| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | ROCK N ROLL HOOCHIE COOCHIE - A Valentine's Day BreastacularPresented by Exit/In at Exit/In February 10, 2012 WITH: TOM FOOLERY the entertainer & Chris Lemon - The Boy with the Wire Hair Host: Scotty The Blue Bunny (San Francisco) Starring: Panty Raid! Burlesque Bodhicitta Bellydance Nataraja Ypga Dance Leela Sophina The Queen Of The Air Diletta Delight Kicky LaRue The Spinderellas VERY SPECIAL GUEST STARS: Diamondback Annie (Los Angeles) Gravity Plays Favorites (St. Louis) Mardi Love (Indigo Bellydance) | Exit/In | 02/10/12 | Nashville |
Valentine Dance ft. Jimmy Church BandPresented by Takedown Club at Montgomery Bell State Park February 11, 2012 The Takedown Club* is hosting a Valentine Dance and Show featuring The Jimmy Church Band.
Enjoy an evening of food, dance, and celebration with that special someone!
Cash bar will be available!
Romantic overnight accommodations with gift in room and buffet breakfast for two is available and can be purchased by calling Montgomery Bell State Park at... | Takedown Club | 02/11/12 | Burns |
America's Best Cheer and Dance ChampionshipsPresented by Spirit Innovations at Nashville Municipal Auditorium February 11, 2012 AMERICA’S BEST is excited to offer the following at our 10-11 championships:
• Individual and Stunt Group Divisions
• Bids to the America's Best National Championship, US Finals, and Worlds!
• Competition of Champions: A unique, FREE Competition!
• Athlete and Coach of the Month
• Coaches Hospitality Room
Sponsorships
America’s Best is currently looking for passionate businesses and corporations... | Spirit Innovations | 02/11/12 | Nashville |
ROCK N ROLL HOOCHIE COOCHIE - A Valentine's Day BreastacularPresented by Exit/In at Exit/In February 11, 2012 WITH: TOM FOOLERY the entertainer & Chris Lemon - The Boy with the Wire Hair Host: Scotty The Blue Bunny (San Francisco) Starring: Panty Raid! Burlesque Bodhicitta Bellydance Nataraja Ypga Dance Leela Sophina The Queen Of The Air Diletta Delight Kicky LaRue The Spinderellas VERY SPECIAL GUEST STARS: Diamondback Annie (Los Angeles) Gravity Plays Favorites (St. Louis) Mardi Love (Indigo Bellydance) | Exit/In | 02/11/12 | Nashville |
Donelson Heights United Methodist Church Valentine's DancePresented by Donelson Heights United Methodist Church at Donelson Heights United Methodist Church February 11, 2012 Donelson Heights United Methodist Church is holding its annual Valentine's Dance Saturday, February 11th from 7:00pm-9:00pm in the Fellowship Hall at 84 Fairway Drive in Donelson. Proceeds benefit the church's Mountain TOP ministry. For more information, contact Katie Stamm at 883-6103. | Donelson Heights United Methodist Church | 02/11/12 | Nashville |
Auditions - Swing Magic / CircusPresented by John Pyka Productions at Belmont University - Black Box Theatre in Troutt Theatre Complex February 12, 2012 Casting female singers and dancers in or around the Nashville, TN area to join the 2012 edition of Big Daddy Cool & The Swing Kittens. Must be able to dance swing, jazz, and/or sing harmony.
Shows being booked now in theaters and dinner theat...ers throughout the SE and Middle TN, including the Nashville Fringe Festival. Performances range from March - August 2012. Some overnight travel required. Paid performances.
Auditions will be Feb 12 at 3PM at the... | John Pyka Productions | 02/12/12 | Nashville |
Igor Stravinsky’s “The Soldier’s Tale”Presented by Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts at Austin Peay State University February 13, 2012 Join APSU Music, Theatre and Dance faculty for a fully staged production of Igor Stravinsky’s milestone “L’Histoire du Soldat.” Adapted, directed and choreographed by Marcus Hayes, with music performed by members of the Gateway Chamber Orchestra conducted by Gregory Wolynec. Free and open to the public.
