Transforming Lives
Find out more about our work transforming the lives of Atlanta's young people through dance.
PROGRAMS
Ambassador Team
Moving in the Spirit's premiere performance company that performs locally, regionally, and nationally.
Apprentice Corporation
An intensive training program that cultivates advanced dance technique and leadership skills in teens.
GLOW In Motion
An intermediate level program for girls 9-12 years old, the GLOW in Motion program empowers young women.
Men In Motion
A place in which young men ages 10-13 can learn values, build confidence, and practice leadership skills.
Stepping Stones
Moving in the Spirit's open-level offering, Stepping Stones provides students ages 3-18 one hour age-appropriate dance c
Summer Camp
Moving in the Spirit's Summer Dance Camp combines dance instruction with leadership training for young people ages 7-15.
Technical Theater Production
A technical training program featuring intensive hands-on instruction for teens interested in theater production.
OUR MISSION
Moving in the Spirit is an award-winning creative youth development program. We use the discipline of dance to help children and teens develop the social, emotional and cognitive skills they need to thrive.
TESTIMONIALS
Janan Mirza
Alumna, Capital Campaign Champion
" Janan Mirza danced with Moving in the Spirit for eighteen years. During her tenure as a student, Janan served as a student board member and capital campaign champion, helping Moving in the Spirit raise $8.4 million to build our new performing arts center. She recently graduated from Brenau University with degrees in dance and physical therapy. ..."Read Janan Mirza's Story
Noah Hill
Alumnus, owner of Enquiring Minds Productions
" Noah Hill joined Moving in the Spirit’s Kinetechs program when he was sixteen. After graduating from high school in 1999, Noah attended Atlanta Metropolitan College and founded his own company, Enquiring Minds Productions. Today, he works in the theater and film industries. “Moving in the Spirit is really like family to me. They still provid..."Read Noah Hill's Story
Shakira Crouch
Apprentice Corporation dancer
" Shakira has danced with Moving in the Spirit since she was eight years old. Today, she is a member of our advanced Apprentice Corporation and a leader in our Ambassador company. “I’ve danced with Moving in the Spirit for over eight years. I stay each year because I like the connection and the collaboration with the other dancers. It’s like a..."Read Shakira Crouch's Story
Tendayi Kuumba
Alumna, Broadway performer
"Tendayi Kuumba danced with Moving in the Spirit for five years. Upon graduating from Spelman College, she moved to New York City and toured internationally with The Philadelphia Opera, directed by Bill T. Jones, and Urban Bush Women. She recently performed on Broadway in 'For Colored Girls' and the special Tony Award-winning musical 'David Byrne..."Read Tendayi Kuumba's Story
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