What: Last Open Sesh of the Year

A open space and time for dancers to practice their moves solo or together. Cyphers, labbing, and listening to tunes is encouraged.

When:

Monday Dec. 09 | 7:00-10:00pm

Where: SpaceCraft (119 Jennings Ave)

Cost: FREE

What: Jingle Ball

A holiday bash featuring DJ Voltage and DJ Y$N playing house, reggaeton, and hip-hop tracks.

When:

Saturday Dec. 14 | Doors open at 10pm

Where: SpaceCraft (119 Jennings Ave)

Cost: $10

What: Kuumba Jam

A Kwanzaa celebration featuring a night of creativity and grooving into the New Year.

When:

Tuesday Dec. 31 | 7pm-Midnight

Where: SpaceCraft (119 Jennings Ave)

Cost: FREE (Suggested: Donation jar contribution towards Knoxville Kwanzaa Collective)

What: Intro to Hip-Hop W/ Wes

Wesleigh Wright will be sharing some introductory hip-hop moves. Perfect for beginners and those curious about the style!

When:

Monday Nov. 11 | 7:00-8:00pm

Where: SpaceCraft (119 Jennings Ave)

Cost: $10

What: Open Sesh

A open space and time for dancers to practice their moves solo or together. Cyphers, labbing, and listening to tunes is encouraged.

When:

Monday Nov. 11 | 8-10pm (Y2K HIP-HOP)

Monday Nov. 25 | 8-10pm (DRUM & BASS)

Where: SpaceCraft (119 Jennings Ave)

Cost: FREE

What: Just Dance Night: A Workout Party

Come join us as we sweat the fun way and play the hit video game series, Just Dance.

Snacks and drinks provided.

When:

Thursday Nov. 21 | 7:00-9:00pm

Where: SpaceCraft (119 Jennings Ave)

Cost: Donation-based (Suggested $5)

What: The Dancer Playground W/ SpaceCraft & FunkyBlackGurl

A playground to create and experiment with movement. Each Dancer Playground has a theme where participants are encouraged to challenge themselves with a prop or concept.

When:

Monday Nov. 25 | 7:00-8:00pm

Where: SpaceCraft (119 Jennings Ave)

Cost: $10

What: Hype Sesh W/ Wes

Wesleigh Wright will be sharing some introductory hip-hop moves. Perfect for beginners and those curious about the style!

When:

Monday Oct. 14 | 7:00-8:00pm

Where: SpaceCraft (119 Jennings Ave)

Cost: $10

What: Open Sesh

A open space and time for dancers to practice their moves solo or together. Cyphers, labbing, and listening to tunes is encouraged.

When:

Monday Oct. 14 | 8-10pm (90s Selections)

Monday Oct. 23 | 8-10pm (R&B Selections)

Where: SpaceCraft (119 Jennings Ave)

Cost: FREE

What: King of Pop: Dance Music Video Night

Come join us in a night of the best MJ dance hits! We’ll be screening beloved King of Pop music videos.

Snacks and drinks provided.

When:

Thursday Oct. 17 | 7:00-9:00pm

Where: SpaceCraft (119 Jennings Ave)

Cost: Donation-based (Suggested $5)

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF https://appalachianky.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4036

What: S.O.S: Supporting Others through Stimming

We are providing a safe space to stim! Twirl, wiggle, jump, lay down… regulate how you need to!

Snacks, drinks, and stim toys provided.

When:

Friday Oct. 18 | 6:30-8:30pm

Where: SpaceCraft (119 Jennings Ave)

Cost: Donation-based (Suggested $5)

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF https://appalachianky.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4036

What: Swapping Clothes & Swapping Flows

Fall clothing swap with Black Girl Environmentalist Knox Hub and SpaceCraft! Come bring your gently used/washed clothing items, shoes, etc.

When:

Saturday Oct. 19 | 6:00-8:00pm

Where: SpaceCraft (119 Jennings Ave)

Cost: Donation-based (Suggested $5)

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF https://appalachianky.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4036

What: The Dancer Playground W/ SpaceCraft & FunkyBlackGurl

A playground to create and experiment with movement. Each Dancer Playground has a theme where participants are encouraged to challenge themselves with a prop or concept.

When:

Monday Oct. 21 | 7:00-8:00pm

Where: SpaceCraft (119 Jennings Ave)

Cost: $10

What: Krump w/ Noah Arc

Noah Arc is sharing an intermediate krump class with the community. Come learn the basics of krumping and then build additional skills in concepts.

When:

Monday Sept. 9 | 7:00-8:00pm

Where: SpaceCraft (119 Jennings Ave)

Cost: $10

What: Open Sesh

A open space and time for dancers to practice their moves solo or together. Cyphers, labbing, and listening to tunes is encouraged.

