Joy of Motion Dance Center (JOMDC) delights in providing dance companies for budding youth performers. JOMDC’s youth companies have performed at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Imagination Bethesda, Magical Montgomery, other local festivals, in their own concerts, and the annual Youth Spring Concert. Admission in all youth dance companies is by audition only.
(Grades 9-12)
For additional information, contact urbanimpact@joyofmotion.org.
(Grades 6-9)
For additional information, contact grooveelements@joyofmotion.org.
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(Grades 9-12)
For additional information, contact dancefusionjazzproject@joyofmotion.org.
(Grades 6-9)
For additional information, contact jazzfactor@joyofmotion.org.
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(Grades 9-12)
For additional information, contact raqsjameel@joyofmotion.org.
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(Grades 6-12)
For additional information, contact solesofsteel@joyofmotion.org.
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Hip Hop Companies
Urban Impact
Director: Nikki Gambhir(Grades 9-12)
For additional information, contact urbanimpact@joyofmotion.org.
Urban Impact is the teen hip hop performance company of Joy of Motion Dance Center (JOMDC). Led by director and JOMDC faculty member Nikki Gambhir, Urban Impact is the senior level hip-hop youth company. They fuse street styles with modern, jazz and African. Urban Impact has a unique approach to movement and music with themes of empowerment, individuality, and responsibility.
Groove Elements
Director: Alana Hill(Grades 6-9)
For additional information, contact grooveelements@joyofmotion.org.
Groove Elements is the youth hip hop performance company of Joy of Motion Dance Center (JOMDC). Known for their awesome stage presence and high energy, Groove Elements offer dancers diverse hip hop training cultivated through exposure, education, and performance. Groove Elements dancers learn both old and new school movement, while developing an appreciation for hip hop as a rich and growing art form. Groove Elements has the opportunity to work with other talented choreographers and perform at an array of noteworthy events. Without question, Groove Elements is a fun and encouraging place for dancers to continue their study of hip hop.
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Jazz Dance Companies
DanceFusion Jazz Project
Director: Vanessa Carmichael-Elder(Grades 9-12)
For additional information, contact dancefusionjazzproject@joyofmotion.org.
Dance Fusion Jazz Project is the teen jazz performance company of Joy of Motion Dance Center (JOMDC). Led by director and faculty member Vanessa Carmichael-Elder, Dance Fusion Jazz Project strives to exceed the limits of jazz. By utilizing cross cultural influences in African, Caribbean and Latin dance styles, Dance Fusion Jazz Project builds upon a world dance perspective through jazz. Dancers perfect a variety a skills preparing them for a lifetime of successful professional and recreational jazz dancing.
Jazz Factor
Director: Kelly Kunst(Grades 6-9)
For additional information, contact jazzfactor@joyofmotion.org.
Jazz Factor is the youth jazz performance company of Joy of Motion Dance Center (JOMDC). Led by director and faculty member Kelly Kunst, young dancers begin their jazz technique training with Jazz Factor. Company members will develop their technique and performance presentation skills. This high energy company encapsulates the excitement of jazz hands!
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Middle Eastern Dance Company
Raqs Jameel
Director: Adriane Whalen(Grades 9-12)
For additional information, contact raqsjameel@joyofmotion.org.
Raqs Jameel is the teen world dance performance company of Joy of Motion Dance Center. Led by director Adriane Whalen, the company presents Middle Eastern, Turkish, Iranian and Indian dances. Through its traditional folkloric dances and authentic costumes, Raqs Jameel seeks to promote understanding and appreciation of different cultures.
Raqs Jameel is performing at the 2010 Wolf Trap's International Children Festival Click here for more information
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Tap Company
Soles of Steel
Director: Vikki Weinberger(Grades 6-12)
For additional information, contact solesofsteel@joyofmotion.org.
Soles of Steel is the teen tap performance company of Joy of Motion Dance Center (JOMDC). Led by director and faculty member Vikki Weinberger, Soles of Steel pushes the limits of tap! This explosive company continues to build upon tap skills in a range of styles and techniques by infusing traditional tap with contemporary choreography.
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