Fresh. Challenging. Diverse. Threads Dance Project explores the connections between us all.

A Contemporary Dance Company & Studio in the Heart of Minneapolis-St. Paul

Threads Dance Project was founded by Karen L. Charles with the mission to examine, expose and celebrate the threads that connect us. We achieve our mission through our youth and kids dance classes for ages 4-16, our modern dance and contemporary ballet performances, our opportunities for female and BIPOC choreographers, and by providing space for arts and community building at the Threads Dance Nexus.

“[Karen’s] mission goes beyond ‘just dancing’ to embrace weighty themes like race and gender roles … She translates them into choreography of beauty and soulfulness."

- Pamela Espeland, Star Tribune

Up Next

Our calendar gives you a complete view of upcoming performances, audition deadlines, dance classes, choreography opportunities and more. Visit the calendar.

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Young Dancers Project (Ages 8-12+)
Sep 17
Young Dancers Project (Ages 8-12+)

Give your child aged 8-12 years the gift of dance. They will learn technical skills, wellness and nutrition, and creative self-expression through movement.

Creative Connections Project (Ages 4-7)
Sep 18
Creative Connections Project (Ages 4-7)

Give your child aged 4-7 the gift of dance. Kids will learn the basic techniques of ballet and modern dance, enjoy music and storytelling, and focus on creating positive self-image.

Moving Towards Joy Workshop
Dec 11
Moving Towards Joy Workshop

Join Threads Dance Project on a restorative journey away from grief, stress, and trauma towards joy, healing, and connection. The Moving Towards Joy workshop is a powerful experience that combines movement, introspection, and journaling to guide you toward a more joyful and peaceful self.  

Workshop fee: $50, which includes a leather-bound Threads journal

Drop-in Adult Class: Advanced Modern
Jan 6
Drop-in Adult Class: Advanced Modern

This Horton-based modern dance class is taught by Artistic Director Karen Charles. The weekly class is designed for advanced/intermediate advanced dancers.

Dance Classes

Our NexGen/Youth Dance Project program provides dance classes for kids and teens ages 4-16. Classes teach students how movement can be healing and help students understand and nourish their bodies and minds. Our goal is to develop and nurture the next generation of dance performers, creators, and supporters. Learn more.

Support Local Dance

Be a part of Thread’s mission to examine, expose, and celebrate the threads that connect us. Your donation of any size will help us offer scholarships to BIPOC and low-income youth in our NexGen/Youth Dance Project classes, offer thriving wages to our dance artists, provide opportunities for emerging dance artists, and bring human justice stories to diverse audiences in the Twin Cities and beyond. Give online now or find other ways to support us.