Cathedral Dance Festival

Cathedral Dance Festival We are an annual celebration of dance in MN in the form of master classes, performances & the opportunity to be adjudicated by industry professionals.

Join us for our 14th CDF this May 1 & 2, 2026! More details and registration information on our website! We are Inspired:

The idea for Cathedral Dance Festival was inspired by the towering ceilings of European cathedrals. Leaping higher than ever before, our gathering space will leave you in awe and wonder. Cathedral Dance festival is an annual celebration of dance in the form of master classes,

performances and the opportunity to be adjudicated. Bringing in dancers, ages 7-18 from around Minnesota, CDF is a gathering place to showcase their hard work, dedication and passion. We are Called to the Stage:

CDF provides the opportunity to perform in a grand setting, pushing dancers to their fullest potential while o­ffering a warm community of support. All are welcome to create and collaborate. Join us in learning, creating and performing in a large arena beyond the studio. Together we are called to the stage; inspired, uplifted, as one. Cathedraldance.com

‼️⚠️Introducing 2026 Faculty Member: ALEX ARCE⚠️‼️After graduation he trained at The CLI Conservatory with worldrenowned...
05/01/2026

‼️⚠️Introducing 2026 Faculty Member: ALEX ARCE⚠️‼️

After graduation he trained at The CLI Conservatory with world
renowned choreographers pushing his discipline, creativity, and versatility while getting closer to his why and establishing his voice and dreams of being a professional movement artist…
come take CONTEMPORARY at our 2026 Cathedral Dance Festival from the dynamic yet explosively balanced, ALEX ARCE💥🦩🔥

CONTEMPORARY CLASS DESCRIPTION: Class begins with a brief mindfulness practice to arrive in the room and in the
body. That attention carries directly into the warm up which is not separate from the movement or material for the class. Exploring between guided improvisation, collective grooves, and set movement practices to explore weight, momentum, and musicality. As well as the sensations that each energy level brings working from the ground up to standing, and from standing back to the ground.🌀👂🕳️

The warm up builds the physical language for the day’s choreography or research so your body is already familiar by the time you are learning material. When the flow and pathway is found we transition into the phrase being build or into deeper understanding of what has already been given with improvisation. The constant is listening to the music, curiosity, and the body’s needs in real time valuing efficiency, vulnerability, and presence. ⛲️🔬🎧

🚨2026 CDF COUNTDOWN: TODAY!!!

🧡⚡️Introducing 2026 Faculty Member: ALISON 🅱️ARTELS️⚡️🧡ALISON BARTELS is a New York City-based dancer and performer. She...
04/29/2026

🧡⚡️Introducing 2026 Faculty Member: ALISON 🅱️ARTELS️⚡️🧡

ALISON BARTELS is a New York City-based dancer and performer. She holds a BFA in ballet performance from the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music, where she performed notable roles such as Queen of the Dryads in Don Quixote, Shade 2 in La Bayadère, and was featured in José Limón’s A Choreographic Offering… come take BALLET, MUSICAL THEATER, and JAZZ at our 2026 Cathedral Dance Festival from the triple threat+, ALISON BARTELS‼️🗽💥

BALLET CLASS DESCRIPTION: This ballet class emphasizes strong classical technique while building a deeper understanding of the body and how it moves. Class includes a structured barre and center work, complemented by fun, engaging combinations that challenge coordination, artistry, and performance quality. Dancers will develop both technical precision and confidence in a supportive, energetic environment. 👯‍♂️🩰🔋

MUSICAL THEATER CLASS DESCRIPTION: This musical theater dance class blends iconic Broadway-style movement with fresh, original choreography. Dancers learn excerpts inspired by classic repertoire while exploring new ways to interpret them, focusing on storytelling, musicality, and personal expression. The class emphasizes both technical precision and creative risk-taking, helping students connect traditional theater styles with a modern, dynamic approach to performance.🎭📚🎤

JAZZ CLASS DESCRIPTION: This jazz class fuses strong technical training with stylized and contemporary movement, encouraging dancers to move with both precision and individuality with a goal to build strength, versatility, and performance quality. Designed to challenge and inspire, the class pushes dancers to expand their range, explore musicality, and develop a bold, confident movement style.💪🏼🎶🎺🤗

🚨2026 CDF COUNTDOWN: 2️⃣ DAYS!!!

