“Moving in the Spirit became more than a dance program to me. Moving in the Spirit became my home.” – Mashunte Holmes, alumna Dear Moving in the Spirit Family, We have reflected deeply on “home” these past several...
Join us for SOAR: be bold. be brave. believe. on May 3, 2018 at 7 PM! SOAR: be bold. be brave. believe., is a dance performance that honors the inherent power we all possess to step forward, take a risk, and realize...
We’re thrilled to be part of Brackets for Good, a single elimination bracket-style fundraising tournament, where $1 = 1 point. Starting on March 2 at 8 PM, donations to Moving in the Spirit on our donation page help us advance in...
Moving in the Spirit’s Apprentice Corporation teens will be performing as part of part of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights’ evening of artistic expression, “Music, Movement, and Message,” inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “The Drum...
Bravehearted, a Moving in the Spirit production Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 4 PM & 7 PM Join us for Bravehearted, an evening of dance in which Moving in the Spirit’s courageous young people face their fears, find their inner power,...
Due to a weather advisory for Saturday, December 9, we are canceling that day’s Holiday Store activities. The Saturday, December 9th Holiday Store volunteer shopping schedule will now take place on Sunday, December 17th. The Sunday, December 10th Holiday Store...
Teaching artist Ambria Cunningham is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) and works as a mental health counselor on a forensic psychiatric unit. She is also a registered Dance and Movement Therapist (DMT) and is working toward becoming board-certified....
Teaching artist Jessica Bertram is an alumna of Emory University with degrees in anthropology and dance/movement studies. We sat down with Jessica to talk about her teaching philosophy, her choreographic process, and her lifelong love of dance. How did...
Anna Bracewell is a professional dance artist and teacher who performs with CORE Performance Company and staibdance. She enjoys long walks on the beach and shopping on the weekend. We sat down with Anna to talk about dance as her...
Teaching artist Jessica Scudder is an alumna of Moving in the Spirit, where she started dancing when she was 12 years old. Currently, she is Parent Liaison at Moving in the Spirit and serves on the Alumni Committee. We sat...
Teaching artist Andre Lumpkin first came to Moving in the Spirit as a mentor and a teacher while he was pursuing undergraduate degrees in sociology and dance/theatre studies at Emory University. He recently earned his M.F.A. in choreography and...
Teaching artist Hannah Alexander recently graduated from Kennesaw State University with a BA in dance and a minor in psychology. In the future, she intends to pursue a Master’s degree in dance and movement therapy, which she will use to help...
Teaching artist Stephan Reynolds has toured the world as a dancer, teacher and choreographer, performing with Celine Dion, Michael Jackson, and Cirque du Soleil, to name a few. A two-time cancer survivor with a B.F.A. in dance and a...
Teaching artist Ruchi Ahuja, from Mumbai, India, is a recent graduate of Emory University, with a B.A. in psychology and minors in dance/movement studies and mathematics. We sat down with Ruchi to talk about her experiences as a new...
Teaching artist Laurie Jones is a lifelong dancer, certified counselor, and commissioned corp officer in the United States Public Health Service. She is currently studying dance therapy under Moving in the Spirit’s Director of Education, Dr. Charné Furcron, who...
Due to inclement weather, Moving in the Spirit’s Holiday Store, our most anticipated volunteer opportunity of the year, is now extended through Sunday, December 17, 2017! Our young people earn points throughout the year for keeping their commitments —...
We are so proud of how hard our young people worked this week! The results of the auditions are as follows: Note: The order is alphabetical and does not reflect any kind of ranking. Apprentice Corporation 1. Drew Eikner 2....
Saturday, August 26 from 11 AM – 1 PM Don’t miss this year’s Open House at J.D. Sims Recreation Center! Tour our space, meet your child’s dance teacher, and connect with other Moving in the Spirit families at this fun,...
Auditions Auditions for our advanced and intermediate performance companies will be held following Open House on August 26 at J.D. Sims Recreation Center. Apprentice Corporation Audition (advanced performance company for teens ages 13-18): Saturday, August 26 from 1:30 – 3:00...
