N'Namdi Movement Center

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!