CLASS FOR ADULTS (15 yrs+)
WEST AFRICAN
Instructor: Windship Boyd with Ibro Dioubate Join Windship Boyd to explore together different dances from West Africa (primarily Guinean dances) with a focus on the fundamentals, feeling the music, and the joy of movement. Windship has been studying dance in West Africa for over 15 years and recently returned from an extended stay. All levels welcome.
Mondays, 11:00 am-12:15 pm Sep 11-Nov 20 (no class 11/6) Sevier Park Community Center Drop-in: $5 |
BALLET
Experience the joy of ballet in a welcoming environment. Classes are open level and students should have some experience in ballet and the ability to modify movements as needed to suit their level of experience.
Tue/Thu/Fri, New Time! 10:00-11:30 am Begins Aug 15, 2023 (no class 11/24) Centennial Performing Arts Studios Instructors: Rebekah Hampton Barger (Tue/Thu); Katie Eliason (Fri) Tue/Thu, 9:00-10:30 am Ongoing (no class 11/23) Sevier Park Community Center Instructor: Donna Carver Drop-in: $10 / $4 Seniors 10-Class Card: $80 / $30 Seniors |
CONTEMPORARY
Instructor: Emma Morrison This class focuses on waking both the mind and body using sensory based improvisations to enliven the imagination of the mover. We will tap into articulate and curious physical modes such as skill-building, movement games, and large phrase material done in unison (or not in unison), with the simple goal of having fun and sweating together. Appropriate for a range of adult movers, from those with no prior experience to advanced professionals.
Mondays, 10:00-11:30 am Nov 13-Dec 4; Jan 22-Feb 26, 2024 (no class Feb 19) Centennial Performing Arts Studios Drop-in: $10 / $4 Seniors 10-Class Card: $80 / $30 Seniors |
DANCEFIT
Instructor: Kat Mathis DanceFit is a medium-to-high intensity, dance-based cardio fitness class that's FUN. Experience a challenging workout in a positive and encouraging environment with easy-to-follow choreography and a pop music playlist.
Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 am Ongoing McCabe Park Community Center Drop-In: $4 |
GYROKINESIS®
Instructor: Phylicia Roybal The Gyrokinesis Method is a movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences.
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30 am Nov 15-Extended to Dec 20; Jan 17-Feb 28, 2024 Centennial Performing Arts Studios Drop-in: $10 / $4 Seniors 10-Class Card: $80 / $30 Seniors |
PILATES
Instructor: Kari Gregg The exercises created by Joseph H. Pilates use muscle control, breathing techniques, imagery and postural alignment to strengthen the entire body. Kari uses a variety of props to challenge your strength, flexibility, mobility, and balance in each class, helping you build confidence to move through all of the daily activities you love with ease and joy.
Gentle Pilates Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30 pm Ongoing (no class 11/22, 12/27) Sevier Park Community Center Drop-In: $4 Beginning Mat Class Saturdays, 9:00-9:45 am Sep 9-Nov 18 (no class 10/7) Centennial Performing Arts Studios Register for Fall Session: $50 10-Class Card: $80 / $30 Seniors |
PY LABS
Instructor: Asia Pyron PYLABS are open-level, contemporary dance classes available to the Nashville community. Come experience PYDANCE and work with Asia Pyron’s creative process of experimenting social and cultural influences with movement. This class will include a fitness inspired warm up, technique exercises, and expressive phrase work.
Open Level Fridays, 12:00-1:30 pm Ongoing (no class 11/24) Centennial Performing Arts Studios Drop-in: $10 / $4 Seniors 10-Class Card: $80 / $30 Seniors |
STRENGTH & STRETCH
Instructor: Asia Pyron Come join Asia Pyron in her fitness classes involving full body strengthening and stretch exercises. This hour long class will get you sweaty and strong as Asia guides you through basic yet challenging movement. Release your inner beast and come move with Asia!
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm Ongoing (begins Aug 15) Sevier Park Community Center Drop-In: $4 |
TAI CHI
Instructor: Jen-Jen Lin Tai Chi moves slowly and gently with a calm mind, sometimes called meditation in motion. It applies the theory of yin and yang and strives the balance the body and mind. Learn basic breathing, stances, walking and beginning level Tai Chi low-impact exercise.
Beginning (no experience required) Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00 am* Ongoing (begins Aug 16) *Will meet 8:30-9:30 am on Aug 23 Open Level (some experience required) Tuesdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm Ongoing (begins Aug 15) Sevier Park Community Center Drop-in: $4 |
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DANCING WITH PARKINSON'S
Instructor: Julia Marx, MA, R-DMT This class engages the body, mind, and spirit in dance and movement designed to address the challenges of living with PD. With no prior dance experience required, you will learn to move to music in ways which are fun and easy to pick up. Dances provide practice with balance, flexibility, mobility, coordination, creative thought, and relaxation. All activities can be done standing or seated. Individuals with Parkinson’s and their partners and caregivers are welcome. Class is free for all participants.
Fridays, 10:30-11:30 am Fall Session #2: Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 17 Sevier Park Community Center FREE Register for Fall Session |
Additional classes are offered by our partners and companies-in-residence, di mossa and New Dialect and partner Nashville International Folk Dancers (NIFD) in Metro Parks facilities. Check company websites for the most up-to-date information.
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UPCOMING CLASSES with di mossa:
Tuesdays/Thursdays, 12:30-2:00 pm Aug 22-Dec 7, 2023 Centennial Performing Arts Studios Learn More |
UPCOMING CLASSES with New Dialect:
Winter Intensive: Jan 2-10, 2024 Centennial Performing Arts Studios Community Classes Begin March 4, 2024 Mon/Wed, 10-11:30 am Drop-in: $10 / $4 Seniors/BIPOC 10-Class Card: $80 / $30 Seniors/BIPOC Learn More |
UPCOMING CLASSES with NIFD:
International Folk Dance Tuesdays, 6:30-8:15 pm Ongoing McCabe Park Community Center Drop-in: $3 Register for Trimester: $40 |