By Tu Dance Center TU Dance Center was the subject of a segment of Twin Cities’ Public Television’s MN Original on May 13. The spot highlighed the work of the company in preparation for their debut as part of the inaugural season of The Cowles Center in downtown Minneapolis on May 18-20. The newly-launched educational programming was also featured, with an exciting glimpse into a class taught by Toni Pierce-Sands, the Sage Awards’ “2011 Outstanding Dance Educator.” The piece captures the inspiration for our new home on University Avenue, and why dance education is a vital part of Toni and Uri’s vision. Enjoy the video above

Toni, Uri and guest choreographer Dwight Rhoden