‼️🥰Introducing 2026 Faculty Member: JAROD 🅱️OLTJES️🥰‼️With over 15 years of experience in the performing arts field, Jar...
04/29/2026

‼️🥰Introducing 2026 Faculty Member: JAROD 🅱️OLTJES️🥰‼️

With over 15 years of experience in the performing arts field, Jarod started his training at Saint Mary’s University in Winona, MN and has performed across the United States and Europe in a variety of productions, from concert dance, musical theatre, and commercials… come BALLET at our 2026 Cathedral Dance Festival from the magnetic & electric, JAROD BOLTJES!⚡️🧲💥

BALLET CLASS DESCRIPTION: Go beyond the usual ballet class with local artist Jarod Boltjes! You’ll move through barre and center work while also getting the chance to explore your own style, try new ideas, and grow as an artist. It’s a fun, supportive space to build confidence, take creative risks, and connect with other dancers.👯‍♂️🩰💡⚠️👯🧭

🚨2026 CDF COUNTDOWN: 3 DAYS!!!

❤️‍🔥🧨Introducing 2026 Faculty Member: EMMY MENDEZ🧨❤️‍🔥With over a decade of teaching experience, she has earned recognit...
04/27/2026

❤️‍🔥🧨Introducing 2026 Faculty Member: EMMY MENDEZ🧨❤️‍🔥

With over a decade of teaching experience, she has earned recognition for her choreography, instruction, and artistic vision at the national level… come take CONTEMPORARY and EMBODIED FAITH at our 2026 Cathedral Dance Festival from radiant trailblazer, EMMY MENDEZ! 🌟☄️🌠

CONTEMPORARY CLASS DESCRIPTION: Experience a supportive and encouraging space to explore contemporary movement while building technique and artistry. Class begins with progressions focused on control and fluidity, followed by a dynamic combination that encourages individuality, musicality, and authentic expression through movement. 🌬️🍃🌊

🚨2026 CDF COUNTDOWN: 4 DAYS!!!

🩰🍉Introducing 2026 Faculty Member: EVE SCHULTE🍉🩰Eve has performed or taught internationally in five countries, nationall...
04/20/2026

🩰🍉Introducing 2026 Faculty Member: EVE SCHULTE🍉🩰

Eve has performed or taught internationally in five countries, nationally in 17 states, and locally in 30+ Minnesota communities… come take BALLET and FLOOR BARRE BALLET at our 2026 Cathedral Dance Festival from both grace and power, EVE SCHULTE!💨🍃👯‍♀️

BALLET CLASS DESCRIPTION: I consider ballet technique one of many tools a dancer can employ toward the ultimate goal of one’s fullest expression through movement and musicality. Our focus will be on learning ballet’s rules so that we can expand and perhaps even break them. This will be explored through vocabulary, musicality, improvisation, conversation, and experimentation. 🌷🌠🔬

🚨2026 CDF COUNTDOWN: 11 DAYS!!!

56️⃣7️⃣8… ONLY TWO MORE WEEKS UNTIL OUR 14TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF DANCE✨🌈🕺🏻🪩🎉🧡!!!WHICH MEANS ONLY TWO MORE WEEKS UNTIL ...
04/18/2026

56️⃣7️⃣8… ONLY TWO MORE WEEKS UNTIL OUR 14TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF DANCE✨🌈🕺🏻🪩🎉🧡!!!

WHICH MEANS ONLY TWO MORE WEEKS UNTIL CAPTURES YOUR UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS FROM OUR STAGE ❣️👯‍♀️🎊📸💫💘🩰🤩!!!

