In January of 2020 a faculty mentor introduced me to the nonprofit and U.S Embassy sponsored organization, Movement Exchange. Movement...

Being apart of Movement Exchange’s Panama exchange in March 2020 was an incredible experience. Connecting with other dance diplomats and...

I spend a good portion of my life watching the clock. Everything always becomes a countdown, a race to the minute, a mile-long list of...

Second day in Panama! The group started the day off with a wonderful, shaded hike to the highest point in Panama City. We ate at a yummy...

1. Share your love for dance/movement—Globally!If dance is your passion, an exchange is the perfect way to share that passion with others...

As a dance instructor for over ten years, a Spanish-language learner for two years, an avid traveler for 1.5 years, and someone anxiously...

Wake up to the sun shining down on you through your cabin windows Go to the local grade school, Santa Isabel, for breakfast Teach two...

Every hike Begins with the first step Every class Begins with a deep breath Neither will be time ill spent Though each have their uphill...

I went with Movement Exchange to Panama for my first time this past summer. No amount of research could have prepared me for what...

The day of our departure to Panama I felt overwhelmed with nerves and a shaky sense of excitement. I had no idea what to expect, but I...

After drinking copious amounts of Panamanian coffee in attempt to rid my body of the previous day's soreness and exhaustion, it was off...

How I had never heard anyone snore so loudly in my entire life, and how badly I wanted to release my body of the pretzel it had been in...

The third day in Panama, and my second time returning to this special place... I often find that coming back to things a second time...

Hello! My name is Arden Lapin and I am currently on my first trip out of the United States. This was an especially exciting experience...

That phrase was very true for my first day at Malambo. First day at Malambo was actually a blessing and was not too hard for me because I...

Tuesday of this week was amazing. Without a doubt everyone in the group broke a barrier and had great fulfillment doing so! Our day...

On the third day of our trip, I co-taught a class at the University of Panama. This experience made me realize how dance can can truly...

We began our day this Monday, February 29th, at 9 am with breakfast and a review of the different forms of dance that are prominent in...

Today was such an amazing second day! The whole group woke up early for a drive through Panama to reach Portobelo to explore its beauty....

Today was our first day of the Movement Exchange experience. Me and 6 other girls from Loyola Marymount's dance program flew out of LAX...