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...
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...
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...
“If he were to turn into a word, it would be abundance.” – Dana Lupton, co-Founder, Executive and Artistic Director, Moving in the Spirit Santiago Páramo calls himself a “creative enthusiast.” He is a musician (his main instrument is...
Lawrence Jackson wears many hats – dancer, choreographer, teacher, scholar – and he shoulders them all with the same quiet strength and commanding presence that he exhibits while working with the boys in Moving in the Spirit’s Men in...
Send Some Love to Our Young Dancers! We have a dream that every dancer performing in our biggest show of the year, The Wonder Years, will receive a note of encouragement backstage on the night of the performance. We need your help...
Erin Howard, 10, 4th grade What does it mean to lead? I think it means to do most of the things that you do the right way so that people can follow you. Sometimes people lead in the wrong way,...
Beli Infantry-Johnson, 9, 3rd grade What does it mean to lead? To lead something for me is to show the people that follow you where to go or what to do. What can you do to lead our world? I...
Acacia Irving, 10, 4th grade What does it mean to lead? To me it means to teach other girls, pull them to the side and say “hey, you’re doing this wrong, let me teach you,” showing them how to be...
Rosie Mandeville, 12, 7th grade What does it mean to lead? To me it means to guide other people and help them become as good as they need to be. If you are better at something, it means to help...
Rania Mirza, 12, 7th grade What does it mean to lead? It means to give people a positive outlook and give them feedback and try to be a positive role model for them. What can you do to lead our...
Sage Stephens, 11, 5th grade What does it mean to lead? It means to show that you’re worthy or capable of doing something. Whatever you’re put to the challenge, whatever they give you to do. What can you do to...
Terica Strickland, 12, 6th grade What does it mean to lead? In my opinion, to lead means to be ahead of the group. It means that you are the leader and you can guide the other kids and they look...
Celebrate our young women as they grow into leaders! Join us for an inspiring dance performance celebrating the young women of Moving in the Spirit’s GLOW in Motion program and their growth as compassionate leaders. You Grow Girl: Blooming into Leadership...
Spread peace, promote justice, and build community at the Rise Again Singalong Concert! This event benefits our friends at the Global Village Project. On Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 7 PM, Annie Patterson and Peter Blood are hosting a benefit...
13th Annual Men in Motion Show The 13th Annual Men in Motion Show features works new and old that display the inner heroes in our young men. “Heroes of Tomorrow” exemplifies the idea that the young men that we...
Moving in the Spirit alumni are joining forces to benefit the next generation of young people in our programs. Hosted by Moving in the Spirit’s Alumni Committee, A Night at The Beam features performances by program alumni and professional artists, including special guest choreographer Camille Jackson. Join our alumni Saturday, January 9, 2016 as they...
Chris McCord, founder and director of our Men in Motion program, is a featured speaker at this year’s innovative TEDxPeachtree Conference on Friday, November 13. Dedicated to ideas worth spreading, this year’s conference theme explores the ripple effect through...
Moving in the Spirit offers two opportunities to see our teens perform an amazing new work, Getting to Zero, and take action against the HIV/AIDS epidemic among young people ages 13-24. Coming up in December! Getting To Zero is part of...
Our most popular volunteer opportunity, the Holiday Store, is almost here! This year, Moving in the Spirit’s Holiday Store will take place on Saturday, December 12, 2015. All year long, children and teens at Moving in the Spirit earn...
On October 24, 2015, Moving in the Spirit teens will present their newest work, Getting to Zero, commissioned by the prestigious Elton John AIDS Foundation and the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. Getting to Zero is a humorous, empowering dance, created...
Thursday, October 1st 5 PM – 10 PM at Tomatillos East Atlanta favorite, Tomatillos, is hosting a dine-out in our honor. 15% of all food sales from 5 PM – 10 PM will benefit the children and teens at...
Moving in the Spirit’s inaugural World Bazaar features exquisite, internationally-inspired cuisine presented by Atlanta’s renowned chefs. Enjoy tantalizing tastes, expertly paired with wine and spirits, at West Midtown’s newest creative spot, Studio No. 7 gastrolounge and art gallery. The afternoon also includes an...
Saturday, August 22 from 11 AM – 1 PM Bring your friends and join us for this year’s Open House, a fun event for new and returning students alike! Open House will be held on Saturday, August 22 from...
Placement Assessments Placement assessments for our advanced and intermediate performance companies will be held on Saturday, August 29 at Moving in the Spirit. 1:00 – 3:00 PM Apprentice Corporation Assessment (advanced performance company for teens ages 13-18) 1:30 – 3:00...
15-year-old Julia Hudson has danced at Moving in the Spirit for twelve years. This is her second year dancing and touring with the Apprentice Corporation. You’ve been in our programs for a long time. What makes the Apprentice Corporation...
