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.

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Why Everyone Should Consider a Digital Detox for Better Living

A digital detox is more than just a break from devices; it’s an intentional effort to step away from the constant noise of the online world. In an era defined by perpetual connectivity, taking time to disconnect offers a unique opportunity to refocus, recharge, and regain balance in life.

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Sip & Shop Festive Holiday Shopping Event

Get into the holiday spirit while supporting dance education at our upcoming Sip and Shop fundraiser! Capitol Movement is thrilled to partner with Scout & Molly's North Bethesda for an evening of festive shopping, refreshments, and community connection.

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The Rhythm of Giving: Help Keep Dance Accessible in DC

As Capitol Movement approaches its landmark 20th anniversary, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment. From November 26 to December 3, we're launching The Rhythm of Giving campaign to secure the future of inclusive dance education in our nation's capital.

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Dancing Against the Odds: CMI's Fight for Affordable Space in DC

As CMI approaches its 20th anniversary of building better lives through dance, our organization faces unprecedented challenges. Over the past four years, we've grappled with rising costs for studio space, making it increasingly difficult to host classes, rehearsals, and our annual performances.

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Capitol Movement: 20 Years of Dance & Empowerment

It 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.

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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?”

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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.

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