Construct Nashville, LLC
Breaking, house dance, and street styles in north Nashville
Construct is a street styles dance studio born out of the breaking scene in north Nashville.
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Before your first class
Classes are structured for all ages and levels, from 4-year-old Baby Breakers through adult house and breaking instruction; open practice is free and welcomes dancers new to street styles.
Adult Breakdance Class $15 drop-in, House Dance $10 drop-in, open practice free; space rental $25–$40/hour for classes, $50/hour for events
About this studio
Construct is a street styles dance studio born out of the breaking scene in north Nashville. The space operates on a community-based model where instructors and artists manage their own curricula, promotion, and payment in exchange for low space rental rates. Beyond breakdance, Construct hosts house dance classes, capoeira instruction, karate, and regularly welcomes visual artists, flow performers, and other performance arts to teach and showcase work.
The studio offers classes for all ages. Baby Breakers runs Tuesdays and Thursdays for 4–6 year-olds (4:30–5:00 pm). Youth Breaking I (7–15 years) meets Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00–6:00 pm, with Youth Breaking II on Fridays 5:30–6:30 pm. Power Moves class is Fridays 6:30–7:30 pm. For adults, an Adult Breakdance Class runs Wednesdays 7:00–8:00 pm (currently paused). Open practice sessions are free and run Mondays and Wednesdays 8:00–10:00 pm and Fridays 7:30–9:30 pm.
House Dance classes restarted in September 2024: Adult House Dance Class is Sundays 7:00–8:00 pm ($10 drop-in), with an Open Session following at 8:00 pm (age 15+, no cover). A separate House dance drop-in class runs Tuesdays 6:15–7:15 pm (age 15+). House instruction covers foundational steps, connections, improvisation, and partner routine skills for club dancing. Capoeira Angola Palmares is taught by Marc Peek (Zulu). The studio also hosts World Oyama Karate Saturdays 1:00–2:00 pm (age 5+) and Heels classes—check the Google calendar for Heels schedule.
The facility spans 2,000 sq ft with 1,100 sq ft of traditional sprung maple wood floor, 27 feet of wall mirrors, and 17 ft ceilings. Sound includes QSC K2 12" mains, a 15" Alto subwoofer, monitors, and mics. Lighting covers stage and club options. Equipment includes tumbling mats, balance boards, Olympic rings, and other movement tools. Construct rents space to dance classes and other activities at $25–$40/hour and hosts events from $50/hour. The studio offers breakdance performances for special events, birthday parties and workshops for kids and adults, and has an in-house sound technician.
What to expect
Your first visit
Walk into 2,000 sq ft of warehouse space with sprung maple floors and wall mirrors. Classes vary widely—you might find breaking youth or adults, house dance, power moves, or open practice sessions where the vibe is collaborative. Many instructors are young community members building their teaching practice, so the energy is grassroots and welcoming to dancers of all street styles.
Instructors
Who teaches here
Miriam Kraatz teaches House Dance (since 2017) and Breaking (since 2021); she is the first bgirl from Tennessee to master a power move and holds a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. Quincy Ellison (Mr. Q) founded Bashville Stampede—the largest Bboy jam in the Midsouth, now in its 14th year—and 615 House of Dance, Tennessee's first breakdance studio; he rebranded the breakdance program as Construct Breakin'. Leslie Adams (Les Lethal) teaches power moves. Michael McCoy, a breaking instructor, began his journey in San Diego around 2002–2003 and previously taught at Elevate Conservatory in Huntsville. Marc Peek (Zulu) teaches Capoeira Angola Palmares.
New to dancing?
What beginners can expect
Classes are structured for all ages and levels, from 4-year-old Baby Breakers through adult house and breaking instruction; open practice is free and welcomes dancers new to street styles.
Studio history
Construct was born out of the street styles dance scene with a heavy foundation in breaking. Miriam Kraatz developed the vision for a venue bringing many forms of art together after moving to Nashville in 2003 and attending breakdance practice at Rocketown in 2006. The studio operates on a slow, community-based building process, supporting often young people starting their journey as teachers and community leaders.
Styles offered
4 dance styles taught here
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Frequently asked about Construct Nashville, LLC
Quick answers to the most common questions
What dance styles does Construct Nashville, LLC teach?
Construct Nashville, LLC teaches Breaking (B-Boying / B-Girling), House Dance, Power Moves, Capoeira Angola.
Where is Construct Nashville, LLC located?
Construct Nashville, LLC is located in Nashville, TN. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does Construct Nashville, LLC offer private lessons?
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Does Construct Nashville, LLC teach kids and adults?
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