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Tuesday 11am - 6pm Wednesday 11am - 6pm Thursday 11am - 6pm Friday 11am - 6pm Saturday 11am - 6pm

N'Namdi Movement Center, 52 E. Forest Avenue, Detroit, MI (2024)

07/19/2020

The joy of social dancing is now tempered by the fear of contagion.

04/30/2020

Detroiters will ballroom anywhere and to any song. The proof is a viral video on Twitter of a family ballroom dancing and social distancing at once.

04/01/2020

For the urban ballroom scene, music and dancing are about joy and connection. They’re also about human contact — and the community has taken a hit.

03/13/2020

The Movement Center is suspending all classes until further notice. This is done out of an abundance of caution and concern for our community. We hope to resume activities in April. Of course, this depends on the status of the coronavirus.

03/13/2020

I will be hosting our last class tomorrow until further notice. Please do everything you can to help stop the spread of this virus including practicing recommended hygiene protocols and limit our exposure by having one adult per family.

All of our materials will be freshly disinfected and ready for play!

03/08/2020

Drop in and join in on the fun! Attend a class this week at The Movement Center. The schedule for the week of March 9 - March 15 , 2020:

Tuesday, March 10
African Dance with Live Drumming
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 11
Argentine Tango Practica
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Beginner Rhythm Tap
7:30 – 8:30p.m.

Thursday, March 12
6-7pm - Afrobeats (All Levels)
7-8pm - Kizomba Technique and Partnerwork (Beginner to Advance)
8-9pm - Salsa Technique and Partnerwork (Beginner to Advance)

Saturday, March 14
Lil Dumplins
Pre-Ballet
9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Beginning Ballet
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Beginner Hustle/Line Dance
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Intermediate Hustle/Line Dance class from
2:30 4:00 p.m.

Beginner Club Ballroom
4:00 – 5:15 p.m.

Advanced Club Ballroom
5:15 – 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 15
Sound Meditation
10:30 - 11:40 a.m.

Hope to see you in class!

02/24/2020

Plan to attend a class this week at The Movement Center. The schedule for the week of February 24 - March 1 , 2020:

Tuesday, February 25
African Dance with Live Drumming
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 26
Argentine Tango Practica
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Beginner Rhythm Tap
7:30 – 8:30p.m.

Thursday, February 27
6-7pm - Afrobeats (All Levels)
7-8pm - Kizomba Technique and Partnerwork (Beginner to Advance)
8-9pm - Salsa Technique and Partnerwork (Beginner to Advance)

Saturday, February 29
Lil Dumplins
Pre-Ballet
9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Beginning Ballet
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Beginner Hustle/Line Dance
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Intermediate Hustle/Line Dance class from
2:30 4:00 p.m.

Beginner Club Ballroom
4:00 – 5:15 p.m.

Advanced Club Ballroom
5:15 – 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 1
Sound Meditation
10:30 - 11:40 a.m.

Mr. Smooth Style Ballroom Trios Workshop
Beginner Workshop
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Advanced Workshop
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Hope to see you in class!

02/18/2020

Plan to attend a class this week at The Movement Center. The schedule for the week of February 17- February 23 , 2020:

Tuesday, February 18
African Dance with Live Drumming
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 19
Argentine Tango Practica
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Beginner Rhythm Tap
7:30 – 8:30p.m.

Thursday, February 20
New to the center!
6-7pm - Afrobeats (All Levels)
7-8pm - Kizomba Technique and Partnerwork (Beginner to Advance)
8-9pm - Salsa Technique and Partnerwork (Beginner to Advance)

Saturday, February 22
Lil Dumplins
Pre-Ballet
9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Beginning Ballet
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Beginner Hustle/Line Dance
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Intermediate Hustle/Line Dance class from
2:30 4:00 p.m.

Beginner Club Ballroom
4:00 – 5:15 p.m.

Advanced Club Ballroom
5:15 – 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 23
Sound Meditation
10:30 - 11:40 a.m.

Hope to see you in class!

02/16/2020

Why is dancing good for the brain? There is a growing body of evidence, dancing can help reverse signs of aging in the brain, and much more!