This event takes place inside the Concert Hall.
| Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts | 02/13/12 | Clarksville |
Anti-Valentine's Day Black + White Party EXTRAVAGANZA!!!Presented by Mercy Lounge at Mercy Lounge February 14, 2012 Black + White Dance Party Extravaganza --
Music from Telecommunicators, Dance Rock Sellouts, Bobby Exodus + friends
Burlesque performances, art exhibit, photo booth, live karaoke and prizes!
Black and white attire strongly encouraged! | Mercy Lounge | 02/14/12 | Nashville |
The Grand GalaPresented by Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center at Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center February 18, 2012 You are cordially invited to The Grand Gala to benefit the Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center. This event will be held Saturday, February 18, 2012 6:00pm at Cook’s United Methodist Church.
· Dining & Dancing
· Entertainment by: The Bonna Brothers (Acoustic 70’s music)
· Live & Silent Auction
| Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center | 02/18/12 | Mount Juliet |
American SpiritPresented by Gallatin Arts Council at Wemyss Auditorium, Caudill Hall, Vol State February 21, 2012 Initially inspired by the 10-year anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001, the show concept developed by writers Matt Davenport and Scott Seidl has evolved into a montage of the moments, memories and music that embody the “American Spirit.” More than a patriotic show, this fully costumed and choreographed production show, with a cast of 10 performers, will take the audience down memory lane through eyes of a slightly befuddled Mayor of Hometown, USA remembering the... | Gallatin Arts Council | 02/21/12 | Gallatin |
The House of Bernarda AlbaPresented by Actors Bridge Ensemble at Belmont University - Troutt Theater February 17-February 26, 2012 A collaboration with Belmont University Department of Theatre and Dance.
The play centers on the events of a home in Andalusia during a period of mourning, in which matriarch, Bernarda Alba, wields total control over her five adult daughters forbidding them even the smallest of freedoms. When secret loves are harbored, things begin to spin out of Bernarda’s control and she attempts to tighten her grip with disastrous results. Exploring the themes of jealousy, passion,... | Actors Bridge Ensemble | 02/17/12-
02/26/12 | Nashville |
Waves Celebrate the Arts BenefitPresented by Waves, Inc. at Embassy Suites Cool Springs March 2, 2012 Join us for Waves "An Artist's Window" Gala. Dinner, live auction and concert featuring The Wooten Brothers. Proceeds will go towards the day programs of Waves, specifically music therapy, facility improvements and physical therapy equipment. Waves is a nonprofit that serves and... | Waves, Inc. | 03/02/12 | Franklin |
2012 Ballet Ball Presented by Nashville Ballet March 3, 2012 The annual Ballet Ball is the premiere special event of Nashville Ballet which brings together Nashville's dedicated arts supporters, dance enthusiasts and community leaders.
This year,The Civil Wars and Ben Folds will perform some of their most recognizable songs alongside Nashville Ballet company members as they dance in original works choreographed by Nashville Ballet Artistic Director and CEO Paul Vasterling at this one-time only appearance.
Ballet Ball will host 400 of... | Nashville Ballet | 03/03/12 | |
Dragon Tales: Celebrate Year of Dragon through DancePresented by Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville at Vanderbilt University - Blair School of Music March 3, 2012 CAAN is celebrating Chinese Year of the Dragon (2012) and producing an evening length of creative dance works.
This dance theater production tells Chinese stories through Chinese dance elements combined with modern dance arrangements. All the music accompanying the dances are either traditional Chinese music or contemporary Chinese music. The newly rebuilt 60-foot-long Chinese dragon will also appear and glow on the stage.