When:

Monday Sept. 9 | 8-10pm (EDM Selections)

Monday Sept. 23 | 8-10pm (Funk Selections)

Where: SpaceCraft (119 Jennings Ave)

Cost: FREE

What: The Dancer Playground W/ SpaceCraft & FunkyBlackGurl

A playground to create and experiment with movement. Each Dancer Playground has a theme where participants are encouraged to challenge themselves with a prop or concept.

When:

Thursday Sept. 19 | 7:30-8:30pm

Where: SpaceCraft (119 Jennings Ave)

Cost: $10

What: Just Dance Night: A Group Play Party

Come join us in celebrating National Dance Day with a night of Just Dance play! We’ll be screening beloved Just Dance choreographies that we encourage people to jump up and play.

Snacks and drinks provided.

When:

Saturday Sept. 21 | 7:00-10:00pm

Where: SpaceCraft (119 Jennings Ave)

Cost: Donation-based (Suggested $5)

What: Intro to Hip-Hop w/ Wesleigh

Join us in Wesleigh’s Intro to Hip-Hop class where you’ll learn confidence and movement skills to level up your hip-hop dance!

When:

Monday Sept. 23 | 7:00-8:00pm

Thursday Sept. 26 | 7:00-8:00pm

Where: SpaceCraft (119 Jennings Ave)

Cost: $10

What: Pop-Up Class: Jazz Funk w/ Dante Carillo

When: Thursday, August 8 | 7-8pm

Where: SpaceCraft (119 Jennings Ave)

Cost: $15

What: 2024 NBC Olympics Coverage

When:

Friday, August 9 | 8pm

Saturday, August 10 | 8pm

Where: SpaceCraft (119 Jennings Ave)

Cost: Donation ($5 suggested)

What: Groove & Flow (Featuring Selections from Erykah Badu)

When: Monday, August 12 | 7-8pm

Where: SpaceCraft (119 Jennings Ave)

Cost: $10

What: Open Sesh

When:

Monday, August 12 | 8-10pm

Monday, August 26 | 8-10pm

Where: SpaceCraft (119 Jennings Ave)

Cost: FREE (support to the sesh lead is encouraged!)

What: The Dancer Playground

When: Thursday, August 15 | 7-8pm

Where: SpaceCraft (119 Jennings Ave)

Cost: $20

What: Intro Hip-Hop w/ Wesleigh

Update: FunkyBlackGurl subbing these classes with beginner-intermediate hip-hop! Stay tuned next month for rescheduled classes

When:

Thursday, August 26 | 7-8pm

Thursday, August 29 | 7-8pm

Where: SpaceCraft (119 Jennings Ave)

Cost: $10

What: Movie Screening: Paris is Burning

When: Monday, June 3 | 6:00pm- 8:00pm

Where: The Bottom (2340 E Magnolia Ave)

Cost: FREE!

What: Bloom To Abundance: Spring Twerk Sesh

When: Every Sunday till June 9 at 7pm

Where: Dai Wellness (3907 Asheville Highway)

Cost: $10

What: Outdoor Sesh w/ Ja.Vill

When: Saturday June 8 | 2-4pm

Where: World’s Fair Stage (525 Henley St)

Cost: FREE

What: Movement Wellness at Bonnaroo

When: June 13 – June 16

Where: Rest Stop @ Bonnard located within The Bottom’s barn

Cost: Must have entry to Bonnaroo

What: Pride Jame: Durags & Tiaras

When: June 22 | 8-11pm

Where: Corte-Land Art House

Cost: Donation (suggested: $10)

What: Event Meet-Up: Underground @ Mirage

When: Friday, May 3 | 8:00pm- close

Where: Mirage (415 S Gay St., Knoxville, TN 37902)

Cost: FREE!

What: Bloom to Abundance: Spring Twerk Session

When: START: Sunday, April 7 | 7:00pm till June 16

Where: Dai Wellness (3907 Asheville Highway)

Cost: $10 (Register on daiwellness.com)

What: Study Sesh

When: Wednesday, May 8 | 5:45-7:00pm

Where: Lawson McGhee Library Meeting Room (500 W Church Ave)

Cost: FREE!

What: Outdoor Sesh

When: Sunday, May 19 | 3:30-6:00pm (rain or shine unless told otherwise. Stay updated on Instagram @knoxcommunitystreetdance)

Where: Block Party @ Corner of N Central & Baxter Ave

Cost: FREE!

What: Bloom to Abundance: Spring Twerk Session

When: START: Sunday, April 7 | 7:00pm till June 16

Where: Dai Wellness (3907 Asheville Highway)

Cost: $10 (Register on daiwellness.com)

What: Outdoor Sesh

When: Sunday, April 14 | 3:00-4:30pm (rain or shine unless told otherwise. Stay updated on Instagram @knoxcommunitystreetdance)

Where: World’s Fair Park (525 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902)

Cost: FREE!

