Wise Women, Giggling Girls program to launch at Golden Hills School

Wise Women, Giggling Girls Program We are pleased to announce the launch of the Wise Women, Giggling Girls program at Golden Hills School this week.  We create a caring and supportive environment where girls of all ages, shapes and sizes can experience the transformative power of dance to enhance physical strength, positive body image and self-esteem…. [Continue Reading]

Yoga Calm for Parents and Children- May 20

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Yoga Calm for Parents and Children Sunday May 20 from 1-3pm; $25 (scholarships available) Yoga Calm energizes heart, mind and body through it’s unique blend of physical yoga, social skills games and relaxation techniques. Through Yoga Calm, children develop strength and flexibility, learn to regulate energy and emotions; and develop healthy habits for a lifetime… [Continue Reading]

Zumba Jam- June 2

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Saturday June 2, 2-4pm Join fabulous Hugo Garrido for a Zumba jam at RIDS.  This event is only open to ZIN members. Please register at Zumba.com

Zumba Dance Party- May 18

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5:30-7pm- ZUMBA 7-9pm- PARTY Spend your Friday night dancing with the fabulous RIDS Zumba instructors.  After the 90 min class, we will have refreshements and vending!

Studio Hafla- May 6

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A hafla is a dance party.  We will be hosting an informal dance party and performance at the studio for students and their family and friends.  This is a great time to try out your first solo performance or to perform a choreography with your class.  Please bring a snack to share.

Demand the Change for Children-April 28

Join folks from all over MN to take a stand against violence against children.  RIDS will be hosting a belly dance demonstration from 1-1:30pm at Mall of America.

The Mindfulness of Movement: Take Charge of Your Wellness Lifestyle

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The Mindfulness of Movement: Taking Charge of Your Wellness Lifestyle Saturday April 28 from 1-3pm or Tuesday May 8 from 11am-1pm (Each workshop in this series includes a different focus and can be taken individually, in any order or combination.) In order to get the most out of your wellness lifestyle, you must first observe… [Continue Reading]

NEW Kids Yoga beginning in June

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Kids yoga will begin in June (just in time to find those summer activities). Michelle Jamieson will be offering yoga on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 9-9:45am will be for ages 6-9yo 10-10:45 will be for ages 10-13yo We anticipate that these classes will fill up so make your reservations now!

Belly Dance for Zumba Instructors- July 14- NEW DATE

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As Zumba instructors, you have access to more than Latin rhythms and choreography.  Belly Dance is one of your Basic 2 styles.  We would like to provide you with more in depth training from a professional belly dancer who is also a licenced zumba instructor.  You will learn:  a vocabulary of basic belly dance moves… [Continue Reading]

YOGA by SureMichelle

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Michelle from SureMichelle http://www.suremichelle.com/ is coming to RIDS in March.  We are so excited to be welcoming Michelle to our schedule.  You will get to take her two beginning classes, on Sundays at 6pm and Wednesdays at 6:30am by using your class pass card or unlimited monthly membership.  Yoga is a great compliment to the aerobic… [Continue Reading]

Belly Dancing “Beautiful and Sassy”

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This article was originally published in the August 4, 2009 edition of the Post Bulletin written by Laura Gossman Hourihan. Terry Allred believes that every woman — all ages, sizes and shapes — should have the opportunity to dance. That’s why the Rochester woman has chosen to teach area women the art of belly dancing…. [Continue Reading]

New Dance Partners

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In a display of fancy footwork, a new dancing partner has sashayed into Rochester’s Fred Astaire Dance Studio. The Rochester International Dance Studio is now dancing side-by-side with Fred Astaire at 1751 U.S. 52 N. Owner Terri Allred moved her International Dance Studio from 3270 19th St. N.W. earlier this month. This move puts Allred… [Continue Reading]

RIDS helps raise awareness of heart disease at Wear Red event

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Rochester International Dance Studio is wearing red on Saturday… red t-shirts and red hip scarves.  They participated in the second annual Wear Red Day at Apache Mall in Rochester. The the second year in a row, Apache Mall hosted Wear Red Day in conjunction with the American Heart Association. The free event is geared at raising awareness about… [Continue Reading]

Dance vs. Dance Fitness

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Terri, owner of Rochester International Dance Studio, had a conversation with Fitness Matters Columnist, Shelly Greenfield, for the Post Bulletin.  They discussed the difference between dance and dance fitness classes.  Their conversation resulted in an article that Shelley published in the Post Bulletin What’s your style? “Dancing with the Stars” or Zumba? Burning calories, toning muscles,… [Continue Reading]

Zumbatomic Family Dance Party- April 21

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Zumbatomic Family Dance Party Looking for a fun, family friendly activity that you can do with all ages? Come be one of the first to experience Zumbatomic  in Rochester.  Your family will love to dance together to specially choreographed routines to the latest pop music.  Join Rochester International Dance Studio’s Zumbatomic certified instructors for a dance… [Continue Reading]