ARENA DANCES

09/25/2026

A huge thank you to Yum for helping us kick off DELUXE in style! Your generous support of our opening ch*****ne and dessert toast means so much to us.

We’re incredibly grateful to have you celebrating with us and helping make opening night even more special!

✨ DELUXE opens tonight with three performances at the Luminary Arts Center this weekend. There’s still time to grab your tickets!

Thank you, for supporting the celebration!

09/25/2026

We open this weekend at the Luminary Art Center! A weekend of dance, creation, and resonant performance, grab your tickets today!

September 25th and 26th
Friday at 7:30 and Saturday 2pm (pay as able) and 7:30pm

Tickets in our bio and online as well as can be bought in person at the theater.

See you there!

09/24/2026

09/24/2026

A special thank you to Barbette for supporting our opening celebration with generous donations toward our ch*****ne and dessert toast!

We’re so grateful for your support and for helping us make this celebration extra special. Thank you for being part of the occasion!

Come see DELUXE this weekend as we open Friday and run three shows at the Luminary Arts Center! Tickets still on sale!

Thank you Barbette

09/24/2026

As we gear up to bring you an amazing show, we sit down with Founder, Choreographer, and Executive Director Mathew Janczewski.

Listen in as he talks about what it’s been like to restage One Room as well as his excitement leading into DELUXE and this second season of the Rep Company.

Tickets are on sale for DELUXE, link in our bio, don’t miss it!

09/21/2026

Step into the world of Fishscales, a dynamic work by choreographer Shane Larson, featured in ARENA Dances’ DELUXE.

With striking movement, shifting relationships, and an energy that keeps you watching, Fishscales brings a unique texture to an evening filled with powerful works and incredible dancers.

📍 Luminary Arts Center
📅 September 25 & 26
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!

Come experience Fishscales and the rest of DELUXE!

09/20/2026

ARENA Dances is bringing an exciting evening of movement to the Luminary Arts Center, featuring four dynamic works by Mathew Janczewski, Elinor Kleber-Diggs, Shane Larson, and Morgan Thorson.

With a world premiere, returning audience favorites, and an incredible cast of ARENA Dancers, we’re especially excited to welcome guest dancers like Benny to the stage and share this special show with you!

📍 Luminary Arts Center
📅 September 25–26
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!

Come experience the movement, energy, and artistry of DELUXE. Link to tickets in our bio!

09/18/2026

Have you gotten your tickets to Deluxe?

ARENA Dances is bringing an exciting evening of movement to the Luminary Arts Center, featuring four dynamic works by Mathew Janczewski, Elinor Kleber-Diggs, Shane Larson, and Morgan Thorson.

With a world premiere, returning audience favorites, and an incredible cast of ARENA Dancers—including Alex—we’re ready to share this one with you!

📍 Luminary Arts Center
📅 September 25–26
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!

Join us for the movement, energy, and artistry of DELUXE. Link to tickets in our bio!

09/16/2026

Thank you MN Monthly and Shelia Regan for the mention! Excited to share DELUXE with audiences next weekend.

https://www.minnesotamonthly.com/general/the-fall-arts-preview/

DELUXE
Friday, September 25 at 7:30pm
Saturday, September 26 at 2:00pm (pay-as-able) and 7:30pm
Tickets: $20-$27

https://my.luminaryartscenter.com/overview/3326

The 2026 fall repertory reflects the breadth of ARENA DANCES’ artistic vision through four distinctive works:

One Room – A remount of an excerpt from Executive Director Mathew Janczewski’s acclaimed trio, set to music by Nils Frahm.
by Heart– A world premiere by acclaimed New York choreographer Elinor Kleber-Diggs, created during their residency with ARENA DANCES.
Fishscale – The return of Shane Larson’s dynamic physicality back to the stage.
REDUX – Minnesota choreographer Morgan Thorson’s celebrated work, offering audiences one of the state’s most distinctive contemporary dance voices.
Powerhouse Dancers: Nieya Amezquita, Alex Arce, Non Edwards, and Sarah McCullough, with special guests Benny Olk and Timo Wagner.
Rehearsal Director: Laura Selle Virtucio
Lighting: Heidi Eckwall
Costumes: Jon Montgomery