In a city that claims to love music, it seems that it only likes certain kinds (mostly one kind?)…read more The opera has had disappointing crowds each time I've gone, which is really too bad, because the opera here is doing some really interesting things and producing some great productions. This past season, I went to all but one of their operas. In October 2017, I went to Tosca (twice actually). Tosca is Puccini, so this opera was classic and traditional and beautiful (and really sad, of course). In January 2018, I went to Hercules vs. Vampires, which was a 60s cult movie set to a new operatic score and sung before a large screen playing the film - it was wildly fun and funny. And in April 2018, I went to Susannah - a more modern opera, sung in English, and set in East Tennessee; it's described as a "folk opera." For this last opera, I went with a friend of mine who had never been to an opera before, and we both really enjoyed the production! In three operas I saw over the course of a single season, the Nashville Opera blew me away! This past season was a great mix of traditional and modern and playful. It feels very much like they are trying to be a modern opera for a growing, youthful city, so I hope that more people give the opera a try during the upcoming season. It's more varied and interesting and entertaining and beautiful than a lot of people might expect. Keep up the great work, Nashville Opera!

I am sure that this review will be upgraded to 5 stars within the next 6 months as I finally plan…read moreto check out a few of their upcoming events and shows. However, what I can give feedback on is the absolutely beautiful facility they have in Sylvan Park... WOW! I had no idea that this modern HQ was behind Climb Nashville and the Nashville Ballet all this time. Once you turn the corner, you can't miss the large and contemporary offices. I met with their Marketing Manager Andrea Smith who gave me a tour and filled me in on what they have in the pipeline for this season. From light-filled rehearsal space (which can double as an interesting event space, for all of you party planners) to the costume warehouse, I was a kid in a candy store. The most impressive thing for me is that the Nashville Opera yearns to grow their audience by infusing unique and fun elements into their shows such as the Western Wear Contest for the upcoming show of The Girl of the Golden West or Opera @ Dyer Observatory - Opera on the Mountain coming up in the Summer. Picnicking and opera music? Yes. Please. Don't count out the Nashville Opera as a stuffy institution because you'll miss out!

Took a few lessons here and always had a great time. Instructors were patient and very helpful…read more Great place to learn all varieties of ballroom dances.

I've always loved to watch couples dance in harmony and rhythm on the dance floor. I really never…read morethought I could dance myself but I wanted to. Then I took one class and one private lesson and I was hooked. Dancing is all I want to do now. It makes me happy, and I can actually dance!!! Live2Dance can teach you how to dance in a very short time. It is so much fun, I haven't laughed and enjoyed something so much in a long time. The team/staff make it exciting and are very patient and welcoming. They will make you feel comfortable, and they are very encouraging. A great time is to be had. If you want to learn how to dance, have fun, get your exercise, meet new and fun people, be challenged and happy at the same time------this is the place----Live2Dance

The instructors are so engaging and friendly. They soon began to feel like old friends!…read more My husband and I had a series of private classes with Chelsea and she was professional and supportive. We learned quickly under her clear guidance and she always kept us laughing! She also worked with us to make a schedule that worked on our end, as we were traveling an hour for our lessons. Group classes with TK were also a treat. Learned so much and always had a blast. Guys - if you need a WOW date idea, take your girl here and be willing to put in the work to learn how to lead her!

Our first wedding dance was absolutely incredible and we have Morgan at Curtsy Ballroom to thank…read morefor it! We reached out to Morgan with only a few weeks until the wedding, and in only a few lessons she taught us to spin, dip, foxy, and twirl confidently around the dance floor. Most importantly, Morgan choreographed a routine that matched the words of our song perfectly. When the lyrics say "mountain high" there's a lift, and when the lyrics say "valley low" there's a dip. It was an absolutely beautiful and meaningful part of our night, and our friends and family loved the surprise! Throughout all of our lessons, Morgan was endlessly friendly, patient, and kind as we learned the dance. We found ourselves looking forward to each lesson as a calm respite from the whirlwind of wedding preparation. Thank you so much for sharing your love of dance with us, Morgan!

Morgan is absolutely incredible at what she does! My fiancé and I are dancing to a song we wrote…read moreand made together for our wedding. She has been so helpful, encouraging, kind, and fun throughout the process! Your search should 10000% end here, she's amazing!

So FUN!! We were on Spring Break in Nashville with another family and took private line dancing…read morelessons. What a blast. The adults and kids (5yo-12yo) all had a great time and the instructors were very patient with the varying degrees of focus and coordination! We laughed, danced and had an amazing time. Couldn't ask for nicer instructors.

Very friendly people with great teachers and lots of fun dance classes. Most the classes are a more…read moreadvanced level , but they also have beginner classes. Even the beginner classes tend to be a little quicker and more challenging for someone who has never danced before, but you won't feel out of place because the teachers and students are very non-judgmental and very willing to work with you and answer any questions. I think anyone should try it and just know that you can ask questions and just do your best and have fun! I also have made a lot of friends at the studio in just a few short weeks. I've taken about 15 classes of the 20 I purchased and I have not met a single person I don't like. There is a huge diverse group of people here just like there is a diverse number of dance styles. Literally the only downside is it's a little hard as a beginner to get started because people start here and progress quickly so depending on when you join you may feel like you are behind the others. But that is actually a great sign because people don't just come for one class and never again, they come and stay because it's so awesome! Also all the front desk staff are extremely welcoming and friendly. Everytime I come there is someone new at the front desk and they treat me with respect and kindness. There is only one bad review on Yelp and it's from someone who never even went to the studio! (Also note they have 0 other reviews, no followers and that's sketch) They said they tried to sign up online and something went ary, so I would just recommend signing up with MINDBODY and read the site before you purchase. No offense to the reviewer, but it's really not that hard. Not sure what they were confused about, but if it's confusing maybe call first! Whenever I have called someone answers and is super helpful! I paid for a new member discount that was 20 classes for $175. That so far has been an amazing deal! Here are some pictures from some of my favorite classes!

