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Building Better Lives Through Dance

  • Intersections Festival 2025

    Join us for an evening of dance at the Atlas Performance Arts Center on March 2nd for their annual Intersections Festival!

  • Contemporary Workshop with Jana Kalivoda

    Join us a great workshop opportunity with Choreographer Jana Kalivoda! on February 8th at OneLife Fitness.

  • Open Classes Are Moving in 2025

    Our Open classes are changing locations starting in 2025. Industry level classes will be held at Edgewood Arts Center and Kidz classes will be moving to Dance Place.

About Capitol Movement

Capitol Movement has been a Washington DC nonprofit since October 2005, offering dance class, and performance opportunities to adults, teens and kids. Our studio offers classes to motivate, challenge and mentor dancers of all ages. Capitol Movement was founded to create better lives through dance - spanning hip hop, jazz, contemporary, and more.

We provide teaching and choreography opportunites, and programs for everyone, regardless of socioeconomic barriers and skill level. We also offer master classes, workshops, outreach, scholarships, and community engagement. Our Adult Company and studio classes provide a creative outlet for dance passion - truly empowering through artistry.

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CMI Companies


CMI encompasses our Adult Dance Company, Apprentices/Pre-Professional Dance Company, and CMI Kidz, providing a diverse selection of dance classes, workshops, and performances including jazz, contemporary, and more. CMI Kidz serves dancers aged 5-12, CMI Apprentices caters to teenagers aged 12-17, and CMI Adults is tailored to experienced dancers aged 18 and above.

Miss the Show?


Watch clips from our performances on YouTube and follow us on social media to stay in the loop on all our upcoming shows, performances, and opportunities!

Contemporary Workshop with Jana Kalivoda


Join on Saturday, February 8th and heighten your skills with new perspectives for a contemporary workshop with choreographer Jana Kalivoda at OneLife Fitness from 3-4:30pm.

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