What: Screening: Battle Comps

When: Monday, April 15 | 5:30-7:00pm

Where: Lawson McGhee Library Meeting Room (500 W Church Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902)

Cost: FREE!

What: Community Jam: Black Girl Environmentalist Knoxville Hub presents: Earthpunk

When: Friday, April 26 | 5:00-8:30pm

Where: The Bottom (2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917)

Cost: FREE– REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

What: Outdoor Sesh (first one of 2024!)

When: Sunday, March 10 | 3:00-4:30pm (rain or shine unless told otherwise. Stay updated on Instagram @knoxcommunitystreetdance)

Where: World’s Fair Park (525 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902)

Cost: FREE!

What: Women of Hip-Hop: Old School VS New School

When:

Wednesday, March 13 | 7:00-8:30pm

Wednesday, March 20 | 7-8:30pm

Where: Tenn Conservatory of Arts (2906 Tazewell Pike STE A) w/ Momentum

Cost: $10 (If it’s your first class w/ Momentum, it’s free!)

What: Event Meet-Up: Bashville

When:

Saturday, March 23 | Doors open @ 12:00pm

Sunday, March 24 | Workshops start @2pm

Where: Rocketown (601 4th Ave S Nashville, Tennessee)

Cost: Tickets @ constructnashville.com

What: Santa’s Twerkshop

When: Sunday, December 10 | 7:00-8:00pm

Where: Dai Wellness | 3907 Asheville Hwy

Cost: $10

What: Event Meet-Up: 50th Birthday– 50 Years of Peace, Love, & Harmony

When: Saturday, December 23 | 8:00pm-1:00am

Where: Broadway Academy of Performing Arts | 706 N. Broadway

Cost: $10 (all proceeds benefit Royal Youth Dance Ensemble)

What: Healing Arts Jam

When: Saturday, November 4 | 10:30am-12:00pm

Where: The Playhouse | 1622 Dora Street

Cost: FREE

What: The Sunday Get Down

When: Sunday, November 5 | 7-10:00PM

Where: Maple Hall | 414 Gay Street

Cost: $10 (7-7:45 lesson) | $5 (7:45-10:00 cover after lesson)

What: Knowledge Sesh: Krump & Concepts w/ Noah Arc

When: Sunday, November 12 | 7:30-8:30PM

Where: Ironwood Studios | 119 Jennings Ave

Cost: $10

What: Community Screening: “New School Dictionary”

When: Wednesday, November 15 | 7:00PM

Where: The Bottom | 2340 E Magnolia Ave

Cost: FREE

CANCELLED (Contact Dai Wellness if refund is needed)

What: Yamsgiving

When: Sunday, November 19 | 7-8:00PM

Where: Dai Wellness | 3907 Asheville Hwy

Cost: $10 *REGISTRATION REQUIRED* Go to http://www.daiwellness.com)

What: Bone, Hugs, & Harmony

When: Saturday, Oct. 14 | 7-10:00PM

Where: The Birdhouse (800 N 4th Ave)

Cost: $5

What: Bone, Hugs, & Harmony After-Party: Funk or Walk

When: Saturday, Oct. 14 | 10-1:00AM

Where: Fly By Night (906 Sevier Ave)

Cost: $5

What: Event Meet-Up: The Sunday Get Down

When: Sunday, Oct. 15 | 7-10:00PM

Where: Maple Hall (414 S. Gay Street)

Cost: Entry Fee for the Get Down ($10 Cover / $5 after 7PM-7:45PM lesson)

What: Twerk or Treat

When: Sunday Oct. 22 | 8:00PM

Where: Dai Wellness

Cost: $10

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://www.daiwellness.com/

What: Spooky Sesh w/ DJ Ty Dye

When: Monday Oct. 30 | 7-9:00PM

Where: Brickyard Bar & Grill (4928 Homberg Dr suite a6-8)

Cost: $10

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://www.daiwellness.com/

What: Open Sessions

When & Where:

Monday, Sept. 4 | 6:30-7:30PM

@ BAPA (706 N Broadway)

Monday, Sept. 11 | 6:30-7:30PM

@ BAPA (706 N Broadway)

Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 6:30-7:30PM

@ World’s Fair Park (525 Henley St.)

Cost: FREE

What: Meet-Up @ Pilot Light

When: Friday, Sept. 8 | 8PM

Where: Pilot Light (106 E Jackson Ave)

Cost: Entry Fee for Pilot Light ($10 at door/cash only)

What: Knowledge Sesh: Intro to Afro-Fusion w/ Jaleria Rivera

When: Monday, Sept. 18 | 7-8:00PM

Where: TN Conservatory of Fine Arts (2906 Tazewell Pike STE A)

Cost: $10

What: Meet-Up @ The Garden Club

When: Friday, Aug. 4 | 9PM Meet

Where: The BrickYard

4928 Homberg Dr.

Cost: Entry Fee for BrickYard ($7 before 10PM & $10 after)

What: Open Sessions: Outdoor & Indoor Labs

When & Where [OUTDOOR]:

Saturday, Aug. 12 | 6:30-8:00PM

@World’s Fair Park (at the stage) | 525 Henley St.

Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 6:30-8:00PM

@Knoxville Botanical Garden (meet at gravel lot) | 2743 Wimpole Ave.

When & Where [INDOOR]:

Monday, Aug. 7 | 6:30-7:30PM

Monday, Aug. 14 | 6:30-7:30PM

@Broadway Academy of Performing Arts | 706 N Broadway

Cost: FREE

What: Knowledge Sesh: Social Dance

When: Monday, Aug. 21 | 7:00-8:30PM

Where: Tennessee Conservatory of Fine Arts | 2906 Tazewell Pike STE A

Cost: $10

What: Knowledge Sesh: Waving

When: Thursday, July 6 | 6:30-8:00PM

Where: Broadway Academy of Performing Arts

706 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917

Cost: Pay What You Can [$10 Suggested]

What: Youth Flow Arts Jam: Glitter & Groove (w/SpaceCraft & Sadie Pearl Records) [8 years old+]

Where: The Birdhouse

800 N 4th Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917

When: Saturday, July 8 | 12-1:30PM

Cost: Free [$5 Suggested Donation]

What: Community Jam & Performance Art Piece @ A Knoxville Grassroots Artists’ Fair

When: July 15 | 6:30-8:30PM

Where: The Birdhouse

800 N 4th Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917

Cost: Free

What: Open Session: Outdoor Lab

When: Wednesday, July 12 | 6:30-8:00PM

Wednesday, July 19 | 6:30-8:00PM

Where: (July 12) Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum

(July 19) World’s Fair Park

Cost: Free

What: RYDE Youth Workshop: Jamming for Community

When: Saturday, July 22 | 1:30-3:00PM

Where: Broadway Academy of Performing Arts

706 N Broadway, Knoxville TN, 37917

Cost: Free [REGISTER by Contacting royalsdance129@gmail.com | 865-745-9363]

What: Hip-Hop w/ Wesleigh

When: Thursday, July 27 | 6:30-8:00PM

Where: Broadway Academy of Performing Arts

706 N Broadway, Knoxville TN, 37917

Cost: Pay What You Can [$10 Suggested]

What: DJ Tye Dy Community Jam

When: Saturday, July 29 | 7-11PM [MORE DETAILS COMING SOON]

Where: The Bottom

2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917

Cost: Free

JUNE 2023

Knox Community Street Dance at BAPA — 7:00-8:30PM

WHEN:

June 2 — Hip-Hop Class: Vogue

June 16 — Open Session (Queer Music Night)

June 23 — Hip-Hop Class: Waacking

WHERE:

706 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917

PRIDE JAM: CELEBRATING QUEER BLACK CULTURE AT THE BOTTOOM 7-11PM

RSVP

WHEN: Friday, June 30

WHERE: The Bottom (2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917)

This is a specially curated Pride event centered in celebration and joy! Dress to impress: The category is…Forces of Nature! 

You can join us for:

• An introductory vogue lesson led by Knoxville-based performer and instructor Dante Carillo
• Community Dance Jam hosted by Knox Community Street Dance with a live set from DJ Ty Dye (nonstop music & movement!)
• Flow Arts from SpaceCraft, complete with hoops, ribbons & more
• Creation Station with a DIY take home craft 
• Silent Screening of Vogue Ballrooms, Battles and More

This event is presented through a collaboration with: Knox Community Street Dance, a dance collective that utilizes street dance as a way to interact with and learn about Black Culture and History, as well as to provide a brave space to explore identity, create community and express joy, SpaceCraft, a grassroots organization unifying artists through playful practice and local investment in the local arts, and Sadie Pearl Records, a Bottom x Ty’s Eye initiative utilizing music & movement to build community, celebrate culture & engage creativity!

MAY 2023

KNOX COMMUNITY STREET DANCE AT BAPA — 7:30-9:00PM

WHEN:

MAY 2 — HIP-HOP CLASS

MAY 9 — OPEN SESSION

MAY 16 — HIP-HOP CLASS

MAY 30 — OPEN SESSION

WHERE:

706 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917

KNOX COMMUNITY STREET DANCE AT THE BOTTOM — 3:30-5:00PM

WHEN:

MAY 21 — COMMUNITY JAM

• 3:30 PM: [Pre-Jam Workshop] Black Creatives Meetup: Deciphering the Cypher

• 4:00: PM Community Jam

WHERE: 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917