Join us for Summer Camp 2017! Ages 8-14, Boys & Girls Tuition: $225 per student. Need-based scholarships available. About Summer Camp: Moving in the Spirit’s Summer Dance Camp, for young people ages 8-14, combines dance instruction with creative youth development...
Join us for the premiere of SOAR: be bold. be brave. believe. on May 4, 2017 at 7 PM! SOAR: be bold. be brave. believe., is a fresh and uplifting dance performance that honors the inherent power we all possess to step forward,...
Representative Park Cannon (D-58) is one of the youngest members of the Georgia House of Representatives and serves the Old Fourth Ward, where Moving in the Spirit is in residence at J.D. Sims Recreation Center. As a dancer, Rep....
Dani Tirrell, Seattle dancer, choreographer and activist Join Moving in the Spirit (a creative youth development program) on Saturday, March 18 as we partner with Seattle dancer, choreographer and activist, Dani Tirrell, and Emory’s Robertson Science and Society Foundation for two FREE...
Rania Mirza, 13 What is the most important thing you’ve learned from being in GLOW in Motion? I’ve learned that we’re not just here to dance, but it’s like a family and that we can talk to everyone and...
Neriyah Callender, 10 What does the name YASS: Young Artistic Strong Sisters mean to you? To me, it means just being yourself, dancing, being part of this family and being bold. What is the most important thing you’ve learned...
Zenobia Mustafa, 12 What does the name YASS: Young Artistic Strong Sisters mean to you? I think this name lets people know that women and girls can be really strong, no matter what situation they’re in. What is the...
Gabby Richards, 9 What does the name YASS: Young Artistic Strong Sisters mean to you? It means finding your artsy being inside of you, doing what you love through dance or anything. Which of the pieces in the show...
Shakira Crouch, 11 What does the name YASS: Young Artistic Strong Sisters mean to you? I think of being powerful, smart and expressive in your own way. What is the most important thing you’ve learned from being in GLOW...
Naudia Sanders, 9 What is the most important thing you’ve learned from being in GLOW in Motion? The most important thing I’ve learned is to have confidence in myself. I can dance without being nervous and looking at other...
Kharys Fowlkes, 10 What does the name YASS: Young Artistic Strong Sisters mean to you? I think it means to be strong, to be young women and that we have power just as much as men. What is the...
Abby Richards, 12 What is the most important thing you’ve learned from being in GLOW in Motion? The most important thing I’ve learned is that I can rely on other people, that I’m not alone and that there are...
Sage Stephens, 12 What is the most important thing you’ve learned from being in GLOW in Motion? I think the most important thing for me was to be confident in what I do because I wasn’t the most confident...
Acacia Irving, 11 What is the most important thing you’ve learned from being in GLOW in Motion? I’ve learned how to be a leader, to follow directions and to stand out, you know, not be with the crowd, to...
Erin Howard, 11 What is the most important thing you’ve learned from being in GLOW in Motion? I’ve learned to dance freely and be myself and I’ve learned that I don’t have to change myself to impress somebody else....
Lucy Armbrust-Kohler, 12 What does the name YASS: Young Artistic Strong Sisters mean to you? To me, it means to work together and to be confident in yourself and to just be yourself and don’t change for anyone. Why...
Demi Jardine, 13 What is the most important thing you’ve learned from being in GLOW in Motion? The most important thing I’ve learned is that you can’t really be afraid because being afraid causes you to clamp up and...
Celebrate the bold young women of GLOW in Motion! Join us for YASS: Young Artistic Strong Sisters, an uplifting dance performance that celebrates the boldness and creativity of the young women in our GLOW in Motion program. Featuring performances by our GLOW...
Dear Moving in the Spirit Family, 2016 was an incredible year for Moving in the Spirit. With your support, we relocated to Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward, provided financial assistance to our new neighbors with annual incomes of $4,000 or...
This year, Moving in the Spirit began a relationship with the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, bringing our young people’s inspiring performances to Center events. We recently sat down with their new Program Manager, Kelli Edwards, to...
This holiday season, three anonymous donors have issued a challenge to Moving in the Spirit: they will match every dollar we raise, up to $30,000! The money we raise will directly support scholarships for children and teens in our programs,...
