Capitol Movement, Inc. trains young dancers to maximize their performance potential. Aspiring young professionals, between the ages of 9 and 17, audition to work with local and national choreographers in preparation for a Pre-Professional Company dance performance as well as other area events.
Once dancers are in the cast, they train at the Capitol Movement Studio and are engaged at the professional level.
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Performances
Featured Performance:
Movement of the People Dance Concert – Was held November 12, 2011
So much more than a recital, and definitely not your average kids show, the CMI Pre-Professional Company dazzled with their remarkable power and precision. In a demonstration of astounding versatility, Company dancers packed the evening with hip hop, contemporary, modern, jazz, partnering, and tap, premiering new works by Derrick Butler, Nicole Klett, Samantha Figgins, Shontal Snider, Stephanie Jojokian, and Viktor Wallace. A special treat included choreography by LA’s Adam Parson, whose work on Australia’s So You Think You Can Dance has been seen by millions. Bring the movement to your home – purchase a DVD – and mark your calendar for their next performance, March 3 and 4 at the Annual Jazz and Tap Festival!
Past Pre-Professional Performances include:
Proving that dance is alive in DC, our talented young dancers continually captivate packed crowds with their energy, charisma, power, and sheer talent. They perform throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia at special events including:
Capitol Movement Project Guest Performance at the Kennedy Center
9th Annual Metro DC Dances at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre
DC Dance Festival
Children’s Charities Foundation Annual “Basket Ball Gala”
DC Hip Hop Festival
Jazz and Tap Festival
Premiere Performance "Movement of the People" Nov. 13, 2010
New Dancers
Ayanna, Brelynn, Brianna, Brittany, Candace, Danielle, Gabby, Jamillah,
Jazmyne, Julia, Kevin, Michael, Raeya, Ricardo, Taylor
*Auditions for the 2012-2013 season will be scheduled for June 2012.
Participation
Requirements Training and Classes Pre-Professional Company members must take seven classes per month;
at least two of those must be at the Capitol Movement Studio. A
variety of styles are offered weekly on Friday nights. (See the
CM Studio Schedule for specific class
information.)
Schedule In addition to the weekly classes, dancers will rehearse with select
choreographers for repertoire pieces on Friday evenings, Saturday
afternoons and evenings. The Pre-Professional Company show will
premiere in November 2011.
Fees The Pre-Professional Company rehearses six months out of the year; July through December. Fees are collected in two- or three-month installments between July and September. These fees cover the full six months of the Program, including:
Weekly classes at Capitol Movement Studio – covers up to eight classes per month, for six months (up to $720 value!)
Multiple performance opportunities at local events such as the DC Hip Hop Festival, Jazz and Tap Festival, Metro DC Dances, Basketball Gala, and others.
Rehearsals with highly acclaimed instructors to prepare for commissioned projects.
Performance featuring the Pre-Professional Company at a local Theatre in November 2011 (covers costumes and theatre fees)
Opportunity to audition for the 7th Annual Capitol Movement Project, which features the Capitol Movement Adult Dance Company.
2-month
installment plan:
$300 payment in July and August
3-month
installment plan:
$200 payment in July, August, and September
Why
CMI? We recently asked some of our up-and-coming young dancers why they enjoy CMI. Here are a few reasons why:
“I have been a member of Capitol Movement since the beginning and not only have I grown as a dancer, but as a person. I love CMI, it’s a part of my life”
“Capitol Movement is where my heart is, this company is part of the reason I am who I am today.”
“I love CMI! It provides me with opportunities to further my dance experience and improve my skills as a dancer.”
“[I dance with CMI] to maintain the styles of dance that I know, with instruction from great teachers, and to become more of a well rounded dancer.”
“I am interested in pursuing dance as a career, I have seen Capitol Movement perform, and it inspired me to be a part of the company.”
“This company has given me lots of opportunities and chances to dance with some of the best in the DC area.”
“My dream is to attend Julliard and just dancing as a competition style dancer doesn’t allow me to be as versatile as I should be as a dancer.”
“CMI made it evident that they truly are a beneficial dance institution because I felt as if my technique grew tremendously just over the year I have been in the Pre-Professional Company.”
“It
is a very nice movement and I think people need to see the talent
DC has to offer.”
“Capitol
Movement is where my heart is, this company is part of the reason
I am who I am today.”
“Love
the program.”
“This
company has given me lots of opportunities and chances to dance
with some of the best in the DC area.”
“[This]
company will help me improve as a dancer and a person.”
“I
really like taking classes with CMI and exploring new styles of
dance.”
“I
am interested in dancing professionally in the future and I believe
this will be a stepping stone into doing so.”
“From
the videos I have seen You Tube of Capitol Movement, I believe that this company will supply me
with the dance education that I deeply desire.”
For
our even younger dancers please join our CMI
Kidz
Capitol Movement, Inc. trains young dancers to maximize their performance potential. Aspiring young professionals, between the ages of 9 and 17, audition to work with local and national choreographers in preparation for a Pre-Professional Company dance performance as well as other area events.