Local Motion Project

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Local Motion Project We strive to bring diverse dance experiences to our community. We engage with people through education, participation and observation.

Local Motion Project, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, has a mission to bring people together in dynamic, collective movement experiences that effect personal growth and social change. We center dance as a vehicle for expression, connection, and human understanding.

Save the date! This Friday, October 16, $15 Friday brings Bhangra with Radhika Gore, 7-8pm. Get ready for an hour of joy...
10/14/2026

Save the date! This Friday, October 16, $15 Friday brings Bhangra with Radhika Gore, 7-8pm. Get ready for an hour of joyful, high-energy movement rooted in Punjabi folk dance, open to all ages and abilities.& ;

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Hip-hop, house, and commercial styles all in one class? That's Hip Hop Fusion with Lauren DeVera and The Lion's Den DMV,...
10/13/2026

Hip-hop, house, and commercial styles all in one class? That's Hip Hop Fusion with Lauren DeVera and The Lion's Den DMV, every Tuesday 7:45-9pm here at Local Motion Project. Beginner-friendly, high-energy, and supportive. See you tonight!& ;

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Monday night double feature with Cierra Morris! Beginner Ballet at 6:15pm, then Contemporary Modern Open Level + Techniq...
10/12/2026

Monday night double feature with Cierra Morris! Beginner Ballet at 6:15pm, then Contemporary Modern Open Level + Technique at 7:30pm. Take one or take both. Drop in, no commitment needed.& ;

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Today's the day! Our Turns + Jumps Workshop with Shu-Chen Cuff of Gin Dance runs 4:30-6:00pm. This focused ballet worksh...
10/10/2026

Today's the day! Our Turns + Jumps Workshop with Shu-Chen Cuff of Gin Dance runs 4:30-6:00pm. This focused ballet workshop builds the strength, coordination, control, and confidence behind your turns and jumps, with practical tools to take into your regular classes and rehearsals. Presented with the Adult Ballet Ensemble. Ages 18+. A few spots may still be open, so register now!

Move better, feel better. Intro to EBAS (Elementary Body Alignment System) with Christine Heckel is a gentle, accessible...
10/09/2026

Move better, feel better. Intro to EBAS (Elementary Body Alignment System) with Christine Heckel is a gentle, accessible class focused on alignment, posture, and moving with ease in everyday life. It's great for dancers and non-dancers alike. Join us today at 4:30pm.

Hip-hop, house, and commercial styles all in one class? That's Hip Hop Fusion with Lauren DeVera and The Lion's Den DMV,...
10/06/2026

Hip-hop, house, and commercial styles all in one class? That's Hip Hop Fusion with Lauren DeVera and The Lion's Den DMV, every Tuesday 7:45-9pm here at Local Motion Project. Beginner-friendly, high-energy, and supportive. See you tonight!

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Make Sunday morning your dance morning. Cierra Morris leads Jazz - Adult Open Level at 10:15am, exploring the cultural r...
10/03/2026

Make Sunday morning your dance morning. Cierra Morris leads Jazz - Adult Open Level at 10:15am, exploring the cultural roots of jazz through rhythm, polyrhythms, and groove. Then Kayla Gray takes over for Contemporary Modern - Beyond Beginner at 11:15am. Take one or take both. Book tonight!

Finished a beginner ballet series and ready for the next step? Or returning to ballet after a long break? Renee Campbell...
10/02/2026

Finished a beginner ballet series and ready for the next step? Or returning to ballet after a long break? Renee Campbell's Ballet - Beyond Beginner (Fridays at 5:30pm) is a supportive, steady-paced class for dancers with about 6-12 months of experience. End your week at the barre with us tonight.

Thursdays in October with The Lion's Den Every Thursday from 8:30-10pm, our Community Workshop brings a new style and a ...
10/01/2026

Thursdays in October with The Lion's Den Every Thursday from 8:30-10pm, our Community Workshop brings a new style and a new teacher. Tonight kicks it off with Hip Hop with Julika Cuffy, followed by Afro Fusion with Ishanathan (10/8), Waacking with CruElla (10/15), Choreo with Ivan Honrado (10/22), and Street Jazz with Paetyn Lewis (10/29). Open level, all welcome. RSVP: lauren-devera.as.me/dance

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Meet the instructor behind our Turns + Jumps Workshop: Shu-Chen Cuff of Gin Dance! Born in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Shu-Chen t...
09/30/2026

Meet the instructor behind our Turns + Jumps Workshop: Shu-Chen Cuff of Gin Dance! Born in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Shu-Chen trained in ballet, modern, Chinese Opera movement, and Chinese folk dance, then danced with Miami Ballet and Nevada Ballet Theater before founding Gin Dance Company in 2011. Today she teaches at George Mason University, The Washington Ballet School, BalletNova, and more. Learn from her on Saturday, October 10, 4:30-6:00pm, in a focused ballet workshop on the strength, coordination, control, and confidence behind your turns and jumps. Presented with the Adult Ballet Ensemble. Ages 18+.

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2377 South Dove Street
Alexandria, VA
22314

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 8am - 9pm

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+17032990017

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