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PREMIERING TONIGHT - Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories 👻

The night has finally arrived. Get your tickets for the premiere of Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories. In partnership with Bubblegum Theater, Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories is an immersive murder mystery experience that invites audiences to uncover the ghostly secrets lurking within the DarkHorse Theater. Tickets are now available (link in bio) for PYDANCE’s Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories on October 23-24.

An extension of PYDANCE’s award-winning Murder of Crows series, Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories blends contemporary dance, physical theater, and immersive storytelling into a haunting theatrical experience. Audience members will journey through the theater alongside a group of restless ghosts searching for answers about how they died—and why they remain trapped within its walls.

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! (Link in bio)
‼️DISCOUNT CODE: MOC2026‼️

Videography by Max Hardman @fortider

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PREMIERING TONIGHT - Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories 👻

The night has finally arrived. Get your tickets for the premiere of Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories. In partnership with Bubblegum Theater, Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories is an immersive murder mystery experience that invites audiences to uncover the ghostly secrets lurking within the DarkHorse Theater. Tickets are now available (link in bio) for PYDANCE’s Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories on October 23-24.

An extension of PYDANCE’s award-winning Murder of Crows series, Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories blends contemporary dance, physical theater, and immersive storytelling into a haunting theatrical experience. Audience members will journey through the theater alongside a group of restless ghosts searching for answers about how they died—and why they remain trapped within its walls.

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! (Link in bio)
‼️DISCOUNT CODE: MOC2026‼️

Photography by Max Hardman @fortider

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⚡️FLASH SALE⚡️Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories

Get 20% off your tickets for PYDANCE’s Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories during our flash sale. Presented as an immersive 360-degree experience, Murder of Crows experiments with dance theater and mystery genre conventions.

🎟️Discount Code: MOC2026 (20% Off)
‼️TICKET LINK IN BIO‼️

Audience members become participants of the anniversary for the deaths of five ghost characters who died 70 years ago during a magic show. As the night unfolds, the characters reveal their stories, motivations, and how they died through dance and movement-inspired dramatic monologues and scenes. The show leads the audience deeper into a ‘Twilight Zone’-esque enigma with an outcome that challenges the expectations of pop culture murder stories and interprets the stylized stage work, flashbacks, and existential philosophy of Film Noir as a live performance of modern dance theater.

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⚡️FLASH SALE⚡️Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories

Get 20% off your tickets for PYDANCE’s Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories during our flash sale. Presented as an immersive 360-degree experience, Murder of Crows experiments with dance theater and mystery genre conventions.

🎟️Discount Code: MOC2026 (20% Off)
‼️TICKET LINK IN BIO‼️

Audience members become participants of the anniversary for the deaths of five ghost characters who died 70 years ago during a magic show. As the night unfolds, the characters reveal their stories, motivations, and how they died through dance and movement-inspired dramatic monologues and scenes. The show leads the audience deeper into a ‘Twilight Zone’-esque enigma with an outcome that challenges the expectations of pop culture murder stories and interprets the stylized stage work, flashbacks, and existential philosophy of Film Noir as a live performance of modern dance theater.

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📣1 WEEK AWAY - Murder of Crows: GHOST STORIES👻

Only one week until the premiere of Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories. Get your tickets to see the new creation of the beloved PYDANCE saga. Tickets are now available (link in bio) for PYDANCE’s Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories on October 23-24.

🎟️TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! (Link in bio) 🎟️

PYDANCE, in partnership with Bubblegum Theater, is proud to present Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories, an immersive murder mystery experience that invites audiences to uncover the ghostly secrets lurking within the DarkHorse Theater. Audience members will journey through the theater alongside a group of restless ghosts searching for answers about how they died—and why they remain trapped within its walls.

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! (Link in bio)

Photography and Poster Design by Max Hardman @fortider

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Ghost Stories: MEET THE CAST

Meet the cast of “Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories”, premiering October 23-24 at the DarkHorse Theater. The audience will roam throughout the DarkHorse Theater, uncovering the stories of five ghosts who all died on the same October night in 1956 during Marvelous Mary Anne’s Spectacular Magic Show. As the night unfolds, audiences will explore each character’s history, discover how they died, and uncover why their spirits remain trapped within the theater’s walls.

Mary Anne: An up-and-coming magician preparing for a night of illusions and mysteries.

Clifford Cabinaw: The stage manager who is familiar with the DarkHorse Theater and its secrets.

Birdie: A talkative benefactor who provides the theater’s funding.

Chuck Sinclair: The heir to a wealthy theater family who is struggling to keep the theater financially viable.

