The Movement Lab

Building Movement One Step at a Time Every month, I'm reminded that dance is built one skill at a time. While choreography is often the most exciting part of class, it's the fundamentals that give dancers the confidence to move with intention. This month's class with Black Mental Health Village (BMHV) focused on strengthening those building blocks while encouraging students to apply them in new ways. As always, we began with a warm-up and stretching before reviewing one of ou

"Every class begins before the music starts" This month with Black Mental Health Village (BMHV), we spent the first part of the evening walking around, meeting families, and inviting new dancers into the space. Those conversations are just as important as the dancing itself. They help create an environment where students feel welcomed before they're ever asked to move. By 5:00, we officially began class with a group of six students ready to learn. After warming up and stretch