Events

Events

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August 12, 2026 | The Carlyle | 100 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55401

August 12, 2026 | The Carlyle | 100 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Wine Tasting Ticket: Includes the Curated Wine Tasting Experience from 5:30-6:30pm

Sip & Social Ticket: Includes pop-up performances, raffle, featured appetizers, and more from 6:00–8:00 PM.

A wine tasting benefit for ARENA Dances hosted by Phil Johnson and Don Donahugh at the Carlyle

Wine Tasting Ticket: Includes the Curated Wine Tasting Experience from 5:30-6:30pm

Sip & Social Ticket: Includes pop-up performances, raffle, featured appetizers, and more from 6:00–8:00 PM.

A wine tasting benefit for ARENA Dances hosted by Phil Johnson and Don Donahugh at the Carlyle

A group of contemporary dancers in a rehearsal session inside a bright dance studio.

Open ARENA

Open ARENA

July 13 – September 18, 2026 | Monday – Friday, 9:30-11:00am

The ARENA | 711 W Lake St studio 308, Minneapolis, MN 55408

July 13 – September 18, 2026 | Monday – Friday, 9:30-11:00am

The ARENA | 711 W Lake St studio 308, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Open ARENA returns! 10 sessions with a brand new round of community dance classes for Summer to Fall—and you’re invited!

Whether you’re a working artist, a dance lover, or looking to move your body in community, we’ve got something for you. Spread the word, mark your calendars, and get ready to dance with us!

Open ARENA returns! 10 sessions with a brand new round of community dance classes for Summer to Fall—and you’re invited!

Whether you’re a working artist, a dance lover, or looking to move your body in community, we’ve got something for you. Spread the word, mark your calendars, and get ready to dance with us!

A dramatic performance photograph featuring multiple dancers.

INSTINCT

INSTINCT

August 24 – 28, 2026 | Monday – Friday, 9:30 – 3:00 PM

The ARENA | 711 W Lake St studio 308, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Together, participants will explore instinct, imagination, force of movement, and kinetic response through physical investigation.

August 24 – 28, 2026 | Monday – Friday, 9:30 – 3:00 PM

The ARENA | 711 W Lake St studio 308, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Together, participants will explore instinct, imagination, force of movement, and kinetic response through physical investigation.

Dancers Alex Arce, Non Edwards, and Sarah McCullough perform a piece choreographed by Shane Larson. Photo by Bill Cameron.

Fall Forward Festival

Fall Forward Festival

Friday – Saturday, 7:00 PM | Luminary Arts Center| 700 N. 1st Street, Mpls, MN 55401.

Friday – Saturday, 7:00 PM | Luminary Arts Center| 700 N. 1st Street, Mpls, MN 55401.

ARENA DANCES performs Friday + Saturday, August 21 + 22 at 7:00 PM - but check out all the great opportunities happening throughout the festival.

ARENA DANCES performs Friday + Saturday, August 21 + 22 at 7:00 PM - but check out all the great opportunities happening throughout the festival.

A performance by a dance company group, choreography by Elayna Waxse. Photo by Bill Cameron.

FALL 2026: DELUXE

FALL 2026: DELUXE

September 25 – 26, 2026 | Friday, 7:30 PM | Saturday, 2:00 PM (Pay-as-able) | Saturday, 7:30 PM

Luminary Arts Center | 700 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401

September 25 – 26, 2026 | Friday, 7:30 PM | Saturday, 2:00 PM (Pay-as-able) | Saturday, 7:30 PM

Luminary Arts Center | 700 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401

PO Box 50261
Minneapolis, MN 55405

612-804-0238

Photography Credits:

Bill Cameron, Galen Higgins, Laura Selle Virtucio, Jake Nehrbass, Armour Photography

©2026 ARENA DANCES |All rights reserved.

PO Box 50261
Minneapolis, MN 55405

612-804-0238

Photography Credits:

Bill Cameron, Galen Higgins, Laura Selle Virtucio, Jake Nehrbass, Armour Photography

©2026 ARENA DANCES |All rights reserved.

PO Box 50261
Minneapolis, MN 55405

612-804-0238

Photography Credits:

Bill Cameron, Galen Higgins, Laura Selle Virtucio, Jake Nehrbass, Armour Photography

©2026 ARENA DANCES |All rights reserved.