This production is co-sponsored by TN... | Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville | 03/03/12 | Nashville |
Latin HeatPresented by Dance Theatre of Tennessee March 2-March 4, 2012 After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, DTT will welcome 2012 with “Latin Heat – Aspects of Love 2”, featuring Latin influenced music and dance. Highlighting the variety and enrichment that cultural diversity brings to the arts, this inspiring production is conceived as a follow-up to the critically acclaimed “Aspects of Love”, presented during DTT’s inaugural season. | Dance Theatre of Tennessee | 03/02/12-
03/04/12 | Nashville |
Nashville Irish Step Dancers and Music ReviewPresented by Nashville Irish Step Dancers March 3-March 4, 2012 Audiences worldwide have been electrified by the contagious rhythms and sound of Irish dance music featured in such global sensations as “Riverdance” and “Lord of the Dance.”
Now, Celtic Rhythms On Fire , an energetic fusion of live Irish dance, music, and song, that has sold-out performances each year, returns to Nashville .
This groundbreaking show is produced and performed by the Nashville Irish Step Dancers (NISD), a local dance troupe. The NISD,... | Nashville Irish Step Dancers | 03/03/12-
03/04/12 | Nashville |
NSSA's 2012 Muisc City Step FestPresented by NSSA (National Step Show Alliance) at Belmont University - Curb Event Center March 10, 2012 A Step Show for High School and Community Step Teams.
Step U.P. Program Focus
The NSSA was founded with a focus on youth. In 2007, the NSSA partnered with the HBCU Wellness Project, Metro (Nashville) Health Department, and the Metro (Nashville) Parks Department to create the “Step U.P. to Health” youth step team program in Nashville/Davidson County. The NSSA was part of the community collaborative that received a two year $500,000 grant from the... | NSSA (National Step Show Alliance) | 03/10/12 | Nashville |
CAAN presents Dragon TalesPresented by Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University - Blair School of Music March 3-March 10, 2012 The Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville (CAAN) presents “Dragon Tales,” a dance theater production celebrating the Chinese Dragon Year of 2012. The dragon is an auspicious creature in Chinese cultures, symbolizing strength, determination and good luck. The dance production includes “Dragon Pearl,” which depicts a Chinese folk story about a boy turning into a dragon, with original music by Don Hart. Another dance piece, “Dreaming of Dragonland,” will include... | Blair School of Music | 03/03/12-
03/10/12 | Nashville |
DRAGON TALES: Celebration of the DragonPresented by Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville at Vanderbilt University - Blair School of Music March 10, 2012 CAAN is celebrating Chinese Year of the Dragon (2012) and producing an evening length of creative dance works.
This dance theater production tells Chinese stories through Chinese dance elements combined with modern dance arrangements. All the music accompanying the dances are either traditional Chinese music or contemporary Chinese music. The newly rebuilt 60-foot-long Chinese dragon will also appear and glow on the stage.
This production is co-sponsored by TN... | Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville | 03/10/12 | Nashville |
TAO: The Way of the DrumPresented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 12, 2012 You’ve never seen anything like this at the Schermerhorn! Japanese ensemble TAO combines traditional drumming, martial arts, dance and theater to create a jaw-dropping performance experience, full of soaring acrobatic moves and thunderous rhythms. Perfect for all ages, this concert will be a feast for the eyes, ears and imagination. | Nashville Symphony | 03/12/12 | Nashville |
| 2012 Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival and Sakura Walk | Japan-America Society of Tennessee, Inc. | 03/24/12 | Nashville |
| Legends of Russian Ballet | Tennessee Performing Arts Center, TPAC | 03/24/12-
03/25/12 | Nashville |
Revolutionaries in the Academy! — John Cage and Merce Cunningham.Presented by Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University - Blair School of Music March 29, 2012 A Conversation on Form, Composition and Creativity
Michael Holland, artistic director of Blair Percussion VORTEX, introduces this dialogue on the intersection of music and dance, featuring Jennifer Goggans, former dancer, Merce Cunningham Dance Company, and Michael Slayton, chair of Blair’s music composition department.
