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SUMMARY:Sacred Earth
DESCRIPTION:Ragamala Dance Company \nNEW DATE*: Thursday\, April 30 2026 7:30PM\nFriday\, May 1 2026 7:30PM\nLuminary Arts Center \n*Please CLICK HERE for information on the date update.  \nSacred Earth\nBy Ranee and Aparna Ramaswamy\n \n\n“Ragamala\, directed by the mother-daughter team of Ranee and Aparna Ramaswamy\, is an excellent company. Their devotion to the Bharatanatyam style and to treating that lineage as a living language is always radiantly clear.” — The New York Times \nRagamala Dance Company’s signature work\, Sacred Earth is a powerful\, hour-long journey of movement and music that celebrates the beauty and vitality of the natural world. Performed as a continuous arc of high-energy dance and evocative poetry\, the work unfolds like a living ritual. \nInspired by the ephemerality of the Indian art forms of kolam rice flour drawings\, Warli wall paintings\, and ancient Tamil Sangam poems\, Sacred Earth reflects Artistic Co-Directors Aparna Ramaswamy and Ranee Ramaswamy’s singular vision of the delicate\, interdependent relationship between humanity and nature. The performance becomes an invocation—reminding us that we are not separate from the earth\, but deeply woven into its breath\, rhythms\, and fragile continuance. \n60 minutes\, no intermission \n  \n\n\nThis performance is made possible in part by the Bridge Fund for Dance program through the City of Minneapolis Arts & Cultural Affairs Department\, and by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://luminaryartscenter.com/event/sacred-earth/
LOCATION:Luminary Arts Center\, 700 N 1st St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:Ragamala Rooted: a Gala Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate and support Ragamala’s 33rd year! \nRagamala Dance Company took root 33 years ago with Ranee and Aparna Ramaswamy’s belief in carrying forward their bharatanatyam lineage with integrity\, excellence\, and relevance. Ragamala is now widely heralded for transcending boundaries with stage performances and community engagement that ignites the imagination and mines the spirituality and philosophy of Indian art forms to move and unite audiences worldwide. \nFrom our audiences:\n“Ragamala is a national treasure”\n“Filled me with stillness\, hope\, and purpose”\n“Your work\, the history of your work\, and the beauty and wisdom you create from that work matter.”\nCelebrate and support Ragamala’s work while enjoying great food\, performance\, and conversation! \nSaturday\, May 2\nLuminary Arts Center\, Minneapolis \n5:00 – 5:45pm: Doors open\, drinks reception \n5:45 – 7:00pm: Dinner catered by award-winning restaurant Raag Progressive Indian Cuisine \nProgram\n7:15-9:00pm:  Performance of Sacred Earth\, followed by a live auction with one-of-a-kind experiences including trips\, dinners\, performance tickets and more \nDress code: Fun and Festive! \n  \nNotes\nApprox. 70 minutes\, no intermission.
URL:https://luminaryartscenter.com/event/ragmala-rooted-a-gala-celebration/
LOCATION:Luminary Arts Center\, 700 N 1st St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Other
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SUMMARY:Biomes
DESCRIPTION:Analog Dance Works presents Biomes\, a contemporary dance production that journeys through tundras\, greenhouses\, fresh waters\, and the vast lands of suburbia to viscerally question our relationships to our natural world. \nThis show is a practice of curiosity\, questioning boundaries\, listening\, and forgiving. It comes from a place of deep emotional currents running below the surface that grapple with how and why we utilize our natural resources recreationally\, economically\, and spiritually. We are searching for pastures where we don’t just coexist with nature\, but merge with our beautifully complex environmental surroundings in unconditionally profound mutualism. \nBiomes brings forth the perspectives of four of its artists: Brenna Mosser\, Sophia Pimsler\, Addie Smith\, and Ruby Smith of RJDT. Each choreographer is working with very different concepts\, but are entwined together around a central question: what is our relationship to the natural environments that we dwell amongst?
URL:https://luminaryartscenter.com/event/biomes/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Luminary Arts Center\, 700 N 1st St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:2026 Spring Concert
DESCRIPTION:Concept Pavielle’s Spring Concert features a variety of works by dancers in the full-time Ballet Select program. The first act is an abbreviated presentation of the full-length ballet “Paquita” set to Edouard Deldevez’s original score. The second act is a collection of contemporary ensembles and solos.
URL:https://luminaryartscenter.com/event/2026-spring-concert/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Luminary Arts Center\, 700 N 1st St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:Covers: Dolly and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an unforgettable night of music celebrating the legendary Dolly Parton and her profound influence on generations of artists. From timeless classics like “Jolene” and “9 to 5” to legendary ballads like “I Will Always Love You” that have transcended the country music genre\, Dolly’s songwriting brilliance and unmatched charisma continue to inspire artists across the musical spectrum. \nIn Dolly & Friends\, you’ll also hear bold\, fresh interpretations of songs by iconic female artists such as Beyoncé\, Norah Jones\, Indigo Girls\, Chappell Roan\, Cher\, and many more. Together\, these performances pay tribute to the wit\, warmth\, and wisdom that have made Dolly Parton a true living legend. \nWhether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering her magic for the first time\, this celebration of bold voices and timeless melodies will have you tapping your toes\, singing along\, and embracing the joy\, heartbreak\, and hope that only great music can bring. Don’t miss this dazzling night of rhinestones\, harmonies\, and heart!
URL:https://luminaryartscenter.com/event/covers-dolly-and-friends/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Luminary Arts Center\, 700 N 1st St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T190000
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SUMMARY:Fast Forward
DESCRIPTION:Step into what’s becoming. \nJoin us for a special performance event offering a first look at the future of A Dancer’s Place. \nFeaturing legacy works by Loyce Houlton\, new choreography by Twin Cities artists\, and a powerful cast of student and professional dancers\, this event launches the next chapter of our vision to revitalize important repertory\, commission new work\, and create a meaningful training and performance platform for local dancers. \nRepertory\, performers\, and guest artists to be announced soon. \nPhoto by Tingz Creative/Seylon-Versalles Shiggs.
URL:https://luminaryartscenter.com/event/fast-forward/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Luminary Arts Center\, 700 N 1st St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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