In the Dancer's Seat
Tue Jan 29 2013, Express
With Zumba Sentao, students can rock chairs to strengthen their entire bodies.
Through dance, a newfound confidence and comfort in my own skin
Tue Dec 11 2012, The Root
These showcases aren't about who is the prima ballerina, but individuals who dance for the enjoyment of it and are encouraged to do so.
It's Guaranteed to Be a Hit
Tue Jul 10 2012, Express
Strengthen your core with Piloxing -- a mix of Pilates and boxing that's new to DC.
DC youth battle the bulges with "joy of motion"
Tue May 8 2012, The District Chronicles
These workouts have a noble goal - battling the epidemic of childhood obesity.
ABC7 Anchor Leon Harris Chairs JOMDC Gala
Sat Apr 28 2012, ABC7/WJLA-TV
JOMDC's Second Annual Dance Party Gala was featured on ABC7/WJLA-TV. Main Anchor Leon Harris served as Honorary Chair of the event.
Channeling My Inner Beyonce: A Workout in Stilettos
Mon Mar 26 2012, The Hill is Home
JOMDC Atlas held an Intro to Stilettos Shape Workshop this past Sunday, and I jumped at the opportunity to give it a try.
Step Ahead Youth Program
Fri Dec 2 2011, H Street Life
Chris Mills from H Street Life chats with Quynn Johnson about JOMDC's summer Step Ahead program for DC teens.
Choreography Takes Center Stage on Saturday Night
Thu Dec 1 2011, Chevy Chase Patch
JOMDC's Dance Project showcases local talent.
'12 Days of Xmas' Will Cost You
Mon Nov 28 2011, 9 News Now
Adventure Theatre singers and JOMDC dancers joined 9 NEWS NOW's Jessica Doyle for a whimsical look at a holiday inflation gauge.
Velocity DC Dance Festival
Wed Oct 19 2011, FOX 5
The third annual Velocity DC Dance Festival starts its four day run tomorrow. FOX 5's Holly Morris visited the Sidney Harman Hall for more.
Making it Work Outside the Hill
Tue Mar 8 2011, The Hill
Heidi Schimpf discusses making a living in dance: "It is rewarding and challenging and a great art form to discover yourself."
Bethesda Struts Its Stuff with Annual Dance Festival
Sun Feb 20 2011, bethesda.patch.com
Executive Director Doug Yeuell proposed a dance festival for Bethesda in 2004, to highlight all the dance taking place in the city.
Dance Bethesda Gets Into the Swing of Things
Wed Feb 16 2011, Montgomery Gazette
"Dance was something that I felt was underrepresented and so why not do a dance festival? There's a lot going on and a lot to celebrate."
Get Out and Give Back: Inspiration to Action
Fri Nov 12 2010, Washington Life Magazine
JOMDC students wowed the crowd at the Catalogue for Philanthropy's "Inspiration to Action" event at the Harman Center.
Michelle Obama: America's Got Talent
Wed Oct 13 2010, Harper's Bazaar
The First Lady shines the spotlight on promising young performers. Five of our young dancers got to join Mrs. Obama for her photo shoot.
Broadway and the Mosque
Tue Aug 3 2010, The New York Times
Thomas L. Friedman praises the "... the students from the Joy of Motion Dance Center and the Duke Ellington School of the Arts."
White House Connects Broadway & High School Students
Tue Jul 20 2010, CBS News
First Lady Michelle Obama invited local high school students to perform with some of Broadway's biggest stars in the East Wing.
Stimulus Money Offers Slim Lifeline to Local Groups
Sun Dec 6 2009, The Washington Post
How stimulus funding is helping Joy of Motion and other local arts groups.