Momentum-Excellence Inc

Early learners - this program is an adaptation of momentum's dance methodology for preschool-aged children. Conducting weekly casses over an 8-week period, instructors use creative movement in order to impact social-emotional learning, cognition, and the devlopment of skills essential for school readiness. The classes correspond to many of the ohio department of education early learning and development standards. The final class consists of a showcase presented to family, friends and community members.

Advanced teams: team excel (team xl) - dancers who demonstrate excellence and discipline in the year-long program are invited to participate in team xl. Members of this group attend dance classes during out of school hours in the winter and spring to learn advanced choreography and rehearse additional dances that are performed in the year-end show. Team extraordinary (team xo) - after completing the year-long program, team xl dancers are invited to participate as members of team xo. This group attends dance classes, performs additional dances in the year-end show and comprises momentum's community performance troupe. As such, they have special opportunities to perform in the community with arts and civic organizations and at community events. Xo dancers may continue with momentum through the eigth grade.

Residencies - in an effort to meet demand, momentum conducts eight-to- twelve-week residencies in elementary schools for children from first to fifth grade. The residency program includes a compressed version of the year-long program, culminating in an in-school performance for fellow classmates, family, friends and community members to enjoy.