Moving North is a cost-free dance training program founded on the principle art should not be a privilege, but instead, is a necessity. Created for girls 10-18 years old living in Lexington communities experiencing inequity in accessibility to art, Moving North will foster a safe space for youth to explore and express their creativity through dance. Moving North is a Movement Continuum program.

Moving North dancers will receive:

  • Weekly training from highly qualified professionals in Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Acro & Hip Hop

  • All necessary dance shoes & dance clothes (leotard, tights, etc.), as well as dance bag

  • Guest artist workshops in African, Indian, Latin & Contra Dance

  • Professional headshots

  • Performance experience via their Spring show at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center

  • All performance costuming

  • Access to transportation to & from rehearsals & performances

  • Education in resumé & professional bio writing, dance history, choreography & exposure to other careers in the performing arts

  • One-on-one mentorship with a professional dancer

Questions You May Have

  • When does Moving North start & end? Moving North will begin September 2022! Our first season will end after our Spring performance in May 2023.

  • How much does it cost to be a dancer in Moving North? We’re not kidding when we say our program is cost-free. Dancers in Moving North will not be responsible for any financial fees.

  • How many girls get to be in Moving North? In our first season, we will work with no more than 15 dancers total through the program.

  • Where will Moving North be held? All dance classes & workshops will happen in the Rehearsal Room at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center, 141 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507.

  • When will Moving North dancers meet? Moving North dancers will meet once per week for classes, choreography & training.

Moving North Team

Moving North Company | Season One

Moving North’s first season was made possible due to a $10,000 2022 Art Meets Activism grant award from Kentucky Foundation for Women!

Every dollar counts in providing a future for young dancers in Central Kentucky. $20 can purchase a pair of Ballet shoes for a new dancer & $40 purchases a new leotard.

Are you interested in financially contributing in order to make dance a reality in a young student’s life? Fill out our contact form, & we’ll let you know how you can best help in getting a student into the studio!

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