About the Belonging Project:

The Belonging Project is a 12-week, trauma-informed creative movement and wellness program designed specifically for military veterans and their families. Rooted in Roxey Ballet’s 30-year history of delivering arts-based healing programs, this initiative meets participants where they are physically, emotionally, and socially—ensuring that every individual, regardless of age, background, or ability, has access to creative expression, community connection, and practical tools for managing stress.

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The program is grounded in research demonstrating that music and movement can reduce anxiety, improve mood, increase body awareness, regulate blood pressure, enhance flexibility and coordination, and support emotional regulation. For veterans and families navigating the lingering effects of service-related stress, isolation, or trauma, the non-verbal language of movement offers a powerful and accessible pathway to self-discovery, emotional processing, and renewed purpose. By emphasizing shared experiences and collective creativity, the program fosters a strong sense of belonging and community support.

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Roxey Ballet will deliver 12 weekly sessions, each facilitated by 2–3 professional teaching artists and support staff trained in trauma-informed practices. Sessions are offered free of charge to veterans and their families, with pre-registration encouraged to promote consistency, trust, and relationship-building among participants. Programs may be scheduled during the summer/fall or winter/spring, depending on community needs and partner availability.

Each session follows a consistent, predictable, and supportive structure designed to create safety, choice, and engagement