Minnesota Dance Consort
Changing lives through the impact of dance
MINNESOTA
Dance Consort
Minnesota Dance Consort (MDC) — based in Saint Paul — is a vibrant home for contemporary dance makers, dancers, and audiences who believe in the transformative power of movement.
Founded by Ray Terrill in 2025, MDC fosters collaboration and artistic innovation while supporting choreographers and dancers through education, performance, and community engagement.
Through the energy of live performance and the expressive language of dance, MDC connects and inspires individuals and communities across Minnesota.
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Welcome to Minnesota Dance Consort
Classes & Workshops
Fundamental Movement: Taught by Ray Terrill
Developed by Margret Dietz, Mary Wigman’s protégé, this structured workout builds strength, flexibility, and control. The 55-minute sequence includes 20 foundational movements (10 floor-based, 10 standing) that focus on core strength and movement fundamentals. Comparable to a musician practicing scales, this method lays the groundwork for all movement disciplines. Drawing on principles shared with Joseph Pilates and Rudolf Laban, this class offers a unique blend of modern movement technique and functional fitness. This class builds strength fast.
Note: ongoing classes start April, 2025
All levels, drop-ins welcome.
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When: Fridays, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Sundays: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $20, drop-in, class cards available
Class Type: In-person
Location: Tula Yoga & Wellness (99 Snelling Avenue North Saint Paul, MN 55104
Register Here: https://www.tulayogawellness.com/schedule
FM/Wigman Technique Modern Dance: Taught by Ray Terrill
This class combines the structured precision of Fundamental Movement with the expressive artistry of Wigman Technique. Begin with a full 55-minute run-through of Margret Dietz’s Fundamental Movement workout—designed to build core strength, flexibility, and alignment through a sequential series of 20 foundational exercises. The next 60 minutes transitions to Wigman Technique, exploring dynamic movements like swings, glides, falls, and turns in across-the-floor sequences. This all-levels class offers a holistic approach to physical conditioning and artistic expression, fostering both technical precision and creative freedom.
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Note: ongoing classes start October, 2025; ​All levels, drop-ins welcome​​
When: Tuesdays, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (in-person)
Location: Tula Yoga & Wellness (99 Snelling Avenue North Saint Paul, MN 55104
Location: Arena Dances (711 West Lake Street Studio 308, Minneapolis, MN 55104
Building Access: Text Ray at 612-275-5602
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Upcoming Performances
Christopher Watson Dance Company -
Glow in the Dark: Dances of Resilience and Renewal
MDC dance maker Ray Terrill, invited as a guest artist, will present Still Horizon, a repertory piece from the Ray Terrill Dance Group. This concert brings together new and restaged works that embody themes of resilience and renewal—illuminating the strength of artists and communities to find light in times of challenge. The program features choreography by Affiliated Artists Sarah Hauss, Erin Thompson, and Thern Anderson, as well as dances by Christopher Watson, Sarah LaRose Holland/Kinetic Evolutions, Ray Terrill Dance Group, and Becky Heist.
PULSE/impulse Emerging Choreographer Showcase
Join us for an inspiring afternoon or evening of fresh, innovative works by talented Twin Cities choreographers. Performances run March 13-15, 2026. The choregrapher showcase line-up will be announced in December 2025​​
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About Minnesota Dance Consort
Our Mission
MDC's goal is to establish a vibrant concert dance organization dedicated to performers, choreographers, and satisfied dance audience. We aim to create a space where creativity flourishes and our audience is captivated by the transformative power of dance. Join us on this artistic journey!
