March 1 8:00 pm
A collection of danceworks on a theme of mental health.
MIND X MOTION is a dynamic repertory performance dedicated to shedding light on mental health. The evening features the world premiere of “ARMOR”, an exploration of the protective facades we construct to shield our inner struggles.
Audiences will also experience a newly commissioned work by a guest choreographer (to be announced soon) and a revival of “It’s On Her”, choreographed by Sammi Rosenfeld, which originally captivated audiences during its 2016 debut.
Ages: All Ages
Run Time: 1 Hour
Content Warning: Mild references to grief
Motion X Dance Company is a contemporary dance company based in Northern Virginia. Founded in 2013 by Stephanie Dorrycott, the company aims to foster individuality and artistic growth among its dancers. Motion X creates relatable dance pieces that reflect the human experience, presenting the real world through an artistic lens.
Our mission is to share innovative and thought-provoking dance works with diverse audiences, featuring choreographers who value each artist and promote a safe, collaborative environment. Our dancers use their technical skills as a foundation to explore and develop unique styles of movement, creating a repertoire that connects deeply with the community while appealing to a broad audience.
Motion X has performed at various prestigious venues along the East Coast, including the Atlas Performing Arts Center, The Millennium Stage at the John F. Kennedy Center, The Grace Street Theater in Richmond, VA, and The Charlotte Ballet Theater in Charlotte, NC. The company was honored to present Dorrycott’s work, “Turning Point,” at the 36th Annual Choreographer’s Showcase at the University of Maryland in 2019. That same year, Motion X was invited to the Kennedy Center REACH Opening Festival to instruct open level master classes to the public. In 2020, Motion X presented the evening-length work “The Fate of Choice” at the Atlas Intersections Festival, which garnered high acclaim. Most recently, the company premiered “Polyscope” in 2024, showcasing its continued commitment to produce innovative and captivating dance performances.