Minds In Motion is the cornerstone of Richmond Ballet's education department and has been introducing fourth graders to the joy of dance since 1995. Professional teaching artists and musicians bring their love and experience of dance to each of the Minds In Motion students in a yearlong or more intensive two-week residency program. Minds In Motion collaborates with partner organizations like the Science Museum of Virginia and VMFA to create a unique, yearlong learning experience that engages the whole child. The experience culminates with a professionally- produced performance celebrating the year's theme. Minds In Motion students take the stage with confidence that they have built on week by week or day by day. Minds In Motion reaches students in Richmond, Hopewell, Charlottesville, Martinsville, Woodbridge, Chesterfield County, Henry County, Henrico County, and Israel, connecting over 2,000 students with dance each year. Minds In Motion brings together children from all walks of life to share a transformative, meaningful arts experience, and is the only program of its kind in the Commonwealth.

Minds In Motion also includes an after-school component which allows students to discover a passion for dance. Selected students audition for Team XXL, which is comprised of fifth through eighth grade students who take after-school classes, perform throughout the state, and act as ambassadors of the Minds In Motion program. Two former Minds In Motion Team XXL students are now dancing professionally with Richmond Ballet.

If you would like to learn more about the Minds In Motion program, contact Sarah Ferguson at (804) 344-0906 ext. 239, or visit our website at www.richmondballet.com.