HeartFelt Movement

Movement that empowers, connects, and celebrates — no experience or labels required.

Movement With Intention, Expression From the Heart

At Heartfelt Movement, we believe in dancing not just to perform — but to connect, express, and grow. We offer inclusive, uplifting dance instruction rooted in tradition and artistic freedom. Whether you’re stepping into the studio for the first time or returning after years away, you’ll find a safe, inspiring space to move with purpose and joy.

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Our Mission

Heartfelt Movement provides a welcoming environment for adults at any age or ability, a space to create, perform and connect through movement. Whether you are a seasoned dancer or stepping onto the dance floor for the first time, we celebrate artistic expression in all forms.

Our Story

Heartfelt Movement was created out of a deep love for dance as an emotional, expressive, and healing art form. Our founder envisioned a space that honors classical training while fostering individual artistry and community. Dance should be a space for dancers to express themselves, help improve mental health and explore authenticity. Today, we serve dancers of all experience levels who want more than choreography — they want connection, release, and belonging.

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Season 3 All Levels Tap
Disciples Christian Church (Cle Hts)

• Monday 7:30PM-9:00PM

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Season 3 Beg/Int Ballet/Lyrical
Movement Project (Cleveland)

• Tuesday 6:15PM-7:45PM

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Season 3 All Levels Contemporary/Jazz Fusion
Movement Project (Cleveland)

• Tuesday 7:45PM-9:15PM

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Season 3 All Levels Jazz/Pop
Disciples Christian Church (Cle Hts)

• Wednesday 6:00PM-7:30PM

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• Wednesday 7:30PM-9:00PM

Season 3 Int/Adv Heels
Disciples Christian Church (Cle Hts)
*Approved dance heels required

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Season 3 All Levels POM
Disciples Christian Church (Cle Hts)

• Thursday 6:00PM-7:30PM

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Season 3 All Levels Contemporary
Disciples Christian Church (Cle Hts)

• Enrollment Reached

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Season 3 Int/Adv Contemporary
The Movement Project
(Cleveland)

• Saturday 8:30AM-10:00AM

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Season 3 Beg/Int Musical Theatre
The Movement Project (Cleveland)

• Saturday 10:00AM-11:30AM

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Tuition $100 (Note: $3.50 convenience fee is added to the payment.)

*All Classes Are Non-Refundable After Payment

Thursday, October 8, 2026: Rehearsals BeginSunday, October 11, 2026: Season Kickoff Event
Time: 2:00PM-5:00PM (Not mandatory but highly encouraged.)
Location: The Movement Project
· Learn all cast finale included in tuition.November 22-29, 2026
No Rehearsals Thanksgiving BreakDecember 21, 2026-January 1, 2027
No Rehearsals Holiday BreakThursday, January 21, 2027
Mandatory Tech Rehearsal
Time: 4:00PM-10:00PM (Pieces will have scheduled tech times.)
Location: The Darl Center for the ArtsFriday, January 22, 2027
Mandatory Tech/Dress Rehearsal
Time: 5:00PM-10:00PM
Location: The Darl Center for the ArtsSaturday, January 23, 2027
Mandatory Performance Day
Times: 2:00PM and 7:00PM
Location: The Darl Center for the Arts

Join us this summer for all levels classes that will focus on technique. All levels of dance are welcome to try these classes. Its a great way to stay connected to the Heartfelt Movement community before the next season begins!

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Season 3 Pricing

Tuition $100 (Note: $3.50 convenience fee is added to the payment.)

Current Locations:

Disciples Christian Church
3663 Mayfield Road
Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44121

The Dance Hub The Movement Project
4700 Lakeside Ave. E Suite 1704A Cleveland, Ohio 44114

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If you have any questions or need assistance with classes please send us an email to: [email protected]

We also offer scholarships for qualified applicants please send us an email if you are interested in learning more.

