EMBODY Winter Intensive 2026:
The Theatrics of Movement
January 2 & 3, 2026 | 10 AM - 4 PM
Step into a world of movement, artistry, and growth with EMBODY, an annual movement-based performance arts intensive hosted by Moving in the Spirit. This two-day program is designed to inspire creativity, develop technical skills, and foster the personal growth of young artists.
Why Choose EMBODY?
At Moving in the Spirit, we’re dedicated to empowering youth and young adults through dance and performance arts, equipping them with tools for success in every aspect of life. The EMBODY Winter Artist Intensive condenses these efforts into 12 immersive hours of training, connection, and discovery.
This year’s intensive participants will explore movement in theater, film and social media. Students will immerse themselves in physical theater techniques, scriptwriting as a choreographic device, and the art of filming movement for a social media platform.
Guest artists will join Moving in the Spirit instructors to offer a uniquely immersive experience for curious movers and artists.
This program is tailored for intermediate to advanced dancers ages 9-18 who are ready to elevate their artistry and expand their skills in a supportive and creative environment.
Workshops Include:
Storytelling Through the Body (Day 1)
Students will explore the foundations of physical theater and strengthen their skills in storytelling through the body.
Dance the Story: Character + World-Building (Day 1)
This workshop helps dancers integrate imaginative world-building and character work into both performance and composition.
Narrative Fusion (Day 2)
This class fuses contemporary jazz and various hip hop styles with narrative-driven choreography, emphasizing musicality and gestural expression, while also integrating theatrical improvisation exploration.
The Body as Instrument (Day 2)
Students will engage in body rhythm studies and enhance their musicality skills.
Additional Details:
January 2-3, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Moving in the Spirit | 1458 LaFrance St. NE Atlanta, GA 30307
Ages: This intensive is for intermediate to advanced dancers ages 9-18.
Dancers should bring their own water bottles and lunch.
Tuition
General Public: $125 for both days; $85 for one day
Current Students: $100 for both days; $65 for one day (use code EMBODY26 to receive the reduced rate)
Note: This intensive is already included in yearly tuition for members of Moving in the Spirit’s Ambassador, Apprentice Corporation, GLOW in Motion, and Men in Motion companies.
Space is limited. Enroll today to secure your spot!
EMBODY TEACHING ARTISTS
Sharon C. Carelock: Storytelling Through the Body
Sharon C. Carelock (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist who uses a range of mediums to tell compelling stories. Weeks after performing in her first aerial silks show, she made her company debut in Burning Bones Physical Theatre’s production of Small Mouth Sounds by Bess Wohl. Sharon holds an MFA from the Florida State University School of Dance and has since collaborated with numerous artists, including Sammy Spriggs, Andre D. Lumpkin, and PhaeMonae. Her most recent choreographic work, Witnessing a Light Bath—created through DanceATL’s A.M. Collaborative and supported by a CREAT ATL grant—draws on the story of Bathsheba to explore experiences with Seasonal Affective Disorder. Dedicated to continually refining her craft, Sharon trains in multiple classes each week to nurture her artistic curiosity and storytelling practice. She is deeply grateful for the support of her husband, Bryan, and her creative community. Follow her on Instagram at @seecarelock.
Rebekah Suellau: Character + World-Building
Rebekah Suellau (she/they) is a playwright, director, and dramaturg specializing in new play development in Atlanta since 2013. They serve as the resident director of Flay’s Anatomy, an episodic absurdist stage comedy recently featured at the International Theatre About Science Festival in Coimbra, Portugal, and at the 2025 Atlanta Fringe Festival. Rebekah teaches screenwriting and playwriting at Georgia State University and holds an MFA in Writing for Stage and Screen from Florida State University.
Frankie Freeman: Narrative Fusion
Frankie Freeman is a multidisciplinary artist and educator with a decade of experience as a respected teacher, performer, choreographer, stuntwoman, and mother. She graduated from Shorter University with bachelor's degrees in early childhood education, psychology, and criminal justice before moving to Atlanta to pursue a career in the arts. Frankie’s performance and stunt credits span television, film, and stage. She has appeared in Greenleaf, Step Up: High Water, Legacies, P-Valley, Kingdom Business, The Staircase, First Ladies of America, SYTYCD, and served as Cyclone’s stunt double in DC’s Black Adam. She has performed alongside celebrated artists such as Missy Elliott, India Arie, Usher, Mali Music, Michael Jordan, Miguel, DaniLeigh, Blueface, Soulja Boy, and toured internationally with T-Pain and FKA Twigs. In the battle world, Frankie has made a significant impact—regularly advancing to top placements, finals, and securing major wins. In 2023, she won both Red Bull Dance Your Style Charlotte and Red Bull BC One ATL, and she will serve as a judge for the Atlanta Red Bull qualifiers this year. Most recently, Frankie returned to film, dancing in Seasons 3 and 4 of Will Trent and making her acting/stunt debut in Roku’s new series How the Game Goes. Beyond her extensive artistic career, Frankie’s greatest passion is walking in God's purpose, uplifting her community through the arts, nurturing Music and Movement, and inspiring the world around her.
Louis Kyper: The Body as Instrument
Louis Kyper is a performer and teaching artist with over 20 years of experience in theatre, film, and TV. He toured the United States and performed on London's West End with Stomp for over five years. He has been sharing his expertise in body and ensemble percussion workshops for over four years in the UK and the US In Atlanta, Louis has worked with premier theater companies including Actors Express, Horizon Theatre Company, Bautantzt Here, Essential Theatre, PushPush Arts, and Flay's Anatomy. His international credits include UK tours of Frankenstein, Tales of Sherlock Holmes, and Treasure Island; on the West End, he's been seen in productions of Twelfth Night, Leave Hitler to me Lad, as well as seven BBC radio plays. Most recently, he can be seen alongside Corey Feldman in Going Viral on Tubi.