Get your tickets…OR ELSE. Ticket link in bio!

Photography by Max Hardman @fortider r

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Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories (10/23-10/24)

Get into the Halloween spirit with PYDANCE’s Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories, October 23-24 at DarkHorse Theater. An extension of PYDANCE’s award-winning Murder of Crows series, Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories blends contemporary dance, physical theater, and immersive storytelling into a haunting theatrical experience. Audience members will journey through the theater alongside a group of restless ghosts searching for answers about how they died and why they remain trapped within its walls.

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Link in bio 🎟️

“The narrative was ostensibly a murder-mystery, but the greatest conundrum lay in deciding which compelling performer to follow throughout the space” said Ivy Elrod of the @nashvillescene. “PYDANCE is elevating the percolating contemporary dance scene in Nashville and is
undoubtedly a figure to watch.” Awarded “Best Dance Performance of 2024” by the Nashville
Scene, Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories is a must-see experience for any “theater lover” who’s
looking for a unique way to enjoy the Halloween season.

Videography by Max Hardman @fortider

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Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories (10/23-10/24)

Get your tickets now for PYDANCE’s Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories, October 23-24 at DarkHorse Theater. An extension of PYDANCE’s award-winning Murder of Crows series, Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories blends contemporary dance, physical theater, and immersive storytelling into a haunting theatrical experience. Audience members will journey through the theater alongside a group of restless ghosts searching for answers about how they died and why they remain trapped within its walls.

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Link in bio 🎟️

Unlike a traditional stage production, Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories places audiences at the center of the mystery, allowing them to roam around the theater halls, unfolding the narrative from within the haunted space itself. As clues emerge and forgotten memories resurface, each performance offers an intimate exploration of loss, memory, and the stories that refuse to disappear.

Photography by Max Hardman @fortider

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Fall 2026 Community Classes

attune your mind, strengthen your body, deepen your practice, and grow your community ✨

September 21 - November 18
Mondays + Wednesdays
9:30 - 10:30 AM & 10:35 - 12 PM
Morgan Park Recreation Center

🚨 Special workshop with @ubwdance on Thursday, 10/15

swipe ➡️ to see our expanded offerings, weekly schedules, location, and our incredible line up of artists ✨

walk ups are always welcome

#newdialects #nashville #dancecommunity

big thanks to @tnartscommission @metroartsnash @neaarts + @metrodancenashville for your support.

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🐦‍⬛Murder of Crows: GHOST STORIES👻

PYDANCE, in partnership with Bubblegum Theater, is proud to present Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories, an immersive murder mystery experience that invites audiences to uncover the ghostly secrets lurking within the DarkHorse Theater. Tickets are now available (link in bio) for PYDANCE’s Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories on October 23-24.

An extension of PYDANCE’s award-winning Murder of Crows series, Murder of Crows: Ghost Stories blends contemporary dance, physical theater, and immersive storytelling into a haunting theatrical experience. Audience members will journey through the theater alongside a group of restless ghosts searching for answers about how they died—and why they remain trapped within its walls.

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! (Link in bio)

Photography and Poster Design by Max Hardman @fortider

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Once upon a time in @portlandbrew12th

Improvisation with @used_bookstore @amandareichert @kristencarrara @feltydrums18 & @jeffcoffin

Art by @jeffcoffin

Filmed by @themouthhole & @_gardensalad_
Edited by me

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Looking to get hands-on during Kindling Arts Festival? Step into these interactive workshops designed to spark your imagination, foster community, and get you moving! ✨

🎭 EMBODIED CREATIVITY Led by performance superstars McKay House (@used_bookstore)and Carley Haggerty (@chagatha) (originally developed with Unscripted), this workshop blends comedic and dance improvisation to help you tap into pure, uninhibited play. Guided by a “yes” mentality, you’ll discover new ways of expressing yourself in a supportive, welcoming environment.
📍 Global Education Center (4822 Charlotte Ave)
📅 Saturday, July 25 at 12:00 PM

🌿 COMMUNITY FROLIC Dance community leader Amanda Cantrell Roche (@amandacroche) leads this fully participatory, outdoor movement workshop exploring what it takes to build a utopic world together. Through structured improvisational movement, shared leadership practices like flocking, and a joyful concluding jam, participants will embody communal connection.
📍 Richland Park (4601 Charlotte Pike)
📅 Sunday, July 26 at 12:00 PM

Both workshops are accessible to all levels and physical abilities with no prior experience needed!

Learn more and reserve your spots at the link in bio! 🎟️ Tickets at kindlingarts.com / link in bio

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