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About
Eve McKennah
Dance Center
At Eve McKennah Dance Center (EMDC), we believe dance is not something people should outgrow. Through accessible classes, education, performance, outreach, and our resident professional dance company, Arte In Movimento, we strive to elevate dance as a lifelong art form that builds wellness, creativity, confidence, and community.
Our Misson
Eve McKennah Dance Center is dedicated to expanding access to dance throughout the Shenandoah Valley by providing exceptional training, artistic opportunities, and a welcoming community for adults of all experience levels. Through education, performance, and creative collaboration, we cultivate a thriving center for dance that empowers individuals, strengthens community, and inspires lifelong engagement in the arts.
Our Vision
To create a future where dance is embraced as a lifelong pursuit, enriching the lives of individuals and strengthening communities through accessible education, artistic excellence, and professional performance. EMDC envisions the Shenandoah Valley as a place where people of all ages can learn, create, perform, and thrive through dance.
Ballet Class
(with AIM Company Dancers)
Join us for an open‑level adult ballet class designed to strengthen technique, alignment, and artistry. This class is recommended for adults with prior dance experience or anyone eager to push themselves and learn in a welcoming, structured environment. You’ll build confidence, refine fundamentals, and enjoy the beauty of classical training at a pace that supports growth.
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Modern Class
(with AIM Company Dancers)
Take modern with the AIM Company dancers and experience a grounded, expressive, high‑energy class that blends technique, musicality, and full‑body movement. This open class is ideal for adults who already have some dance background or adults who are excited for a challenge and ready to move. Expect a supportive environment, dynamic combinations, and a chance to grow alongside our company artists.
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Core Modern Class
Core Modern explores foundational modern dance technique through the lens of pioneers like Doris Humphrey, Martha Graham, Charles Weidman, and many more. Open to all levels, this class builds strength, fluidity, and expressive movement while deepening your understanding to modern dance history.