Making dance accessible through choreography, education, and performance.
WELCOME TO THE MNIDF 2024 October 21st - 26th!
Photo courtesy of Wattanak Dance Troupe
On October 21st, Dance Projects by ME opens the second annual Minnesota International Dance Festival, bringing together international dance instructors, choreographers, and emerging Twin Cities artists for a week of community exchange through workshops and performances. This year we welcome Cambodia as our special guest!
Each year the festival features a different guest country to promote cultural diversity and exchange.
The MNIDF 2024 Partners & Sponsors
This engagement is supported by the Arts Midwest GIG Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Minnesota State Arts Board.
Festival Program
Migration Stories 2023 Rehearsal
Dancers: (Left to right) Non Edwards, Ayaka Moriyama, Elizabeth Flinsch
Photo Credit: Carmen Lucia Licoln
Workshops
October 21st - 25th
Dancers of all levels can participate in one, two, or three daily workshops during MNIDF.
The 3 workshops will be held at the Hot House Studios, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
10:00 - 11:30 am | Cambodian Dance
Wattanak Dance Troupe
*Classical technique inspired by nature.
11:30 - 1:00 pm | Khmer Dance
Khmae Urban Ballet
*Royal origins to modern expressions.
1:00 - 1:30 | Lunch Break
1:30 - 3:00 pm | Lakhon Khoal
Roza Lay
*High-energy dance drama.
Our workshop classes are open to students age 18+ from all backgrounds and levels of dance experience.
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
Full and partial scholarships are available to create accessibility to all events.
Los Colores des Mexico, MNIDF 2023
Dancers: Mexico Lindo
Photo Credit: Bill Cameron
Performances
October 25th at 7:30pm
October 26th at 2:00pm and 7:30pm
MNIDF 2024 performances will be held at the TekBox theater located in the Hennepin Center for the Arts.
MNIDF benefits the dancers and community members of the Twin Cities and greater MN. Participants in festival workshops and audiences reflect the diverse fabric of this community. Its reach extends beyond the local area including international artists and dance artists across the state. Audience members of all ages are welcome.
Dancers: Carmen Lucia Lincoln, Erika Martin
Photo Credit: Erika Martin
MNIDF Founders
Dance Projects by ME mission is to cultivate space for dance projects inspired by diverse styles and community exchange. We strive to make dance accessible through choreography, education, and performance. As an organization, we create events and moments including community workshops and performances to increase dance accessibility for audiences and movers in the Twin Cities. Our projects welcome participants from diverse backgrounds, with all levels of dance experience, and movement ability.