Nashville's new dance craze is Milele Academy. I had the opportunity to attend one of their many…read moreclasses on New Year's Day, the Resolution WERKout with Jay Conn and it was so much fun. Milele Academy is located in the Next Level Fitness building entrance but on the right side. This two level space offers a plethora of classes from ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and many more that is suited for every dance and fitness level. Check their websites: http://www.mileleacademy.com https://www.instagram.com/mileleacademy/?hl=en for available class times, prices, and instructional videos. I love the design of the studio! First level has a large dance floor with mirrors, disco balls, a flat screen tv that played hip hop videos, lounging areas, and stage/platform that display several trophies. The second floor has a balcony that overlooks the first floor with a comfortable seating area, ballet room, and two gender neutral restrooms. They may have more but that is all I could see without opening doors or being too nosey. Overall it is a clean and comfortable environment. Parking on Church Street can be challenging at times. Luckily their are parking options: -There are a few spots in front of the Fitness Level-Milele Academy building, -Free street meter parking after 6pm, and -Free parking in the Metro Medical parking lot. Overall I enjoyed my experience and highly recommend Milele Academy to anyone who loves to dance and/or has a desire to learn professional choreography.

Milele Academy offers the best training in Nashville. They rotate teachers and bring in lots of…read moremaster teachers so dancers can get the best training available. Parents are allowed to watch there kids during class, and they have a great sound system, and lights.

I dropped into this studio a few weeks ago. The staff was all very nice and helpful. The workout…read moreitself was good and targeted lots of various areas. The part I would comment on and is no fault of theirs necessarily, is the difficulty in parking. The garage next to it is impossible to get into at certain times of the day, if turning left. The lot across is fine if you can get in and out in under an hour... which is sometimes hard to do. Overall, good studio.

I've always been the person that chooses literally anything over a workout. Chips, tv, the…read morecouch... And I've always stayed the same size. But as I've gotten :::welp::: older, I've started to worry more about my overall health and being strong over skinny. That's why when I moved to Nashville 6 months ago, I decided to give Pure Barre a try. And from day 1 I was hooked. It definitely takes a bit to learn proper form and some of the moves are so hard at first, but the teachers are so encouraging, learn names, make you feel welcome, and the whole studio is a great community to be a part of. And it doesn't hurt that they have super cute leggings and other workout gear for your shopping pleasure as well! The unlimited packages are definitely the best deal if you work out regularly (but you sign up for each class regardless-a great motivator!), and don't worry about getting bored/stuck in a rut. They have a classic class, an empower class (cardio focused), and a reform class (core focused-similar to Pilates), and the teachers learn new material on the regs. If you're looking to tone and lengthen in a supportive environment, give PB Green Hills/PB White Bridge a try!

We are so incredibly grateful to Mikayla for making our wedding first dance unforgettable! Not only…read moredid she teach us how to dance--we were complete beginners!--but she also created a beautiful choreography tailored just for us. Mikayla's energy is absolutely contagious--she's always enthusiastic, always in a great mood, and always cheering her clients on every step of the way. In addition to being a ray of sunshine, she also listened to us and adjusted her teaching style and choreography to fit our needs and vision. She made the entire process so much fun, and we actually looked forward to every lesson! Highly, highly recommend!

From the owner: At Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Nashville Green Hills, our talented instructors and proven…read moreteaching methods will have you on the floor in no time. Experience the grace and excitement of this timeless social activity with programs that are customized to fit your unique goals and schedule. Check out our website for our New Student Offer! Single and Couples are both welcome to sign up for classes!

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.

While I can't speak to their children's dance lessons I can say that I have been going to Zumba…read morethere for over a year. The instructor, Heather, is totally awesome. She does a great job welcoming new students and breaking down any crazy moves in the routines. Effective workout and cool folks in the classes.

This is a great dance place for our family, and I love the positive atmosphere. The parents lounge…read moreis nice and I like seeing my kids practice on the closed circuit TV. The staff is competent and friendly, and I feel that my kids are getting great quality instruction and building up their skills and friendships. The owner is very accommodating in my experience and has always been very professional when I have had any questions. I would highly recommend it to my friends and family.

I love DanceEast! I have been taking belly dance classes for two years from Jackie. She is…read morefabulous, patient and its a killer workout! Prices are modest and the staff members are always flexible on payment. They also offer Zumba, adult tap and more.

From the owner: Founded on the basic principal that dance education is much more than a competitive sport or even…read moresimply a form of art, DancEast believes dance is a critical part of the community that should be enjoyed by all those who have a passion to move and create. Channeling the power of creativity, movement, & individuality, DancEast builds meaningful relationships with dancers and families, provides innovative and proper instruction by experienced staff, engages the community through workshops and performances, and continues to provide an environment that fosters the spirit of learning. We hope that you will come dance with us!

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!

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!

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.

Found this place via google as I was planning my best friend's bachelorette party and this place…read moredid not disappoint! The booking was seamless and I loved the option to pay in full before the event as it made it an ease to finalize plans. Upon booking I accidentally selected the wrong date and they were able to quickly accommodate me. Finding the location was a little tricky but once we located the building, we were set. The set up is soo cute and the instructor was amazing. Definitely recommend.

Everything!! Definitely recommend for Bach trips or just a great time!! The owner is so personal &…read moreaccommodating to all needs! LOVED