It’s that time again — Holiday Store time! Moving in the Spirit’s Holiday Store, our most anticipated volunteer opportunity of the year, is happening December 10-11, 2016. Our young people earn points throughout the year for keeping their commitments...
“He bought in and invested and believed in us before we were proven… He saw us for the solution we are.” – Dana Lupton Scott Inman (pictured on the right) has been part of the Moving in the...
Join the Team! Tailgating in the Spirit, our annual fall fundraiser, unites craft beer and a great cause. Got spirit? Show off your sporting prowess in our yard games competition. Take your chance at winning an awesome prize — like...
Thank you for your interest in joining the Moving in the Spirit team. Currently, all of our staff positions are filled. We will post opportunities as they become available.
We are so proud of how hard our young people worked this week! The results of this week’s placement assessments are as follows: Apprentice Corporation 1. Keilah Callender 2. Wysdom Davis 3. Tayvion Harris 4. Jamya Harkness 5....
Saturday, September 10 from 11 AM – 1 PM You’re invited! Moving in the Spirit is hosting an Open House at our new facility in the Old Fourth Ward. Tour our new space, meet your child’s dance teacher, and...
Dear Moving in the Spirit Family, With great excitement, we announce that Moving in the Spirit is relocating this summer to J.D. Sims Recreation Center, located at 544 Angier Ave NE in Atlanta’s historic Old Fourth Ward. This wonderful site...
On July 20, 2016, Moving in the Spirit alumnus and Director of Men in Motion, Chris McCord, presented a youth development workshop at the International AIDS Conference in Durban, South Africa. The workshop was an extension of Moving in...
Placement Assessments Placement assessments for our advanced and intermediate performance companies will be held during the first week of classes, September 10-15 at J.D. Sims Recreation Center. Men in Motion Assessment (intermediate performance company for boys ages 10-13): Saturday, September...
Registration is now closed for the 2016-17 program year. Enroll Today! At Moving in the Spirit, young people study dance, build confidence and become tomorrow’s leaders. We uniquely link our class structure and goals with the Positive Youth Development Model, designed...
Photo Credit: Alivia Blade Brianna Heath is an alumna of Moving in the Spirit who recently completed her first year of college at Columbia College Chicago. She has returned as an intern this summer to Moving in the Spirit....
On June 22, 2016, Moving in the Spirit teens will continue to spread the message of Getting to Zero, a humorous, empowering dance that raises awareness of the HIV/AIDS epidemic among young people ages 13-24. This project, commissioned by...
On Saturday, June 25 at 2 PM, Moving in the Spirit alumna and summer intern Brianna Heath will be performing her inspiring solo, Creating Answers, at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Creating Answers is about “young people being able...
Brianna Heath is an alumna of Moving in the Spirit who recently completed her first year of college at Columbia College Chicago. She has returned as an intern this summer to Moving in the Spirit. Over the next few...
Lily, 13, Apprentice Corporation dancer Getting to Zero, a new dance, is part of an exciting partnership, funded by the Elton John AIDS Foundation and conceived by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, to educate Atlanta’s youth about the rise in HIV/AIDS diagnoses in young...
Julia, 16, Apprentice Corporation dancer Tayvion, 16, Apprentice Corporation dancer Getting to Zero, a new dance, is part of an exciting partnership, funded by the Elton John AIDS Foundation and conceived by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, to educate Atlanta’s youth about the...
Courtney, 14, Apprentice Corporation Getting to Zero, a new dance, is part of an exciting partnership, funded by the Elton John AIDS Foundation and conceived by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, to educate Atlanta’s youth about the rise in HIV/AIDS diagnoses in young...
Darion, 20, Alumnus Getting to Zero, a new dance, is part of an exciting partnership, funded by the Elton John AIDS Foundation and conceived by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, to educate Atlanta’s youth about the rise in HIV/AIDS diagnoses in young people, aged...
Azariah, 13, Men in Motion Getting to Zero, a new dance, is part of an exciting partnership, funded by the Elton John AIDS Foundation and conceived by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, to educate Atlanta’s youth about the rise in HIV/AIDS diagnoses in...
Rhythmic. The perfect word to describe Patdro Harris. His background in music, his approach to dance and choreography, his styles of teaching and directing, they all come back to rhythm. “Even before I knew what they were, they made...