Momentum Dance in Kalamazoo: Inspiring a Lifelong Love of Dance

Momentum Dance Studios is proud to offer a wide variety of exceptional dance classes designed to inspire, challenge, and encourage dancers from ages 3 to 18. Located at Branch Gymnastics/Kidsports USA, our program offers Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Acro, and Gymnastics combo classes. At Momentum, we strive to create a positive and encouraging environment where students can build strong dance foundations, confidence, creativity, and develop a lifelong love of dance. Our recreational classes allow students to learn, grow, and have fun, while our performance group provides opportunities for dancers ready to take their training to the next level.

Each year comes to a close with our annual dance recital, celebrating all that our students have learned and accomplished throughout the season. Held in June at a local high school auditorium, the recital gives dancers the opportunity to take the stage and showcase their hard work in a full production complete with a theme, costumes, professional lighting, and sound. Students participating in the recital spend the final weeks of the season preparing their dances and creating a memorable experience for family and friends!

Momentum Dance Schedule 26-27       Click Here to Register

DANCE/GYM COMBO CLASSES

Our Combo Classes: Dance + Gymnastics
Ballet and Jazz are paired with gymnastics to create what we call a combo class, the perfect way to introduce kids to both dance and movement in a fun, creative setting!

These classes are offered to students from ages 3 to 7. Each class begins with a short warm up and gentle stretching, followed by:

  • Learning the fundamentals of dance technique
  • Practicing balance, rhythm, taking turns across the floor, and retaining choreography 
  • Encouraging creativity through imaginative exercises

After dance, the children head next door to the Junior Gym, where they’ll explore gymnastics on beam, bars, trampoline, and finish with a super fun obstacle course!

BEGINNER THROUGH ADVANCED LEVELS

Ballet
Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles. This class focuses on proper terminology, technique, alignment, strength, flexibility, musicality, and artistry. Ballet training is strongly recommended for any dancer who wants to excel in any dance style.

Jazz
Jazz is a high energy style that combines technical training with turns, leaps, performance quality, musicality, and dynamic movement.

Lyrical

Lyrical is a blend of ballet and jazz that emphasizes technique, fluid movement, musicality, storytelling, and emotional expression. 

Hip Hop
A fun, high energy style that gets kids moving immediately! Hip Hop focuses on weight transferring movement, isolations, and grooves all while having fun and dance to the music!

Acro  Dance
Acro blends classical dance technique with acrobatic elements for a truly unique style. Dancers combine ballet, jazz, and floor gymnastics while focusing on flexibility, strength, creativity, and grace.

Each class  begins with a warmup, followed by stretching and strengthening exercises. Dancers then take turns with across the floor combinations. For the remainder of class, dancers will dive into choreography focusing on retention, execution, and performance!

Calling all dancers currently enrolled in Momentum classes, and all dancers in the community! Keep an eye out for our exciting Saturday Pop Up classes held throughout the year! This is a fast-paced class designed to strengthen choreography retention, performance quality, stage presence, movement dynamics, and overall confidence. Dancers will have the opportunity to apply the technique and skills in a fun and challenging environment. Styles offered for these choreography classes will be Jazz, Hip Hop, and Lyrical. Classes will be offered for students from ages 7 to 18 from 12:00pm – 1pm for $20 each drop in.

* Please Note: An annual registration fee of $45 applies to newly registered students. This fee entitles students to register for classes, clinics, and camps throughout the year.

  • September 26th – Jazz
  • October 10th – Hip Hop
  • October 31st – Lyrical
  • November 21st – Jazz
  • December 12th – Hip Hop
  • January 9th – Lyrical
  • January 23rd – Jazz
  • February 13th – Hip Hop
  • February 27th – Lyrical
  • March 13th – Jazz
  • April 10th – Hip Hop
  • April 24th – Lyrical
  • May 15th – Jazz

SPOTLIGHT TEAM

The Momentum Spotlight Team is designed for dancers from ages 7-18  who are passionate about growing their technique, performance quality, artistry, and teamwork in a more focused and committed environment.

The 2026-2027 season will focus on developing strong, well rounded dancers through technical training, choreography, performance experience, teamwork, and personal growth. Spotlight serves as the foundation for Momentum Dance Studios’ future Competition Team and is highly recommended for dancers interested in pursuing advanced performance opportunities.

Spotlight dancers are required to attend one weekly Spotlight rehearsal dedicated exclusively to team members. Through these rehearsals, dancers will learn choreography, formations, synchronization, stage presence, performance quality, teamwork, and rehearsal etiquette. Participating in Ballet, Jazz, and Lyrical classes are highly recommended for continued growth in dancer technique!

Throughout the season, Spotlight dancers will participate in community performances and special events while gaining valuable experience in the rehearsal and performance process. The program is designed to help dancers build confidence, discipline, responsibility, and a strong work ethic both inside and outside the studio.

Program Requirements

  • Weekly Thursday Spotlight Rehearsal Thursdays from 6:35 – 8:05pm $141/monthly
  • Reach out by November 2nd as rehearsals will begin Thursday, November 5th 2026

Recommended Classes:

  • Ballet
  • Jazz
  • Lyrical
  • Hip Hop

Participation in additional classes helps dancers become more versatile performers and supports continued technical growth.

Attendance Expectations

Consistent attendance is essential to both individual and team success. Dancers are expected to attend all required classes and rehearsals and maintain a minimum of 80% attendance throughout the season. Excessive absences may impact participation opportunities and team eligibility.

Family Commitment

The Spotlight Team requires a higher level of commitment than recreational classes. Dancers and families should be prepared to prioritize attendance, communication, teamwork, and consistent effort throughout the season as Momentum continues building toward the launch of its future Competition Team.

Dress Code

  • Comfortable form fitting athletic
    • Hair secured away from the face
    • Appropriate footwear based on rehearsal needs

If your dancer is interested in joining Spotlight please contact Taylor Timmerman at teammomentumdance@gmail.com 

Momentum Dance Provides Students With:

A safe, nurturing environment
Recreational & competitive atmospheres
Well-rounded dance program
Unique performance opportunities
Caring, professional instructors
Beautiful dance studios
Lifelong memories

Dancers interested in joining the Performance Group should contact our office at (269) 544-3000 to discuss placement.

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