Brianna is an 18-year-old dancer at Moving in the Spirit. This is her second year dancing and touring with the Apprentice Corporation. What has made the Apprentice Corporation different from your other dance experiences? “Here, you have a lot...
Rachel is an 18-year-old dancer who began training in our Collective Motion class. This is her first year dancing and touring with our Apprentice Corporation. What has made the Apprentice Corporation unique from other dance experiences you’ve had? “The...
Taylor is an 18-year-old senior who has danced with Moving in the Spirit for three years. This is her first dance tour. This is your last year dancing with Moving in the Spirit before leaving for college. What have...
Amber is an 18-year-old senior who has danced at Moving in the Spirit for three years. This is her second national tour with the Apprentice Corporation. This is your last tour with Moving in the Spirit before leaving for...
17-year-old Diamond has danced with Moving in the Spirit for twelve years. This is her third year touring with the Apprentice Corporation. You have been with Moving in the Spirit for a long time. What will you miss most,...
Gabby is a 16-year-old dancer in Moving in the Spirit’s Apprentice Corporation. This is her first dance tour. This is your first year in the Apprentice Corporation. What do you like most about this group? “We bond like a...
18-year-old Joni Heusner-Wilkinson has danced at Moving in the Spirit for seven years. This is her third tour with the Apprentice Corporation. You’ve been with the program for a long time. What has impressed you most? “In the Apprentice...
Brittany is a 16-year-old dancer in our Apprentice Corporation. This is her first year at Moving in the Spirit and her first dance tour! This is your first year at Moving in the Spirit. What makes this program unique...
An Uplifting Evening of Dance Join us for a dynamic contemporary dance performance that highlights the passionate voices of Moving in the Spirit’s teen artists and their vision for a better world. This uplifting evening of dance features works...
Send Some Love to Our Young Dancers! We have a dream that every dancer performing in our biggest show of the year, The Wonder Years, will receive a note of encouragement backstage on the night of the performance. We need your...
Celebrate our strong young women! Friday, March 27, 2015 at 8 PM Join us for an inspiring dance performance celebrating the young women of Moving in the Spirit’s Junior Company and their growth as compassionate leaders. As part of the festivities, Junior...
Italo Jenkins, age 9, Men in Motion dancer Why do real men dance? “To show that they can dance, and to prove that statement. Anybody can dance. It shows your potential and talent. It’s just a natural thing. You...
Toren Mosley, age 12, Men in Motion dancer Why do real mean dance? “Not just girls dance, but men dance too. They dance for passion, for fun, or maybe for exercise.” Why do you like your classes at Moving...
Amon Aldred, age 10, Men in Motion dancer Why do real men dance? “Men dance because it’s their dream. Boys see men dance on TV and think they can do that too.” Why do you like your classes at...
Azariah Richardson, age 12, Men in Motion dancer Why do real men dance? “People dance because they have passion. I dance because it’s my passion. Younger students tell me that I inspire them, and that makes me feel good....
Ben Grooms, age 13, Men in Motion dancer Why do real men dance? “Men dance because they want to express themselves, or relieve sadness and negative emotions. It reinforces positive emotions. Men dance to be happy, and to be...
Collin Grier, age 10, Men in Motion dancer Why do real men dance? “Because they can get creative with what they think or see and use it in their dance. They keep it up so everyone can see what...
Dominic Lewis, age 11, Men in Motion dancer Why do real men dance? “To express their feelings. If you are shy, or don’t really like to talk, you can do it through dance.” Why do you like your classes...
Jorden Clay, age 10, Men in Motion dancer Why do real men dance? “So they can express their feelings in different ways. They can have sad, happy, joyful or mad feelings.” Why do you like your classes at Moving...
Otto Ludwig, age 10, Men in Motion dancer Why do real men dance? “Mainly to have emotion. All sorts of different emotions.” Why do you like your classes at Moving in the Spirit? “The other people in my class...
Zaylan Washington, age 12, Men in Motion dancer Why do real men dance? “I dance because I just happen to have musical talent for the beat. I move around with the beat, and it’s fun for me.” Why do...
Kai (left) and Jaina (right) were matched two years ago through Moving in the Spirit’s mentor program. They maintain a strong relationship today, even as Kai has graduated and moved to Chicago to attend college. Here, they reflect on...
Naasir Coleman, age 10, Men in Motion dancer Why do real mean dance? “It depends on what they are dancing. If they are dancing in a sloppy way or they’re out of shape, going wiggly or sideways or upside...
12th Annual Men in Motion Show Bold, athletic and inspirational, this year’s Men in Motion show delivers physicality and fun! New works and old favorites blend hip hop, contemporary dance and martial arts to prove to everyone that real...