CHILDREN'S IN-PERSON AND ONLINE CLASSES  - PLEASE NOTE: FALL SEMESTER BEGINS SEPTEMBER 13
Global Education Center offers a variety of music and dance classes through our program Roots, Rhythm & Rhyme that represent the diverse cultures and traditions from around the world. Through movement, storytelling and music, children from the ages of 3 - teens learn a new art form, the making of community, and the commonalities of all. ROOTS, RHYTHM & RHYME is made possible with project support from Tennessee Arts Commission. and The Nissan Foundation.
Below is a list of our online class offerings to which you can have access if you prefer virtual programming. In-person class schedule is below this list.   FEES:  $150/family for a year of online classes; $100/semester for one in-person class per week; $150/semester for 2 classes per week; $200/semester for unlimited classes (must register for each class though)

NEW CLASS ALERT - Latin Dance for Students aged 9 to 15 and Latin Dance for teens 16+ and adults at our Global South location, taught by Global's dynamic dance director, Alejandro Rivera

NEW CLASSES FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES:
Global Movement Fun for Tots, Tikes & Families on Mondays @ 10:00 am
Global Movement Fun for 3 - 5 year olds on Wednesdays @ 10:00 am
Spanish Language Fun for 3 - 5 year olds on Wednesdays at 10:45 am
Global Movement Fun for 4 - 5 year olds on Wednesdays at 4:30 pm

The West Nashville Fencing Club is offering children's classes at Global West on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. For information and to register your child, reach out at [email protected]

Virtual and pre-recorded classes

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In-person Classes for Fall (September 13 - December 13, 2025)
No classes over Fall Break unless a make-up class is needed
Fall Break is October 10 through 18

Monday - 10:30 - 11:00 am - Global Movement Fun for Tots, Tikes & Families - Jeimy - Global West
Monday - 5:00 - 5:00 pm - Latin Dance (9 - 15) - Alejandro - Global South
Monday - 6:00 – 7:00 pm - Latin Dance (16+/Adults) - Alejandro - Global South
Monday - 8:00 - 9:30 pm - Capoeira (teens/adults) - Medicina  Global West

Tuesday - 6:00 – 6:45 pm - Capoeira (ages 6 - 9)- Spidey - Global West
 Tuesday - 8:00 – 9:30 pm - Capoeira (adults/teens) - Medicina - Global West

Wednesday - 10:30 - 11:00 am - Global Movement Fun (ages 3 - 5) - Jeimy - Global West
Wednesday - 11:15 - 11:45 am - Spanish Language Fun (ages 3 - 5) - Jeimy - Global West

Wednesday - 4:30 - 5:00 pm - Global Movement Fun (ages 4 - 5) - Jeimy - Global West
Wednesday - 5:05 - 5:35 pm - World Percussion Beginners (ages 6+)
Wednesday - 5:45 - 6:30 pm - World Percussion Intermediate
Wednesday - 5:00 - 6:00 pm - Hip Hop (ages 15+) - Summer - Global West
Wednesday - 6:00 - 6:45 pm - Hip Hop (ages 9+) - Summer - Global West

Thursday - 6:00 – 6:45 pm - Breakin (ages 6+) - Spidey - Global West

Saturday - 1:30 - 2:15 pm - Capoeira (ages 10+) - Michael - Global West
Saturday - 1:30 – 2:15 pm - Karate (ages 8+) - Shelby - Global West
Saturday - 2:30 – 4:00 pm - Capoeira (adults/teens) - Spidey - Global West

GLOBAL SOUTH - 2195 Nolensville Pike
GLOBAL WEST - 4822 Charlotte Avenue
LATIN DANCE -Ages 9+ -Mondays-5:00-6:00 pm @ Global South
                                   Ages 16+ - Mondays-6:00-7:00 pm@Global South
Classes are a fun intro to Latin dance and to the art of social dancing but with a dynamic Latin beat. Over the years, these intro classes for youth have led to student performing groups, and we hope to build that again this year.
Instructor:  Alejandro

