Open Adult Dance Classes and Performing Opportunities
Founded by Lauren Kidd and Jaime Simpson in September of 2023, Artistic Movements Initiative (AMI Dance) strives to foster creative expression through dance, providing classes and performing opportunities for pre-professional and adult dancers. We celebrate the joy of dance and are a welcoming and inclusive space for all dancers looking to share their passion for dance, and to grow in their art.
Lauren and Jaime bring their extensive experience in dance instruction, choreography, and performance coordination to AMI Dance, offering open adult classes in Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, and Modern. They also launched the AMI Dance Studio Company in January of 2024 and offer performing opportunities throughout the year. We welcome you to explore our website, where you will find information on classes and the class schedule, the Studio Company performance galleries, and information on upcoming Studio Company auditions and performances. Dance with us!
Dance Classes
Intermediate Ballet and Beginner/Intermediate Pointe taught by Jaime Simpson; Intermediate Modern and Intermediate Contemporary taught by Lauren Kidd. Beginner Ballet and Beginner Modern taught by Celia Polman. Intermediate Jazz taught by Camryn Goad. Intermediate Tap taught by Gabi Tibbenham. Click here to sign up!
Studio Company
The AMI Dance Studio Company will be presenting a Fall performance this year, on Sunday, October 11th. The show will be held at ODU’s University Theatre. This will be AMI Dance Studio Company’s first Fall performance, and it will have a bit of a theme… we are thrilled to present it to you! Stay tuned for ticket information and other details!!
“AMI Dance came together as the saving grace for keeping our dance community alive in Hampton Roads. Jaime and Lauren offer exceptional classes for adult dancers of all backgrounds. They’ve created a warm, welcoming environment for intermediate and advanced dancers to keep our bodies moving. I always leave the studio smiling and sweaty from a great class! Five stars!”
— Haley
Lauren Kidd, Co-Director
Modern and Contemporary Instructor and Choreographer
Jaime Simpson, Co-Director
Ballet and Pointe Instructor and Choreographer