Meet The Team

Leadership Team

Ruth Rachel Przybojewski

Director/Founder

Ruth Rachel Przybojewski was a student of ballet since the age of two and half and began her training at The Cleveland Ballet. She has continued to dance throughout most of her adult life studying various forms of dance such as ballet, pointe, contemporary, lyrical, jazz and theater jazz. She has studied at various studios around the Cleveland area, In January of 2018, she joined Cleveland Modern Ballet. She performed in The Nutcracker, The Lion King and performed the role of Ursula in The Little Mermaid. Ruth Rachel taught dance classes at Cheryl Lynn’s Dance Studio. She has previously choreographed and was a Company Member for Reverie Movement Collective and choreographed for Cleveland Dance Project.Ruth Rachel continues dancing because it is a special way to express all types of emotion. She would like to thank her parents for enrolling her in ballet at a young age. She understands all the sacrifices they made to ensure that she fulfilled her passion. One of her favorite quotes is by Martha Graham: “Dance is the hidden language of the soul.”When Ruth Rachel is not practicing an arabesque, a plié, or pirouette, she is a Customer Contact Manager. Ruth Rachel holds an MBA from John Carroll University. She earned her undergraduate degree in Journalism & Promotional Communication from Cleveland State University.Ruth Rachel is involved in the community and served as a City Advocate for Downtown Cleveland. She served on the Cleveland Leadership Center’s Leadership Council. She also volunteers at the Westside Catholic Center.. Ruth Rachel was a member of The Cleveland Leadership Center: Bridge Builders Class of 2019, was awarded Dominion Energy’s Volunteer of the Year in the Education category for 2019 and was named 2017-2018 Junior Achievement’s Young Professional Member of the Year.In her spare time Ruth Rachel enjoys traveling, Cleveland sports, spending time with her family and staying active in Cuyahoga Valley National Park and watching a beautiful Lake Erie sunset.

Angela Godbey

Assistant Director

Angela’s love for dance began at a very young age; she danced for 15 years at Cheryl Lynn’s Dance Studio, and spent two years training at Cleveland City Dance. She continued her training into college, earning her degree in Dance from Slippery Rock University.In 2008, Angela was honored to be one of only two students selected for SRU’s Dance in India Initiative, spending a month in Chennai, India, where she immersed herself in the study of Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form. This transformative experience deepened her appreciation for global dance traditions and cultural expression.Angela later became a certified Zumba instructor, blending fitness and rhythm to bring joy to movement. She also helped to create and teach a Special Needs and typical peers dance program during her time as a behavior therapist at KidsLink school back in 2013. After a long hiatus, Angela jumped back into the performance space for Reverie Movement Collective last fall. Now a stay-at-home and homeschool mom, she is joyfully stepping back into the creative world, eager to share her passion and love of dance with others once again.

Choreographers

Leah Hansler Akcollu

Choreographer Season 3

Leah Hansler Akcollu discovered her passion for dance in college, where she started her journey taking classes and performing two evening-length pieces with Denison University's modern/postmodern dance department. She has continued to hone her craft and love of performing over the past several years throughout Cleveland, expanding her repertoire to a wide range of styles including contemporary, jazz, heels, hip hop, ballet, swing, Latin fusion, hip hop, Afrobeats, and Bharatanatyam.Much of her dance experience comes from her 10 seasons dancing with Cleveland Dance Project, and she also delved deeper into contemporary styles and storytelling as a 3-season company member with Reverie Movement Collective. Over the past couple of years, Leah has also performed in holiday shows with local choreographers at the Van Aken District and at Cleveland Botanical Garden's Frost exhibit. Most recently she has trained in heels with local professional dancer and heels instructor, James (@Stand.Slayerr). Heels is one of Leah's favorite styles, and she is excited to share this love with the Heartfelt Movement community!

