Photo: Dustin Gia

Dance Church Pop Up

With Kate Wallich
Presented in partnership with Liquid Music & Northrop

Thu, May 23, 7 pm 
TU Dance Center
Tickets: $20

Dance Church® is an all-levels movement class taught by professional dance artists that offers a fun and inclusive approach to dancing. Designed for people of all shapes and sizes, backgrounds and identities, Dance Church is a communal space for people who want to move their bodies.

The teacher leads this 70ish minute class in a series of movement cues, accompanied by a curated playlist of multi-genre pop music. The format is open but guided throughout. No prior dance experience necessary, but open mindedness is a prerequisite.

Dance Church classes are offered in dance spaces across the country, with a mission to bring the joy and release of dance to every body while supporting dance artists and partner organizations, and making connections between class takers and the dance world.

  • Arrive 5-15 minutes before class, no late entry permitted. Teachers lead classes from the center of the space and we change our facing often. We like our music loud, and the tempo is upbeat and energetic. When you cannot hear or see the teacher, let other class takers be your guide. No talking allowed, but singing is highly encouraged. We move through various actions and coordinations throughout class, there is no learning choreography. At times we move around the space, we go down to the floor and we hold hands briefly. You can always modify as you need — go bigger, smaller, faster, slower as you please. A light scent will be used towards the end of class. Notify the teacher if you have a sensitivity. When in doubt, just dance.

    What should I bring? Clothing that you’re comfortable moving and sweating in. We recommend taking class barefoot or in socks. Clean studio sneakers allowed if you have a personal need, please be mindful. Water bottle, face mask (optional) earplugs (optional), available upon request.

  • Dance Church is a space for every body. We have a zero tolerance policy for discrimination of any kind.

  • Check-in begins 15 minutes before your scheduled class time and we recommend arriving at least 5 minutes prior to the start of class to ensure a smooth check-in. After class has started, Dance Church will deny entry to new entrants.

  • TU Dance Center is located at 2121 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55114, behind the Subway Sandwich restaurant.

    Parking is available in front of TU Dance Center and along the parking lot entrance. The parking lot is the turn directly before the Subway Sandwich parking lot. Do not utilize the Subway lot as you may be towed.

  • All purchases of tickets for In-Studio Classes are non-refundable after 9pm the day prior to your scheduled class. Unlimited Members who cancel after 9pm the day prior to your scheduled class or if you do not show up will be charged a $5 fee. Dance Church is not able to exchange your ticket for another class if you cancel your reservation.