02/14/2020

Mark your calendars for Mr. Smooth Ballroom Trios Workshops, on Sunday, May 1 in the N'Namdi Center for Contemporary Art. Workshops will be taught by Maurice Adams.

Basic Ballroom Trio Class at the N'NAMDI Art Center in Detroit, MI., with Smooth & Co. instructor Maurice Hustle (Line Dance) classes are taught by Maurice, ...

02/14/2020

02/13/2020

The lovely children and parents from the Ypsilanti Chapter of Jack and Jill celebrated African History month at the Movement Center. Baba Shomari taught them how to do the the African welcome dance called Funga. They were amazing!

02/09/2020

Dance is good for the body and the mind. Plan to attend a class this week at The Movement Center. The schedule for the week of February 9- February 16 , 2020:

Tuesday, February 11
African Dance with Live Drumming
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 12
Argentine Tango Practica
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Beginner Rhythm Tap
7:30 – 8:30p.m.

Thursday, February 13
New to the center!
6-7pm - Afrobeats (All Levels)
7-8pm - Kizomba Technique and Partnerwork (Beginner to Advance)
8-9pm - Salsa Technique and Partnerwork (Beginner to Advance)

Saturday, February 15
Lil Dumplins
Pre-Ballet
9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Beginning Ballet
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Beginner Hustle/Line Dance
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Intermediate Hustle/Line Dance class from
2:30 4:00 p.m.

Beginner Club Ballroom
4:00 – 5:15 p.m.

Advanced Club Ballroom
5:15 – 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 16
Sound Meditation
10:30 - 11:40 a.m.

Hope to see you in class!

02/02/2020

Plan to attend a class this week at The Movement
Schedule for the week of February 4- February 9, 2020:

Tuesday, February 4
African Dance with Live Drumming
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 4
Argentine Tango Practica
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Beginner Rhythm Tap
7:30 – 8:30p.m.

Thursday, February 5
New to the center!
6-7pm - Afrobeats (All Levels)
7-8pm - Kizomba Technique and Partnerwork (Beginner to Advance)
8-9pm - Salsa Technique and Partnerwork (Beginner to Advance)

Saturday, February 8
Lil Dumplins
Pre-Ballet
9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Beginning Ballet
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Beginner Hustle/Line Dance
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Intermediate Hustle/Line Dance class from
2:30 4:00 p.m.

Beginner Club Ballroom
4:00 – 5:15 p.m.

Advanced Club Ballroom
5:15 – 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 9
Sound Meditation
10:30 - 11:40 a.m.

Hope to see you in class!

01/27/2020

Afrobeats with Rosa is amazing! You won't be able to be still!

01/26/2020

I love the play at the top of all classes! What a great way to build relationships and community❤️😁

01/20/2020

Plan to attend a class this week at The Movement
Schedule for the week of January 21 - 26, 2020:

Tuesday, January 21
African Dance with Live Drumming
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 22
Argentine Tango Practica
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Beginner Rhythm Tap
7:30 – 8:30p.m.

Thursday, January 23
New to the center!
6-7pm - Afrobeats (All Levels)
7-8pm - Kizomba Technique and Partnerwork (Beginner to Advance)
8-9pm - Salsa Technique and Partnerwork (Beginner to Advance)

Saturday, January 25
Lil Dumplins
Pre-Ballet
9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Beginning Ballet
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Beginner Hustle/Line Dance
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Intermediate Hustle/Line Dance class from
2:30 4:00 p.m.

Beginner Club Ballroom
4:00 – 5:15 p.m.

Advanced Club Ballroom
5:15 – 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 26,
Sound Meditation
10:30 - 11:40 a.m.

Hope to see you in class!

01/18/2020

***UPDATED***My apologies to the families who showed up this morning at N'Namdi Center For Contemporary Art. I was informed the classes this afternoon were cancelled and the center would be closed. I informed all the families via email and Instagram this morning.
For the Lil Dumplins families I did not contact directly, please provide me with your email addresses and I will insure all my Lil Dumplins will be notified immediately in the future. Again, my apologies for any inconveniences this caused you and I promise to do better communicating with all the Lil Dumplins’ families moving forward.
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I woke up and saw that the weather would not be safe for travel. Have fun at home in the fluffy snow! The snow make-up date will be next week 1/25. See you all then.❄️❄️❄️☃️❄️❄️❄️

01/18/2020

Lil Dumplins classes are cancelled today!

