Zenon Dance School

Week two of our Fall Session is underway, and the energy in the studio is settled, focused, and flowing. ✨Come dance with us this week at the Hennepin Center for the Arts. Explore this week’s full class lineup and reserve your spot here: https://zenondance.org —we can't wait to welcome you in.

Whether you missed week one or are looking to add another movement practice to your routine, there is always room for you on our floor. Week two is a beautiful time to drop in, and move alongside a supportive community that meets you right where you are.



📸: Jayme Halbritter

The weekend is here, and our studios are filled with the grounding energy of movement. We invite you to step out of the daily noise and onto the dance floor. Bring a sense of calmness to your weekend—come dance with us.

Find your class and join our community: zenondance.org

Friday, Sep 18
10:00: Intermediate Contemporary with Shannon Hartle Dolan
12:00: Intermediate/Advanced Ballet with Jennifer Mack

Saturday, Sep 19
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
11:30: Intro to Contemporary/Modern with Meg Singh
12:30: Beginning/Intermediate Tap with Hannah Gonzalez
12:30: Beginning/Intermediate Ballet with Benjamin Johnson and Lisa Erickson

Sunday, Sep 20
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

Register Online: https://conta.cc/39fJDXN

📸: Jayme Halbritter

Thank you so much to all of Zenon’s Xchange Volunteers! Every single day, our adult and youth dancers are welcomed with open arms by this incredible group of people who share their passion for dance and Zenon. Your time and dedication mean the world to us!

If you're curious and want to learn more, we'd love for you to join this community of enthusiastic movers and volunteers and become a part of our Xchange Program for the upcoming Fall Session. Let's work together to make a positive impact on the world of dance and inspire others to pursue their dancing dreams.

Xchange is Zenon’s work-study program that allows students to volunteer in exchange for dance class credit.

The Fall Session will run through Dec 19. New volunteers are welcome anytime!

Weekday in-person shift = one class credit
Weekend in-person shift = two class credits
All online shifts = one class credit

If you are interested in working with the Xchange Program, please fill out the interest form on our website or email [email protected].

Learn more, see Linktree! https://zenondance.org/xchange/



📸: Jayme Halbritter

Unleash your inner dancer with a community that moves together!

Starting this fall, Zenon Dance is launching an all-new Monthly Membership Program offering unlimited classes every month!

Whether you are stepping into the studio for the first time or fine-tuning your technique, Zenon is your home for movement:

Rich Twin Cities Roots: For over four decades, we have been a proud pillar of the Minneapolis-St. Paul dance community, fostering creativity and connection.

World-Class Faculty: Learn from top-tier, professional dance educators dedicated to helping you grow, express, and thrive in every genre.

Warm & Inclusive Space: Join a welcoming, supportive community where dancers of all backgrounds, levels, and ages belong.

Unlimited Movement: Modern, jazz, hip-hop, ballet, and more—enjoy complete freedom to take as many classes as you want with seamless recurring monthly billing.

Ready to make movement a regular part of your life?

👉 Lock in your membership today at zenondance.org or speak with our front desk team to get ready for fall!



📸: Jayme Halbritter

For decades, our sunlit studios at the Hennepin Center for the Arts have been a sanctuary where young movers discover their own creative voice. At Zenon, youth dance is about nurturing curiosity, artistic expression, and the joy of physical discovery.

Our Youth Session begins this weekend. Grounded in decades of Twin Cities dance heritage, our teaching artists guide students through modern, ballet, jazz, and hip hop—building deep technique while honoring each child's unique artist within.

✨ Classes start this weekend. Join us as we step into another season of movement and exploration.

Reserve a spot for your young artist: https://zenondance.org/youth-program/



📸: Jayme Halbritter

Fall Session is officially here, and the studio energy is electric! ✨ Our Fall Session kicks off today at the Hennepin Center for the Arts, and our floors are ready for you.

Whether you're stepping into your very first class or returning to hone your craft, this season is all about finding your rhythm, pushing your limits, and moving together.

🔥 Classes start today—it’s not too late to join us!

Snag your spot in the studio and explore the full lineup: zenondance.org/class-schedule/

🍂Fall Session Sale - Last Day🍂
⭐️10% off Single Fall Class Enrollment | Code: OHENROLL
⭐️$10 off one 10 Class Card | Code: OH10OFF

Monday, Sep 14
9:30: Intermediate Contemporary with Erin Landers
5:30: Intermediate Contemporary Floorwork with Joanna Lees
6:00: Open Level Jazz with Mayhugh Fox
7:00: Modern Fundamentals with Mary Willmeng
7:00: Beginning Ballet with Erin Landers

Tuesday, Sep 15
5:30: Beginning/Intermediate Hip Hop with Gabby Abrahm
5:45: Yoga Stretch and Strength with Nina Ebbighausen
7:00: Beginning Jazz with Allison Rubin-Forester

