The seeds for HSMs were planted back in 2011 when Ms. Anita Mullin, instructor, and founder, began teaching line dancing at the A. Phillip Randolph Senior Center as a form of exercise. It was very well received by the seniors (who gave the group its name). Ms. Mullin decided to share the fun with others. She spoke to the Director at the Joseph P. Kennedy Center about starting a Community class that all ages could participate in, and the rest is history.  http://www.harlemsm2015.com/hsm-soul-line-dance-classes/(opens in a new tab)

The HSM senior class at A. Phillip Randolph Senior Center gained worldwide attention with the filming for Japanese TV programming. The group at the Kennedy Center has been aired on WABC's Eyewitness News and WNBC's Today show. HSM invite to the WNBC Plaza, where Ms. Mullin instructed the Today weekend morning anchor crew on how to do the NJ Strut (aka Baltimore), one of the many line dances that exist today.  http://www.harlemsm2015.com/television/

 HSMs are in its' ninth year. National television exposure was a plus in helping to establish the group amongst its peer groups. Additionally, over the year, the group traveling to other states to attend various line dance functions such as United We Dance and the Union Crew Star Awards, where Ms. Mullin was the recipient of an award in 2014 and a presenter in 2015. Attending events such as these also assists in establishing the group's recognition countrywide.   

The group began performing at Harlem Week's event in 2014 “Dancing In The Street” segment and has been repeating yearlys.  HSM's idea is to get everyone line dancing because it will ease whatever ails you.  http://www.harlemsm2015.com/hsm-showcase/

Anita Mullin
Founder

Ms. Anita Mullin, for the last 9 years, is the founder and head instructor of the (HSM) Harlem Smooth Movers.   She began teaching (SLD) SOUL LINE DANCING at Senior Citizens Centers as a form of exercise.   She shared her gift as a dance instructor throughout the city and across the country as far as Memphis, Tennessee.

She has appeared as a guest on WABC’s Eyewitness News with Kimberly Richardson
and WNBC’s Weekend Today Show on the Plaza with Dylan Dreyer, Lester Holt, Erica Hill, And Jenna Wolfe.

Ms. Mullin was the recipient of an award in 2014 and a presenter in 2015 at United We Dance and the Union Crew Star Awards. The group has performed at the Harlem Week’s 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 including 2018 “Dancing In The Street” segment.

She also hosts a Monthly Soul Line Dance Party in Harlem and conducts (SLD) classes in Manhattan and the Bronx.

Pat 'Righteous' Thorpe
Lead Instructor
HSM Board Member