Borealis Dance Theatre - Open Rehearsal

Join the Amplified Artists of Borealis Dance Theatre for and evening of learning through empathy and the arts in hopes to inspire conversation to evoke change and hear a powerful story from Green Card Voices as we come together to create community through arts and understanding.

Borealis Dance Theatre and Green Card Voices invite you to an open rehearsal at the Center for Performing Arts in Minneapolis. Learn about the creative process behind the movement of What We Carry: a moving dance piece that shines a light on our humanity and what it means to become displaced due to conflict and war.

• Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026

• Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.

• Location: Center for Performing Arts, 3754 Pleasant Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55409

• Free and open to public

• Learn more: https://www.borealisdance.org/

  This activity is made possible by the Bridge Fund for Dance program through the City of Minneapolis Arts & Cultural Affairs Department.

The Cold Open – DJ Dance Party

Kick off The Great Northern 2026 with an electrifying outdoor dance party at The Warming Grounds at Father Hennepin Bluff Park. Groove to the beats of DJ Sophia Eris and DJ RUCA, while experiencing dynamic dance performances choreographed by Hothouse, a premier dance studio in Minneapolis known for its inclusive and expressive movement culture. Enjoy food trucks, warming stations, and a vibrant community atmosphere. This event is free and open to all.

• Date: Friday, January 30, 2026

• Time: 6:00 PM 8:00 PM

• Location: Father Hennepin Bluff Park420 Southeast Main Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55414United States (map)

• RSVP: https://thegreatnorthernfestival.com/event/the-cold-open/