MINNEAPOLIS (Nov. 2, 2011) - The Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts kicks off the holiday season, literally, with Minnesota PerformDance Productions production of All Wrapped Up featuring the Starettes! The enchanting Starettes, along with their ballroom dancing and singing friends will take you, your friends and family on a captivating holiday ride filled with music and dance to celebrate the holiday season.

All Wrapped Up runs for two performances only, on Friday, December 2 at 7:30pm and Saturday, December 3 at 2pm.

Tickets range from $15 to $19 and can be purchased in person at The Cowles Center box office Tuesday - Friday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm and Saturday & Sunday two hours prior to performances.

Minnesota PerformDance offers a charming variety show featuring the Starettes, Twin Cities' answer to the famous New York City kick line. Enjoy all of your favorite Christmas stories performed through dance and song. Minnesota PerformDance will incorporate all the classic Christmas songs we love including Silver Bells, Santa Baby, Winter Wonderland, Santa Clause is Coming to Town and many more, offering fun for the entire family! Only a limited number of seats are available for this family-oriented production at The Cowles Center. Order tickets at www.thecowlescenter.org or 612.206.3600 and start your holiday season off right!

All Wrapped Up marks the start of the holiday season at The Cowles Center. The December line-up includes a full slate of family-friendly shows, including the manic energy of Buckets and Tap Shoes, Zenon Dance Company's The Nutcracker According to Mother Goose, acclaimed vocal ensemble Cantus with their Christmas concert and the classic Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy from Minnesota Dance Theatre.

About Minnesota PerformDance Productions Minnesota PerformDance Productions is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to presenting productions with a special focus on dance and music. MPP primarily consists of a precision, high-kick company called the Starettes as well as a ballroom dance company. The dance companies join forces with talented local singers to bring a musical theater flavor to their annual Christmas revue titled ALL WRAPPED UP Featuring The Starettes. MPP is committed to giving back to the community by providing access to audiences of all backgrounds, by donating a portion of ticket proceeds to local causes, and through educational outreach.

About The Cowles Center

The Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts is the Twin Cities' newest arts center and the flagship for dance in Minnesota. Centrally located in downtown Minneapolis, The Cowles Center includes the newly refurbished 500-seat Goodale Theater; the Hennepin Center for the Arts, home to 20 leading dance and performing arts organizations; the state-of-the-art Target Education Studio, housing The Cowles Center's distance learning program; and the new U.S. Bank Atrium. The Cowles Center fills the need for a place that is a catalyst for the creation, presentation, education, enjoyment and celebration of dance and the performing arts in the Twin Cities. www.thecowlescenter.org.

Minnesota PerformDance

All Wrapped Up Featuring the Starettes

Friday, December 2 at 7:30pm

Saturday, December 3 at 2pm

Single tickets - $15-19 (group discounts available)

Location: The Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts

528 Hennepin Avenue South at 6th Street, Minneapolis

Tickets:The Cowles Center Box Office

612.206.3600

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday - Friday and Saturday & Sunday two hours prior to performances Online anytime at www.thecowlescenter.org

Contact: Andrea Tonsfeldt

612.206.3631 atonsfeldt@thecowlescenter.org