Event by Centennial Park Big Band Dance
Centennial Park
Public Event; Free Event

Metro Parks Music is excited to return to the Centennial Park Event Shelter this Summer for our Big Band Dance Series! The community is invited to come cut-a-rug and listen to over a dozen Nashville local big bands (swing-style jazz) all through the months of June, July, and August.

Here are the bands who will be returning to Centennial Park this year:
6/4 Rory Partin All-Star Big Band (Rhumba)
6/11 Lynn Beal Big Band (Rhumba)
6/18 Jazz Alliance (Cha Cha)
6/25 Debbi Bales Band (Cha Cha)
7/2 *NO CONCERT 4th of July Weekend
7/9 Music City Big Band (Swing)
7/16 South Jackson St. Band (Swing)
7/23 Music City Swing (Foxtrot)
7/30 Merchants of Cool (Foxtrot)
8/ 6 Radio Daze (Waltz)
8/13 Big Band Ballroom (Waltz)
8/20 Paul Ross Orchestra (Two-Step)
8/27 Moonlighters Big Band (Two-Step)
The bands hit the stage at 7:30pm, with a free dance lesson for everyone provided by Dynamic Ballroom and Performing Arts (dance styles covered are noted on the schedule above).
The Big Band Dances are brought to you by Creative Parks Nashville

Event by Centennial Park Big Band Dance
Centennial Park
Public Event; Free Event

Metro Parks Music is excited to return to the Centennial Park Event Shelter this Summer for our Big Band Dance Series! The community is invited to come cut-a-rug and listen to over a dozen Nashville local big bands (swing-style jazz) all through the months of June, July, and August.

Here are the bands who will be returning to Centennial Park this year:
6/4 Rory Partin All-Star Big Band (Rhumba)
6/11 Lynn Beal Big Band (Rhumba)
6/18 Jazz Alliance (Cha Cha)
6/25 Debbi Bales Band (Cha Cha)
7/2 *NO CONCERT 4th of July Weekend
7/9 Music City Big Band (Swing)
7/16 South Jackson St. Band (Swing)
7/23 Music City Swing (Foxtrot)
7/30 Merchants of Cool (Foxtrot)
8/ 6 Radio Daze (Waltz)
8/13 Big Band Ballroom (Waltz)
8/20 Paul Ross Orchestra (Two-Step)
8/27 Moonlighters Big Band (Two-Step)
The bands hit the stage at 7:30pm, with a free dance lesson for everyone provided by Dynamic Ballroom and Performing Arts (dance styles covered are noted on the schedule above).
The Big Band Dances are brought to you by Creative Parks Nashville

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7:7:45pm Group Class: We provide vintage swing dance classes in basic swing, Lindy Hop, Balboa, Charleston, and solo Jazz  

7:45-8pm Free Beginner Swing

8-10pm Social: Vintage Swing Dance

Hali Halo! Swingueros, Kizomberos, Cha-Chateros, Rumberos, & all other manner of dance mayhem!

Learn from the BEST dance instructors in Nashville for FREE! Special thanks to all our awesome teachers!!!

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7:00 Just for Beginners- Salsa & Bachata Easy Crossover Patterns w. Tonya

7:30 Spin Technique w. Alejandro

8:30 Open social dancing to awesome mix of Latin & Rhythm!!

Dancing is an excellent activity for social, physical and mental fitness! Our group averages about 60 people in class and over 100 for social dancing. Come by your self and/or bring friends!

Wear comfortable clothes to dance in, smell good and smile!
Come in through the exit until 9pm. After 9pm, enter through the main entrance, show your ID and say you're with the dance people.

Please come and DANCE! It's FREE!

Salsa & Tango Hugs!

Tonya Miller-Hire

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Learn from the BEST dance instructors in Nashville for FREE! Special thanks to all our awesome teachers!!!

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7:00 Just for Beginners- Salsa & Bachata Easy Crossover Patterns w. Tonya

7:30 Valentine Salsa & Tango Shines w. Patricia & Sasan

8:30 Open social dancing to awesome mix of Latin & Rhythm!!

Dancing is an excellent activity for social, physical and mental fitness! Our group averages about 60 people in class and over 100 for social dancing. Come by your self and/or bring friends!

Wear comfortable clothes to dance in, smell good and smile!
Come in through the exit until 9pm. After 9pm, enter through the main entrance, show your ID and say you're with the dance people.

Please come and DANCE! It's FREE!

Salsa & Tango Hugs!

Tonya Miller-Hire

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Learn from the BEST dance instructors in Nashville for FREE! Special thanks to all our awesome teachers!!!

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7:00 Just for Beginners- Salsa & Bachata Easy Crossover Patterns w. Tonya

7:30 NY Mambo w. Timo

8:30 Open social dancing to awesome mix of Latin & Rhythm!!

Dancing is an excellent activity for social, physical and mental fitness! Our group averages about 60 people in class and over 100 for social dancing. Come by your self and/or bring friends!

Wear comfortable clothes to dance in, smell good and smile!
Come in through the exit until 9pm. After 9pm, enter through the main entrance, show your ID and say you're with the dance people.

Please come and DANCE! It's FREE!

Salsa & Tango Hugs!

Tonya Miller-Hire

Hali Halo Salseros, Tangueros, Bachateros, Hustleros, Swingueros, Kizomberos, Cha-Chateros, Rumberos, & all other manner of dance mayhem!

Learn from the BEST dance instructors in Nashville for FREE! Special thanks to last week's Salsa/Bachata awesome teacher, ME!!!

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8:30 Open social dancing to awesome mix of Latin & Rhythm!!

Dancing is an excellent activity for social, physical and mental fitness! Our group averages about 60 people in class and over 100 for social dancing. Come by your self and/or bring friends!

Wear comfortable clothes to dance in, smell good and smile!

Please come and DANCE! It's FREE!

Salsa & Tango Hugs!

Tonya Miller-Hire

A free dance practice for everyone.

A free dance practice for everyone.

A free dance practice for everyone.