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What is Momentum Dance Studio?

Momentum Dance Studio’s Performance Company is a competitive group for dancers who are interested in extra training and taking their dancing to the next level. Dancers must also be enrolled in Ballet, Jazz, Jazz Technique, and a Stretch class while being a part of the competitive team. This group competes at a minimum of three competitions each year and attends one annual dance convention. Members of the competitive team will have the opportunity to take class with professional dancers and earn scholarships and other awards.

What is acro dance?

Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. We fuse together ballet, floor gymnastics, jazz and lyrical tricks for a unique style. Flexibility, strength, unique choreography and grace are all important pieces of acro. Performance group is a non-competitive performing group ...

What is lyrical dance?

Lyrical dance classes combine ballet and jazz for a special style and presentation. This class introduces the concepts of contraction and release, fall and recovery, the use of different levels, and special awareness.

What is a pre-ballet class?

Pre-ballet and gymnastics combo classes provide a fun and creative introduction to dance. Classes will include a short warm-up with gentle stretching, learning basic fundamentals of ballet and gymnastics technique, learning to take turns across the floor, developing balance and rhythm, and encouraging creativity through imaginative exercises.

Where is Momentum Dance Studios located?

Momentum Dance Studios, located at KidsSports USA in Kalamazoo, is proud to offer a wide variety of exceptional dance classes! Yearlong classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, and gymnastics combo are offered for students beginning at age 3.

What is tap and jazz?

Tap and jazz classes work on style and technique with strengthening turns, leaps, and other tricks. These classes include warm-ups with stretching and strengthening exercises, across the floor combinations, and time to learn and practice choreography. Hip-hop classes are fun and funky classes to get your body moving!

When does the year end dance recital take place?

The year ends with a dance recital to demonstrate what students have learned. The year-end dance recital takes place in June at a local high school auditorium complete with a theme, stage lights, sound, and a technical crew.