About Us:

Valerie Stover Anderson opened Movement Arts Studio in 2002 in downtown State College after noticing a lack of space for certain kinds of movement classes in the area. She wanted to bring together different physical art forms in one welcoming space. The foundation of the studio's schedule is her creative modern dance classes in which children are encouraged to move in new and interesting ways. Over the years, her children's dance program has grown to include beginning ballet lessons and week-long summer camps, and she has created a dedicated following of families in the area.

But the studio isn't just for children. Valerie is also a certified Pilates teacher, and she brings in area teachers to add to the overall offerings of the studio. Though many classes aim to increase strength and flexibility in adults, Movement Arts Studio is not a gym, and the classes are not designed to be traditional workouts (though you may work up a sweat before you know it!). The focus at the studio is on energy, not exhaustion, on strength, not muscle, and on overall well-being.