About XclusivMovement Foundation
Our History
Our History
Our History
XclusivMovement Foundation was founded in 2012 by Camille Bowen & Justin Edmonson, first as a dance company giving dancers in Long Beach access to dance and performing live in various arenas. Now we are a CA non-profit serving communities with the access to the arts and educational outlets.
We have been featured in choreographer/ director
XclusivMovement Foundation was founded in 2012 by Camille Bowen & Justin Edmonson, first as a dance company giving dancers in Long Beach access to dance and performing live in various arenas. Now we are a CA non-profit serving communities with the access to the arts and educational outlets.
We have been featured in choreographer/ director Courtney Miller's award-winning film "REPAIRations" along with the opportunity to present to legendary film producer Preston Holmes.
Our Mission
Our History
Our History
We are a safe space within the inner cities of Los Angeles County, where young artists can learn the fundamentals of the arts, its culture and history, and the possibility of potentially launching careers in the many fields of the arts. Alongside our family of artists, we embody a philosophy of love, dedication, strength, unity, and artis
We are a safe space within the inner cities of Los Angeles County, where young artists can learn the fundamentals of the arts, its culture and history, and the possibility of potentially launching careers in the many fields of the arts. Alongside our family of artists, we embody a philosophy of love, dedication, strength, unity, and artistic integrity. We believe our job is to awaken social awareness, activism, and accountability to those less fortunate and displaced.
Our Values
Our History
Our Values
As an arts nonprofit that champions theater and performing arts, there are several common values that our organization embraces:
Artistic Excellence
Accessibility and Inclusivity
Education and Outreach
Collaboration and Partnerships
Innovation and Experimentation
Cultural Preservation and Diversity
Social Impact and Advocacy
Sustainability and Ethical Practices
Meet The Directors
Justin Edmonson
Justin Edmonson, born in Long Beach, Ca started his journey very young through the states of Arizona, Texas, and back to Arizona again. Coming from a family much influenced by music, the arts became the foundation of the artist he’d later become. It wasn’t until coming back to California and seeing Cabrillo High School’s award-winning dance team as a freshman that Justin decided to join the team until he graduated in 2007. While at Cabrillo Justin learned there was more to dance than just Hip Hop. He began to explore other genres and soon began to cultivate his interest and the art of choreography. Justin honed in on his craft while at Long Beach City College, getting more into dance and choreography doing small events and shows. Studying and performing Hip-Hop, Ballet, Modern, Jazz, African, Social Dances, Dunham Technique, and Horton Technique under the tutelage of Karen McDonald, Jennifer Waters, Keisha Clark-Booth, Chris Smith, Wendi Baity, Marie Hoffman, Erin Landry, Stephanie Powell, Carol Bristol-Henry, Troy Powell, Mike Espiranza, Tiffany Billings, Frit & Frat Fuller and Pat Taylor. Justin is currently dancing his 12th season with JazzAntiqua Music & Dance Ensemble (Pat Taylor), Teaching and serving as Asst. Director at Gravity Dance Company, teaching, choreographing and serving as Asst. Director with Cabrillo High School's dance department, serving as Production Director with Cabrillo's ASB and their Recreation Aide. Justin also presents work across California and has co-founded his nonprofit foundation, XclusivMovement Foundation, Inc., which was conceived out of creating his dance company with high school friend Camille Bowen in the fall of October 2012. When Justin isn’t teaching or dancing, he is working as a photographer and creative director with his business XclusivTradez Inc.
Camille Bowen
Camille Bowen, more aptly known as "Queen Yaa," is a trained multi-hyphenate, hailing from Long Beach, CA. Her formal dance training began at the age of 8, learning Afro-Brazilian cultured dance styles under the tutelage of Rio-native, Amen Santo. She continued her training, adding contemporary, jazz, ballet, and hip-hop to her flourishing skills. By the time she was in 11th grade, she was the Dance Team Captain and Student Dance Director for the dance academy at Cabrillo High School. She attended and minored in Dance at Cal State University Long Beach. In 2009, she and her colleague, founded Xclusiv Movement Foundation, dedicated to training and exposing under-privileged Long Beach youths to the upper echelons of the dance world. As the Creative Director for XM Foundation, Camille has the opportunity to guide and mold the next generation of performing artists. Currently the lead singer and band director for Queen Yaa and the High Court, a five piece original and cover band, Camille continues to explore all avenues of her creative and artistic journey.
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Help Us Get Started
We are a new 501c3 non-profit organization and are in need of help to kick off our programming to our communities. Please support our mission of providing underserved areas with the ability to experience the arts.