The Momentum Difference

teamwork, friendship, education, skill

The training at Momentum Dance Center is unique in comparison to other local dance studios.

  • Our owner, Sydney Shephard, has been professionally trained within Anne Green Gilbert’s brain-compatible dance education. This method of dance education is implemented in all of our classes to ensure an enjoyable, creative, and safe atmosphere.

    About BCDE, “Brain-Compatible Dance Education (BCDE), is a nationally and internationally recognized teaching methodology. BCDE is a structured methodology for teaching dance using a lesson plan and strategies that create an environment in which the brain is ready, willing, and able to learn. This holistic approach allows students the opportunity to become skilled dancers, critical thinkers, innovative creators, successful collaborators, and respectful responders.

  • BCDE classes are planned and presented using brain-compatible principles that make learning fun and enjoyable for all types of students. Teachers use a five-part lesson plan in which students explore a variety of dance concepts throughout the season by (1) warming up with the BrainDance, (2) exploring the concept, (3) developing skills, (4) creating, and (5) cooling down. The five-part lesson plan alternates teacher-directed activities with student-centered activities, and skill development with improvisation. This structure provides the repetition and novelty that engages all types of learners.” (creativedance.org)

Teamwork is top value.

  • At MDC, we believe in one-ness. Hate, of any sort, has no home in our studio - we treat each other with the respect and dignity each human deserves. We have a zero tolerance policy for bullying or discrimination of any kind. Our dancers are taught to be a team no matter placement or age.

  • Learning how to lead, follow, support, and communicate is the heart of what we do. While all of our students are taught this same lesson, it is our competition dancers who level up this experience. The extra commitments, rehearsals, and performances create the integrated teamwork skills in each dancer.

Dance creates lifelong health benefits.

  • Dance is one of the oldest forms of expression, communication, and social interaction known to man. Now, modern science shows that dancing is a way to stay healthier physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally.

  • Dance improves cardiovascular health, strength and endurance, bone health, energy levels, muscular flexibility, balance and spacial awareness, agility, sharp thinking, memory, and social skills. (danceradiantly.com)

Experience the MDC Difference.

  • Send us a message via our “contact” page for any questions, comments, or concerns!