Hey , As Black History Month comes to a close, we're thrilled to share what we’ve been doing throughout February. While this month officially celebrates Black history, as you know, at Raediant Movement, we honor Blackness all year-round. Our community has been alive with rhythm, energy, and creativity as we've united to celebrate and amplify the richness of Black culture through dance. From electrifying performances to community-focused drop-in classes, we have showcased and
channeled our power and the beauty of Black expression. Join us in reflecting on moments that have filled our hearts with joy and inspiration.
AfroBeats Essentials with Yewande started off strong and we continue to see familiar faces week to week. Because of your interest : Joe’s Movement Emporium now offers a class card, allowing you to secure multiple AfroBeats Essentials classes and drop in at your convenience. Join the vibrant community and experience the joy of movement on your schedule.
Open Community Classes- Exciting news! We're reintroducing multiple ways to dance with us. Come join our Company and Junior Company members in our community classes. We have two coming up On 2/28/24 Experience Umfundalai: A Contemporary African Dance Technique, and on 3/6/24 groove to the rhythms of We Love The Vibes: A Celebration of Black Dance Across the Diaspora. Click the links below to learn more about these new additions to our community classes.
NACHMO DC 2024 Sampler Showcase & Atlas Intersections Festival - With just 30 days and approximately 6 rehearsals, Raediant Movement showcased a new work, “When Ancestors Speak”
by our Founder and Artistic Director, Erica Rae Smith on January 27, 2024 and we were invited to perform it again on February 18th at the Atlas Intersections Festival.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to our exceptional cast, including Shatiea Blount, Jessica Rivera; our Guest Artists Sonitra MacRall and Flavia Nascimento; and our dedicated understudies Dani Dancing, Tamra Greer, and Mashari Whitfield whose time and talent elevated this performance. Below, you'll find audience comments that
capture the essence of our performance, along with behind-the-scenes photos from the day.
We’ve Teamed Up with Glen Echo Park ! This June, we're bringing Caribbean Vibes to Glen Echo Park! Join us for our event "There’s Something About the Music," a dynamic event celebrating the diversity and
unity of Black dance across the African Diaspora. Dive into a Dancehall Dance Class led by a Special Guest Artist and then hit the dance floor for the rest of the evening with a Live DJ spinning tunes. Plus, indulge in delicious savory bites from a Caribbean food truck that will be on-site. Don't miss out on this electrifying celebration! Read More Here
