Our Commitment:
To provide a space where every student feels seen, supported, and inspired to grow—on and off the dance floor.
About ESM
Empower Dance School of Movement is dedicated to transforming lives through movement, education, and holistic well-being. Rooted in a commitment to personal growth, confidence, and community, we provide innovative programs that blend dance, movement therapy, and education to empower individuals of all ages. Our school is a safe space where movement becomes a tool for learning, healing, and self-expression, fostering a culture of collaboration and resilience.
Who We Are:
A transformative educational space where dance, movement therapy, and psychology intersect to support holistic well-being.
What We Offer:
Professional dance training blended with therapeutic practices and individualized support for dancers of all abilities.
Our Curriculum:
Rooted in cultural competency, dance history, and composition—designed to develop confident, informed, and expressive movers.
Our Structure:
Students progress through intentional levels of study. Each level must be completed before advancing to the next, ensuring depth and readiness.
Our Approach:
Interdisciplinary learning that fosters emotional growth, physical strength, creative expression, and self-awareness.
Teaching Artists
2026-2027 Season
Educators, movement specialists, and therapists working together to create an inclusive and empowering environment.
Bobbi Oxendine
Interim Executive Director
Nicole Miles
Artistic Director
Amari Jones
Studio Manager
Modern, Tap
Alvin Miles
Finance & Operations
Allyson Neal
Student Experience Lead
Ballet, Jazz
Aissatou Diallo
Competition Coordinator
Lyrical, Acro, Jazz
Tania Ibis Suarez
Ballet
Bilal Smith
Ballet
Damien Slade
Hip Hop & Acro
Autumn Rainey
Musical Theatre & Vocal Performance
Mama Toni Hall
West African
Lisa Wilder
Education Consultant
Lyric Sanders
Guest Choreographer