About Us

Mission

At Meander School of Movement, we believe that dance is for every body. We believe that creating, refining, and sharing dance contributes to the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of individuals and communities. We believe dance is a practice and not a product. We are committed to creating a brave space for new and experienced dancers to grow as artists and athletes. We hope to enrich and contribute to the longstanding beauty of movement as performance art through education, collaboration, and mentorship.

“Wait – are you a studio? Or a dance company?”

We’re both! Meander has two branches:

1. Meander Dance Collective, which is a dance company for adult dancers. We choreograph original works and perform them in the community.

2. Meander School of Movement, which is a dance studio for all ages. We offer many styles and opperate out of the Freeland Music Hub.

Freeland Music Hub

Freeland Music Hub is a growing creative and educational center in Freeland, Washington. Developed by Aniela Perry, a music teacher and instrument repair craftsperson, it is a home for private music lessons, rehearsals, youth orchestras, performances, and community programs like Whidbey Island Language Art and STEM Center (WILASC). And now us, Meander School of Movement!

There are multiple rooms in the Hub, including the Royal Alvin Hall, which is where Meander classes will take place. We are still working to develop the studio space – mirrors are up, but our sprung floor is still in process. Our goal is to have the floor ready no later than Winter Break 2026. In the meantime we will limit high impact movements, like jumping. The Hall will also have storage for dancers to place bags and shoes during class near the main interior entrance. 

Other areas in the Hub open to dancers and their families are:

A lobby lounge, with an in-progress kids’ area with books and toys.

Multiple single-occupancy bathrooms.

1694 E. Main Street, Freeland, WA