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.
Capitol Movement: 20 Years of Dance & Empowerment
t was the moment that Co-Founder Stephanie Jojokian looked into a dance workshop led by the late choreographer Andre Fuentes in Los Angeles that sparked the creation of Capitol Movement. “This is the class I should have taken. This is what we need in DC,” she realized.
CMI Receives Grants from Events DC and Capitol Hill Community Foundation
“Dance isn’t just for girls, it’s kinda cool for boys too, but I like when we flip,” Jack 2nd grader at Payne Elementary School (Ward 6).
The entire 2nd grade class in CMI’s Dance Outreach Program at Payne Elementary School told their instructors Ebony Tuzon and Vihky Smith at the end of their last class: “Awww, we don't want it to be over, it’s so fun, we are going to miss you. When are you coming back?”
The Impact of Giving
Dismantling barriers to the field of dance and promoting wellbeing for women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ dancers is core to our mission. Our founding members brought top choreographers from New York and Los Angeles to Washington, DC, to work with the Capitol Movement Dance Company and co-create original pieces uplifting social and racial justice.
Join the Rhythm of Giving: Support Our Non-Profit Dance Company!
At CMI, we believe that the language of dance has the power to transcend barriers, tell stories, and uplift communities. Our mission is to make the transformative art of dance accessible to all, regardless of background or circumstance.
Letter from Our Co-Founder and Executive Director, Stephanie Jojokian
It’s always amazed me how we’ve survived and thrived as a grassroots organization for almost two decades. At the close of our 18th year, I am reminded that we’ve survived because of our supportive community – people like you.
Capitol Movement Presents: DC Artist Exchange
Capitol Movement Inc. (CMI), today announced its upcoming performance the “DC Artist Exchange” show at the the Atlas Performing Arts Center
Open Call Auditions to take place during the upcoming Workshop Intensive
CMI spans our Professional Dance Company, our Apprentices/Pre-Professional Dance Company, and CMI Kidz.
How CMI dancers forged connections ahead of 2023 final show
Capitol Movement’s 2023 CMP (CMI Project) — Connections — this May wrapped up a season of hard work and creativity from the studio’s many dancers.
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.