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Music & Dance
With a discerning ear and a come-as-you-are attitude, Minneapolis-Saint Paul is an unpretentious stronghold for classical music.
Minnesota Orchestra conductor Osmo Vänskä has earned raves for his incisive conducting and the orchestra's ravishing recordings of Beethoven's symphonies. The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Opera and award-winning ensembles like VocalEssence offer visitors a broad range of classics and rarely heard pieces.
This musical activity creates a vibrant canvas for the city's burgeoning dance scene. Whether you're interested in the contemporary choreography of companies like Zenon and TU Dance, or the virtuosic technique of the James Sewell Ballet or Minnesota Dance Theatre, you're sure to find a style that moves you.
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French Twist
The Guthrie Theater presents Flying Foot Forum's French Twist, a foot-stomping, heart-stopping show, inspired by classic vaudeville, tap dance, cabaret and more. Enjoy an evening of comedy and percussive dance. May 8–18, 2008.
Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus
One of the largest in the country, the award-winning chorus is known for its entertaining pop programs and sweet harmonies.
Peavey Plaza
In the summer, music is in the air on the steps of Orchestra Hall. Grab a bite to eat and enjoy free live music on the plaza before and after Orchestra performances all summer long.
Trisha Brown, Contemporary Dance Icon
Trisha Brown—Contemporary Dance Icon Discover the visual arts practice of Trisha Brown, known primarily for her work in dance and opera and one of the founding innovators of postmodern dance. See her drawings at the Walker's exhibition "Trisha Brown: So That the Audience Does Not Know Whether I Have Stopped Dancing", April 18–July 20.
Walker Art Center Performing Arts
Catch cutting-edge music and dance. Year-round programming includes jazz, experimental music and contemporary dance from around the world.
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