After 13 years serving the Richmond community, AIM will be closing following our 2025 Recital on June 1st.
To my amazing AIM Family,
It is with a heavy heart that I share with you that Arts In Motion Dance Academy will be permanently closing after our Recital on June 1st. This decision was not made lightly. Unfortunately, our landlord has chosen not to renew our lease in favor of a larger tenant, and we simply do not have the resources to relocate. If you have pre-paid for summer tuition, we will be refunding your payment as soon as possible.
For the past 13 years, AIM has been my life's passion, and I am deeply honored and grateful to have been a part of so many dancers' journeys. Watching you grow, learn, and express yourselves through dance has been an incredible privilege. While owning a dance studio has been a challenging and often unpredictable, and quite stressful experience, it has also been the most rewarding gift of my life so far. I am truly blessed to have lived my dream.
My primary concern now is to ensure that all of our AIM dancers have a smooth transition and continue to have access to high-quality, inclusive dance training. To that end, I am partnering with my longtime friend, Ashley Valo-Horrigan, the owner of Regency Dance Academy. Regency is a top-notch dance training facility, and I am confident that Ashley and her team will provide exceptional care and instruction for all of you. I’ve known Ashley for close to 20 years now, and I wouldn’t trust anyone else with your training and becoming your new dance home.
I encourage you to reach out to Regency to learn more about their programs and how they can accommodate your dancer. I’ll be sending out an email a little later on about what classes/levels to register for at Regency and how to get that process started. Please make sure you let the wonderful folks at Regency know that you’re coming from AIM when you contact them to get 10% off of your tuition for Summer 2025 and the 2025-2026 dance season.
This has been an extremely difficult decision, mostly because I feel it was made for me and not by me. I am filled with sadness, as well as gratitude as I close this chapter of my life. I want to express my deepest appreciation for each and every one of you. Every student, parent, sibling, teacher, administrative team member, guest artist, grandparent, and nanny has had a significant impact on my life and on our AIM community. You have all made AIM what it is, and I will cherish the memories we have created together forever. Thank you for your unwavering support, your dedication, and your love for dance.
So, lets finish this year AIM strong. I’ll be here at the studio in the coming weeks to chat with you all and to share memories, hugs, and tears. I am so looking forward to seeing you all on stage for our final Recital, which will be a celebration of the amazing AIM community we’ve created together over the last 13 years.
As always, thank you for being a part of the AIM family. I love you all so very much.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Miss Casey
Owner and Artistic Director
Arts In Motion Dance Academy
It is with a heavy heart that I share with you that Arts In Motion Dance Academy will be permanently closing after our Recital on June 1st. This decision was not made lightly. Unfortunately, our landlord has chosen not to renew our lease in favor of a larger tenant, and we simply do not have the resources to relocate. If you have pre-paid for summer tuition, we will be refunding your payment as soon as possible.
For the past 13 years, AIM has been my life's passion, and I am deeply honored and grateful to have been a part of so many dancers' journeys. Watching you grow, learn, and express yourselves through dance has been an incredible privilege. While owning a dance studio has been a challenging and often unpredictable, and quite stressful experience, it has also been the most rewarding gift of my life so far. I am truly blessed to have lived my dream.
My primary concern now is to ensure that all of our AIM dancers have a smooth transition and continue to have access to high-quality, inclusive dance training. To that end, I am partnering with my longtime friend, Ashley Valo-Horrigan, the owner of Regency Dance Academy. Regency is a top-notch dance training facility, and I am confident that Ashley and her team will provide exceptional care and instruction for all of you. I’ve known Ashley for close to 20 years now, and I wouldn’t trust anyone else with your training and becoming your new dance home.
I encourage you to reach out to Regency to learn more about their programs and how they can accommodate your dancer. I’ll be sending out an email a little later on about what classes/levels to register for at Regency and how to get that process started. Please make sure you let the wonderful folks at Regency know that you’re coming from AIM when you contact them to get 10% off of your tuition for Summer 2025 and the 2025-2026 dance season.
This has been an extremely difficult decision, mostly because I feel it was made for me and not by me. I am filled with sadness, as well as gratitude as I close this chapter of my life. I want to express my deepest appreciation for each and every one of you. Every student, parent, sibling, teacher, administrative team member, guest artist, grandparent, and nanny has had a significant impact on my life and on our AIM community. You have all made AIM what it is, and I will cherish the memories we have created together forever. Thank you for your unwavering support, your dedication, and your love for dance.
So, lets finish this year AIM strong. I’ll be here at the studio in the coming weeks to chat with you all and to share memories, hugs, and tears. I am so looking forward to seeing you all on stage for our final Recital, which will be a celebration of the amazing AIM community we’ve created together over the last 13 years.
As always, thank you for being a part of the AIM family. I love you all so very much.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Miss Casey
Owner and Artistic Director
Arts In Motion Dance Academy
How You Can Help
We are still accepting donations through our GoFundMe fundraiser. Please donate to help AIM cover the costs of our final Recital, and share the link far and wide!
Open since 2012, Arts In Motion Dance Academy in Henrico, VA is the area's only LGBTQ-owned and LGBTQ-affirming dance studio. Enrollment is significantly lower for the 2024-2025 school year than previous dance seasons. Some formerly enrolled families have let us know that they decided not to return to AIM because of our strong advocacy for LGBTQ families and youth. This has left us with a significant defecit for covering expenses for the year-end Recital.
Each year AIM produces a Recital for our students, showcasing our dancers' talents and hard work on stage. At the 2025 Recital, we will have seven graduating Seniors performing solos as part of their Senior Project, the culmination of a dancer's journey at AIM. It is extremely important to us that our students, especially our Seniors, get the opportunity to perform on stage this year.
We appreciate any support you can offer to help our dancers get their time on stage.
For Current Students
Recital is right around the corner, and practicing your dances at home is crucial for your success on stage! Click the button below to access our Distance Learning site, where you can find videos of your class's Recital choreography. If you need the password, text us at 804-322-9902.
Click the button below to access our Recital Info website for all the details you'll need for Recital season! Please read the entire website thoroughly before contacting us with questions.
MEET AIM's ROCK STAR TEAM
Our experienced dance educators are committed to creating amazing experiences in the classroom for each and every student in each and every class.
Casey Royer Owner/Artistic Director (she/her) |
Dabnie Brantley Ballet, tap, Hip Hop (she/they) |
Christine Hallinger Ballet (she/her) |
Aleece Hurt Tap (she/her) |
Taylor Lourenso Hip Hop, contemporary (she/her) |
Denise Purvis Ballet (she/her) |
Ella Richmond Studio Manager, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary (she/her) |
Joye Thomas TAp, ballet, Contemporary (she/her) |
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Coming Up at AIM
Mon Apr 21st: OPEN for regular class schedule
Mon Apr 28th-Fri May 2nd: Picture Week. No classes. Adjusted schedule. See the Recital Info Website for details. Mon May 5th-Fri May 9th: Dress Rehearsal Week. No classes. Adjusted schedule. See the Recital Info Website for details. Mon May 12th-Fri May 23rd: Regular classes. Mon May 26th: Closed for Memorial Day. Tue May 27th: Finale Rehearsal at AIM (no classes). Wed May 28th-Fri May 30th: No classes. Dates held for makeup classes as needed. Sat May 31st: MANDATORY Tech Rehearsals at James River High School. See the Recital Info Website for details. Sun Jun 1st: RECITAL DAY! See the Recital Info Website for details. |
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