Call for Choreographic Submissions

Call for Choreographic Submissions – Rhythmically Speaking 2012 August 16 – 18, 2012 at the Southern Theater Rhythmically Speaking is excited to announce that submissions are open for our 4th annual choreographers showcase. We are proud to support some of the Twin Cities’ best jazz and rhythm-driven dance each year, and look forward to seeing […]

View and Learn!

Up come some awesome viewing and learning opportunities! Take note! Erinn + Heather VIEW Flying Foot Forum 20th Anniversary Concert with the New Standards When: March 16 – 17, 8pm Where: The Cowles Center (528 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN) Tickets: $28 plus handling fees Purchase and Info: 612.206.3600 or http://www.thecowlescenter.org The Flying Foot Forum will […]

Latest RS News!

A Rhythmically Speaking Bi-Monthly Newsletter went out today, featuring information on; Teaching Jazz Dance, A Symposium Hosted by Danny Buraczeski Rhythmically Speaking’s next Community Forum New Twin Cities Jazz History Book! Call for Choreographic Submissions: Rhythmically Speaking 2012 The Eclectic Edge Ensemble presents Reeling Over Love The Flying Foot Forum 20th Anniversary Show with the New […]

KFAI Piece

Ever wonder why we say ‘jazz AND rhythm-driven dance’? Here is a little more insight via radio piece, thanks to Michelle Alimoradi and KFAI; http://www.prx.org/pieces/73317 Groove on! Erinn + Heather

Some Good Stuff Coming to the TC Stages

Looks like the Ritz is a hot place to catch jazz and rhythm-driven dance these days. In the span of three weeks, they are hosting two great MN Originals; Details; Contempo Physical Dance presents Motiro February 3rd-5th, 2012 (3rd-4th at 8:00 pm, 5th at 2:00 pm) The Ritz Theatre, 345 13th St. NE, Minneapolis, MN, […]

‘Too Many Words’

That is the title of this recent article by MNArtists.org music writer Jeremy Walker (link below). I’ll sum up by saying that this was a brilliant article, discussing the state of genres and titles for music, with a focus on jazz. I’ll go out on a limb and say that all these thoughts can be […]

New Book on TC Jazz History!

I had the day off yesterday. In that day, I managed to do several times one of the things I generally truly avoid; shopping. However, my first trip panned out to be quite enjoyable, in the fact that it was my first stop to Garrison Keillor’s book store, Common Good Books (located just around the […]

Dance Mag/ Danny B Symposium/ Get Your Groove On!

Yes, many a thing to mention, so perk up; 1.) Rhythmically Speaking, Eclectic Edge Ensemble, Flying Foot Forum, Rhythmic Circus and several other rhythm-dancin’ friends have been mentioned in Dance Magazine! Linda Shapiro has furnished us with an excellent review of the Twin Cities dance scene. Check it out; ‘An All-Weather Scene.’ 2.) Mark your […]

Get Your Groove On: Social Dance Meet-Up!

To celebrate a successul year gone by, we invite YOU to join us for our first Social Dance Meetup on Friday, January 13 at Loring Pasta Bar. Come for the hot Salsa dancing, music by the Salsa Police, libations and good conversation. A Rhythmically Speaking Social Dance Meetup Where: Loring Pasta Bar, Dinkytown (327 14th […]

Happy Holidays from The Duke!

Merry Swingin’ Christmas and Happy High-hat Holidays! Check out this awesome video of the Ellington Nutcracker, featuring a little interview with the Duke himself. While these kind of sounds may be familiar now, they forged new artistic territory that many are capitalizing on today to create their own fresh, new sounds. Pretty amazing! The groovin’ […]