Serenity Center for the Arts

A little history and a whole lot of rhythm! 🪘

Manjani is a high-energy dance and rhythm rooted in the traditions of the Malinke people of Guinea and Mali. Traditionally connected to coming-of-age celebrations for young girls, it symbolizes purity, growth, and the transition into young womanhood.

These celebrations brought the entire village together. The young girls were carried into the village square, welcomed by the drummers, and honored through music, movement, and community celebration.

Today, Manjani continues to be performed as a joyful social dance filled with vibrant movement, powerful rhythms, and plenty of energy!

This is what it looks like when history, culture, and joy meet on the dance floor. 🪘

Come experience the rhythm for yourself!

West African Dance
Every Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
$25 per class

No experience is needed. Just bring your energy and be ready to move!

Come see what Serenity Center for the Arts is all about! 💚

We’re opening our doors for an Open House and Interest Meeting this Saturday, September 5th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

You’ll have the opportunity to meet us, learn about our programs, review the annual calendar and performance information, ask questions, and register for classes.

Registration will be FREE during the Open House only!

📍 6 West 4th Street
Tulsa, OK 74103

📞 (918) 407-6988
🌐 serenityartsctr.com

Come find the right place for your child to learn, grow, and express themselves through the arts. We can’t wait to meet your family!

The choreography is ready, and she’s bringing the energy! 🔥

Come learn the steps, build your confidence, and have fun while doing it. No matter where you’re starting, there’s room for you on this dance floor!

Hip Hop
Tuesdays | 6:00–7:30 PM
Ages 13+ | $37.50

Who’s ready for West African Dance? 🪘🔥

Before we start moving, we have to show some love to our amazing drummers!

Week after week, they bring the rhythm, energy, and heartbeat that make this class so special.

We don’t just learn the movements, we feel the culture through every beat of the drums. This class simply wouldn’t be the same without them!

Show our drummers some love in the comments! 👏🏾❤️

📅 Every Wednesday
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
👥 Ages 9+
💵 $25 drop-in
🎟️ Class passes available

🔗 Click the link in our bio to register!

Stretching isn’t just about getting your splits! 🩰✨ It’s an important part of taking care of a dancer’s body.

Regular stretching can help:

🧘🏽‍♀️ Improve flexibility & range of motion
💪🏽 Support mobility and muscle function
🩰 Improve posture, balance & body awareness
❤️ Promote healthy movement and circulation
🌿 Release muscle tension and support relaxation
✨ Support better dance technique and cleaner movement

The goal isn’t to force flexibility — it’s to help dancers build strength, mobility, confidence, and a better connection with their bodies.

Stretching Class | Wednesdays
Ages 8+ | 7:30–8:15 PM

Give your dancer’s body the care it needs to move, grow, and dance with confidence. 💚

📲 Register through the link in our bio!

New week. New steps. Let’s bo***ée. ✨

A bo***ée is a series of small, quick steps performed with the feet in a close, precise position. It may look simple, but it takes control, balance, coordination, and plenty of practice to make it look effortless.

It’s a reminder that in dance, the smallest steps still matter. 💚

What looks effortless on stage is built through intentional practice in the studio.

Kinda chic to pour what you love
into the next generation. ✨

Around here, every class builds on the one before it. The steps get stronger, the confidence gets bigger, and little by little, our dancers begin to see just how capable they are.

We’re not just teaching routines, we’re helping children grow through dance. 💛