Question 1

Who We Are

Accepted Answer

The Cowles Center is a dance and performing arts hub in Minneapolis, Minnesota that promotes movement and growth for artists through supportive programs and spaces; engages audiences through dynamic performances; and educates learners of all ages through robust and inclusive education initiatives.

Question 2

Programs

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We program an exciting season annually, representing more than 20 local artists and companies that showcase the depth and breadth of the Twin Cities’ professional dance scene.

Question 3

Parnerships

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We partner with artists and companies in our season by providing subsidized marketing and production support, letting the artists focus on their performances.

Question 4

Education

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We educate through high-quality arts learning programs, serving students of all ages statewide, via residencies, workshops, and student matinees.

Question 5

Support

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We support the growth and life cycle of dancers and companies through our below-market-rate offices, studios, and stages; and through community engagement programs, McKnight Fellowships, and our MERGE program.

Question 6

Our Commitment

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The Cowles Center is committed to providing a comfortable home for dancers and dance lovers of all backgrounds, especially our neighbors in the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota, and we are actively pursuing anti-racist practices to ensure that commitment is seen through. To date, we have formed the

Question 7

Equity and Inclusion

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The Cowles Center will continue to refine our equity and inclusion efforts for greater clarity across all aspects of our work in tandem with Artspace. Have ideas on how we can improve our programming to better serve our diverse community? We’d be honored if you’d shared them with us, please email in

The Cowles Center: Open House 2023