Music Classes in Washington, DC

Join us for our September CultureBlast featuring Hip-Hop artist Mana Eini with a special performance and workshop event. Since the early ’90s, artists such as MC Lyte and Missy Elliott have written explicitly feminist Hip-Hop anthems. Now there is a new artist setting the tone for a new age of female MCs and she goes by Mana. Her music is a reflection...

Join the Aftab Committee and Hillyer for a night of Contemporary Middle Eastern Traditional music with Kamyar Arsani. Kamyar Arsani is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter born and raised in Tehran, Iran. Kamyar’s musical mission is to spread cultural awareness and unity by mixing contemporary musical trends with traditional Middle Eastern...

Learn the social dance Rueda de Casino and other Cuban dance forms. The classes use popular music including Son, Songo, Changui and Timba.

Rhythm, Percussion, Syncopation! These are elements of Tap; a form of dance that crosses into both street and stage venues. Tap is a genre of movement that can be executed both with and without music and has been seen throughout history from the Vaudeville stage to street corners to Broadway! In this Beginner-level class you will learn the fundamentals:...

Full Course Name: Hip-hop + Ballet + Cocktails: Demo and Workshop with Chamber Dance Project Grab a cocktail on the way in and then join the incredible dancers and brass players of Chamber Dance Project for a interactive hip hop and ballet demo. Watch and learn excerpts from their hip-hop ballet from last season, Festival, which received standing...

Rhythm, Percussion, Syncopation! These are elements of Tap; a form of dance that crosses into both street and stage venues. Tap is a genre of movement that can be executed both with and without music and has been seen throughout history from the Vaudeville stage to street corners to Broadway! In this Low Intermediate-level class for experienced dancers...

Kick your belly dancing into high gear, as you learn fast and furious combinations to the beats of up-tempo belly dance music in this nonstop-motion format class. The class is designed to provide a fun workout with emphasis on the abdominal muscles and mid section, while running through upbeat belly dance combination sets and mini routines. Fitness...

Do you know at least 10 songs that every Bellydancer should know? How’s your history and understanding of where songs come from and which songs are meant to dance to? Ever wondered why dancers wait to enter the stage after the music starts playing? Find these answers and more! Open to all levels, in this class you will work on identifying, understanding...

Do you like going out to clubs but feel self-conscious about your dancing skills? Perhaps you can already hold your own on the dance floor, but what you really want is to stand out from the crowd? Whatever the reason, if you enjoy listening to Pop, Hip Hop, Club or House Music, this class is for you! The class is suitable for beginners with no prior...

Taiko is a dynamic art-form based on traditional Japanese drumming practiced all over the world. This Adult Recreational Taiko class is designed to introduce the fundamentals of taiko technique, practice of kumidaiko (ensemble drumming), awareness of ki (energy), use of koe (voice), history and philosophy all while having a good time! No experience...

This sexy, sultry class is sure to get your blood pumping. Brought back to life by recent icons such as Dita Von Teese & The Pussycat Dolls. There's nothing wrong with getting a little naughty and having a great time doing it. This class concentrates on body awareness and isolations while taking movements from African and Jazz dance. No need to...

A fun class to explore this popular rediscovered little gem: the ukulele! You will learn simple chords and how to use them in a variety of songs - traditional to contemporary. Great for your own enjoyment, parties, open mics, or luaus! Bring ukulele & notebook.