Upcoming Events || Winter/Spring 2026
There’s a lot happening at Moving in the Spirit. Read on and mark your calendars!
Select Sundays | 3 PM
Community Class with Giwayen Mata
Our program partner, Giwayen Mata, offers community classes in West African Dance twice a month at Moving in the Spirit!
Set to live percussion of the djembe drum orchestra and tailored for beginning and intermediate dancers, this multi-generational class teaches fundamentals of dances from the Baga, Bambara, Malinke, and Susu people of Greater Senegambia.
We’re proud to partner with this Atlanta cultural icon! Register for class!
January 13 - February 17, 2026
Winter Dance Fitness
It’s time to move your body, lift your spirit, and try something new in 2026!
With training across Contemporary, Modern, Jazz, House, Hip-Hop, and African Diasporic styles, instructor Candace Tabbs weaves together a vibrant mix of movement for an empowering dance fitness experience.
Open to movers of all ages – from young children to older adults – Dance Fitness welcomes families and individuals alike.
March 20 & 21, 2026
Will Always Be With You
March 3 - April 14, 2026
Shekere Rhythms with Ma’Ye
Join Ma’Ye, the Shekere Woman of Atlanta, for an energizing and soulful Shekere experience!
This all-levels class blends breathwork, full-body warm-ups, and technique training to help you connect deeply with rhythm and movement.
You’ll learn the art of playing the shekere — its patterns, sounds, and spirit — while moving across the floor in joyful dance routines set to traditional and contemporary songs.
Registration opens February 11, 2026.
May 7, 2026 | 7 PM
Press Play: Home Video Edition
Save the date for our biggest performance of the year, held at The Rialto Center for the Arts!
Press Play: Home Video Edition is a new dance performance created by Moving in the Spirit students ages 5-18 in collaboration with our artistic director and teaching artists.
Blending lighthearted nostalgia with multimedia storytelling, Press Play: Home Video Edition invites audiences to experience the meaning of “home” through personal videos, voiceovers, musical choices, and vibrant choreography.
Ticket sales open in March 2026.
July 13 - 24, 2026
Summer Dance Camp
At Moving in the Spirit’s Summer Dance Camp, youth ages 7-15 build confidence, community, and creativity while learning choreography from various genres and styles of dance.
Dancers will also explore the elements of dance-building, collaborating with teaching artists and peers to create their own unique choreography.
Engaging workshops on health and wellness, life and leadership skills, and literacy complete the camp experience. Games and art are also part of the fun. Learn more!