Moving Spirits, Inc.

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"I believe the creative arts should be used as a vehicle to bring awareness to social justice issues and issues impacting our community."
~Tamara Williams

Finally a moment to speak of gratitude after soaking it all in, and reflecting on the 2nd International African Diaspora...
08/22/2026

Finally a moment to speak of gratitude after soaking it all in, and reflecting on the 2nd International African Diaspora Dance Traditions Conference in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.

I am grateful to the elders, the cultural preservers, the presenters and participants, our guests, the Silvestre Associação Cultural, UFBA, Fernando and the entire UFBA equipe. I'm thankful to Maxine Montilus and humbly in appreciation to Rosangela Silvestre and Igor for this year's conference. Grateful for new connections and possibilities and new friends in the making!! 🙏🏿

Each gathering brings so much joy, hope and inspiration to my life. You are all seen, heard and so deeply appreciated. From every song sung, floor swept, light placed, wisdom shared and movement experienced, we are stronger!
Axé

08/05/2026

International African Diaspora Dance Traditions Conference

Oh the places you'll go! When I was a graduating dance senior at FSU, I never imagined the places, spaces, people, rooms...
07/17/2026

Oh the places you'll go!

When I was a graduating dance senior at FSU, I never imagined the places, spaces, people, rooms, opportunities, or experiences that dance would offer me. ❤️ I have lawn so much from my service as a National Dance Project (NDP) advisor. I'm honored to be at the table, incredible thankful to the AMAZING NEFA team and all of the incredible advisors.

Seeing the work of many artists gives me so much hope in knowing- We WILL be ok, and the people, the art, the stories and community together will make the difference and changes we want to see in the word.

The arts saved us during the pandemic and they will continue to do so for centuries. 🫶🏿 That's not a question, but a declaration!! ✌🏿

07/10/2026

Update!
Thank yous!

Also-
Cape Verde, it was an amazing game!!! 🇨🇻

As the Artistic Director of Moving Spirits, Inc., I am also the the visionary, CEO, producer, fundraiser, educator, advo...
07/01/2026

As the Artistic Director of Moving Spirits, Inc., I am also the the visionary, CEO, producer, fundraiser, educator, advocate & community leader.

As I reflect on 15 years, I also remember the labor it takes. Shout out to all the ADs!

Develop the artistic vision and mission. Create the company's long-term artistic direction. Choreograph new works. Restage existing repertory. Select repertory. Curate concert programs. Maintain artistic quality and standards. Preserve the company's artistic legacy. Develop concepts for productions. Produce performances. Research historical and cultural contexts. Direct rehearsals. Provide artistic feedback. Clean choreography. Approve costumes, lighting, music, projections, and scenic design. Oversee dramaturgy and storytelling. Recruit dancers. Hold auditions. Cast productions. Select performance venues. Negotiate contracts. Create production timelines. Coordinate rehearsals. Work with stage management. Supervise technical rehearsals. Oversee load-in and strike. Transport costumes, props, and equipment. Troubleshoot production issues. Work with the Board of Directors. Attend board meetings. Develop strategic plans. Lead organizational growth. Represent the organization publicly. Ensure the mission is fulfilled. Write grants. Meet with funders. Cultivate donors. Thank supporters. Plan fundraising campaigns. Report to granting agencies. Approve artistic expenditures. Prioritize spending. Monitor project budgets. Seek new revenue opportunities. Build partnerships. Develop outreach programs. Teach community classes & workshops. Foster relationships with community organizations. Build audiences. Lead artist residencies. Conduct lectures and demonstrations. Preserve cultural traditions. Document choreographic processes. Archive company history. Approve marketing materials. Write artistic statements. Develop season announcements. Plan tours. Coordinate travel. Arrange accommodations. Develop itineraries. Maintain relationships with presenters. Manage touring logistics. Answer emails. Schedule meetings. Prepare contracts. Maintain records. Coordinate calendars. Review policies. Hire contractors.

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What started as a seed planted after dancing for years in New York City and having the courage to put my own voice forwa...
06/29/2026

What started as a seed planted after dancing for years in New York City and having the courage to put my own voice forward. Moving Spirits, Inc. celebrates 15 years of honoring who we are, our lineages, and strength.

As the High Priestess of Black Classical Music, Nina Simone, shared, "You can't help it. An artist's duty, as far as I'm concerned, is to reflect the times." That is the work. Moving Spirits' works, reflect the times as we live now, and retells true, forgotten and misinformed histories of the times of our ancestors.

Moving Spirits, Inc.
Past & Present
June 27th, 2027
Gibney, New York City

📸 Alice Chacon

Tonight's the night! Moving Spirits, Inc. Past & Present Saturday, June 27th at 7pm at Gibney Dance 🔗 in Bio📸 by the AM...
06/27/2026

Tonight's the night!
Moving Spirits, Inc. Past & Present
Saturday, June 27th at 7pm at Gibney Dance

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📸 by the AMAZING BT Twitty

Did you get your tickets yet?

06/25/2026

Warming up! 🧑🏿‍🩰

Do you have your tickets yet for Saturday❔
Moving Spirits Past and Present
7pm at Gibney on June 27th

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Moving Spirits Past & Present Saturday, June 27th at 7pm Gibney Dance Studios ✨Meet our Moving Spirits Family✨Maxine Mon...
06/22/2026

Moving Spirits Past & Present
Saturday, June 27th at 7pm
Gibney Dance Studios

✨Meet our Moving Spirits Family✨

Maxine Montilus is a native of Brooklyn, New York and a first-generation Haitian-American. Maxine has a B.F.A. in Modern Dance Performance from The University of the Arts, an M.A. in Arts Management from City University London, an M.A. in Dance Education from Hunter College via the Lincoln Center Scholars program, and an M.F.A. in Dance from Hunter College.
She had the opportunity to study Afro Cuban dance and culture through the annual “Dog Aguas” program founded by Danys “La Mora” Perez from 2010-2012, which took her to Havana, Matanzas and Santiago de Cuba; and has studied Haitian folkloric dance with
various master teachers, such as Nadia Dieudonné, Adia Whitaker, Peniel Guerrier and Julio Jean.
In 2018, she received the Jerome Foundation’s Travel and Study Grant to participate in Dieufel
Lamisere’s program Vinn Pran Baget in Cap Haitien, Haiti to further her study of Haitian
Folkloric dance. Maxine is a 2014 EMERGENYC artist with New York University’s Hemispheric Institute for
Performance and Politics. As a dancer, Maxine has performed with Ase Dance Theatre Collective, Balasole Dance Company, KaNu Dance Theater, Kriyol Dance Collective and Tamara LaDonna Moving Spirits. Maxine performed with SpeakDance Collective in the Festival of Art and Folklore in Santiago de Cuba in April 2016. She was featured in the theatrical production “La Sirene: Rutas de Azucar” produced by Lukumi Arts in December 2016 at JACK Art Space, and in February 2017 at HERE Arts Center. She also performed in Jean Claude Eugene’s production
“Zatrap: HaitiTrauma” at The Landon School in Bethesda, Maryland in October 2017 and at the
Queens Museum Theatre in May 2018.

As a choreographer, Maxine has presented work at various institutions, including La Mama Experimental Theatre Club, and Harlem School for the Arts with Haiti Cultural Exchange for their annual Selebrasyon Festival. Maxine has also presented choreography in Dance Caribbean COLLECTIVE’s annual New Traditions Showcase from 2015-2017.

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