Our mission is to bring meaningful experiences to people’s lives through dance and other movement arts.
We do this by:
- Offering a progressive dance curriculum in our dance school that emphasizes the creative and collaborative processes.
- Teaching mission-driven classes that ignite curiosity and encourage personal movement choices.
- Providing adult dance and fitness classes that are accessible and affordable.
- Offering need-bases scholarships to our dance school.
- Implementing dance integration residencies in Alexandria elementary schools.
- Presenting meaningful work by our youth and adult dance ensembles.
- Facilitating creative experiences for adults of all ages and abilities
VISION
Our vision is that all people will engage with dance and other movement arts to expand and deepen the human experience.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Matthew Stensrud, President
Elizabeth Watson, Secretary
Karen Tolusic, Treasurer
Kurt Huffman
Andrew Watson
FACULTY
Youth Programs
Dance School
Spiral, swing, fall! Our modern dance classes teach traditional and contemporary modern dance styles through technique, improvisation and composition. New dancers welcome in all levels. Classes available for ages 5-12.
Ballet – Register here
Tendu, jeté, balancé. Classical technique is taught with an emphasis on correct, unforced alignment. Technique is explored through improvisation and dance making. Classes available for ages 5-12.
Jazz – Register here
Jazz is an upbeat style of dance. This class will explore different styles and incorporate principles such as syncopated rhythms and body isolations, while working on technical skills and choreography.
Creative Dance – Register here
Leap, roll, spin! This class inspires imagination and builds movement vocabulary with dance-making, improvisation, and storytelling. Independent classes for ages 3-4. Classes with caregiver for ages 2-3.
Summer Camps and Classes
Weekly Classes
Dance with Me, age 2-3 with caregiver, Sat. 10:45-11:30
Creative Dance, age 3-4, Sat. 11:30-12:15
Modern, age 5-7, Tues. 4:30-5:30
Ballet, age 5-7, Sat. 12:15-1:15
Kids Aerial, age 9 and older, Thurs. 5:30-6:30
Art in Motion Camps
Local Motion Project and UpCycle come together for Art in Motion, a week of visual art and creative dance making! This camp will be held at the Durant Arts Center – 1605 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Ages 5-8, August 19-23, 9:00-3:00 (1 spot left!)
Cancellations made 30 days before the start of camps and classes will receive a refund.
Adult Programs
Dance and Fitness Classes
Creative and effective classes that are open to movers of all kinds and levels. We encourage multiple ways of moving by offering a variety of formats to improve overall body and brain function. Each teacher brings their unique knowledge base and approach to their classes.
Our classes include Pilates, strength & conditioning, barre, yoga, ballet, modern dance and more.
Pricing
Single Class: $16
5 classes: $70
10 classes: $120
Class packages expire 6 months after first use.
$5 Classes-Fridays 6:45pm
8/23 – Jazz
9/20 – Modern Dance
10/4 – Strength & Conditioning
10/18 – Ballet
11/1 – Bellydance
11/15 – Modern Dance
Aerial Classes
Soft fabric hammocks suspend you while strengthening and lengthening your entire body. Classes incorporate stretching, strengthening, and balance work, as well as fun aerial challenges. Each teacher brings their own unique style and energy to their classes.
We require shirts that cover the underarms and ask that you refrain from wearing zippers or buttons.
Students must take the “Intro to Aerial” workshop before attending these classes. See workshop schedule for dates.
Pricing
Single class: $20
5 classes: $90
10 classes: $160
Class packages expire 6 months after first use.
Private Aerial Class: $360
Email scraig@localmotionproject.org for more info.
Aerial class reservations must be cancelled 24 hours in advance, or you will be charged. No exceptions. Cancellations must be made online, and will not be honored through email or phone call.
Workshops/Series
Beginner Tap for Adults/ Teens
Sundays, 9/8-9/29
6:00-7:00pm
AUDITIONS – Local Motion Project Ensemble
Friday 9/6 6:30-9:00pm
Restorative Aerial & Sound
Saturday 9/7 5:30-7:00pm
Sound Healing in Hammocks
Saturday 9/7 7:30-9:00pm
Brain, Body and Balance 60+
Wednesdays, 9/11-10/16
12:30-1:30
Intro to Aerial Hammock
Saturday 9/14 3:00-4:15pm
Sunday 9/29 4:00-5:15pm
We reserve the right to cancel workshops or series because of low enrollment. Should this occur a full refund will be given. You must cancel 72 hours before workshop/series is scheduled to begin to receive account credit. There are no refunds on workshops/series.
DANCE INTEGRATION RESIDENCIES
A look inside our dance integration professional development workshops.
Local Motion Project and Alexandria City Public Schools
Our dance integration program serves annually between 500-700 students in ACPS elementary schools. Thanks to the generous support of RunningBrooke and individual donors we are able to provide 1:1 funding to bring dance integration to ACPS elementary schools.
Contact kmurray@localmotionproject.org to bring Local Motion Project to your school.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Free Workshop – “Beyond Brain Breaks: An Introduction to Dance Integration”
Open to educators, administrators, PTA members, and other interested community members who would like to learn more about our dance integration residency program.
Tuesday, August 13
5:30-7:30
SCHOOL APPLICATION 2019-2020
Now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year. Learn more and print application here:
“Some of my English Language learners were able to express themselves through dance in a new way that I had never seen before!” -1st grade teacher, Mt. Vernon Community School
“My students loved this experience, and I definitely saw a deeper understanding of the content. My class and I are excited to keep using dance integration.” -2nd grade teacher, John Adams Elementary
Parties & Rentals
Rehearsal Rentals
Our studio space is 1000 sq. ft. with padded wood flooring, a marley floor covering and equipped with 1 mirror wall, ballet barre, and sound system.
Rates per hour:
Group Rate: $50
Nonprofit Group Rate: $30
Individual Practice Rate: $25
Please contact SCraig@localmotionproject.org for more information and scheduling. All rentals require a Local Motion Project Rental Agreement.
Birthday Parties
Creative Dance Party
Join us for a creative dance class followed by cupcakes! Independent class for ages 4 and older. Caregiver class for age 3 with one adult per child.
$345
16 children maximum
Kids Aerial Birthday Parties
Give your kids and their friends the gift of flight and enjoy cake in the lobby afterwards. For ages 9 and up.
$345
9 children maximum
For scheduling and more information contact SCraig@localmotionproject.org.
Phone
703.299.0017Join Newsletter
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