Wednesday, Sep 16
9:30: Advanced Composition/Improvisation with HIJACK - In-person
7:00: Hip Hop w. Arturo Miles
7:00: Floorwork Fundamentals with Erika Martin

Thursday, Sep 17
9:30: Advanced Contemporary with Erin Thompson
5:30: Beginning/Intermediate Contemporary Ballet with Talia DeLeo
7:00: Intermediate Modern with Dustin Haug

Friday, Sep 18
10:00: Intermediate Contemporary with Shannon Hartle Dolan
12:00: Intermediate/Advanced Ballet with Jennifer Mack

Saturday, Sep 19
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
11:30: Intro to Contemporary/Modern with Meg Singh
12:30: Beginning/Intermediate Tap with Hannah Gonzalez
12:30: Beginning/Intermediate Ballet with Benjamin Johnson and Lisa Erickson

Register Online: https://conta.cc/39fJDXN

📸: Jayme Halbritter

Our hearts are heavy today as we process the heartbreaking loss of Arts’ Nest Founding Executive Director, Jenna Papke.

Jenna was a relentless champion for local artists, dedicating her life to creating spaces where creative voices could thrive, experiment, and find a home. Her passion, vision, and belief in the Twin Cities arts community left an indelible mark on all of us.

In the spirit of Jenna’s fierce commitment to protecting space for artists, Zenon Dance is honored to stand alongside Arts’ Nest in our shared partnership to envision a new future for the Cowles Center. Carrying forward this work feels more meaningful than ever. We are deeply committed to honoring her legacy by ensuring our community continues to have spaces to create, gather, and move together.

Our love and deepest condolences go out to Jenna’s family, the Arts’ Nest and Phoenix Theater teams, and everyone in our community grieving this profound loss.

Rest in peace, Jenna. Thank you for everything you built and gave to us all. 🤍

What an incredible Saturday! 🎉 Huge thanks to everyone who came out to move, groove, and celebrate with us at our Fall Open House. Seeing the energy, passion, and warmth in the room is a reminder of what makes our dance community so special.

If you grabbed an exclusive class pass today, get ready to put it to work—our Fall Session officially begins this Monday, September 14!

Whether you're returning to your favorite style or stepping into a new class for the first time, we can't wait to see you back on the dance floor.

✨ Ready to dance? Check out the full fall schedule and secure your spots at https://zenondance.org/class-schedule/

See you in class this week!



📸: Jayme Halbritter

🎉Come kick off your weekend at Zenon Dance’s FREE Fall Open House today, Saturday, September 12! Drop by Studios 4A & 4B in the Hennepin Center for the Arts to sample a variety of classes, meet our instructors, and snag exclusive discounts on upcoming fall class passes.

⭐️Sat, September 12- Open House
Hennepin Center for the Arts - Studio 4A & 4B

10:00 - 10:45 AM | Beginning Jazz with Allison Rubin Forester
10:30 - 11:05 AM | Creative Movement (ages 3-6) with Hannah Gonzalez
11:00 - 11:45 AM | Beginning Modern with Mary Willmeng
11:30-12:15 PM | All Levels Tap with Hannah Gonzalez
12:00 - 12:45 PM | Intermediate Modern with Dustin Haug plus Zone Audition
12:30 - 1:15 PM | Hip Hop with Arturo Miles
1:00-1:45 PM | All Levels Jazz with Mayhugh Fox

Register: conta.cc/39fJDXN
Fall Open House schedule: zenondance.org/openhouse/

✨OPEN HOUSE DISCOUNTS✨ (through September 14 only):

10% off Fall single class enrollment | Code: OHENROLL

$10 off 10 class-cards | Code: OH10OFF

📸: Jayme Halbritter

🍂Get ready for an amazing Fall Session kicking off on September 14th! Join us for our free Fall Open House this Saturday, September 12! Don’t miss out on exclusive discounts on fall class passes available all week long.

⭐️Sat, September 12 | Hennepin Center for the Arts - Studio 4A & 4B
10:00 - 10:45 AM | Beginning Jazz with Allison Rubin Forester
10:30 - 11:05 AM | Creative Movement (ages 3-6) with Hannah Gonzalez
11:00 - 11:45 AM | Beginning Modern with Mary Willmeng
11:30-12:15 PM | All Levels Tap with Hannah Gonzalez
12:00 - 12:45 PM | Intermediate Modern with Dustin Haug plus Zone Audition
12:30 - 1:15 PM | Hip Hop with Arturo Miles
1:00-1:45 PM | All Levels Jazz with Mayhugh Fox

Register: conta.cc/39fJDXN
Fall Open House schedule: https://zenondance.org/class-schedule/

✨OPEN HOUSE DISCOUNTS✨ (through September 14 only):
10% off Fall single class enrollment | Code: OHENROLL
$10 off 10 class-cards | Code: OH10OFF

📸: Jayme Halbritter