Discover Movement Denton, a boutique bouldering gym nestled in the heart of Downtown Denton Square. Originally a mattress factory, our historic brick building now houses 6,000 square feet of climbing terrain with over 100 diverse boulders, a yoga studio, co-working spaces, and state-of-the-art training area including Moon/Kilter boards and a circuit wall. Just blocks from UNT and surrounded by Denton’s vibrant local scene, we offer the perfect blend of community spirit and unique fitness. See for yourself→
Upcoming Classes
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Flow
Gentle
Jheni S.
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Gentle
Jheni S.
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Vinyasa
Jheni S.
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Strength
Conner C.
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Jheni S.
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Queer Climb Night
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Core
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Wed - Vinyasa
Vinyasa
Emily B.
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Flow and Restore
Gentle
Emily B.
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Flow and Restore
Gentle
Emily B.
Social Connections
It’s that time of the year again... Funky Fest is BACK for the 4th year in a row!
Join us at Movement Fort Worth on July 22nd from 7–10 PM for a night full of:
✨ Raffles
🎲 Games
🍻 Drinks from Martin House
🛍️ Local Vendors (@squozejuicery, @okclothing.us, and Reign)
🎤 Open Mic
💥 And all the funky vibes you know and love
Don’t miss the party of the summer, we’ll see you there! 💃🕺
Get ready for Movement Misery with these costume ideas!
We`re just one month away from the wildest event of the year! This competition is open to all - members, non-members, and climbers of every level. Grab a partner and sign up now (link in bio) 😈
There`s still time to save this summer! ☀️
Become a member now with one flat rate and get unlimited climbing, yoga, and fitness through August 31, with up to 30% off and no initiation fee. The earlier you join, the more you save!
Get all this and more with your membership:
☀️ Unlimited climbing, yoga and fitness
☀️ Access to all gyms nationwide
☀️ A FREE guest pass every month
☀️ Discounts on gear, classes and more
☀️ Exclusive discounts with brand and guiding partners
Head to the link in bio to sign up today!
Our go to way to wind down from the day 😌
Discover our yoga, fitness, and climbing to take the edge off - see our calendar for details (link in bio) 🔗😮💨
It’s getting HOT here at Movement 🥵
From meet-ups to workshops and wild fun on the walls - there is something for everyone this month. Check your local gym’s calendar [link in bio 😉] for the full lineup and come hang with us! 🔥🔥
#movementgymsdfw
Say Hello to Linh! A beloved key holder at the Design District location and they have been with us since April 2024.
They love to cook, watch yellow jackets with their partner, socialize with friends, enjoy jean memes, and sip on a nice cup of warm ranch dressing on the patio. Their climbing journey began in rental shoes for over a year because they never took it too seriously. It wasn’t until their peers and elite athletes like Mao Nakamura, Erin McNeice, Annie Sanders, Sam Watson and Sorato Anraku that inspired them to climb harder. Their favorite class to teach is specifically Intro to Rope Climbing where they can help new climbers overcome their fear of falling and challenge their own expectations of what they can accomplish. Advice they would give to new climbers is - “if you have a body, you are an athlete, and all bodies are climbing bodies. Having the right mindset is just as, if not more important, than getting up the wall. Be Linhtentional [pun intended] in your movement and celebrate every small victory.”
Next time you see them, say hi, and be sure to question them about their ranch usage 🤪
12 Hours of Movement Misery 2025 🔥: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Our craziest event of the year is here 👀! Join us on August 16 from 8am-8pm to climb as many routes + boulders as you possibly can throughout all 6 Movement DFW gyms with a partner of your choosing.
We`ll wrap up the day with an after-party at Movement Grapevine complete with raffles, a costume contest (dressing up with your partner is highly encouraged), awards, food + drinks, and more!
This competition is for EVERYONE - members and non-members, climbers of all levels. Come and get it - find a partner (`cause misery loves company) and register now at the link in bio 😈
This year`s shirt design (pictured, @turdrodeo with the 🔥, as always) draws inspiration from the Hanged Man tarot card (the 12th card in most traditional decks) - representing ultimate surrender, sacrifice, or being suspended in time. Quite fitting, don`t you think?
