This is a free service I provide as a volunteer to help our Dance Community in Middle TN stay connected, and support each other. It is by no means a comprehensive listing, and listings are submitted by those on the email list. To sign up to be able to submit, and to receive the Monthly Dance Happenings in your inbox, click here.
Greetings Dance Community,
This was delayed more than I intended as I gave some grace to myself and others in getting info in after the holiday weekend.
The year is coming to a close, and at times like this I sometime reevaluate my volunteer commitments. Occasionally I question if it is worth the energy to continue to collect and send these listings out each month. And then I run into a dancer friend at the Darkhorse, who tells me he’s at the performance of Mauve Taupe’s “Guts” because he found out about it through the Dance Happenings, and it’s not the first time he’s attended a dance show this year because he saw it listed here. And it seems worth it. I hope it’s helpful.
It also helps me stay connected to what’s going on, and keeps me showing up for local dance. I hope to see you at OZ Arts this weekend, and perhaps also at Global Education Center’s Festivals of Lights. We could likely all use some light and connection in our lives right now.
Amanda
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December Dance Happening
OZ Arts Nashville presents Becca Hoback’s SOLUS and shackled feet DANCE’s SYNERGY, December 5 & 6 at 8PM. Two of Tennessee’s most inspired choreographers collaborate with composers and video artists to create a double-bill of entirely original premieres merging dance, film, live music, and dynamic theatrical power. Becca Hoback embodies her fluid, expressive choreography in SOLUS, her collaboration with composer and cellist Kaitlyn Raitz that beautifully explores a search for the sacred and profound, capping off her triumphant, multi-year Sacral Series. Then community icons Shabaz Ujima and Thea Jones join together under the banner of shackled feet DANCE! to create a new work entitled SYNERGY, featuring a multigenerational group of 12 dancers alongside jazz musicians, led by trumpeter, composer, and visual artist Rod McGaha. This dynamic double-bill is a must-see for all local performance-lovers! Access discounted Artist & Creative Community tickets for just $20 on opening night — no code needed! Tickets & more info at: https://www.ozartsnashville.org/solus-synergy
Nashville Nutcracker, Paul Vasterling’s Emmy Award-winning, uniquely Nashville holiday tradition, with dazzling sets, costumes, and live music by The Nashville Symphony.
Through Sun, Dec 28 at TPAC’s Jackson Hall. Tickets: HTTPS://WWW.NASHVILLEBALLET.COM/UPCOMING-EVENTS/2025/11/28/NASHVILLES-NUTCRACKER
tickets@NashvilleBallet.com
Single tickets start at $45.00
Make Nashville’s Nutcracker part of your holiday tradition! This Emmy
Award-winning production, choreographed by Artistic Director Emeritus Paul Vasterling, brings the magic of the season to life with stunning sets and costumes, original choreography, and live music by The Nashville Symphony. Set in a sparkling version of Music City’s past, this uniquely Nashville take on the beloved holiday classic follows Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on a whimsical journey through enchanted lands — from the fierce Mouse King to the Sugar Plum Fairy’s dazzling kingdom.
Voted Best Dance Production of 2022 by Broadway World Nashville,
Nashville’s Nutcracker is the perfect holiday outing for families, first-time
guests, and longtime fans alike. Don’t miss this magical celebration of joy,
music, and dance — the ultimate gift this season.
Saturday, December 6 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, December 6 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 7 at 1 p.m.
Sunday, December 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, December 12 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 13 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, December 13 at 7p.m.
Sunday, December 14 at 1 p.m.
Friday, December 19 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 20 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, December 20 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 21 at 1 p.m.
Sunday, December 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, December 22 at 2 p.m.
Monday, December 22 at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, December 24 at 1 p.m.
Friday, December 26 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, December 27 at 2 p.m.
Sunday, December 28 at 1 p.m
Global Education Center presents Festivals of Light, Saturday, December 6, 1-4 pm at their Charlotte Location. Including dance performances by Helios and other cultural groups and individuals, Festival of Lights brings families, neighbors, and cultures together through Hands-on learning about global traditions, story sharing, crafts, and holiday treats.
Free community event; donations graciously accepted. Register or donate here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/211291268403046 4822 Charlotte Ave.
Ongoing
Community Workshops – Found is blessed to have a community that surrounds & supports us! As we close out our 18th year we want to show our gratitude by offering community workshops! Our workshops will offer movement artists the opportunity to experience the world of Found.
WHEN:
SUNDAYS 1:30PM-4:30PM
September through December
WHERE:
MILLENNIUM DANCE COMPLEX
2844 Logan St, Nashville, TN 37211
HOW: All workshops are donation based
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/8G7ce4sqcYyz3PYD9
December Ballet Series at DancEast
Join Claudia Monja and Alexandria Wright for a fun Wednesday night open-level adult Ballet Class.
Wednesday December 3rd, 10th, and 17th
5:45- 7:00 p.m.
SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE BALLET’S COMMUNITY ADULT CLASSES
Adult Community Fall Semester classes will run until December 21, 2025
HTTPS://WWW.NASHVILLEBALLET.COM/COMMUNITY-ADULT
Nashvillle Ballet at the Martin Center
3630 Redmon St, Nashville TN, 37209
615–297–2966 x910
school@nashvilleballet.com
Come as you are! Our community adult classes offer a welcoming environment for adult students of all ages and levels of experience. Community adult classes are offered on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Ecstatic Dance Nashville is the first and third Sunday of each month, 10:30 am at various locations. Click here for details.
January Save the Date
RIPPLEFFECT Winter Intensive
January 2–7, 2026
Nashville School of the Arts
A six day event where emerging choreographers and dancers come together to enhance their creative voices.
– Dancers can only participate in showcase if they have registered for Full or Partial package.
– Open Classes range from 75 min-2 hours
– Minimum of 14 class options
– Registration closes December 30th • See below for Fees, Rates and Packages
REGISTER HERE – https://forms.gle/WsTu9qpZzN2fhedC6
New Dialect Winter Intensive 2026: Banning Bouldin and New Dialect collaborators guide advanced dancers in a 5-day workshop series exploring the strategies they use to create new works and the creative process behind their latest production, 21 Yeses, January 5-9 at Morgan Park Community Center in Germantown.
Advanced dancers 18+ are welcome. Multiple registration options are available. Visit newdialect.org/winter-intensive-2026 for more details and to sign up!
Found Movement Group 19TH SEASON AUDITIONS:
Found Movement Group is seeking dancers from all backgrounds for the 2026-2027 season
Auditions: Sunday January 18th 9:30am – 4:30pm
Call Backs: Sunday January 25th 9:30am – 4:30pm
Rehearsals will begin February 8th
1 year or 18 month contracts offered
– Full company rehearsals will be on Sundays 9:30am-4:30pm (times may vary based on projects and rehearsal space)
– Dancers will be asked to rehearse during the week (rehearsals will be scheduled according to availability)
– contracts may include some out of town performances
REGISTER HERE – https://forms.gle/7vi1CCjCqx8uLMFy9
This is a gathering of events I am aware of, submitted by those on the email list, and by no means represents all that is going on in the Middle TN area. I provide it as a volunteer service to the local dance community as part of an effort to help us stay connected and support each other by raising awareness of local dance performances, workshops, and events, and rely on those on the list serve to submit the listings.