What if self-care for moms looked like strobe lights and dancing to loud music with a supportive community? That’s the vision behind Moms Feelin’ Themselves (MFT), a movement built “by and for modern moms.” MFT hosts high-energy, moms-only dance parties designed to be both wildly fun and deeply healing. MFT’s co-founders, Elizabeth Wellington and Sarah Battani Sams, began developing the idea back in 2021. As the two women navigated motherhood, they found themselves craving the same thing: a space to reconnect with who they were aside from being moms.
“We started it because we both desperately needed this space, and it did not exist,” says Elizabeth. “All I really wanted was to be in a space without kids, with just my friends, and kind of like suspend reality for a moment… To be together, to laugh, to celebrate, and to just get a break.”
With a background as a psychotherapist focused on perinatal mental health, Elizabeth has spent years supporting parents through the emotional rollercoaster of early parenthood and witnessing firsthand how isolating and identity-shifting the experience can be. Elizabeth poured her experience into MFT to foster a space in which moms could feel supported and reconnect with themselves. Meanwhile, Sarah’s background in business development, sales, and marketing brought the operational know-how and creative vision necessary to build and grow the organization. Together, they’ve blended their unique skills and passions to create MFT, a vibrant, emotional health-focused community where moms can find healing, connection, and joy through movement and dance.
More than your average night out, the Mom Dance Party is designed to be a high-energy wellness experience for moms only. Since their first event, MFT has sold out venues like Denver’s iconic Bluebird Theater, drawing hundreds of women ready to let loose and have fun. Beyond the chance to get out with friends and dance, MFT’s dance parties provide several emotional and psychological benefits.
“[We] kind of refer to it as a mental health intervention for moms disguised as a dance floor,” jokes Elizabeth. “The things you’ll get [from] our experiences like joy, community, connection, music, and movement are all research-based ways to boost one’s mental health, especially for moms… Research also shows that dancing in a group has a profound effect on emotional regulation. It decreases depression and anxiety. It boosts feelings of body image and body positivity, and has so many incredibly powerful effects for mental health and well-being.”
Since their launch, MFT has grown rapidly from a local passion project into a flourishing movement. Encouraged by this enthusiastic response, MFT is soon launching in other cities like Boston, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
Speaking to MFT’s growth, Sarah says, “We’re focused on bringing the Mom Dance Party to as many moms across the nation as possible. We’re adding new markets pretty rapidly.”
Building on their early success, Elizabeth and Sarah are committed to expanding MFT’s reach while staying true to its core mission: creating a joyful, supportive space where moms can prioritize their emotional well-being.
You can catch the next Mom Dance Party on November 28 at the Bluebird Theater. And make sure to mark your calendars for the Mother’s Day Rager on May 8, 2026! You can get tickets to these events on axs.com, and learn more about MFT at momsfeelinthemselves.com.
