/RSVP by Fri, May 1) https://tinyurl.com/4fevsucz
12:30: Beginning/Intermediate Tap with Hannah Gonzalez
12:30: Beginning/Intermediate Ballet with Benjamin Johnson and Lisa Erickson
Sunday, May 3
10:15: Creative Movement for ages 3-4 with Bariana Nicholson Perkin
10:15: Creative Movement for ages 5-6 with Roxane Wallace
11:00: Youth Ballet for ages 7-10 with Bariana Nicholson Perkin
11:00: Youth Modern for ages 11-14 with Roxane Wallace
11:45: Youth Hip Hop for ages 7-10 with Ally Phillippi
12:00: Youth Ballet for ages 11-14 with Bariana Nicholson Perkin
Spring Classes: zenondance.org/class-schedule/
Register Online: https://conta.cc/39fJDXN
📸: Jayme Halbritter
05/01/2026
Dance Hang (formerly Floorwork) is a free Minnesota dance community coming together and sharing space, conversation, resources, works in progress, etc. Let’s just hang and see where conversation takes us, or come with your specific questions, concerns, or ideas.
Saturday, May 2, 12:00-2:00 pm
✨RSVP by Friday, May 1st✨
(see linktree)
https://tinyurl.com/4fevsucz
Location:
The Cowles Center for Dance
Education Studio (2nd floor)
528 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Presented by Arena Dance
DANCES
01/26/2026
Today, our hearts feel the weight of sorrow and know the challenges we're facing together are incredibly difficult to navigate. In these moments, we choose to extend our compassion to one another, to be fully present, and to walk a path of support side by side. Together, we will find strength. We love you, Minneapolis.
This week, from January 26 to February 1, our classes are running on schedule. We warmly invite you to check out the full schedule and join us in our dance community, where we come together for healing and hope. Your presence can make a difference, and we would love to share with you.
Winter Classes: zenondance.org/class-schedule/
Register Online: https://conta.cc/39fJDXN
📸: Jayme Halbritter