Location: Steve and Judy Turner Recital Hall | Blair School of Music | 03/29/12 | Nashville |
Blair Percussion VORTEXPresented by Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University - Blair School of Music April 1, 2012 Michael Holland, artistic director
VORTEX celebrates John Cage with former dancers of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company
7:00pm Cage Musicircus in Ingram Lobby and Plaza. “You won’t hear a thing. You’ll hear everything!”
7:400 Pre-concert talk with professor Robert Fry in Ingram Hall
Witness history. Make history. Join VORTEX and artistic director Michael Holland in the centennial birthday celebration of John Cage and his 50-year... | Blair School of Music | 04/01/12 | Nashville |
| 5th Annual Spring Break Or Bust |Music City Burlesque Starring World Famous *BOB* | Marathon Music Works | 04/06/12 | Nashville |
| Show Hope's 3rd Annual Spring Celebration: Cinderella | Nashville Symphony | 04/12/12 | Nashville |
The Fresh Beat BandPresented by Ryman Auditorium at Ryman Auditorium April 15, 2012 The Fresh Beat Band is a children's TV show with original pop songs produced for Nick Jr.. The Fresh Beats are Shout, Twist, Marina, and Kiki, described as four best friends in a band who go to music school together and love to sing and dance. The Fresh Beat Band: Music From the Hit TV Show was released September 6, 2011. The soundtrack features the Theme Song, Go Bananas, Great Day, Here We Go and more.
| Ryman Auditorium | 04/15/12 | Nashville |
TOO OLD FOR THE CHORUS BUT NOT TOO OLD TO BE A STARPresented by Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre at Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre March 22-April 22, 2012 Too Old For The Chorus ( But Not Too Old to Be a Star) A musical comedy revue by Mark Winkler Marie Cain and Shelly Markam
This is a smart, funny musical revue about men and women who find themselves suddenly 50! Set in their neighborhood retro coffee shop, five characters express over 18 musical numbers the gamut of their frustrations and joys -- from troublesome relations with still demanding parents and cutting edge technology, to finding delight in second careers (and... | Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre | 03/22/12-
04/22/12 | Nashville |
| Wonderland | Cumberland County Playhouse | 04/26/12-
04/28/12 | Crossville |
The 13th Annual Cumberland BallPresented by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee at Gaylord Springs Golf Links April 28, 2012 Presented by The Cheatham County Community Foundation, an Affiliate Fund of The Community Foundaiton of Middle Tennessee.
Please join us for an elegant evening featuring a cocktail reception, sit-down dinner, entertainment, and silent and live auctions. Music will be provided by the popular band, Guilty Pleasures. Black tie is preferred.
For information about sponsorship opportunities, contact John Mayfield at (615) 351-4296.
Proceeds from the event benefit the... | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | 04/28/12 | Nashville |
| Rite of Spring and Firebird | Nashville Ballet | 04/27/12-
04/29/12 | Nashville |
CoppeliaPresented by Dance Theatre of Tennessee at Tucker Theatre - Middle Tennessee State University May 4-May 6, 2012 The season will draw to a close with our Children’s Series featuring ballet’s most famous comedy of errors, a full-length version of “Coppélia”, an entertaining piece about a beautiful doll who is mistaken for a real, living girl. Children will enjoy the special pre-show activities designed for both the young and the young at heart. | Dance Theatre of Tennessee | 05/04/12-
05/06/12 | Murfreesboro |
| Emergence | Nashville Ballet | 05/17/12-
05/19/12 | Nashville |
| Princesses and Frogs | Nashville Ballet | 05/12/12-
05/20/12 | Nashville |
THE ODD COUPLE by NEIL SIMONPresented by Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre at Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre April 26-May 27, 2012 Simon's play centers on a pair of desperately mismatched roommates--one sloppy and one neat--who are arguably the most memorable pair of characters that the successful playwright has ever written. Felix Ungar, a neurotic fusspot news writer, and Oscar Madison, a slovenly sports journalist. The laughs are non-stop in this classic hit from one of America’s greatest comedy writers. | Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre | 04/26/12-
05/27/12 | Nashville |
Nashville Ballet Children's Program - Martin CenterPresented by Nashville Ballet at Martin Center for Nashville Ballet January 17-May 29, 2012 Our dance program for children develops musicality, rhythm, movement skills, coordination, expression and creativity. It also encourages class participation, focus and confidence.
