CMI Blog: The Groove

Read about our organization updates, press releases, and interviews with key members of the CMI community of dancers. Take a deeper look into our shared passions for dance and how dance fuels our mission to change lives for the better. This page will be updated on a regular basis with new content, interviews, and articles.

Stephanie Jojokian 6/19/23 Stephanie Jojokian 6/19/23

Lucetta & Shontal Snider: A CMI Love Story

Thirteen years ago, Lucetta and Shontal Snider met at Capitol Movement, and nearly a decade ago got married. Today Lucetta is the Artistic Director of Capitol Movement and Shontal is the Director of the professional Hip Hop company.

Stephanie Jojokian 5/30/23 Stephanie Jojokian 5/30/23

Capitol Movement, Inc Joins the 2023-24 Class of Spur Local

Capitol Movement Inc. (CMI), today announced its participation in the 2023-24 Spur Local class, a program that helps elevate local nonprofits and their work in the community.

Stephanie Jojokian 5/8/23 Stephanie Jojokian 5/8/23

Interview with Nia Lonette

Interview with CMI Alumn Nia Lonette and how dance played a large role in building confidence and self assurance.

Stephanie Jojokian 4/23/23 Stephanie Jojokian 4/23/23

Interview with Drew Scammell

Interview with CMI’s Drew Scammell and how dance played a large role in building confidence and self assurance.

Stephanie Jojokian 4/11/23 Stephanie Jojokian 4/11/23

Interview with Cierra Kaler-Jones

Q&A with our CMI Dance Company member, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Cierra Kaler-Jones.

Stephanie Jojokian 4/3/23 Stephanie Jojokian 4/3/23

Interview with Jamilla Keene

Q&A with our CMI Studio and Social Media Manager, Founding Member, Coach, and Friend Jamilla Keene

Stephanie Jojokian 3/27/23 Stephanie Jojokian 3/27/23

Taylor Hawkins: Dance is Essential to Childhood Education

Growing up in the nation’s capital, Taylor Hawkins lacked access to the one thing that would shape her life: dance.