Exploring the Connection Between Acting and Empathy
Merriam-Webster defines ‘empathy’ as the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience yourself. Just imagine our world...
Sizing Up Aerial Silks Classes
It turns out you don’t need wings to fly! We think aerial silks are a much more awe-inspiring way to go about it anyway. If you can’t contain your inner aerialist much longer or are simply interested in pushing yourself to new heights, here’s what you need to know...
6 Considerations When Choosing an Acting School for Your Child
There aren’t many things that affect your child’s potential as an actor more than their acting school. Yes, raw talent and drive are important – natural charisma doesn’t hurt either – but there’s much more that goes into acting than you may think. To help them truly...
Benefits of Private Music Lessons
There’s more to music than meets the eye. Yes, it’s great entertainment, a source of inspiration and an outlet for any emotion, but you may be surprised by the benefits of learning to play or sing. We offer private music lessons in guitar, violin, ukulele, drums,...
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...