01/17/2020

Lil Dumplins will be here tomorrow. Snow can't keep these darlings away.

The snow is coming and class is still on! Please leave home early and drive safely❤️

01/17/2020

Please be advised that Hustle/Line Dance and Club Ballroom classes are cancelled on this Saturday, January 18, 2020. Cancellation is due to weather predictions for Saturday morning and throughout the day. We are always concerned about your safety. Classes will resume on next Saturday, January 25, 2020.

01/16/2020

Please be advised that Hustle/Line Dance and Club Ballroom classes are cancelled on this Saturday, January 18, 2020. Cancellation is due to weather predictions for Saturday morning and throughout the day. We are always concerned about your safety. Classes will resume on next Saturday, January 25, 2020.

01/15/2020

Classes for Thursday, January 17, 2020 are cancelled. Afrobeats, Kizomba, and Salsa will resume on next Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Sorry for any inconvenience. See you then.

01/15/2020

Drop in for a class on Wednesday. Argentine Tango is from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Beginner Rhythm Tap is from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Classes are $10 each.

01/10/2020

Salsa! Thursday’s from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Classes taught by Marc Brewer. Join us!

01/10/2020

Kizomba is back in the Movement Center. Join Marc Brewer and Rose on Thursdays

01/09/2020

Afrobeats! One of 3 new classes beginning today. Marc Brewer!

01/03/2020

Start the new year off by signing up for a class. The Movement Center Schedule Beginning in January 2020

Tuesdays
African Dance with Live Drumming
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Wednesdays
Argentine Tango Practica
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Beginner Rhythm Tap
7:30 – 8:30p.m.

Thursdays
New to the center. Begins Thursday, Jan 9, 2020
6-7pm - Afrobeats (All Levels)
7-8pm - Kizomba Technique and Partnerwork (Beginner to Advance)
8-9pm - Salsa Technique and Partnerwork (Beginner to Advance)
Saturdays

Lil Dumplins
Winter session dates are:
January 4, January 11, January 18
February 1, February 8, February 15, February 29
March 7, March 14, March 21

Beginner Hustle/Line Dance
Class from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Intermediate Hustle/Line Dance class from 2:30 4:00 p.m.

Beginner Club Ballroom
4:00 – 5:15 p.m.

Advanced Club Ballroom
5:15 – 6:30 p.m.

01/02/2020

Happy New Year to all! The N'Namdi Movement Center schedule for January 4 and 5, 2020
Saturday, January 4, 2020 the Lil Dumplins return for the start of their 10 week Winter session. Pre Ballet, for 3 - 5 year olds, is from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Beginner Ballet, for ages 6 - 9, is from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 5, 2020 with Tafari Stevenson-Howard for Sound Meditation from 10:30 - 11:40 a.m.

12/22/2019

The Movement Center is excited to announce new classes beginning on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Afrobeats, Kizomba, and Salsa will be taught by Marc Brewer. Marc Brewer is based in MI, and is one of the world’s most sought-after Afro-Latin Dance instructors, performers, choreographers, and judges.

Afrobeats (All Levels)
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Explores well known social body movements from the African diaspora. This will be a solo, body movement focused class delivered with ample amounts of energy, personality and personal style. FUN FUN and more FUN!!! Immersive intoxicating rhythms accompany your experience as you move, smile, sweat, and enjoy!

Kizomba Technique and Partnerwork (Beginner to Advance)
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Kizomba is a rapidly trending African partner dance characterized by close connection and smooth, grounded movement. Musicality is the priority, and steps are incorporated according to the range of your experience. Kizomba is a close dance, but only as much as you and your partner choose to make it! This class will utilize partnerwork to demonstrate essential leading and following techniques necessary for non-verbal communication on the dance floor. Leaders will learn how to execute a figure with the appropriate signals, timing, and momentum. Followers will learn how to respond rapidly to these signals with the appropriate body connection and speed.