CAPOEIRA - Ages 6+ - Tuesdays- 6:00 - 6:45 pm @ Global West
CAPOEIRA -  Ages 10+ - Saturdays - 1:30 -2:15 pm @ Global West  CARPOEIRA - Teens/Adults - Saturdays - 2:30 pm @ Global West
This class is an intro to Capoeira, a martial art form from Afro Brazilian traditions that combines music, song, dance, acrobatics and martial arts. Capoeira is known for its quick and complex maneuvers across a wide variety of kicks, spins and dance techniques.
Instructor: Spidey, EmeEme, or Medicina
GLOBAL MOVEMENT FUN - CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Wednesdays - 10:00 - 10:30 am @ Global West - Ages 3-5
Wednesdays - 4:30 - 5:00 PM @ Global West - Ages 4 - 5

Global Movement Fun is an active class that explores movement with our youngest dancers through dance, games, props, and Spanish language. Students spin, jump and leap their way through class while learning the ABC’s of movement – fun class that greets each dancer with imagination and enthusiasm.
​Instructor: Jeimy Vitor Gilbert
KARATE
Saturdays - 1:30 - 2:15 pm @ Global West Ages 8+
Karate is more than just punching and kicking; it is an ancient Japanese art form and in this class it will allow students to learn the basics of karate all while having fun.  Students will learn coordination and balance, as well as concentration, self discipline and respectful behavior. 
Instructor: Shelby
 BREAKIN'
Thursdays - 6:00 - 6:45 PM @ Global West - Ages 6+
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Breakin' is a fun American dance form that has its roots in African and Afro Latin traditions such as Capoeira. If your child likes to spin, flip, top rock and freeze, then this is the class! Let Spidey teach your child the basics of Breakin'!
Instructor: Spidey
WORLD PERCUSSION Beginners
Wednesdays - 5:05 - 5:35 PM @ Global West - Ages 6+
WORLD PERCUSSION Intermediate
Wednesdays - 5:45 - 6:30 PM @ Global West - Ages 10+ with previous drum experience

Join this fun class that teaches drum beats and rhythms from around the world with emphasis on African and Afro Latin traditions.
Instructor: Charlie Gilbert
HIP HOP
Wednesdays - 5:00 - 6:00 pm @ Global West - Ages 15+
Wednesdays - 6:00 - 6:45 pm @ Global West - Ages 10+

This class will surely make your children smile as they learn some old school dance moves to popular tunes from both their generation and yours!
Instructor:  Summer Shack (Sterling is on family leave) When he returns, we will offer hip hop twice weekly.


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Global Education Center has many artists in residence that offer children's classes that are housed at our Global West facility. Find more information about these wonderful partnering organizations and the classes that they offer below. 
Four Indian dancers in performance attire posing during a Southern Indian dance.
Dancers from Kala Nivedanam performing during Global Education Center's Birthday Bash.
Bharatanatyam with KALA NIVEDANAM
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. For more information and to register, please click here to email Monica Cooley.
INDIAN MUSIC AND VOCALS
In this class each individual will receive professional quality instruction in Carnatic vocal music from the experienced and highly skilled Dr. Sankaran Mahadevan. Students of all ages learn the traditional vocal stylings and be 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.
TRIBAL FUSION BELLY DANCE
Wild Moon teaches and performs Fat Chance Belly Dance tribal fusion style with classes on Tuesday nights at Global West. Contact the group via email:
[email protected] or [email protected]
West Nashville Fencing CLub
Olympic fencing classes for children and youth are taught on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays at Global West as well as through fencing camps throughout the year. Please contact Wejdan Alsabah @ [email protected]
346-971-1080 for information on classes and to register.
NASHVILLE TANGO CLUB
Nashville Tango Club offers Argentine Tango classes on Thursdays at 7:00 pm at Global South. They have monthly milongas on the 2nd Saturday of every month (occasionally changing to a later Saturday, so check their schedule each month). Contact them at [email protected]
IAIDO
Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido meets on Wednesdays at 7:30 at Global West, Studio B. Contact William Rucker at [email protected] for information and registration.