​STRENGTH . FOCUS . FLEXIBILITY

Our mission is to provide a performing arts experience in dance for children of all cultural backgrounds, with additional emphasis on building self-esteem.

​Kids in Motion Colorado Springs (Kids in Motion CS) began as an after-school program in 1977,  and now includes two Saturday morning classes and a summer program. It is an introductory program with various genres, including modern dance, jazz, and ballet technique. The Saturday dance classes, held at Cottonwood Center for the Arts, August-May, have limited availability. The students perform in three shows at different locations in the Colorado Springs community, including The Citadel.  Many students have benefited from this program through the intellectual stimulation that dance movement and music offer.

Joanna shares her Kids in Motion experience.

"I can't believe how she's changed since she started dance---no more introverted behavior.  She sings with us and dances around the house!"
Kids in Motion Parent

Meet our Instructors

ALLI WILLIAMS

Nadia Jackson

RON JULES

Nicole Hamilton

Former Kids In Motion Instructor ​Casey Avaunt

Meet former Kids In Motion Instructor Casey Avaunt.

Beth Carlson
Founder & Supervisor

Beth Carlson is the force behind Kids in Motion CS. She is an educator, dancer, passionate advocate of the arts. She has enjoyed dance since her mother introduced her to it in Kansas City at age four. Following her dad’s career moves meant a few studios, culminating in an Afro-Caribbean dance company in Colorado Springs as a young adult. After completing degrees in education, the challenge of giving underserved children a performing arts experience became a goal. She began the Kids in Motion dance program as an after-school activity in Colorado Springs in 1977.

Photo credits throughout the website are courtesy of Skip Mundy. We are grateful for his generosity in sharing his talents.