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Mecca Live Studio And Gallery

We are a multicultural dance studio. We specialize in belly dance, Turkish rom, Flamenco, Hawaiian Hula, African Hand Drumming, Indian Fusion, North Africa

Workshops and online classes in multicultural dances from the middle east, spain, morocco, turkey, west africa, and american pop culture, as well as african hand drumming, more.

10/30/2026

10/30/2026

Zombies, dancers, and Michael Jackson look-alikes took over the street to perform the festival’s nationally recognized “Thriller” dance, continuing a Lexington tradition that has been going strong for more than 20 years.

10/17/2026

Thank you, Cricket Press for always creating the most amazing Thriller posters!!

Here’s the 2026 design! Lexington, KY Parks & RecreationMecca Live Studio And GalleryMedialexThriller! LexingtonArtworks at the Carver School

10/13/2026

Herald leader article from the first Thriller parade circa 2002!

Thanks, Stamps for pulling this up.

10/12/2026

On your toes, Zombies!! This is the FINAL week to get registered to participate in this year’s Thriller parade!

Rehearsals Monday, Wednesday at 6pm and Saturday at 2pm.

More info and registration here: https://www.meccadance.com/thriller-and-halloween-parade.html

Thriller Rehearsals and Dance Lessons will be held at Artworks, 522 Patterson St. 40508.
Cost: ages 13 & over: $16 | 12 & under: $11
Previous Thriller Participants can register as a returner in person for a special rate of $8.

Participants must attend at least one of the following dance rehearsals and at least one of the stage rehearsals from the following dates and times:

Dance rehearsals:
Mondays: 9/28, 10/5, 10/12 | 6-7 p.m. (register and check in 5:30-6 p.m.)
Wednesdays: 09/30,10/7, 10/14 | 6-7 p.m. (register and check in 5:30- 6 p.m.)
Saturdays: 10/3,10/10, 10/17 | 2-3 p.m. (register and check in 1:30-2 p.m.)

Staging Rehearsal:
Monday: 10/19 |6-7 p.m. (check in 5:30-6 p.m.)
Wednesday: 10/21 | 6-7 p.m. (check in 5:30- 6 p.m.)
Saturday: 10/24 | 2-3 p.m. (check in 1:30- 2 p.m.)

Zombie dancers MUST register before the rehearsal on Saturday, October 17th*.
*Online registration closes at 5 p.m., October 17th. The last in-person registration will be 1:30 pm - 2 pm on Saturday, October 18st.
Participants may register in person at all scheduled normal dance rehearsals but not at staging rehearsals. Lexington, KY Parks & RecreationMecca Live Studio And Gallery@topfansArtworks at the Carver SchoolThriller! LexingtonMedialex

10/07/2026

It Wednesday! Time to dance, zombies!!🧟🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️

Thriller Zombie rehearsal 6-7pm at Artworks this evening!

Have you dreamed of moaning and groaning and dancing your way down Main Street?!! Now is your chance! Register to be a Thriller zombie! It’s the perfect friends and family activity! Gather your crew and have a great time!

It’s the October workout! Each rehearsal the dance is broken down from start to finish. Attend as many rehearsals as you like, each one is as fun as the last!

More info and registration here: www.meccadance.com/thriller

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09/21/2026

We are nearing the Full Moon 🌕 and the start of our Thriller season!

Mecca Live Studio And Gallery, the founders of Lexington’s annual Thriller event are kicking things off with a performance multicultural showcase at Moondance Amphitheater on Saturday September 26th

“Under The Harvest Moon” features performances from the dancers at Mecca studio, as well as March Madness Marching Band , Mardi Love, Shuling Studio, Creafo Haitian Dance and many regional belly dance companies.

Pull up a blanket and chair and join us next Saturday! We can’t wait to see you!

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06/03/2026

Who’s a FAN of dancing?!!!

Dance is joyful, uplifting, and stress releasing. Come dancing!

Costuming by

05/28/2026

To a smashing day!

Bolero Rakadu collaboration with March Madness Marching Band composed by Tripp Bratton

Rakadu Dance Theatre

05/27/2026

Community art at play. March Madness Marching Band, Mecca Live Studio And Gallery and Rakadu Dance Theatre

Bolero Rakadu composed by Tripp Bratton

Link to full video: https://youtu.be/ZthJ2K1LDOM?si=xbcotm7MPVXWz3TA

Video editing: Jennifer Miller

Laura Calmes Melissa McCartt Smyth Teresa Tomb

Address

209 Castlewood Drive (Inside Loudoun House)
Lexington, KY
40505

Website

http://www.meccadance.com/

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