1 girl, 1 week, 4 gyms 💪
Join our resident social media girlie @rachelosb_ (who may or may not be writing this caption 🤫) for a glimpse into a week in the life of a climber (and amateur yogi/stairmaster lover) across Movement DFW!
Thanks for coming along!
When the squad doubles as a human rainbow 🌈
Photo from Plano’s Queer Climb Night earlier this month 🫶📸 @gold.in.motion - we’ve got a few super fun Pride events coming your way to celebrate!
🌟 PSA - share the love! All members get an extra guest pass to use at EACH of these events 👇
🌈 QUEER CLIMB FEST + LATE NIGHT 🌈
@ Denton // Friday 6/27, 8pm-12am
Lights out late night climbing, plus performances on the patio from local bands @eyesovermine + @biollanteband and pop-ups from local queer-owned businesses!
🏳️🌈 QUEER CLIMB NIGHT 🏳️🌈
@ Design District // Tuesday 6/24, 7-9pm
@Grapevine // Thursday 6/26, 7-9pm
Meet-up hosted by and for the LGBTQIA+ community + allies!
🎤 LATE NIGHT DRAG KARAOKE 🎤
@ Plano // Friday 6/27, 10pm-12am
Late night climbing + a drag karaoke party with @eddiefunvanilla
Who says you can’t get your MFA while working on a V4? 🧑🎨
There’s science behind what makes a beautiful climb, and our setting team at The Hill just proved it by applying the fundamentals of graphic design to their craft.
Here’s your crash course in the principles they used:
emphasis ⚫️ // draws attention to the most important part of your design
proximity 🔴 // grouping related elements of a design together
contrast ⚪️🔴 // creating noticeable difference between design elements. adds visual interest to a design, as the human eye naturally gravitates towards higher contrast
balance ⚪️ // the distribution of visual weight within a composition, creating a sense of stability and equilibrium. ensuring that no single element overpowers the others
white space 🔵 // areas of a design left intentionally blank, creating breathing room + clarity in a design
visual movement 🟡 // explores how the human eye is guided through a design, creating a journey from one element to the next
repetition 🟡 // similar elements are reused or repeated throughout a design, creating visual consistency + unity
Got you 😏
While you’re here… did you know that right now - you can get access to unlimited climbing, yoga, and fitness all summer long for up to $111 off??? Don’t miss out on our Summer Membership Sale! ☀️
Join today and save on access to all Movement locations now thru August 31! 🤑 Link in bio for more info 🔗
SBS 2025, we miss you already 🖤
We had a blast this past weekend with you at Plano for our 3rd and final SBS event of the 2025 season! Nothing we love more than watching our community come together to climb + support each other 🥹. Special shoutout to all of our podium finishers - y’all crushed 😮💨
SBS Photos now on our Facebook albums courtesy of @alewcx.p 🔥📸 (link in bio)
Our 2025 Pride shirts are here, illustrated by DMV-based artist Helena Wu! We’re donating $10 in proceeds from every shirt sold in June to one of our favorite LGBTQIA+ community organizations, @myresourcectr 🏳️🌈
Resource Center provide programs and assistance to LGBTQIA+ communities and anyone impacted by HIV/AIDS through advocacy, health, + education, and has been serving DFW for over 4 decades!
About the artist: Helena is a Rockville, Maryland-based freelance illustrator whose work features dreamy colors and nature-inspired vibes across video games, product design, and local art markets throughout the DMV region. She actively engages with the local art scene, frequently tabling at markets throughout Baltimore and the DMV area. Helena’s been climbing since 2016 as a boulderer at heart, though she’ll always offer to clean up sport anchors just to spend a little longer on the wall. She previously worked on the Movement Rockville Murals in 2023, always trying to merge her artistic and climbing hobbies together. This year, she was given the opportunity to create a fun, dynamic graphic to showcase the vibrancy of the queer climbing community for this year’s Pride design, reflecting her love for finding new ways to subtly celebrate queer identity and explore gender expression. 🌈
JUNE AT MOVEMENT DFW ☀️
Between International Day of Yoga, SBS Finals, and Pride events all month long 🌈 - it`s sure to be a good one!
Our Summer Membership Sale is around all month, too 👀👀 - save up to 30% on unlimited gym access from now through August 31! Link in bio to join (the earlier you join, the more you save!) 🔗
It all comes down to this.