This place is pretty phenomenal whether you are an aspiring dancer, or just looking for some fun…read moreclasses. There are a variety of classes, and the teachers are top notch. The best of the best will be training you here. They have a pre professional training program, and offer classes from toddler age to seniors. It is also affordable! There is great energy, a clean facility, and a name that is known around the world by the common person and celebrities alike. We have two children attending currently and they absolutely love it. If youre looking for a place to take your dancing to the next level or just a place to have fun and learn.... then look no further. Im highly impressed. For those with children and teens, you can watch practice on tv from the waiting area. This program/facility is impressive, and should do wonderful in music city.

Since moving to Nashville a couple of years ago, I've attended three ballets performed by the…read moreNashville Ballet. And I've been blown away by all three. I know that ballet probably sounds old and stuffy and traditional to people, but let me go out on a limb here and say that the Nashville Ballet is pushing boundaries of what ballet is and can be and that their performances are among the best performance art experiences I've had in this city. Don't believe me? Let me try to convince you! My first ballet was Cinderella. It's a traditional ballet with music composed by Sergei Prokofiev. So what did Nashville Ballet's amazing artistic director Paul Vasterling do with it? He showcased men in the roles of the evil stepsisters - all three male dancers had to dance in pointe shoes for the first times in their careers. He made sure that the Cinderella in his version of the ballet was a strong character (not a damsel in distress). The ballet was a joy to watch. My second ballet was The Raven followed by Lizzie Borden (a double feature just time for Halloween). The Raven was a world premiere of a piece inspired by the Edgar Allen Poe poem, and Lizzie Borden examines (you guessed it) the double-murder case in Fall River, Massachusetts, in 1892. These probably aren't the ballets you picture when you hear "ballet." They were bold and original and interesting, and I was glued to my seat. Just this past weekend, I attended the Friday night performance of Superstitions and Seven Deadly Sins. Superstitions was a piece composed by a local composer, and the choreography was inspired by both ballet and hip hop/contemporary dance. It was powerful and beautiful. I can't begin to say enough about Seven Deadly Sins. Nashville singer-songwriter collective Ten Out of Tenn composed seven songs inspired by each of the seven deadly sins and performed them live on stage as the ballet was performed. Not only was the music amazing, it was a perfect accompaniment to the ballet's choreography. This is what art in Nashville can be when artists aren't kept in their boxes of classical music, country music, performance art, etc. This was Nashville's talent being used to its fullest potential: great dancers, great choreographer, amazing artistic director, great writers, great musicians. This was inspiring and amazing - and, I'm not kidding, I loved it so much I went again Saturday night. Next year I have tickets to attend Lucy Negro Redux - a world premiere and another performance made possible by talents that might not necessarily collaborate in a city without Paul Vasterling as the ballet's artistic director. Based on a book by a local poet about the "Dark Lady" in Shakespeare's sonnets and featuring an original score by Rhiannon Giddens with spoken word performed by the poet? I'm there. Even if ballet isn't your thing, maybe scroll through their season overview and see if anything strikes you as interesting. Nashville Ballet is always pushing boundaries and experimenting with ballet (but they do keep a few classics - The Nutcracker, for example - on the books for traditional ballet fans), and there might be something that inspires you to give ballet a second chance. The tickets are reasonably priced (less than many concerts in Nashville), and it's a fun night on the town/date night/girls' night to grab a fancy dinner and go to the ballet. I've loved each and every performance of the Nashville Ballet I've seen, so I'll definitely be keeping my eyes out for what they're up to for the 2019-2020 season!

The traditional offerings, such as The Nutcracker, are delightful and well-done. But what sets the…read moreNashville Ballet, and makes it world-class, are the commissioned, original works. Last year I experienced "Lucy Negro Redux," an amazing performance of the spoken word, original music, and amazing dance. This year it was "Attitude: Other Voice," an inventive beautiful work that explored gender and sexuality and gender roles. Nashville is not just "Music City." the Nashville Ballet is helping us become a city that celebrates dance as well.

My daughter has been going here for 4 years now. It is a great school. Every year they have a…read morespectacular performance/recital at Belmont University. They have national competitions year long. They Rank #1 dance school in Tennessee and #8 in the U.S! I highly recommend it to those parents whose children have interest in the dance arts or in a healthy extracurricular activity. The classes offered are Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Tumbling. They also have 'boys only' classes. Most of the teachers, both male and female, are well experienced and young. The teachers have beautiful, sharp, funky, yet elegant choreography skills. Before you know it...your child is going to Hollywood (or Dollywood).

This has been a very good experience for our daughter and family. We are allowed to watch her on…read morethe monitors. Our daughter loves attending dance. This is our first full time experiencing during the Fall. We tried it out over the summer and decided to continue. The rates are very reasonable. You can also pay online or have it automatically drafted. This is our second dance studio that we've attended. The first one was absolutely horrible and unappealing. We are happy with Hermitage Dance Academy.