Canadians, listen up! National Ballet of Canada's Artist-in-Residence Rex Harrington will teach a free ballet class at the company’s studios in the Walter Carsen Center on Sept. 25 at 2 pm. A selection of pre-registered participants will dance alongside artists of the National Ballet, while students across the nation participate via live internet stream. Sign up here.

Revel in the sensuality of Argentine tango at the Heartland Tango Festival, Aug. 20-22 at The Women’s Club of Minneapolis. Classes in shiatsu, contact improv and tango of all levels culminate in a dance performance, film, and multi-course dinner on the last day. Tickets for the show, a class, and a dance party start at $10; some events are free.

Catch an evening of fresh ideas with Thodos Dance Chicago at The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago. Enter the promotional code “industry” when you purchase your ticket online, and for only $15 you’ll be privy to the unveiling of world premieres by eight Thodos ensemble members in “New Dances 2010.” This offer is only available via web purchase, not by phone or walk-up. “New Dances” runs July 16-18.