MDT Alumni

04/26/2026

Amazing weekend celebrating Toni...felt like home.

12/09/2025

The St. Paul native became a world-recognized dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in the 1980s, and has taught more than 4,000 students since founding TU Dance in 2005.

11/27/2025

11/26/2025

Such a loss...

10/31/2025

Hello all! MDT and school is leaving HCA, and is hosting an alumni event in the studios so all of us alums can say goodbye...would love to see all of the ol' (not old) faces!!!

12/28/2023

A celebration of beloved Marcia Chapman...

10/01/2023

Wanted to share a recent post from Siri, and point out that the performances in 6A on the weekend of October 14th and 15th are dedicated to Loyce (video and spoken word). Hoping it's another chance for a bunch of MDT Alums to get together!!!

Siri says it best:

"My friends, past MDTers, MDT supporters - You may have read in the Strib that Lise Houlton has retired as MDT's Artistic Director after 30 years at the helm!
Please Note: If you would like to send Lise a message of thanks and congratulations - we are asking for donations (of any amount) in her honor here: https://www.mndance.org/support

No matter if you are a staunch supporter, a parent, or have been deeply impacted by MDT in the past, you would know that 30 years of leadership in the non-profit arts world is an amazing achievement and one to celebrate and honor!
MDT is doing just that - through the fall series of past, present, future Oct 14-Nov 11. My ask of you is to come to the performances - hear and see Loyce through video interviews, and spoken word (Oct 14/15) - and celebrate Lise's rein (Oct 28/29).

Tickets on sale now! Purchase here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../mdt-studio-6a-series...

Bonus (I hope): I know this is all about Lise (as it should be) but I will be in Mpls and at all the performances those 2 weekends and look forward to seeing you if you can make it. The shows are in 6A so limited capacity - get tickets quick."

Minnesota Dance Theatre is an acclaimed dance company and school based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our mission is to present masterful and inspiring dance through performance and education.

03/14/2022

Remembering Mrs Houlton on this anniversary of her passing. Her influential, forward-thinking, creative work impacted countless lives...and continues to inspire to this day. "Bigger, better, MORE!"

03/06/2022

Check out this MDT Alum's novel set in Minneapolis...

03/01/2022

The MDT Alum community is sorry to have lost such a valued teacher and mentor...so many of you shared how much she meant and how she will live on in your hearts and cherished memories!

Branitski, Lirena Grisha Age 81 of Plymouth, MN died on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Lirena passed away in her sleep at her home in Plymouth, MN. Lirena Grisha Branitski (Dubrovski) was born on April 7, 1940 in Dnepropet-rovsk, Ukraine. Lirena was preceded in death by her parents, Natalie and Greoriy...

02/01/2022

The Finnemann Building...