Salsa Technique and Partnerwork (Beginner to Advance)
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
In this class we will examine lead and follow connection, footwork, styling, and body movement delving deep into how the human body works and showing you all of the tricks to help you move and look like a professional dancer! This high energy class will embody cool and creative ways to connect with yourself and your partner within salsa dance and music. The goal of this class is to facilitate clear and seamless social dancing with a variety of dance partners.

12/21/2019

Last Hustle/Ballroom classes of 2019. See you on Saturday, January 11, 2020. Have a safe and happy holiday season.

12/21/2019

Hustling the year out! Last class for 2019. See you on January 11, 2020

12/19/2019

Movement Center Schedule Beginning in January 2020
Tuesdays
African Dance with Live Drumming
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Class will resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Wednesdays
Argentine Tango Practica
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Class will resume on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

Beginner Rhythm Tap
7:30 – 8:30p.m.
Class will resume of Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Thursdays
New to the center. Begins Thursday, Jan 9, 2020
6-7pm - Afrobeats (All Levels)
7-8pm - Kizomba Technique and Partnerwork (Beginner to Advance)
8-9pm - Salsa Technique and Partnerwork (Beginner to Advance)
Saturdays
Lil Dumplins
Classes will resume on Saturday, January 4, 2020. Winter session dates are:
January 4, January 11, January 18
February 1, February 8, February 15, February 29
March 7, March 14, March 21

Beginner Hustle/Line Dance
Class from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Classes will resume on Saturday, January 11, 2020.

Intermediate Hustle/Line Dance class from 2:30 4:00 p.m.
Classes will resume on Saturday, January 11, 2020

Beginner Club Ballroom
4:00 – 5:15 p.m.
Classes will resume on Saturday, January 11, 2020

Advanced Club Ballroom
5:15 – 6:30 p.m.
Classes will resume on Saturday, January 11, 2020

12/15/2019

The Movement Center class schedule for the week of Monday, December 16 - Sunday, December 22, 2019:

Monday, December 16, 2019 - Beginner Rhythm Tap class from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bring your dance shoes and learn Rhythm Tap. You will be hooked after your first class. Rhythm Tap will be moved to Wednesdays at 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. beginning on January 8, 2020.

Wednesday, December 18, 2019 - Argentine Tango Practica from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Fall in love with Tango! Beginning on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, Tango Practica time will change to 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 22, 2019 - Sound Meditation with Tafari. This is a wonderful class! It will help you achieve calm and relaxation during the sometimes stressful holiday season. Class is from 10:30 - 11:40 a.m.

Hope to see you in class this week!

12/12/2019

And you can learn at the Movement Center!

Everyone can do it! Tap dance is popular among the preschool set and senior citizens…and everyone in between. Whether you are a young child just star

12/09/2019

I trust you are getting ready for the holidays! Consider attending a dance class this week. Get your body and mind holiday ready.
The Movement Center class schedule for the week of Monday, December 9 - Sunday, December 15, 2019:

Monday, December 9, 2019 - Beginner Rhythm Tap class from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bring your dance shoes and learn Rhythm Tap. You will be hooked after your first class.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - African Dance/Afro Pop from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Get your body and mind ready for the upcoming holidays. Join Seydi Sarr for dance and live drumming. This is the last class until January , 2020.

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 - Argentine Tanrelago Practica from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Fall in love with Tango!

Saturday, December 14, 2019 - Beginner Hustle from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m is followed by Intermediate Hustle from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Mr. Smooth Beginner Club Ballroom is from 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. followed by Advanced Ballroom from 5:15 - 6:30 p.m.
These are the last Hustle and Ballroom classes of the the year. Classes will resume on Saturday, January 11, 2020.

Sunday, December 15, 2019 - Sound Meditation with Tafari. This is a wonderful class! It will help you achieve calm and relaxation during the sometimes stressful holiday season. Class is from 10:30 - 11:40 a.m.

Hope to see you in class this week!