It is perfectly suited for children 2 to 6 years old. All children's program classes are open to boys and girls.
Faculty members use the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus as a template for their instruction, which provides a solid foundation for students moving into the Academy. Children's Program... | Nashville Ballet | 01/17/12-
05/29/12 | Nashville |
Nashville Ballet Children's Program - Brentwood CampusPresented by Nashville Ballet at School of Nashville Ballet - Brentwood Campus January 17-May 29, 2012 Our dance program for children develops musicality, rhythm, movement skills, coordination, expression and creativity. It also encourages class participation, focus and confidence.
It is perfectly suited for children 2 to 6 years old. All children's program classes are open to boys and girls.
Faculty members use the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus as a template for their instruction, which provides a solid foundation for students moving into the Academy. Children's Program... | Nashville Ballet | 01/17/12-
05/29/12 | Brentwood |
| Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour presented by Cirque du Soleil | Bridgestone Arena | 06/12/12-
06/13/12 | Nashville |
| International Folkfest 2012 | International Folkloric Society | 06/10/12-
06/17/12 | Murfreesboro |
FIDDLER ON THE ROOFPresented by Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre at Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre May 31-July 8, 2012 FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, the Tony Award® winning musical that has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal. Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF has been lauded by critics again and again. Filled with a rousing, heartwarming score, which includes "Tradition," "Matchmaker, Matchmaker," "If I Were A Rich Man" and "Sunrise, Sunset," FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is a timeless classic. No other musical has so... | Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre | 05/31/12-
07/08/12 | Nashville |
FREE Salsa, Tango, Chacha, Bachata, West Coast & Hustle ClassesPresented by FREE Dance Classes September 21, 2011-July 18, 2012 Learn from the BEST dance instructors in Nashville for FREE!
7:15 Beginner West Coast Swing, Tango or Hustle!
7:40 Beginner Salsa, Chacha, Bachata or Rueda!
8:00 Intermediate West Coast Swing, Tango or Hustle!
8:30 Intermediate Salsa, Chacha, Bachata or Rueda!
9:00 Open dancing! | FREE Dance Classes | 09/21/11-
07/18/12 | |
Bank of America Pops Series: Nashville SwingsPresented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center January 17-January 19, 2013 Nashville Symphony
Albert-George Schram, conductor
Soloists and vocalists to be announced
“In the Mood” for a “Sentimental Journey”? Put on your dancing shoes and relive the heyday of the big band era when the orchestra teams up with some of Nashville’s finest jazz musicians for an evening of classic swing. We’ll pay tribute to the great legacy of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman and many others!
| Nashville Symphony | 01/17/13-
01/19/13 | Nashville |
Bank of America Pops Series: Cirque MusicaPresented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center May 23-May 25, 2013 Nashville Symphony
Albert George Schram, conductor
Cirque Musica
Take a journey to a faraway land of dazzling beauty, mystery and suspense! Cirque Musica blends the grace and thrills of the world’s greatest circus performers with stunning symphonic music — including pieces by Tchaikovsky, John Williams and a salute to The Beatles. You’ll be treated to a full sensory experience that will have you on the edge of your seat and in awe of the thrills and... | Nashville Symphony | 05/23/13-
05/25/13 | Nashville |
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