Moov Ottawa Dance

Alea and Arnaldo at Moov were amazing to work with. They were extremely patient and accommodating for our fundraising event that we booked them for. Top notch dancing and entertainment!!

Just took their four week intro to hip-hop classes and I honestly can't recommend them enough. Extremely fun, non-judgmental environment where you learn to get in touch with the music, the movement and just dance. Would absolutely sign up for another one!

Went to see the Moov Ottawa Dance “Series Dance 10” performance titled The Underground at the Ottawa Dance Directive (ODD)‘s space at Arts Court. As a recreational dancer, underground dance club goer, music lover and lover of all things dance, this performance blew my mind. I’ve been following the Moov Ottawa group for some time and attended many of their Street Battle events and I’ve always been in awe of the local dance talent we have in this City / Region. These dancers truly are superstars. The confidence, strength, passion and creativity they embody in their craft is like no other - I’m always left in awe. So I was not surprised to find that Moov Ottawa’s “The Underground” performance was a special one. The venue was perfect to illustrate the vibe of Underground Dance culture. A dark room and subtle lightning illuminated the dancers performances making you feel like you were in a club watching dancers just vibeing to music. It didn’t feel like a performance. It felt like I was watching people just enjoying themselves, doing what they love. Watching them dance, hearing the music, I couldn’t help but want to join them. I couldn’t keep still in my seat as the excellent sound system at this venue made me want to move. My head and shoulders moving along with the music and the dancers, imagining in my head what it would be like to dance with them in The Underground. The performance focused on Underground Dance Culture and the different dance styles that embody that vibe: breaking, house, hip-hop, waacking and punking. We learned the history of these dances through very well crafted story telling. I loved Karl (Carl?)’s way of story telling. He was such a breath of fresh air. It set the stage beautifully for the dance performances that followed, just connecting the audience even further to the culture and the dances. And the performances and the dancers performing them were beyond exceptional. The nature of these dance styles is a playful one and you couldn’t help but smile and laugh watching the dancers play with the music using their body’s - creating art through movement. That’s what I love about dance, and I especially love about these underground dance styles is that these dances are a means for us to express our souls. When you watch the dancers you feel how much they love what they’re doing and you get a glimpse into the beauty that’s inside them. Dance is an outlet for self-expression. And it’s so beautiful to witness. All in all, I couldn’t recommend Moov Ottawa and their performances any more highly. They love what they do and it shows and they do so much for Ottawa’s Dance Community. If you love music, dance or are even just curious about dance culture, please check out Moov Ottawa. They offer dance classes too! It’s a great way to exercise and learn more about yourself through dance ? ? ??. With love, Sean

WOW! These two are phenomenal. True examples of what the culture is made out of. Being true to yourself and living through and for your passion. It's been an honor to learn from these two amazing dancers and I'm sure other will too! By far one of the most life changing experiences (North Moovment). Let's get it!

I had never learned street dance foundations properly before taking their classes, and I have to say holy moly, they've helped me feel the music to a whole other level and understand dance in a completely different way. Alea and Arnaldo really have a lot of experience and wisdom to share and are really good TEACHERS on top of that, and have a good eye for what YOU as an individual need to work on, etc. Supportive, encouraging, and super fun to be around as well. If you're looking for an opportunity to grow as a dancer, I don't think you can go wrong from taking their classes. Huge shout out to them for providing something like this for dancers in Ottawa, for creating safe, supportive training spaces/opportunities, AND INDISPENSABLY, for helping to keep the SCENE in OTTAWA ALIVE by hosting HYPE BATTLES!! FOR REAL Y'ALL :D I still haven't come down from the energy of yesterday's event and excited for the next ones :)))

Amazing instructors with infectious energy, boundless talent and the BEST taste in music! Thank you for creating such a fun, positive and welcoming space for dancers of all skill levels. I really enjoyed the hip hop class -- looking forward to the next one!

Moov Ottawa has been an integral part of my time in the city. Alea and Arnaldo are extremely knowledgeable, warm, and personable, and have made my experience in Ottawa more memorable because of it! Not all experts are great teachers, but Moov Ottawa is no doubt both. I have learned and grown immersely through their workshops, spectacles, and programs.

I took beginner classes (hip hop and house) with Moov Ottawa and they were amazing! I was nervous having never done street dance before, but Alea and Arnaldo made the environment so welcoming and the classes were so much fun!