You Belong Here
Come as you are. Just you, your story,
and the dance floor.
No Limits. No Restrictions.
Just Pure Dance.
About Us
We believe in the power of self-love & self-care through movement
Our unique approach empowers you to break free from personal limitations and choreograph your greatest performance – not just on the dance floor, but on life’s grand stage. Here, you’ll discover the rhythm of your own beat and the grace to live it fully.
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Meet Our Instructors
Guided by passion. Driven by purpose.
We shape masterful life dancers through nontraditional techniques that go beyond the studio, blending discipline, self-awareness, and a deep respect for the transformative power of movement.
Meet Our Founder
Janicka Arthur
Chief Movement Strategist | Wellness Advocate | Visionary Dance Educator
Janicka Arthur is more than a dance educator, she’s a force for
transformation. With over two decades of experience rooted in
professional training and personal growth, she brings passion, purpose, and deep expertise to every class she leads. Her journey began with a love for movement, but quickly evolved into a calling: to help others use dance as a pathway to healing, confidence, and self-discovery.
Grounded in classical training from prestigious institutions like The Chicago Academy for the Arts, The Ailey School, and Southern
Methodist University, Janicka’s foundation is strong — but it’s her heart for people that truly sets her apart. She created Art of VIII to be a safe, supportive space where dancers of all levels can stretch not just their bodies, but their minds and spirits too.
Why Choose Us
No Experience Required. Come as you are!
If you’re searching to find more than just a quick class to take or a way to get your workout in, you’ve found the right place! Here, we create MOVEment deep within our soul. We come to the dance floor inspired by the strength, grit, and utter courage that it takes to start as a beginner, to develop our minds, to train our bodies, and to humble our souls.
Whoever you are, and whatever your reasons, we know you came to MOVE.
And we are HERE to guide your mind, body and soul to do that.
Ready when you are,
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Senior Technical Consultant
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Customer Content Producer
Marissa
Consulting Manager
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