St. Olaf dance workshop is designed for students to experience the breadth and depth of the St. Olaf College Dance Department where a wide range of classes are offered. Studio time and other educational sessions are balanced with supervised recreational activities.
The workshop provides a complete experience on the beautiful St. Olaf campus in historic Northfield, Minnesota.
Workshop Fee: $575
Students who have completed grades 7th – 12th in the fall are eligible to participate.
• Dance Conversations about the breadth of dance from a variety of perspectives.
• Study with nurturing, experienced faculty
• Variety of class options
• Low student-to-instructor ratio
• Three gorgeous studios with sprung floors
• Small group discussions
• Supervised recreational activities
Dancers will participate in two dance styles during morning workshops.
• Ballet
• Modern Dance
A range of classes will be offered each afternoon. Dancers will participate in unique studio experiences from the following:
• African Diaspora in Contemporary Dance
• Hip Hop
• International/World Dance
• Social/Ballroom Dance
Workshop fee includes lodging, meals, and workshop T-shirt. Students are housed in comfortable, secure residence halls. Bedding and bath towels are provided. Instructors and counselors live in the residence halls and provide 24-hour supervision. St. Olaf employs a professional security staff that is on duty 24/7.
Contact the St. Olaf camp office to inquire about commuter, additional housing, and transportation options to and from the airport.
Transportation Information
Participants are housed two per room and may request a specific roommate. Roommates need to request each other on their registration form. Workshop space is filled on a first-come basis and spots cannot be held for late-registrations.
Meals are prepared by Bon Appetit. Healthy options include the salad bar, grilled meats and veggies, and hot entrees, cereals, yogurt, fresh fruit, a deli station, soup, and dessert station. There are plenty of food options for vegetarians, gluten-free, and other specific needs. However, if you have a specific food allergy, please email us so we can get your camper connected with the kitchen.
2-3 p.m. Check-in
3-5 p.m. Workshop Orientation
5-6 p.m. Dinner
6:30-9:30 p.m. Evening Social Activity
7:30-8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:45-9:30 a.m Group Warm-up/Announcements
9:45-11 a.m. Studio Class
11:15-12:30 p.m. Studio Class
12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:45-2:30 p.m. Dance Conversations
2:45-4 p.m. Studio Class
5-6 p.m. Dinner
6:30-9:30 p.m. Evening Social Activity
7-8 a.m. Breakfast
8-11 a.m. Studio Class Rotations
11 a.m. – noon Showcase Preparation
12 noon -1 p.m. Lunch
1-2 p.m. Showcase
Rehearsal
2-3 p.m. Showcase
3:15 p.m. Depart from Campus
Heather Klopchin is professor and chair of the St. Olaf Dance Department and co-artistic director and choreographer for St. Olaf’s student company, Companydance©. Heather is a principal artist with Stuart Pimsler Dance and Theater and has danced with other Minneapolis companies including ARENA Dances, Zenon Dance Company, and Eclectic Edge Ensemble. Heather holds an M.F.A. degree in dance choreography and performance from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.
Anthony Roberts is St. Olaf dance artist in residence and co-artistic director and choreographer for St. Olaf’s student company, Companydance©. Anthony danced professionally with Repertory Dance Theatre and Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company in Salt Lake City, Utah; Sharir Dance Company in Austin, Texas; and the Jacob’s Pillow’s Men Dancers: The Ted Shawn Legacy. Anthony holds an M.F.A. degree in dance with a dance technology emphasis from Arizona State University.
Anne von Bibra, assistant professor of dance, performed with Avaz International Dance Theatre and Karpathok Hungarian Folk Dance Ensemble in Los Angeles and Minneapolis-based Ethnic Dance Theater, for which she is a resident choreographer. Anne currently performs Javanese dance in Sumunar Gamelan and Dance Ensemble in St. Paul. Anne holds an M.A. degree in dance with a specialization in ethnology from the University of California-Los Angeles.
Arneshia Williams, is a visiting assistant professor of Dance at St. Olaf. Her performance opportunities include Jacquelyn Stokes/The Dance Collective, Minister Gail-Faust/4Trinity Evangelistic Dance, Gesel Mason, Millicent Johnnie, Larry Southall, Teena Marie, and Helanius Wilkins. Arneshia holds an M.F.A. degree in dance with an emphasis in religion from the University of Colorado-Boulder, where she also received a certificate in comparative ethnic studies.
Register now with our secure online form or complete a printable registration form and send it via mail. Registrations are accepted until capacity has been reached. When completing the online form please see the following payment options to the right.
For those who have registered and need to make a payment, either their $100 deposit or the balance.
Option 1: Pay in Full.
At the conclusion of the registration form, you will be asked to submit credit card information. Once submitted, the full amount will be paid.
Option 2: Deposit Only.
Submit a minimum $100 non-refundable deposit to reserve your athletes spot today. Registration is not officially accepted until completed registration form and deposit is received on the same day. Payment must be paid in full 4 weeks prior to camp start date.
Written cancellations (post or email) received four weeks prior to workshop start date will receive a refund less the $100.00 non-refundable deposit. No refunds given within four weeks of workshop, but substitutions are accepted.
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