We visited on walking tour and the space at the movement emporium is amazing. This is a great resource for the community. The local art and mural is inviting. The native garden is beautiful. read more

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I love Joe's Movement Emporium! We need more businesses like this that bring joy, happiness, career readiness programs, after school enrichment programs, and cultural enrichment programs to our community. read more

good place for the community i just wish there more clean unfortunately i got feet fungus from one my class i took at the dance studio :(

This place is truly amazing. I worked here as an intern and enjoyed this place so much. I got to learn so many things and got to be myself. Even the children club seem so happy and creative. we put on my shows and meet so many great people. read more

Fantastic resource in our community. Love everything about it, my only regret is that I didn't discover it sooner!

I'm working on becoming a better Magical Girl. In my quest to do so, I have decided to Hoop Dance. Strange to some maybe, but I have fallen in love. Despite my insane passion for hoop dancing, I needed help getting started. Or maybe just encouragement from other hoopers. Enter Joe's Movement Emporium. For only $10 a class, Tuesday nights a very enchanting girl named Hooping Powers leads a 2 hour instruction/jam for hoopers of all levels. I have only been twice so far, but each jam I come home to have picked up many new tricks, moves and added some grace and flow to my dance. Yeah, that flow. Very important if you want to be a magical girl, gypsy, hippie, sailor senshi, kawaii hoop dancer like I do. The class is fun, loosely structured and you meet and interact with all kinds of amazing people. Yes, only for $10. As for the rest of the Emporium, I cannot comment too much other than it's clean, large and the people at the desk are always incredibly friendly. They also strongly encourage good health and green living as you can see in different areas throughout the building. Come check it out, or one of the other available classes Joe's offers (plenty for children). Also, if you don't own a hoop, Hooping Powers has quite a few for class use, and you can purchase from her as well. Now you have to come. (*´・ｖ・) read more

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I was so impressed by the theater space at Joe's Movement Emporium. How has this place remained off my radar for so long? What a beautiful, multi-purpose arts hub for the community! I visited for the first time to attend a show from the relatively new Ally Theatre Company. The stage resembles a flex-style theatre space, equipped for a medium-sized audience set up on risers. The acoustics are good and we had no issue hearing the performance at any point. It is clear that they have an impressively strong capacity for lighting and sound considering the size of the theatre. The entrance is very attractive, spacious, accessible, and clean. Space in the front for both a box office and a sizable concessions stand. There were dance classes taking place in the adjacent studios during the performance while we were there, and yet there was virtually no disruption to the show from the music playing in those classes. Joe's Movement Emporium is hosting Ally Theatre Company's full second season, and I am looking forward to another two opportunities to visit this space later this year! read more

This is an awesome dance space! They have a wide variety of classes here - I primarily come for Raediant Movement's dancehall classes with Erica on Tuesdays. I've been coming for over a year now and it's always fun - it's perfect for all levels, we learn history of dancehall, dancehall steps, and choreography to bring it all together. Erica is always encouraging and we always have a fun time. You should definitely check this out, whether you're looking for dancehall, something new, or even a fun workout! read more

Here for a theater production. Nice little 75 person theater. Donation-based pre-show snack bar. Debut of Allied Theater Company. Voices were a bit hard to hear. The show was very well done - funny, accessible, showed that artists' range. Enjoyed it! read more

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Joe's is like another home to me. I've been to a ton of studios in the DC area and none compare. This review is primarily for the yoga classes. I hate to even put this in a post for fear of overpopulation at future classes, but classes are $8 a pop. EIGHT. For 90 minutes of yoga. On top of that, the teachers are wonderful. They are calm, encouraging, welcoming, thoughtful, and downright friendly. I've been going to Brooke's yoga class on and off for ten years. Do yourself a favor and go to Brooke's class too! The community is another aspect that I love. The classes are full of diversity in every way, shape, and form - I've seen a class with an 11 y/o and an 80 y/o and everything in between. Why waste your time at a snobby studio downtown when you can spend way less money with way cooler folks? They have a number of fun events here; after school programs, local concerts, art exhibits, you name it. I LOVE Joe's! read more

Joes moved around the corner from the old storefront by the Pizza place and across the street from the church. The Design: do I now? It's open and arts is all around you on the walls and down the steps were many classes are held (school area). They have three dance studios and a theater and l think 5 classrooms. I seen the yoga instructors, the after school arts teachers and a break dance teacher. (note: I"ll be going). I went to see an amazing play called "The Ass Chronicles" in theater. The seating and stage are on the same level. The lighting is great, just needs some glow in the dark tape cause when it's dark you could run into someone. Food: It's in the area the Island style Ice cream, Rita's, the Pizza place (all run in spots you can go to in relaxed clothing. Metro: You have to go to Road Island Ave and catch a 80 bus and yes it has some characters on it...every metro does. read more

