CLASSES
ZUMBA RETURNS TO GLOBAL - $5/class
Saturdays at Global South - 9:30 - 10:30 am with Karen Johnson (classes resume on January 7, 2023)
Thursdays at Global West - 6:00 - 7:00 pm with Lesley Dennis - Dec. 8, 15, 22, and 29
Some weeks will be virtual for this class (Dec. 1; Jan. 5, 12, 26) To register for virtual classes please click: HERE
WORLD PERCUSSION CLASSES @ Global West (West African, Afro Peruvian, and More)
Contact charlie@globaleducationcenter.org for info and to register
Other Adult Classes at Global this Fall
African Diaspora Dance - Saturdays @ 11:00 am (rotating teachers, so please check schedule weekly)
Capoeira - Tuesdays @ 8:00 pm; Thursdays @ 7:00 pm; Saturdays @ 2:30 pm
(Teens register below; adults register with the instructor - info@nashvillecapoeira.org)
American Tribal Belly Dance - Tuesdays with Wild Moon Belly Dance
(Register at wildmoonbellydance@gmail.com
Zouk and Bachata - Sundays @ 11:00 am with Shelby and Julianna of Global Latin Dance
(Register with zouknashville@gmail.com)
SPECIAL NOTE: We have a special program for companies to make our online classes, both for children and for adults, available to employees as a gift during these pandemic-weary times, making our classes FREE for YOU and your family. If you are interested, let us know and we will send you information to share with your employer.
Classes for children and youth as well as those that are inter-generational in scope are made possible with support from Metro Arts, Tennessee Arts Commission, and National Endowment for the Arts. We are maintaining our virtual classes for this semester for those who do not feel comfortable dancing with others at this time. Cost remains the same: $150/family for the fall semester.
Saturdays at Global South - 9:30 - 10:30 am with Karen Johnson (classes resume on January 7, 2023)
Thursdays at Global West - 6:00 - 7:00 pm with Lesley Dennis - Dec. 8, 15, 22, and 29
Some weeks will be virtual for this class (Dec. 1; Jan. 5, 12, 26) To register for virtual classes please click: HERE
WORLD PERCUSSION CLASSES @ Global West (West African, Afro Peruvian, and More)
Contact charlie@globaleducationcenter.org for info and to register
Other Adult Classes at Global this Fall
African Diaspora Dance - Saturdays @ 11:00 am (rotating teachers, so please check schedule weekly)
Capoeira - Tuesdays @ 8:00 pm; Thursdays @ 7:00 pm; Saturdays @ 2:30 pm
(Teens register below; adults register with the instructor - info@nashvillecapoeira.org)
American Tribal Belly Dance - Tuesdays with Wild Moon Belly Dance
(Register at wildmoonbellydance@gmail.com
Zouk and Bachata - Sundays @ 11:00 am with Shelby and Julianna of Global Latin Dance
(Register with zouknashville@gmail.com)
SPECIAL NOTE: We have a special program for companies to make our online classes, both for children and for adults, available to employees as a gift during these pandemic-weary times, making our classes FREE for YOU and your family. If you are interested, let us know and we will send you information to share with your employer.
Classes for children and youth as well as those that are inter-generational in scope are made possible with support from Metro Arts, Tennessee Arts Commission, and National Endowment for the Arts. We are maintaining our virtual classes for this semester for those who do not feel comfortable dancing with others at this time. Cost remains the same: $150/family for the fall semester.
GLOBAL WEST
4822 Charlotte Avenue
4822 Charlotte Avenue
BHARATANATYAM
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Kala Nivedanam School & Monica Cooley. Dance classes are offered in the Kalakshetra style of Bharatanatyam, a classical dance style native to southern India, for all levels from beginning through advanced and for all ages from 5 years through adult. All classes are taught personally by Monica Cooley. Class sizes do not exceed ten students with individual attention given to each dancer. Classes are offered six days a week. Classes are offered to students of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, and levels. Instruction follows a traditional curriculum beginning with a solid foundation in basic technique and culminating – for serious students – in an arangetram, or professional debut. Through these activities, each class works to spread awareness, understanding and respect for the classical art traditions of India. For more information and to register, please click here to email Monica Cooley.
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INDIAN MUSIC AND VOCALS
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Kala Nivedanam School & Mahadevan Sankaran. In this class each individual will receive professional quality instruction in Carnatic vocals and music from the experienced and highly skilled Dr. Sankaran Mahadevan. Students of all ages learn the traditional vocal styling and musical techniques provided with individualized attention best suited to their needs. Group classes are offered at various levels from Beginning to Advanced. To register, please click here to email Mahadevan.
