Category Archives: Student Stories

Student Stories: Hip Hop Boot Camp with Taurus Broadhurst

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

By Tony Keith It all started with a text message from Taurus Broadhurst last month announcing an opportunity to participate in a FREE Hip Hop Boot Camp fitness conditioning class at Joy of Motion Dance Center Atlas. I figured, why … Continue reading →

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Student Stories: SENIOR MOVE Student Jean Lanham

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

By Jean Lanham In my heart, I am still 23 years old and dancing the night away in the clubs. Lately, Joy of Motion Dance Center has become my refuge in the dance department and the most recent entry in … Continue reading →

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Youth Dance Companies: Samantha Shapiro of Jazz Factor

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

By Samantha Shapiro I’ve been dancing as long as I can remember. In fact, I can only vaguely remember the years of my life in which I wasn’t dancing. I started taking dance classes when I was around four years … Continue reading →

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Student Stories: Cecily Lo of Youth Dance Ensemble

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

By Cecily Lo I never thought I’d be a dancer. Really. Sure, I took the occasional ballet class in preschool—but to be honest, I remember snack time more than any actual dancing. At age four, my parents signed me up … Continue reading →

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Student Stories: “My daughter danced in a wheelchair.”

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

By Sharon Parrott My daughter danced with emotion and grace at the Youth Dance Ensemble concert. And, she danced in a wheelchair. The support she has received from Joy of Motion Dance Center as she recovers from a serious knee condition, along with her teacher’s … Continue reading →

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Student Stories: Street Jazz Performance Class with Maurice Johnson

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

By Karen Agresti One unfortunate consequence of adulthood is as you get older, the opportunities to perform seem to disappear. I took my first ballet lessons at age 6 and have loved performing in recitals ever since. In addition to … Continue reading →

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Student Stories: Staying Motivated in Dance

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

By Bree Gant I was introduced to the concept of dance long before I knew the technique, terms and history. I knew the rhythm of my hips, the lines my legs could draw, the stories my body could tell. In … Continue reading →

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Student Stories: Gaga for Gaga Hip Hop Performance Class with Namaad Jackson

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

By Oliver Truong In my circle of friends, I’ve always been the one that learns choreography from music videos. I distinctly remember teaching Beyonce’s “Sweet Dream” to my friend in her kitchen. As fun as learning music videos via YouTube … Continue reading →

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Student Stories: Dance Is My Outlet

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

By Leila Meliani Dance is my outlet and has been since I was 4 years old. I grew up in Montclair, New Jersey taking classes at local area dance schools in ballet, tap, modern, jazz, African, Horton and hip hop … Continue reading →

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Student Stories: Caught Dancing Photography Contest Winner Alexandria Franklin

Posted on May 23, 2011 by

Joy of Motion Dance Center called for unique and original pictures that capture the essence of being CAUGHT DANCING! JOMDC Facebook fans liked their favorite photos to determine the winner of a $100 JOMDC gift card. With more than 100 … Continue reading →

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