Mecca Live Studio & Gallery - Dance studio in Lexington, Kentucky
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Mecca Live Studio & Gallery

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209 Castlewood Drive

Lexington, Kentucky 40505

Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
18 programs

About Mecca Live Studio & Gallery

Mecca Live Studio & Gallery, nestled in Lexington, Kentucky, has been a vibrant hub for multicultural dance, performance, and artistic expression since its opening in April 1999. Founded by Teresa Tomb and Lisa Duggins, the studio fosters a welcoming and supportive environment for dancers of all ages and skill levels, cultivating a significant niche for diverse dance forms within the community. Mecca is proud to be the home of Rakadu, a nationally acclaimed Belly Dance Performance Company. Our diverse curriculum includes Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theater, and Ballroom, with a special focus on various Belly Dance techniques, including prop work and improvisation. We also explore rich cultural traditions with styles like Garba Fusion, Indian Fusion, Spanish Fusion, Kathak, West African, Samba, Turkish Rom, and Hawaiian Hula, incorporating elements of Tahitian Ote' and Aparima. Instructors like Teresa Tomb, a seasoned practitioner of tribal style belly dance, and Chandra Nair, who brings a passion for Flamenco, guide students through these disciplines. Fitness enthusiasts can enjoy classes blending dance and exercise. Beyond regular classes, Mecca Live Studio & Gallery actively engages the community through performances, large-scale events, workshops, and collaborations, providing a sanctuary for creativity and a bedrock foundation for sanity and creativity.

Programs from Mecca Live Studio & Gallery

18 programs available

Classes

Shisha Dance Collective

Baile Habibi

Thriller and Halloween Parade

Hawaiian Hula Workout
regular class rates apply to all classes.

In this class students will explore the basics of Hawaiian Hula dance. We will dance both Kahiko (Ancient) and Auana (Modern) styles of Hula as well as explore a touch of Polynesian Tahitian Ote' and Aparimastyle. The class will focus on the hands, foot positions, gestures, hip movements as well as the history behind each of the dances.

Belly Aerobics
regular class rates apply to all classes.

Ultra Fun workout class!! Energetic and lively, think Zumba but with belly dance and a few other surprises! This class is open to all skill levels. The class typically begins on the floor for stretching and conditioning and works itself into fun frenzy designed to build your dance stamina.

Developing the Dancer: stagecraft, choreography drills, performance scenarios, skills, and drills.
regular class rates apply to all classes.

In this class, students refine their dance skills by drilling choreographies, observing, practicing different performance situations and learning how to adjust appropriately to fit the situation. Learn how to craft your presentation for nightclub verses stage presentation. This class is open to multiple skill levels.

Basics Level Up! for Belly Dance
regular class rates apply to all classes.

Connect the dots and expand. This class bridges the gap between beginning basics and intermediate level classes. Dancers who are ready to take their dance to the next level, but not feeling quite ready for intermediate class, this is the class for you. In Level 2 Basics, we will work on honing basic dance technique while introducing some more complex steps and shimmies. Dancers will also be introduced to simple dance improv concepts such as fades and turning the wheel.

Basics for Belly Dance
regular class rates apply to all classes.

This class is suitable for all levels of dancer. In this class we explore the basics for belly dance: posture, hip work, basic torso isolations, arms, basic dance steps and introduction to finger cymbals. Dress for ease of movement.

Saturday 10:30am
Basics for Belly Dance (Level 1)
regular class rates apply to all classes.

This class is suitable for all levels of dancer. In this class we explore the basics for belly dance: posture, hip work, basic torso isolations, arms, basic dance steps and introduction to finger cymbals. Dress for ease of movement.

Saturday 11:00am - 12pm
Sunday Sessions

bi-weekly check calendar
Indian Fusion
regular class rates apply to all classes.

in person choreography

Thursday 7pm
Manton- Pop Up Specialty Classes
regular class rates apply to all classes.

Another gorgeous prop for Spanish Fusion dance, this class focuses on technique for the Spanish shawl within our dialect of of Spanish Fusion dance.

