Motion X is a contemporary dance company based in Northern Virginia. The company was founded in 2013 by Stephanie Dorrycott with the goal of creating a contemporary modern company that supports the individuality and artistic development of dancers. In addition, Motion X creates relatable dance pieces that reflect on the human experience and bridge the gap between the arts and the real world. Our mission is to share innovative and thought-provoking dance works to all kinds of people, artistic and not, presented from a diverse range of choreographers working in a collaborative environment. The artists of Motion X uses their technical skill as a base to explore further, discovering more effective styles of contemporary movement. Through this process, our repertoire opens up a deeper connection to the community and reaches the widest audience possible.
Movement style
The movement style of the company has developed over time and has evolved since its start in 2013. MXDC movers find a deep connection between breath and their extension as a way of expanding the reach of the body vertically and horizontally to new limits. Motion X Founder, Stephanie Dorrycott developed this movement method as a way of bringing the dancer to an more expressive place, artistically and technically. The movement style can be referred to as "dynamic release" and is grounded in roots of classical modern, ballet, and jazz. Motion X movers are technically sound, but have the ability to seamlessly connect movements together using breath, gravity, and momentum. The Motion X dancer's movements appear effortless, but offer clear intention with technical control and strength.
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"To say this is “dancing” seems to undermine the power of the performance. The cadence is hypnotic to the point that I stopped viewing the dancers as people, but more as perennial beings lost in an endless metamorphosis." - Max Kaplow, DC Theatre Scene |