Motus Dance Theatre

Motus gets an A+ for providing reasonable dance classes with talented and fun instructors. I take the weekly hip hop class with Jaime. She could not be more fun or make the instruction of choreography any easier. We learn about a minute and a half routine each class. It is the only hour in my week where everything in my mind is clear except concentrating on learning the routine while have a blast.
It is such a comfortable experience where anyone at any level of dance experience (or lack of) will enjoy.
It is in a down and dirty location if that is something that bothers you. They hold the classes in an old church in Fountain Square. They depend on the use of space heaters in the winter and a window air condition in the summer.
The classes are a great escape from the daily grind. Do something nice for yourself and allow yourself an hour to free your mind and shake your booty!

Motus is a great entity which fills a couple of big voids in Indianapolis’s dance scene. First off, they are one of the best dance schools in the city for anyone who is serious about finding a beginner-​advanced modern or ballet class with a focus on technique and working the whole body. The school aspect of Motus serves the mature teen/​adult demographic, and classes have a laid-​back, low-​pressure feel but at the same time are very engaging. Teachers provide constructive and well-​thought out combinations and corrections. It is a perfect fit for someone like me (looking to continue learning and dancing, but not wanting to take class with high schoolers). You can get a class card in 5 or 10 increments equaling out to around $ 10 per class.
Motus is also a performance company, drawing from a group of core artists, and then they often hold open auditions (check their website for details). They perform at the White Rabbit Cabaret regularly, and I believe they also do site-​specific works around the city.
Indy has some great arts orgs — ISO, Dance Kaleidoscope, IRT to name a few — but we need more, especially in the dance arena, which can demonstrate the true spectrum of the work that is just waiting to be manifested and performed in our awesome city. A place like Motus seeks out and provides dancers these opportunities, and I really hope to see them flourish in the coming years.
The staff and teachers are all extremely welcoming, so if you are a person who loves dance and wants to jump back in, or are just looking to explore a little bit of beautiful movement, stop in for a class or check their website and see a performance at an affordable cost.