Mental Health In Motion

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Spring is in the air, and our next performance is coming up soon! 🌱✨

Join us for the Roanoke Earth Day Celebration hosted by Clean Valley Council where we’ll be exploring the intersection of mental health and environmental health through dance and a movement class! ☀️

We are also so excited to be working with Mo & Samantha’s Year of Wonder again! They are bringing a few original songs to the stage alongside two MHIM dances - one choreographed by and the other by

We’ll also be featuring a solo choreographed by then wrapping up with a special Earth Day creative movement workshop for all levels and ages led by 🌻

This is a free event, so come celebrate Earth Day with us April 18th! 🌍

TWO MORE DAYS!

Here are 3 more details to let you know about ahead of this Saturday's event!

1. We know it's high flu season which makes gathering indoors risky, especially for our more medically vulnerable neighbors, friends, and family. Please consider wearing a mask to help reduce the spread of illness. A variety will be available at the door if needed. 😷

2. Chairs and tables will be limited, so come early to get a spot. There will be standing areas, and we also welcome you to take a seat on the floor around us as we dance. There is plenty of room for everyone, we just want you to know your options! 🤗

3. We will be having a silent auction of some amazing items from around the community. Participation is optional, as this event remains free to attend! Funds raised go directly towards supporting this event. ✨️

❄️We can't wait to see you there❄️
Sat, Jan 17th
Doors open 1pm. Show starts 1:30pm

Free event!
In-kind donations to the winter drive encouraged!

🥁You've seen the flyers, learned about our incredible collaborating performers, & read the details of our winter drive, but we'd be remiss to not also introduce ourselves ahead of this weekend's UPLIFT event!!

🎉 Hi! 🎉

We're the choreographers and dancers of Mental Health in Motion, full of heart and passion for creating meaningful movements that speak to the soul. ✨️

This weekend, we are bringing you full group pieces, duets, solos, and even some improv tap dancing?! 🕺💃 (Yep! You read that right!)

And while these rehearsals are a full team effort, special shout out to our choreographers - , , , .boone_ , , Artistic Director , and Founder/Owner .

We can't wait to share our hearts with you this Saturday!

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✨️UPLIFT Collaborator Highlight - catherine the great and Amy Andrews

Catherine Backus knows personally the healing power of music. She has over twenty years' experience as a songwriter, starting out in a band with her twin sister in middle school, and eventually playing around the country with her solo project catherine the great.

Amy Andrews was brought up by the music of Sinatra, Motown, The American Songbook, and just about every song that ever played during a sock hop. A wildly talented artist known for brilliant performances and sultry vocals, Amy has received national (US) press, chatted with radio and tv hosts across the country (US), toured across the States, Canada, and the UK. Amy has a passion for community health and creating accessible spaces for live performance art.

Both of these artists together bring power harmonies and an even more powerful message.

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We can't wait to have these two wonderful humans join us at this year's UPLIFT
❄️January 17th,
❄️Doors open at 1pm. Show starts, 1:30pm
❄️Free event! Donations to the winter drive encouraged.
😷Masks encouraged!! (Will also be available at the event!)

✨️UPLIFT Collaborator Highlight - .thetruth

Taye the Truth uses his platform to encourage self-expression and creativity. Taye aims to help others discover constructive ways to share their stories, offering both inspiration and a voice for those navigating their own journeys. He'll also be joined by the incredibly talented in his set so watch for these two as they light up the stage🎤🎉👏

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It's always a meaningful and fun experience getting to work with these talented artists.
❄️January 17th,
❄️Doors open at 1pm. Show starts, 1:30pm
❄️Free event! Donations to the winter drive encouraged.