Winter 2006 Faculty
Michelle AVA
Modern Dance Dynamics, Motion for Relaxation and Stress Relief, YogaMotion™
Michelle AVA holds a Master's Degree in Dance Education from The George Washington University. AVA is an innovative dance educator, choreographer, bodywork therapist and spiritual teacher. With over three decades of experience in the healing and performing arts, AVA inspires children through senior adults to recognize their potential through dance, yoga and personal expression. She approaches movement as a way to discover creative and expressive possibilities through the fusion of mind, body, and spirit.
In addition to having served as Artistic Director and Choreographer for several modern, improvisation and contemporary dance companies, AVA has choreographed for elementary, middle, high school and college musical theatre and educational productions. With a vision of creating "dance for everyone", she founded Joy of Motion Dance Center in 1976 where she served as Artistic Director until 1990. She is a vital force in DC's dance and holistic community, and teaches and presents her work both locally and nationally. Her guidance is a rich blend of her professional experience and eclectic life journey. AVA is Founder and Artistic Director of AVA Dance, an organization that provides opportunities and environments for self-learning, building connectivity and deepening community through the expression of movement. Her private practice in Dance Coaching is located in the Cleveland Park section of Washington D.C.
| Day | Time | Class | Level | Instructor | Age Level | Enrollment Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 10:00am-11:00am | Weekend Wakeup | All Levels | Michelle AVA | Adult | D/E |
| Sat | 11:00am-12:00pm | Movement Improvisation | All Levels | Michelle AVA | Adult | D/E |