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dance movement life
bringing the joy of movement to all
Unbound
Unbound believes that movement through dance is vital to a
balanced and healthy life. Everyone -- regardless of physical,
cognitive, or emotional abilities, age, or economic status --
deserves to experience the joy of movement. Fundamental to
Unbound’s philosophy is that no one with the desire and
opportunity can be held back from one of life’s most central
activities -- movement. Unbound works with a wide range of
people to help them move beyond their perceived or actual
limitations. Unbound lifts the spirits of those who thought
dance was beyond their reach. It strengthens their bodies and
stimulates their creativity. Unbound brings wholeness to
people’s lives. You can become UNBOUND!
Classes and Programs
Unbound provides dance classes and performance opportunites for
all kinds of people -- abled and differently-abled, young and
old. Classes may be held at Unbound’s home base at Mid-Maryland
Performing Arts Center (MMPAC) in Frederick, MD, or they may be
held on-site in other organizations’ facilities. In every
situation, classes are led by professionally-trained instructors
who work with the abilities of each individual to ensure
meaningful, life-affirming experiences. People who have
benefited from Unbound’s programs in the past include those with
spina bifida, downs syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, and add/adhd,
as well as senior citizens. Mainstream Classes
Many students with different abilities are successfully
integrated into exisiting classes at Mid-Maryland Performing
Arts Center’s state-of-the-art dance studios. These classes
offer an exciting learning opportunity where all of the students
come to understand differences, compassion, and ways of working
together. Unbound students in these classes are encouraged to
particpate in MMPAC’s year-end performance. Specialized Classes
Unbound develops specialized classes for specific groups of
individuals who have similar needs. Using a variety of music,
props, and movement games, the joy of dance can be made
available to these students. These classes also take place at
Mid-Maryland Performing Arts Center’s dance studios. These
students may also have the opportunity to perform in informal
showings for friends and family members. Outreach Programs
Unbound also develops customized outreach programs for such
organizations as schools, group homes, and assisted living
facilities. Unbound makes site-visits and offers personalized
evaluations in order to create suitable programs for particular
populations. Unbound instructors will travel to your facility to
bring the joy of dance to your students or residents. In Unbound’s outreach activities, there are two ways for
students to benefit from dance performances. Instructors can
tailor a program so that a session of classes culminates in an
informal sharing of dance with other students or residents.
Unbound can also bring an exhilarating dance performance to your
facility where everyone can enjoy the excitement of movement.
About the Founder/Director
Kimberly Price has been teaching dance for over 14 years and is
an active member of the local and regional arts community in
Frederick County, MD. Kimberly is committed to the basic
principle that dance is for everyone at every age. As Director
of Mid-Maryland Performing Arts Center (MMPAC), Kimberly has
made it her mission to encourage a lifelong love of dance in
every student. In the 14 years since its opening, MMPAC has
grown to be one of the most respected studios in the region. It
is one of the first studios in the area to implement the
National Standards of Dance Education into its curriculum. MMPAC
has always attracted a variety of students, and Kimberly has
been committed to integrating those with differing abilities
into the studio’s classes. Unbound was founded as a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization in order to better serve these students.
Kimberly has a Graduate Certificate in Dance from American
University, a bachelors degree in theatre from Mount St. Mary’s
College, and is currently working towards her masters degree in
dance. Kimberly has also studied at Loyola University of
Chicago, and Gus Giordano’s Become UNBOUND! Contact us for more information about joining an
existing dance class, developing a new class, or organizing a
specialized on-site program. Limited financial assistance may be
available. Unbound, Inc.
Kimberly Price, Founder/Director
c/o Mid-Maryland Performing Arts Center
5901 Enterprise Court
Frederick, MD 21703
301-694-5105
Kimberly@mmpac.com
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