Notes in Motion

Notes in Motion is the education program of Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre, a New York City-based dance organization. It operates as a vendor of the New York City Department of Education, providing inclusive dance instruction to students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The program offers residencies, professional development, interactive performance, and after-school programs across a wide range of dance styles, including ballet, modern, jazz, African dance, Latin dance, hip hop, tap, and musical theater. All programs combine technical instruction with creative skill-building and collaborative learning, aiming to foster self-discovery, risk-taking, and individual leadership. The organization is rooted in a mission of offering access, nurturing community, and promoting individual expression and freedom. It actively recruits diverse teaching artists, dancers, staff, and board members to reflect and empower the diverse populations it serves. Notes in Motion describes itself as an agent of change, engaged in breaking down barriers of systemic racism and oppression through its inclusive learning model. The program serves thousands of students across New York City's five boroughs and numerous schools. Notes in Motion is led by Amanda Selwyn, who serves as Artistic/Executive Director. The organization maintains a roster of over 20 teaching artists with diverse dance education and performance backgrounds. It provides various resources, including an education resource guide, program overview, and annual reports, and collaborates with the NYC Department of Education on initiatives such as the Blueprint for Learning and Teaching Dance. The program is in its third decade of dance making, sharing, and educating.

Notes in Motion is the education program of Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre, a New York City dance company. The program was established to bring inclusive dance education to students in New York City schools. It operates as a vendor of the NYC Department of Education, offering residencies, professional development, interactive performance, and after-school programs. The organization has grown to serve thousands of students across the five boroughs and maintains a roster of over 20 teaching artists. It continues into its third decade of dance making, sharing, and educating, with a dedication to fostering equality, access, and opportunity for all. The program is led by Amanda Selwyn, Artistic/Executive Director, and is rooted in a mission of offering access, nurturing community, and promoting individual expression and freedom.

• Notes in Motion operates as a vendor of the NYC Department of Education, offering inclusive dance programs.

• The organization continues into its third decade of dance making, sharing, and educating.

Inclusive, mission-driven dance education provider for New York City schools, emphasizing access, community, and individual expression.

• Dance residencies

  In-school dance programs for K-12 students in NYC schools.

• Professional development

  Workshops and training for teaching artists and educators.

• Interactive performance

  Performance-based programs that engage students.

• After-school programs

  Dance classes offered after school hours.

1. 1Notes in Motion/Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre - Notes in Motionnotesinmotion.org
2. 2About Notes in Motionnotesinmotion.org
3. 3Teaching Artists | Notes in Motion Outreach Dance Theatrenotesinmotion.org
4. 4Notes in Motionwikidata.org