Edges of Insanity.
Recovery in Motion.
A story of healing
through movement.

After seeing the news segment, learn more about Justin’s journey,
the work, and how movement and storytelling are helping people heal.

BRING THIS TO YOUR COMMUNITY
ONE BODY OF WORK.

Many Points of Entry.

Some people encounter this work through a performance.
Some through education. Some through dialogue.
Some through community engagement.
But they're all entering the same conversation.

Justin Sears-Watson in powerful dance pose
ARTIST

Creating powerful performances that move and inspire.

Justin with young ballet students
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Building connections and strengthening communities.

Justin in dynamic performance under dramatic lighting
RECOVERY & HEALING

Movement and storytelling as tools for healing.

Justin engaging with young participants in dance studio
SPEAKING & EDUCATION

Conversations and workshops that spark transformation.

Justin Sears-Watson — Choreographer, Educator & Creative Catalyst
ABOUT JUSTIN

Choreographer.
Educator.
Creative Catalyst.

Justin Sears-Watson is a choreographer, educator, and creative catalyst whose work lives at the intersection of movement, storytelling, recovery, and human connection. Through dance, dialogue, and collaborative art-making, he creates experiences that invite individuals and communities to explore resilience, identity, healing, and transformation.

He is the creator of Edges of Insanity and Recovery in Motion — multidisciplinary projects that use movement and storytelling as powerful tools for healing, self-expression, and connection, especially in recovery and community settings.

His work has been supported by the Herbert Simon Family Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Allied Solutions New Works Commission, Jacob’s Pillow, and Arts for Learning Indiana. He partners with recovery centers including Avenues Recovery and LaDoga Recovery to bring movement-based programming to those on the path of healing.

WATCH EDGES OF INSANITY RECOVERY IN MOTION
MEDIA & PRESS

In the News

Justin Sears-Watson performance
TOM ALVAREZ STUDIO
Justin Sears-Watson is a Phoenix Rising
Featured interview on his journey and artistic practice.
Justin with community
WTHR NEWS
The Phoenix Rises
Inspiring Indiana feature on how Justin uses dance to rise from the ashes of his past.
Justin in performance
NUVO
Behind Phoenix Rising's 'This Is America'
Feature on the powerful performance project.
Artistic dance image
COVID-19 ARCHIVE
Somatic Movement and Creative Resilience
Archived feature on movement as a tool for resilience during challenging times.
THE INITIATIVE

What Is Recovery in Motion?

A national movement rooted in recovery, art, and human connection.

Recovery in Motion is a pioneering project that utilizes movement as a primary tool for healing, self-expression, and connection. We believe that the body holds stories that words cannot express, and that somatic movement can unlock deep pathways to recovery and transformation.

Through community workshops, performance residencies, and public conversations, we empower individuals to reclaim their physical agency, share their lived experiences, and build supportive networks of healing.

Bring Recovery in Motion to Your Community

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Community Workshops

Inclusive, multi-generational movement sessions designed for public libraries, schools, and community centers to foster connection and empathy.

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Recovery Workshops

Specialized somatic workshops tailored for treatment centers, behavioral health clinics, and recovery organizations to support clinical healing.

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Performance Residencies

Collaborative residencies with arts organizations and universities, culminating in a powerful public performance of "Edges of Insanity."

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Speaking Engagements

Keynotes and panel discussions on somatic healing, lived experience, and the intersection of arts and behavioral health.

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Educational Programs

Trauma-informed curriculum integration and professional development for clinicians, educators, and arts facilitators.

LET'S BRING THIS TO YOUR COMMUNITY
IMPACT & PARTNERSHIPS

Real change, together.

20+
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
100+
COMMUNITIES SERVED
50K+
LIVES IMPACTED
100+
PARTNERS & COLLABORATORS
PROUDLY PARTNERED WITH
Avenues Recovery Centers
LaDoga Recovery
Allied Solutions NEW WORKS COMMISSION
Herbert Simon Family Foundation
CICF — Central Indiana Community Foundation
Arts for Learning Indiana
Jacob's Pillow
+ many more...