Making Strides through Dance

Since its vibrant grand opening March 23rd, Moving Forward Dance Studio has continued to have an impact on the diversity of East Chattanooga’s growing creative culture.

Artist in residence Rebekah Mawuko has offered a wide range of free dance and performing arts classes to capture a broad audience—both in interest and age. In fact, her youngest participants aren’t yet walking, but as part of the Mommy & Me class are able to practice age-appropriate skills of stretching and strength-building. Classes ranging in style from African dance to Zumba to Capoeira, a Brazilian dance and martial arts hybrid, all work to foster an inclusive learning environment for beginner-level students. Most classes are open to participants age 8 and up, providing a great opportunity for families to learn together.

During her residence, Rebekah has done a wonderful job of transforming Glass House Collective’s second story into an active and vibrant dance studio with décor to facilitate her programs, including oversize studio mirrors installed by fellow artist in residence Rondell Crier, Zachary Reynolds, and volunteer Peter Ensberg.

Programming for end of Summer and Fall classes can now be viewed here. Come down and move with us!

Though the classes are free, a suggested donation of $1.00 for East Chattanooga residents and $5.00 for nonresidents is requested or bottles of water, office supplies, etc.