About the Belonging Project - Move to Thrive
Made Possible by the M-AAA and NEA
Rooted in Roxey Ballet’s 30-year history of creating arts-based healing programs, The Belonging Project is designed to meet participants exactly where they are—physically, emotionally, and socially. This fully funded initiative provides veterans, their families, and caregivers with an inclusive space to explore creative expression, build meaningful connections, and discover practical tools for managing stress and supporting overall well-being.
Research continues to demonstrate the powerful benefits of music and movement, including reduced anxiety, improved mood, increased body awareness, enhanced flexibility and coordination, and support for emotional regulation. For veterans and families navigating the effects of military service, movement can offer a gentle, non-verbal pathway for self-expression, connection, and renewed confidence.
Through shared experiences and collective creativity, The Belonging Project seeks to reduce isolation, strengthen relationships, build trust, and create a lasting sense of community and belonging.
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A 12-Week Healing Arts Experience: Beginning in January 2027 and continuing through
April 2027, this 12-week creative movement program is specially designed for military veterans,
their families, and caregivers.
Participants will experience:
- Gentle, adaptive movement designed to support mobility, coordination, and confidence.
- Creative movement activities that encourage self-expression and emotional well-being.
- Opportunities to connect with others through shared creative experiences.
- A welcoming, inclusive environment for participants of all abilities and life experiences.
- Tools and practices that can support relaxation, stress management, and overall wellness
Classes will be offered on Fridays and Saturdays, allowing participants to attend based on their schedules.
All sessions will take place at Mill Ballet Studios, 46 N. Sugan Road, New Hope, PA 18938.
The program will culminate in a family sharing in April 2027, celebrating the creativity, connection, and growth of our participants, with the possibility of presenting a collaborative work at the 9/11 Heroes Run. You Belong Here. The Belonging Project is more than a dance program. It is an invitation to move, create, connect, and rediscover the strength that comes from being part of a community.
This program is fully funded, and there is no cost to participate.
For questions, please call (609) 397-7616 or email Melissa Roxey at roxeyeducation@gmail.com.
Interested in Participating?
The Belonging Project - Move to Thrive is funded in part by Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant program is managed by Mid-America Arts Alliance.