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ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING MONDAYS @ 7:00 PM
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$3/adult
English Country Dancing is the most stately ancestor of all contra dancing. It dates all the way back to the 17th century and continues today with new dances being written using dance figures Henry VIII would have been familiar with! Remember Keira Knightly in “Pride and Prejudice?” That’s the flavor: playful, energetic dances and more elegant, leisurely ones, too. An excellent opportunity for beginners, but experienced dancers are welcome. Cost: $2-3 per evening to cover hall rental. To register, please click here to email Ed and Melissa Wilkinson In-person classes are temporarily suspended. |
CAPOEIRA THURSDAYS @ 7:00 PM & SATURDAYS @ 2:30 PM
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$20 DROP-IN; $60/MONTH FOR SATURDAY ONLY; $80/MONTH FOR TUESDAY/THURSDAY CLASSES; $100/MONTH FOR ANY COMBINATION OF CLASSES
Classes explore the music, history and physical movements of Capoeira, a martial art developed by individuals who came to Brazil from Africa during the transatlantic slave trade. It is believed that they disguised their martial art as a dance (i.e. capoeira) and eventually used it to help escape from slavery. Led by instructors, Professor Eme Eme, or Spidey Cannon, each class will teach basic and advanced capoeira movements and concepts at a pace tailored to suit each student. Students of all ages and levels of skill are welcome to attend. Please wear comfortably fitting clothes that will allow a range of movement. Please note that Capoeria is performed barefoot. And don't forget to come prepared for a workout! To register, please click here. |
AFRICAN DANCE SATURDAYS @ 11:00 AM
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Saturday, November 12 - African Diaspora Dance with ZanaSakai (aka ‘Jacquelyn’). ZanaSakai has taught and performed African and African Diaspora dance for over twenty-five years, performing in venues as well-known as the Kennedy Center and as unique as the streets of Salvador, Bahia. Students will have fun learning rhythms and movements inspired by African and African-descendant peoples from all over the world
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AFRICAN PERCUSSION SATURDAYS @ 12 PM
$12/drop-in adults; $10 students & seniors; $8/drop-in GEC members; $5/children (due to our performance obligations, please check with us before dropping into this class)
A lively, fun, and supportive class atmosphere to learn the fundamentals of drumming of many styles including African and many other styles of drumming. Instructor Charlie Gilbert has many years of experience creating a learning experience that is structured, knowledgeable, and entertaining. All experience levels are welcome. Drums will be provided.
Click here to register. In-person classes are temporarily suspended.
A lively, fun, and supportive class atmosphere to learn the fundamentals of drumming of many styles including African and many other styles of drumming. Instructor Charlie Gilbert has many years of experience creating a learning experience that is structured, knowledgeable, and entertaining. All experience levels are welcome. Drums will be provided.
Click here to register. In-person classes are temporarily suspended.
WILD MOON BELLY DANCE (VARIOUS LEVELS) TUESDAYS - Register with wildmoonbellydance@gmail.com 615-294-2507
Learn the original "lead and follow" style of belly dance known as American Tribal Style (ATS®), a distinctly American style of belly dance that begets a melting pot of moves inspired by the ethnic dances of many cultures, from the Middle East to North Africa, India and the Flamenco dance of Spain. Using improvisational choreography, a vocabulary of movements and cues allows the dancers to communicate while dancing. a professional FCBD/ATS Style performance troupe, a diverse group of dancers from all walks of life and inclusive ethnic backgrounds, ages, sizes and genders.
For more information and to register, please email wildmoonbellydance@gmail.com or call 615-294-2507.
For more information and to register, please email wildmoonbellydance@gmail.com or call 615-294-2507.
GLOBAL SOUTH
2195 Nolensville Road
ARGENTINE TANGO THURSDAYS @ 7:15 PM
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$15 per class or $80 for the 6-week class pass (cash or check) Starts back on Jan 17
Let's tango! This is a great dance class for those who are brand new to Argentine tango, have no or little dance experience, have not danced tango in a while or would like to brush up on tango basics. This beginner series lead by Anna Kolvalkova of the Nashville Tango Club, focuses on tango fundamentals, basic steps, patterns and lead and follow technique. No partner is required. For more information and to register, please click here to email Nashville Tango Club. |