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Motivated Movers is the premiere program for professional artists seeking beginner dance training. We believe YOU ARE ENOUGH. Embrace Joy. Embrace Movement.

Motivated Movers NYC is a a beginner dance training program and professional artistic development community designed to empower, educate and connect authentic artists on the dance floor. Our holistic approach to dance and movement training is proven to help you excel both in and out of the audition room. We choose to create a dance environment that celebrates growth and movement at every stage - m

aking our classes unlike any others. At Motivated Movers...

We believe in a safe-space learning environment free of comparison and judgement. We believe in celebrating the whole artist, placing personal and professional growth side by side. We believe in cultivating community both on and off the dance floor. You have unique gifts to offer at every moment, at every audition. On the dance floor, we will...

Set an intention for every class and audition
Hold our thoughts, words, and actions accountable
Utilize positive affirmations to keep ourselves present in the moment
Gain tools of assimilation to connect the mind and body through movement
Explore visual, auditory, and kinesthetic ways of learning
Empower one another to face our fears
EMBRACE MOVEMENT

Embrace Love. xoxo
Elise Hearden and Jesse Palmer

03/17/2023

Dear Motivated Community,

We are writing today to share important news with you: We have made the difficult decision to pause Motivated Movers programming for the foreseeable future. This decision was hard to make, because this community and the work we do are so special to us, but we know that it is the right choice for this moment in time.

Transitions ask a lot of us and are often messier than we would like them to be. They require us to make hard decisions to find our way forward. Over the last year we have worked hard to imagine a new path for Motivated Movers. It is a path we still very much believe in and are excited by; but as our hearts are currently focused on the transition into motherhood, we have decided that our best next step is to create space. Space that will allow us to dream and imagine the right way to travel down our new path.

Know that we adore this community and deeply value each and everyone of you. We are not disappearing completely, things are just going to look a little different for a bit.

Here is what to expect:
- All live programming is paused. (Virtual and In-Person)
- You can still join The Community Hub and access all past content, including articles, livestreams, and conversations.
- You can gain access to our on-demand library with 250+ videos for only $12/mo
- Things will be a bit quiet in your inbox and on our Instagram account.

While things may look a bit different, we are not going anywhere. Don’t hesitate to reach out with questions about what’s happening next, seeking guidance for your dance journeys, or to share your celebrations.

Keep Dancing,
Elise & Anna

02/20/2023

This week Motivated Movers is celebrating 10 years of unforgettable memories on and off the dance floor.

Motivated Movers was founded by .melendez & to ensure performing artists have a supportive space to learn to dance confidently, as well as navigate the demands of the arts industry as movers. We help artists evolve into storytellers through dance.

Today we are a global community led by .melendez and filled with dancers beginning and returning to dance. We believe that everyone can and deserves to dance, but we need a judgment-free and intentional space to find joy in being a beginner. We create that space, introduce you to your inner dancer, and help you harness the power of dance.

To say the last 10 years have been more than we ever could imagine would be an understatement. This past year has reminded us to continue to spread our wings, lean into the evolving needs of our community, and dance through all of life’s moments, together.

Today, we want to celebrate our anniversary by thanking YOU for joining us on this beautiful journey and choosing to embrace movement with us. It is our privilege to share space with so many fearlessly authentic beings, such as yourself.

Throughout the upcoming week, we will be sharing some of our favorite memories as we celebrate all the artists that have joined us on the dance floor and left a lasting impact on this community. We hope you will join us in the celebration by sharing your memories and choosing an abundance of silly dance parties.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. 💙

Share your memories below, we want to reminisce with you!
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01/01/2023

This is your invitation to embrace movement and dance in the way that is right for you 365 days of the year.

How will you choose to move and groove today?

11/07/2022

14 Days Of Wonder Begins TODAY! We can’t wait to go on this adventure with you where we explore the possibilities of the dance floor through the lens of wonder!

Here are the details:

WHEN:
Today, Monday, November 7th - Sunday, November 20th

15 minutes (max) per day

WHERE:
Member Corner inside The Community Hub
*Member Corner is accessible through our paid Dance Membership. Learn more & join us via the link in our bio.
Questions? Send us a message!

WHAT:
Daily prompts of Heart Work Reflections and Movement Work Invitations for you to explore; inviting you to see where wonder can lead you.

An opportunity to connect to joy & bring it into today, inspiring you to imagine a new kind of dance floor. And as an added bonus…

Active participation in all 14 days will get you entered to win a package of 3, 60-minute, Heart Work coaching sessions.
*Winner will be chosen at random

Let’s imagine a new kind of dance floor. One where all of you is welcome & all of you is celebrated.

One Community, Four Ways to Join

Not the right time for a full dance membership? Click our bio to read all about The Hub and the 4 ways you are able to join - one of them at no cost to you!

We are so excited to go on this WONDERful adventure with you!

11/01/2022

Our November schedule is here! Join us on the dance floor💙

Over the last few years we have come to see dance in a new light. Dance has always been a way to work on things like technical skills and our ability to assimilate choreography, but we now know that it is so much more than that. It is a way for us to connect more deeply with ourselves, understand our internal worlds, combat stress and burnout, and bring boundless joy to our lives. We have come to understand the dance floor as a space of limitless possibility.

