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Why I Opened Movement Dance Studio in Langford, BC
Hello, I’m Madu.
I’m excited to welcome you to Movement Dance Studio, a small home-based studio on Happy Valley Rd in Langford.
This is a dance studio where everyone can feel safe to express themselves, like a second home.
Here, we share joy, inspiration, and connection through dance. Every step, every rhythm is meant to bring people together.
【Madu’s Teaching Reel】
👉 Website: Movement Dance Studio
Finding the Answer Through Dancing Around the World
When I was a teen, even though I had food, shelter, and everything I needed, I felt something was missing and carried an unease about the future.
I asked myself: Why do I dance? Why does dance exist?
To find the answer, I traveled to over 20 countries, dancing with more than 100 people of different nationalities.
Even without speaking the same language, music and dance allowed us to connect and share emotions.
One of the most unforgettable experiences was my homestay in Soweto.
The community had endured apartheid, and many children lived in poverty. Some were even at risk of falling into drugs or gangs.
Yet, music and dance provided hope. Local organizations taught kids to use their energy creatively—to express themselves, dream, and gain confidence through rhythm. If the young people had dance, they had hope; if they had hope, the stayed away from addictions and despair.
Witnessing this, I realized that dance isn’t just an art—it’s a lifeline.
During my journey dancing around the world, I met Kim who had opened a dance space for teens in Canada. She inspired me with her sense of optimism and purpose in creating a sense of belonging for teens through dance.
She introduced me to Josh, a Canadian dancer. At first, we barely spoke — my English was limited, and he was quiet too. But when we danced together, I felt an instant recognition, as if we were carrying the same questions and the same weight inside.
Josh’s choreography was unlike anything I had seen. Every move had meaning, drawn from his own struggles and emotions. Through him, I realized that dance could be more than rhythm or style — it could be a way to confront pain, to resist inequality, and to express the truths that words often fail to hold.
Meeting Josh changed me. It reminded me that dance is not only about steps or stages, but about survival, connection, and the freedom to be fully human. That encounter continues to guide why I dance, and why I teach.
Together with Kim, we created powerful dance pieces and workshops that promoted empathy, expression, and hope. We spoke out against bullying and actively worked to give kids a sense of belonging through dance, art, and poetry.
👉 Website: Movement Dance Studio
5 Years Running a Studio in Metchosin
I moved to Canada, and opened a dance studio in Metchosin for five years.
I focused on creating a space where every student could feel supported and confident to explore dance at their own pace.
Although I had to close the studio during Covid, I always dreamed of reopening.
Now, in Langford, I’ve made that dream a reality.
👉 Website: Movement Dance Studio
The Heart of Movement Dance Studio
- A place where you can enjoy dancing while challenging yourself
- A community where connections are built through movement and shared joy
- A studio that feels like home, welcoming everyone
Even though the studio is small, we put care into every detail.
The walls are decorated with artwork created together with students.
And I installed the mirrors and flooring myself.
Every student receives personal attention, because dance is life, and connection is at its heart. Kids, teens, tots, adults– all are welcome!
If you live in Langford or Westshore and want to be part of building a culture of inclusive hip hop and dance in the community, come join me!
In this handmade, heartfelt space, I’ll help you take your first step—or your next step—into dance.
👉 Book your class today and become part of our dance family.
👉 Website: Movement Dance Studio
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【Madu’s Teaching Reel】
