CLASS FOR ADULTS (15 yrs+)
WEST AFRICAN
Instructor: Windship Boyd 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.
On break for the summer |
BALLET
Dance 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, 9:30-11 am June 27-July 27, 2023. No class July 4. Centennial Performing Arts Studios Instructors: Rebekah Hampton Barger (Tue/Thu); Katie Eliason (Fri) Tue/Thu, 9-10:30 am Ongoing Sevier Park Community Center Instructor: Donna Carver 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 |
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.
On break for the summer |
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.
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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 8/2 or 8/9) Sevier Park Community Center Drop-In: $4 Beginning Mat Class Saturdays, 9:00-10:00 am May 13-July 15 (no class 6/3 or 6/17) Drop-in: $10 / $4 Seniors 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.
On break for the summer |
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, 5:30-6:30 pm Ongoing 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.
Online Summer Session Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30 am May 17-July 5 Summer Session Fee: $24 Register for Tai Chi |
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:
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 pm June 7-28, 2023 Sevier Park Community Center Drop-in: $10 |
UPCOMING CLASSES with New Dialect:
New Dialect Summer Intensive June 26-July 14, 2023. Learn More & Register |
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 |