While all of this is true, we also know that dance can be a space of deep vulnerability filled with the stories we have learned and embodied about what it means to be a dancer. These stories have the capacity to stop us from stepping foot on the dance floor all together. If you hold hesitation or fear of the dance floor, you are not alone.

We cannot get rid of our fear overnight, but what we can do is begin to wonder about and explore the possibilities. That is what we are going to do this month. We are going to explore the idea of Wonder, and play with what becomes possible when we connect to and bring the magic of wonder to the dance floor.

Our dance floor is open to dance beginners and enthusiasts alike, ready to explore all that dance has to offer. And whether you are seeking new beginnings, a path to turn inward, or deeper connection - our brand new virtual space, The Community Hub, is here to support you on the journey! (Open to all, at no cost) All details are in our bio💙

09/13/2022

Dance has the power to help us reduce stress, silence loneliness, embrace joy, and overall enhance our well-being. And when we dance in community, dance becomes even more powerful.

That’s why we are inviting you to join us for an inspiring 15-day dance journey.

Beginning this Thursday, September 15, 2022, we will be embarking on our second community-wide dance challenge. Upon our first exploration of this challenge, our community discovered how transformative a dance party can be for your energy, body awareness, and emotional state. It’s time we invite the habit back into our routine to guide us through the season transition to fall.

For 15 days in a row, we will embrace a 5-minute dance party daily, guided by a livestream in The Community Hub. No rules, community support, and ability to dance at a time that works for your schedule. All at no $ cost to you!

Invite movement into your days, and give yourself permission to discover the possibilities dance holds for you and your life. You deserve it.

Will you accept our invitation to embark on this challenge?

Link in bio to join The Community Hub and get ready for the challenge!

09/12/2022

Our Motivated Community has begun to uncover a deeper purpose for turning to dance. It can be so much more than training for your career as an actor or a fun physical activity.

These days we find ourselves dancing to:
- Strengthen body awareness
- Uncover our emotional experiences
- Cultivate creativity within the day
- Manage stress, burnout, and exhaustion
- Expand our storytelling skills as artists
- Connect with ourselves and others

With so many reasons to dance, we need a place for our Motivated Community to collectively explore the full range of what’s possible. So we created a new space for dance beginners and enthusiasts to join us on this dance journey!

The Community Hub is filled with dance guidance, community gatherings, and exclusive content designed to support your dance and wellness journey. Whether you begin to dance in our virtual space or are seeking a compliment to your in-person training, consider this your new dance home.

Consider this your personal invitation to start exploring all that dance offers. There are so many reasons to join!

09/06/2022

With the change of seasons, new beginnings await when you are open.

These in-between moments of life can hold so much to discover if we take the time to listen with curiosity, go off-balance, and dance through the transition.

This month we invite you to join our dance floor, one open to dance beginners and enthusiasts alike, ready to explore all that dance has to offer. And whether you are seeking new beginnings, a path to turn inward, or a connection beyond yourself - our brand new virtual space, The Community Hub, is here to support you on the journey! (Open to all, at no cost)

08/14/2022

You deserve to dance this week. We are here to help.

Whether you are new to dance, seeking a creative outlet, or looking for new opportunities to get moving - this is your invitation to start dancing! Join us for a virtual class this week and unlock the powerful impact dance can have on your daily life.

🔗 Link in bio to register.
💛 Classes highlighted in yellow are member-only. This means they are exclusive for our members inside The Community Hub. Enrollment is always open if you'd like to join.

07/24/2022

Body awareness is a gateway to your well-being. The art and practice of listening to your body holds so much wisdom and guidance. Yet, sometimes identifying what our bodies are actually are experiencing feels like a labyrinth.

One of the number one reasons we dance at Motivated Movers is because it is such a powerful (and joyful) way to deepen our connection with our bodies and emotions. But what does that mean?

On Sunday, July 31, from 5-6pm ET our dear friend Dr. Angelica McCarthy will be joining us for a deep-dive discussion on embracing your body's language. We'll explore:
- Why body awareness matters
- Tools and language to identify what your body is experiencing
- Understanding the barriers that get in the way of listening
- Integrating this into your every day life

This conversation is open to all at no charge. Simply follow the link in our bio to register and then join us live via Zoom.
*A recording will be available for those who cannot make it for 1-week after the event.

07/17/2022

🔆 We are back from our summer siesta and ready to start embracing dance with you!

Whether you are new to dance, seeking a creative outlet, or looking for new opportunities to get moving - we are here for you! Join us for a virtual class this month and unlock the powerful impact dance can have on your daily life.

🔗 Link in bio to register.
💛 Classes highlighted in yellow are member-only. This means they are exclusive for our members inside The Community Hub. Enrollment is always open if you'd like to join.

06/26/2022

Today, and every day, we are celebrating all of our LGBTQIA+ community members and the inherent worthiness of YOU!

Here, you will always be welcome, embraced, and loved for ALL that you are. Here, you will always have a home to take up space and DANCE!

❤️ 💙 💚 💛 💜 🖤

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