Lifetime snapshots of your Friday AND Saturday performance(s) will be available for purchase from our 2026 CDF‼️ More details to come.🫶🏼

Photos by the wickedly talented ♥️

🌺🧨Introducing 2026 Faculty Member: DOMINICK BURKHARDT🧨🌺Dominick has worked with top artists and global brands, performin...
04/14/2026

🌺🧨Introducing 2026 Faculty Member: DOMINICK BURKHARDT🧨🌺

Dominick has worked with top artists and global brands, performing and modeling for the NFL, Best Buy and several other Fortune 500 companies in a range of commercial campaigns.…come take HIP HOP and TAP at our 2026 Cathedral Dance Festival from the electric DOMINICK BURKHARDT ⚡️💫💡

HIP HOP CLASS DESCRIPTION: This hip hop class is rooted in intention, control, and musicality, with a strong emphasis on both technique and individuality. My approach blends foundational training with a focus on artistry, encouraging dancers to not only execute movement with clarity, but to develop their own voice within it. We’ll work on movement quality by shifting between textures, controlling dynamics, and committing fully to each moment, while also exploring how personal style shows up through performance, groove, and presence. Technique in this class isn’t just about precision - it’s about how you carry movement, how you interpret music, and how confidently you embody what you do. 🔋🥁👟

TAP CLASS DESCRIPTION: This tap class is all about building clarity, confidence, and strong performance quality in a fun, high-energy environment. Dancers will focus on clean ex*****on, control of sound, and intentional movement, learning how to make each step look and sound clear, strong, and effortless. You’ll be guided through combinations with detailed instruction, breaking down how to approach different steps and transitions so everything feels more natural and grounded as you dance. 👣🕺🏻🎶

✨🌞Introducing 2026 Faculty Member: KELLY OLSON🌞✨As a member of the Eden Prairie Pom Squad and the University of St. Thom...
04/10/2026

✨🌞Introducing 2026 Faculty Member: KELLY OLSON🌞✨

As a member of the Eden Prairie Pom Squad and the University of St. Thomas Dance Team, she contributed to eight UDA National Dance Championships… come take JAZZ at our 2026 Cathedral Dance Festival from the powerhouse KELLY OLSON!🥳🙌🏼🤩

JAZZ CLASS DESCRIPTION: Whether you’re new to jazz or looking to sharpen your skills, this class offers a supportive space to grow and have fun while dancing to upbeat, inspiring music. In this class, we’ll learn a fun jazz combo that challenges your technique, encourages expression, and helps you build confidence in your performance. 💃🏻🎷🌟🤗

🚨2026 CDF COUNTDOWN: 21 DAYS!!!

💥🧡Introducing 2026 Faculty Member: KAITLIN (SETZKE) BELL🧡💥Most recently, Kaitlin performed in TU Dance’s collaboration w...
04/07/2026

💥🧡Introducing 2026 Faculty Member: KAITLIN (SETZKE) BELL🧡💥

Most recently, Kaitlin performed in TU Dance’s collaboration with indie folk artist Justin Vernon of Bon Iver entitled “Come Through” at the Hollywood Bowl and the Kennedy Center…come take JAZZ and HORTON (MODERN) at our 2026 Cathedral Dance Festival from the very masterful KAITLIN (SETZKE) BELL! 🔔🤩💃🏻🙌🏼

JAZZ CLASS DESCRIPTION: Elements of classical, commercial, and street jazz come together in this high energy class. Dancers will be led through jazz fundamentals and choreography rooted in rhythm, stamina, and power.🎷🎶🤗🎺

HORTON CLASS DESCRIPTION:
This modern dance class is rooted in the Lester Horton technique. Dancers new to Horton will draw from their jazz training— isolations; stretches including laterals, flat backs, and lunges; and progressions across the floor containing battments, turns, and leaps.🪘🎼

🚨2026 CDF COUNTDOWN: 24 DAYS!!!

This is NOT an April Fool’s joke… our 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ CDF is ONE MONTH AWAY!!!🧡🎇We cannot wait to shake, shimmy, pas de cha...
04/02/2026

This is NOT an April Fool’s joke… our 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ CDF is ONE MONTH AWAY!!!🧡🎇

We cannot wait to shake, shimmy, pas de chat, shuffle, grande jeté, pop it, lock it, and port de bras with YOU! WOOHOO!🪩

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