Looking for special Mi Chantli sanctioned events? We have workshops, dance battles, guided sessions, open training sessions, weekly poetry sessions, and Danza.
Breaking Intensive with Minnesota Joe: Battles & Beyond
Come and learn from Bboy Minnesota Joe in his Battle & Beyond Intensive from Friday, December 20th to the Monday, December 23rd. From today until November 30th you can get the Early Bird discount and sign up for $300!
Joseph “Minnesota Joe” Tran is a founding member and Co-Artistic Director of BRKFST Dance Company based in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is also a former representative of the world-renowned breaking crew Knuckleheads Cali, respected for their uniquely intricate and non-traditional methods of movement. Tran is the recipient of the 2023 Jerome Hill Artist Fellowship for Dance and 2019 McKnight Dancer Fellowship. he is known for his signature moves which have earned him multiple first-place victories in breaking competitions across the United States, Europe, and South America. Tran has choreographed multiple original works which have premiered at various venues such as The Walker Art Center, Southern Theater, and Orchestra Hall with the Minnesota Orchestra. He has toured internationally to Ireland for Dance 2 Connect Festival and nationally to Hartford, CT with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. Tran has set repertoire with BRKFST at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Carleton College, Winona State University, and Bates Dance Festival. From 2007-2019, he was a dancer and choreographer for the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves “First Avenue Breakers.”
In this 15 hour intensive, dancers will learn about battle strategies, how to create original moves, breaking technique, and what lies beyond competitions. Participants will be given tools on how to effectively execute their unique ideas and stay prepared for battles. Breakers will also learn how to diversify their skills in alternative spaces to sustain a long lasting career. Knowing how to adapt in changing times while staying true to oneself is the key to longevity in this art form.
- Learn how to properly “flip” moves and make it your own
- Learn how to flow in and out of power moves
- Getting out of your comfort zone to create new movements
- Battle Tips
- Explore breaking outside of competitions
- Learn how to choreograph with breaking technique
- Learn how to collaborate with others
Below is the schedule for all four days:
- Friday, December 20th
- Class with MN Joe from 1:00pm-3:00pm
- Open Training from 3:00pm-4:00pm
- Saturday, December 21st
- Class with MN Joe from 9:00am-12:00pm
- Lunch from 12:00pm-1:00pm
- Class with MN Joe from 1:00pm-3:00pm
- Open Training from 3:00pm-4:00pm
- Sunday, December 22st
- Class with MN Joe from 9:00am-12:00pm
- Lunch from 12:00pm-1:00pm
- Class with MN Joe from 1:00pm-3:00pm
- Open Training from 3:00pm-4:00pm
- Monday, December 23rd
- Class with MN Joe from 9:00am-12:00pm
Register through MindBody today!
Note: Can’t make it all four days? Don’t worry, you can sign up for one, two, or three days!
Open Level House
Come Join @justjess_e for Open Level House Pop-up Workshop on Saturday, December 21st at 4:00pm! Sign up on MindBody!
This workshop will cover House dance foundation, history, and application. There will be an emphasis on body awareness and conditioning, vocabulary, musicality, variations, and freestyle within the form.
Monthly Battle Series
We hold a monthly breaking dance competition! This is great for anyone looking for more experience or competing for fun. The event consists of a 60 minute training session followed by a 90 minute 1v1 practice breaking battle. Typically the event 2nd Sunday of every month from 5:00pm-7:00pm but it is subject to change depending on the schedule. Make sure to check our Instagram or our Break Konnect events page (make sure to click on Upcoming tab in Break Konnect) for more information!
Monthly Painting Party
Every fourth Fridays, we hold a monthly community painting party! Stop by from 9:00pm to midnight. Suggested donation is $10 to replenish supplies and support the space.
Note: December’s Art Party will be held on Friday, December 20th, 2024 from 9:00pm-midnight!!
Guided Freestyle Hip Hop Sessions and Open Cyphers
Weekly guided freestyle, hip hop sessions are held Mondays from 7:30pm-9:30pm. Started by Abbey (and currently facilitated by Tiana), the first 45 to 60 minutes will be a guided session led by a different member of the dance community each week. During this time, dancers will collectively explore new drills, concepts, and ideas that we can implement into your freestyle. The rest of the session will be an open lab to exchange, connect, and grow together. Music that is played is typically hip hop. All styles and experience levels are welcomed and encouraged!
Guided sessions and open cyphers are different from normal classes and are $7 at the door. All proceeds go to Mi Chantli.
Writer’s Block
Every Wednesday at 9:00pm, we hold weekly free poetry writing workshops. Each week we have a different poet from the community come through and give us prompts an other writing actives for the first half of the night. Then we spend the second half of the night sharing our poems with each other in a supportive and loving environment. We hope to see you at Mi Chantli from 9:00pm-10:30pm on Wednesdays!
Danza Circle with Grupo Mexica Tlahuitzcalli
Grupo Mexica Tlahuitzcalli is a traditional Aztec dance group based out of Boulder County. Grupo Tlahuitzcalli hosts a Danza circle every Thursday at 6:30pm at Mi Chantli for other danza relatives and folks seeking to reclaiming their indigenous identity. People are welcome to observe.
Open Breaking Training Sessions
We hold open breaking training sessions typically on Saturdays from 2:00pm-4:00pm. This is great for those that need extra training outside of class!
Note: Practices may be cancelled when there is a breaking competition!