Don`t miss out on the SBS Grand Finale at Movement Plano this Saturday, June 7 👀
Get your vocal cords ready - Advanced/Open finals round will kick off at 7:30pm after the 2 redpoint waves. Beer will be flowing. Raffles and podiums to follow 🔥
Haven`t made it to either of our Southern Bouldering Series qualifier comps? No sweat - there`s still time to earn points during the Plano redpoint round. All ability levels welcome! Register now at the link in bio 🔗
PSA: All bouldering will be closed at Plano June 5-June 7 for competition routesetting! Plano boulderers - get your fix at the Kilter/Moon Boards this week, or check out bouldering at one of our other locations this week!
This girl is on fire 🔥
DFW’s very own Annie Sanders is absolutely crushing the 2025 IFSC World Cup circuit this season - she’s 3 for 3 on podiums and showing the world what she’s made of!
This season’s highlights:
🥇 GOLD at the Keqiao Bouldering World Cup
🥉 Bronze at the Wujiang Lead World Cup
🥉 Bronze at the recent Salt Lake City Bouldering World Cup (on home turf!)
Watching Annie compete at the highest level and represent our community on the world stage has been nothing short of incredible. If you’ve witnessed Annie climbing 5.13+ up, down, up again, and down again x10 like we have in our gyms, you know how hard she’s worked for this.
Next up: Annie heads to Europe for the next leg of the season, starting with Prague this weekend. We’ll be cheering you on from Texas, Annie!
📸 @gajdaphotography @flashfocused @jumpjumpswingswing
Tmw the wind takes you all the way to the climbing gym 🌬️
PSA ‼️ Climb for FREE all day long this Saturday, 5/31, at all Movement DFW locations! Rentals included 😏
We’ll see ya this weekend! Find us at Movement Plano, Design District (Dallas), The Hill (Dallas), Grapevine, Fort Worth, or Denton 🔥
Want to win a FREE annual membership? 😏
We want to hear from YOU! What are we doing right? How could we improve? Your opinion matters - click the link in our bio to submit your feedback for a chance to win an annual membership! 🌟
Survey closes June 11!
Big changes are coming to all of our DFW gyms! You’ve been asking, and we`re delivering. Starting Monday, June 9th, we’re switching from the Color Circuit system to V-grades on all of our boulder problems! 🔥
V-Grades are the standard way to rate the difficulty of bouldering problems, and this change will make it easier for climbers to understand and track their progress. Most gyms across the country, as well as outdoor boulders, use the V-Scale - this change helps our gym community speak the same "language" as the broader climbing community beyond our walls!
These changes will go into effect all at once on June 9th, but we’ll have signage up in the gym matching the colors you’re used to with corresponding V-Grades to allow for a smooth transition 🤩
V-Grades will create a standardized system across all DFW gyms, eliminating confusion when climbing at different locations. At The Hill and Design District, where color circuits currently align with hold color, this change will also give our routesetters more creative freedom by giving them the ability to use a wider variety of holds for each grade since they will no longer be circuit specific.
We`re excited to introduce this update that will bring our gyms in line with the broader climbing community. We`re committed to creating the best possible climbing experience for everyone - from beginners just starting their journey to experienced climbers looking for consistent benchmarks! See you on the walls 👊
SAVE THE DATE: 12 Hours of Movement Misery 2025 is coming to you on Saturday, August 16th 🔥
While registrations won`t open until later this summer, we`ve got some good news for those looking to step up their 12HR game - check out the link in bio for a full rundown on competition rules, scoring details, curated endurance training plans, and more.
Find your partner, start your training, get to strategizing, or put this date in your calendar. We can`t wait to see you at our biggest comp of the year!
Meet our partners
We partner with organizations that help bring down social and physical barriers to climbing and who are committed to preserving and protecting the planet.
our director
Abbie was born and raised in Kaukauna, Wisconsin where the cheese and Green Bay Packers reign supreme. Though she’s lived in many places across the U.S., Abbie settled in Texas in 2014 and considers it home. When she’s not at Movement, you can find her relaxing at the beach, swimming in the ocean, or curled up by the fire with a documentary. Abbie lives by the motto “NO REGRETS only LIFE experiences” so don’t be surprised if she’s the first to try something new and adventurous! Abbie looks forward to bringing her adventurous spirit and passion for fitness to Movement.
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