7+ Ways a Performing Arts School Can Benefit Your Child
Performing arts education is often seen in more of an extracurricular nature, taking a back seat to core subjects such as math, science, and language arts. However, numerous research studies have shown that it plays an integral role in a well-rounded education and can...
Why Choose Expression City’s Music and Dance Academy
Celebrated choreographer Agnes de Mille once said, “The truest expression of a people is in its dance and in its music.” We couldn’t agree more! In fact, we created our Music and Dance Academy to provide education, training and performance opportunities that empower...
Acting: Creating a Believable Character
“Flair, comic timing, and a way with accents are all well and good but they aren’t acting. Acting is being in character.” – Laurence Cook, backstage.com Have you ever walked out after a play focusing on that one actor that stole the show? Although all the actors may...
3 Popular Acting Techniques
Whether on screen or on stage, embodying the spirit and personality of a character is a thrill beyond comparison. Acting is an art that few master, but many strive to; if you are one of the many, come to Expression City to become one of the few. When you sign up for...
Princess Ballerinas: Beginner Ballet Classes in Brentwood, TN
Does your child love to twirl, play make believe and dress-up? Then she will LOVE becoming a Princess Ballerina, a beginner ballet class in Brentwood, TN. Each week she’ll hop, skip and twirl through an imaginary adventure! At Expression City, we’re committed to...
3 Reasons Why Expression City Outshines the Rest
Nashville is an extremely concentrated area when it comes to performing arts. There are endless options and often times, it’s overwhelming to know where to start! Let me give you a hint…… start with us. Everyone says that, but hear me out! I have 3 good reasons why...
What to Expect at Homeschool Performing Arts Academy: Year 2
We are so excited to begin our second year at the Academy! There have been a lot of questions on what to expect this year, so I wanted to take a minute to provide some answers. Like last year, classes will be held Tuesday-Friday from 12pm-3:15pm (with the exception of...
Make Art Not War: 3 Benefits of Being Artistic
Have you ever thought about the stresses of daily life, then wish you had some kind of outlet that could help reduce that stress? Did you know that creative expression has proven to reduce stress and improve your mental and physical state? Art Therapy was actually...
4 Tips on How to Prepare for Your Musical Performance
So you’ve taken your private music lessons and you are ready to show what you’ve learned! Where do you start? See the 4 tips below on how to best prepare for your musical performance. Whether you want to perform in front of a large audience or just a small group of...
5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Private Music Lessons
So you’ve signed up for your private lessons and you are ready to work! What now? A lot of students come into private lessons excited and eager to learn, but what they don’t realize is that it IS work. Progress doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time and dedication to...