moe-tion dance theater

​

 

At the core of the company’s mission is Maureen Glennon Clayton’s artistic vision: to create innovative, thought-provoking dance that invites both performers and audiences into a shared experience of discovery. Her choreography often explores human connection, memory, identity, resilience, and lived experience, encouraging multiple interpretations rather than singular meaning.

 

Under her leadership, moe-tion dance theater has developed a strong reputation throughout the tri-state area for its diverse repertory and community-centered approach. The company frequently presents work at festivals, universities, and professional venues and is known for blending professional dancers, emerging artists, and students in collaborative performance settings.

 

The artistic leadership of Maureen Glennon Clayton also places a strong emphasis on connection and accessibility outside of the stage. She regularly produces site-specific pieces and community-based initiatives that introduce dance into unconventional settings and encourage interaction with larger audiences. The company's approach, which emphasizes dance as an artistic and human-centered practice, is further shaped by her experience as a dance educator and her dedication to wellness and social-emotional learning.

 

Together, moe-tion dance theater embodies Maureen Glennon Clayton’s guiding belief that dance is a shared experience—one that invites individuality, collaboration, and meaningful connection through movement.

​

In June of 2026, ROOTED in MOE-TION, an intergenerational dance project, premiered at the Sitnik Theatre, Lackland Center. Maureen believes in the importance of cross-generational engagement fostered through community-based initiatives. 

 

In June of 2024, Intermix ~ A Choreography Showcase, premiered at the Sitnik Theatre, Lackland Center. This new curated showcase featured emerging and established artists from the tri-state area: dancers, choreographers, and dance companies. Artistic director Maureen Glennon Clayton created this showcase to unite the dance community to celebrate dance, movement, and creativity. Her goal is that this first showcase will lead to more opportunities for dancers and dance lovers alike.

 

In October of 2020, Outside the Lines, a site-specific dance series, emerged from the darkness of a pandemic, co-founded by Lea Antolini-Lid and Maureen Glennon Clayton. Maureen and Lea would both like to be advocates for the dance community and beyond, curating performances throughout the state of New Jersey. Outside the Lines' mission is to present immersive, site-specific dance experiences throughout the state of New Jersey. By moving dance out of the theater and into the unique landscape of the Garden State, we create unique, visceral experiences for our audiences. Outside the Lines will inspire an imaginative way of looking and thinking about dance. We aim to provide cultural experiences to the diverse communities of the state of New Jersey.

​

​

​

​

In