Becky Enz

Choreographer Season 3

Becky began her dance training in childhood at Studio Theater in Painesville, Ohio, studying ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, and acrobatics. After taking time away from dance to raise her three sons, she returned to the studio as an adult, rekindling her passion through tap before expanding her training into a variety of dance styles.Since returning to dance, Becky has trained and performed with Cleveland Dance Project, studied aerial arts and performed with Sky Circus Cleveland and Crooked River Circus focusing on aerial hammock and Lyra. She continued her ballet education—including getting back en pointe—with Ballet in the City. She has also performed for two seasons with Heartfelt Movement.This upcoming season, Becky will present her first group piece choreography for Heartfelt Movement's Season 3.She is passionate about lifelong learning and believes dance is a joyful art form that can be pursued and shared at any stage of life and any level of experience.

Sam Morrison

Choreographer Season 3

Sam Morrison has been dancing since 2012, starting with his high school’s “Menz Dance” program in the Chicago area. He earned his minor in dance from Case Western Reserve University, where he studied modern Martha Graham technique, choreographed multiple pieces, and performed with the Mather Dance Collective. This was foundational, not just for Sam's core style of movement, but for his passion for working with community members of all skill levels.Sam has since performed with Cleveland Dance Project, taught classes for Humankind Health and choreographed + performed with Heartfelt Movement. He makes an effort to explore various genres of movement and incorporate them into his baseline modern technique.Sam uses his role as a choreographer and instructor to collaborate with his fellow dancers, prioritizing group enjoyment and meeting people where they are comfortable over adhering to a strict creative vision. His creative process involves using themes that affect his personal life and those of the people around him. Above all else, Sam knows that dance is about expression, community, and fun. Outside of dance, Sam is a software developer, a big tabletop nerd, and enjoys spending time with his cats.

Jess Tischler

Choreographer Season 3

Jess Tischler is a Cleveland native with 20+ years of movement experience. Her movement background ranges from studio techniques (Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, and Modern) to Competitive/Collegiate Cheerleading and Acrobatics.Throughout the years, Jess has had the opportunity to teach, perform, and choreograph with various programs in the Cleveland area. As an inaugural member of Cleveland Dance Project, Jess continues to choreograph and perform in a wide variety of styles and pieces. She utilized her training in Modern, Contemporary, and Jazz techniques during her tenure as a member of MadJax Dance Company, under the direction of Madi D. Jackson. During her time in Richmond, Virginia, Jess added a love of Latin dance to her repertoire, dancing with Salsa Connection Dance Company, and continuing her Jazz and Contemporary trainings at Richmond Urban Dance. Upon returning to Cleveland, she most recently performed as a Community Member with Reverie Movement Collective, further delving into Contemporary and Improvisational techniques.A genuine love of movement and breaking away from traditional techniques is the guiding force in Jess’s dance style. She has always used movement as a balm for life and a point of connection with other human beings. Jess is so very grateful for the opportunity to share this piece with Heartfelt Movement and its community of dancers.

Nicole Wells

Choreographer Season 3

Nicole Wells started dancing at the age of 3, training in ballet, pointe, jazz, and tap at Dance Central in Cambridge, Ohio. For 13 years, Nicole graced the stage in various performances and actively participated in Dance Central’s community outreach programs, bringing dance into local schools and nursing homes.At age 16, Nicole began teaching jazz and ballet at Attitudes Dance and Performing Arts in Cambridge, Ohio. She continued to teach and perform with Attitudes while pursuing a degree in psychology at Ohio University Zanesville. While there, Nicole fostered her love of movement and captivated audiences for three seasons with her performances as a collegiate-level cheerleader.Since her return to the stage in 2019, Nicole has trained in a wide range of styles—burlesque, belly dance, hip hop, jazz, musical theater, modern, and contemporary—at studios throughout Northeast Ohio, including Heartfelt Movement, Cleveland Eclectic Dance, Tallmadge Academy of Dance, and Cleveland Dance Project.With more than two decades of dance and teaching experience, Nicole brings positivity, encouragement, and genuine enthusiasm to every class, creating a welcoming space for dancers of all backgrounds. She is excited to bring her creativity and positivity to Heartfelt Movement as a choreographer this season.

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