I came here for an art show July 1, 2017. The venue is nice, but music can not be heard very clearly to the people inside. They asked for money at the door and that really threw me off. Art show I give a 2/5 and venue 4/5 so I meet in the middle for 3. read more

Joe's Movement Emporium - Dance Studios Near Me - Mount Rainier, Maryland

I have had the pleasure if taking a couple of fitness classes here and I must say that I REALLY enjoy the pilates class. The classes on Monday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. and Thursday 6:00 - 7:00 pm evening. If you are looking for a class to tone and challenge yourself physically then this is the class for you. Ty is the instructor and she often has an upbeat and very current playlist to keep you motivated and moving during class. read more

Joe's is an awesome example of community building. It's a hub for arts on the RIA corridor. There is a diversity of offerings available there and I have taken everything from Yoga to Tai Chi to Writing Classes. All were very affordable. read more

Looking for hula hoop classes in the DC Metropolitan area? Joe's is your place! Great space. Excellent teachers. Good hooping community.

Because of Joe's my two teenage children understand community. They understand that a community is only as strong as its weakest link. EVERYONE must pitch in to assure community strength. The collaborative skills my children were exposed to have helped them be better family members, friends, and, students. My kids know this too - every Joe can pitch in - every Joe has a dance move, piece of art, and song in them! Thank you Joe's!!!! read more

I saw an adult variety show here that was excellent. The best burlesque show I've been to in the DC area. Great community resource too.

This place is the "gold mine" of the Arts in Washington DC! I've been to a lot of performance spaces but none come close to the multicultural WoW factor that Joe's Movement Emporium delivers. I first attended a dance performance and then took a yoga class. The programing for kids is a God send to the community. I 110% BELIEVE that World Arts Focus and Joe's Movement Emporium have a Mission of Gold! read more

Joes is such an awesome place! Never have I experienced such a place! The activities they offer; the classes they offer; the programs and organizations that they host show that they Joe's mission is to really enrich the community! read more

Joe's Movement is definitely a bright light in DC. Their studios are HUGE, well-lit and spacious.They offer a great range of classes in dance forms for adults and kids. They even have a hoop dance class! I love that the space is really community oriented. I feel comfortable there and I was really happy to discover such a place existed in my neighborhood. I also went to their "Thriller Dance" rehearsals. I saw so many different kinds of people, fitness levels, ages, ethnicities, dancing TOGETHER! Other studios are kind of monotone when it comes to the demographics of the communities they serve. That's neither bad nor good, it's just...boring. Joe's Movement feels very global to me. Love Joes! read more

I love Joe's! I was introduced by my friend, who has a booth at the December Craft Festival. I do too now. Then, I tried a dance class there and it was so much fun! Great place. Love the community there. You'll have fun there if you like that kind of stuff. read more

This place is awesome. The yoga classes are great, sooooo cheap, and the studios are huge! Very cool people and nice neighborhood feel.

Joe's Movement Emporium has been a wonderful nexus for performance and arts education in Mount Rainier for decades. A true center of excellence engaging the community with art, music and dance in a multitude of ways. The positive energy that imbue the institution shine through the classes and the performances that Joe's features. read more

ohmygoodness.....JOES' is the best place for dance lessons, movement lessons and YOGA is the tops. Where else can you learn to dance to Thriller ?? Everyone who works there is wonderful and talented. A real neighborhood studio!!!! Rent Joes for parties!!! Awesome place. read more

Joe's is a beautiful space that is helping keep that Mt. Rainier renaissance alive. What they offer the community is wonderful. Check it out! read more

Joe's has become an integral part of the immediate community and is quickly speading it's fan base across the Metropolitan area. As a local teacher, I adore the experiences my students receive from the after school programs, Resident Artist classes, and the use of the facility during the school day. We have seen steady progress in our students' Pre-K assessments based on the activities we are able to do in a studio setting. It's crucial for young children to learn to express themselves creatively in a setting that allows for a lot of gross motor activities. The confidence level of all our students has increased dramatically because they have had the opportunity to enjoy a setting where they can express their creativity through art and movement and have their ideas be truly appreciated and respected. I love watching the reactions of my own children after they and their friends have participated in a Joe's activity. And the yoga classes are the best. All the instructors are very tuned into indiviual needs and leave you feeling healthier and much more relaxed! In my next life I want to live closer to Joe's and have enough time to take a class there everyday! read more