Thursdays 7pm - 8pm
Garba Fusion Mini Series

Nov 2nd & 9th
Fantastic Fans
regular class rates apply to all classes.

This fun prop finds it's way into much of our Spanish Fusion Dance style. This class the student learns the basics for proper fan techniques that allow the dancer to integrate the prop into fluid graceful form.

Tuesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Intermediate Belly Dance and Intro to Prop Work
regular class rates apply to all classes.

Moving beyond the basics, students explore the beauty of group improvisation, working in pairs, trios, quartets, and larger ensembles. While exploring more intricate dance steps, students also learn how to move these steps around the floor, how to cue changes in formation including fades, spirals and more. Students will continue to improve their finger cymbal playing and develop their musicality with regard to the dance. We also will regularly work with belly dance props in this class such as balancing props(baskets, swords, trays), veils, and more. Students encouraged to bring a dance notebook to class.

Wednesday 7pm - 8pm
Intermediate Belly Dance
regular class rates apply to all classes.

Moving beyond the basics, students explore the beauty of group improvisation, working in pairs, trios, quartets, and larger ensembles. While exploring more intricate dance steps, students also learn how to move these steps around the floor, how to cue changes in formation including fades, spirals and more. Students will continue to improve their finger cymbal playing and develop their musicality with regard to the dance. We also will regularly work with belly dance props in this class such as balancing props(baskets, swords, trays), veils, and more. Students encouraged to bring a dance notebook to class.

Wednesday 7pm

Workshops

Workshop with Dalia Carella- Slow and Mystical Tar and Tambourine Technique
$75.00

In this workshop, you will be dancing to a slow Ney aksim, without rhythm, creating line designs inspired by a style that Dalia performs in a more ritualistic manner that was guided and inspired by one of Dalia's past teachers, Najma Ayasha. She studied with Najma in her Banjara style of tambourine work. Dalia uses these methods to create her own stylization while dancing with the tar or tambourine with either a slow or fast tempo.

Friday 6:00pm - 8pm
Dalia Carella- Dunyavi Roma Dance and Turkish Roman Workshop
$110.00

Turkish Roman Dance – In this class we will be focusing strongly on how to dance to Turkish 9/8 Romani Karsilama Traditional Rhythms. This rhythm is all about the organic feeling that is sometimes challenging for dancers around the world. Dalia’s technique simplifies this dance and you will be able to assimilate the hand gesturing, foot work and feel much easier. The focus in this class is learning how to dance with using the pelvic and intricate foot work and enjoying working with all the Turkish Romani hand gesturing. Skirts are not required but highly suggest a shawl to accentuate the pelvic region. Vintage Dunyavi Roma Dance – Dunyavi means “World”. This is one of Dalia’s signature art forms that she created in 1979, the name and the movement!. This style blends Turkish, Spanish and Indian Dance into one form. Turkish Roman hand gesturing and foot work are combined with Flamenco arms , skirt work and posturing and Indian hand gesturing and turns. She is the originator of this form and teaches how to fuse these traditional dances into a fiery and intense art form. Dalia will be using 9/8 Karsilama Rhythm in this workshop. She also will educate the student/dancer how to count in this rhythm and feel comfortable in dancing to it. Skirts required.

Saturday 10am - 1pm

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Mecca Live Studio & Gallery?

Call Mecca Live Studio & Gallery at (859) 254-9790 or visit http://www.meccadance.com/.

Is Mecca Live Studio & Gallery open on weekends?

Yes, Mecca Live Studio & Gallery is open on weekends — Saturday: Open 24 hours, Sunday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

How much do classes cost at Mecca Live Studio & Gallery?

Classes at Mecca Live Studio & Gallery range from $75 to $110.

Does Mecca Live Studio & Gallery have Saturday classes?

Yes, Mecca Live Studio & Gallery is open Saturdays: Open 24 hours.

Does Mecca Live Studio & Gallery offer morning classes?

Yes, Mecca Live Studio & Gallery has morning availability. Tuesday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Thursday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Saturday: Open 24 hours, Sunday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.