Momentum-Excellence, Inc

Momentum update - we’d like to congratulate our very own Heidi Kok for stepping into her new role as Interim Artistic Director! Heidi's journey with Momentum began in 2015, and she has since worn many hats within our organization - from Lead Instructor to Administrative Manager. Her deep understanding of our methodology and commitment to excellence makes her uniquely qualified to guide our artistic vision during this transition. Her experience includes: - Creating and directing "Truth Be Told" - Leading our Advanced Team program - Serving as Wellness Coordinator and Trauma-informed Care Specialist - Managing multiple residency programs Beyond her work with Momentum, Heidi brings rich experience in choreography and production from her work with Columbus Children's Theatre, Nationwide Children's Hospital's Butterfly Guild, and various local high schools. We are thrilled to have Heidi's artistic leadership as we continue our important work of transforming young lives through dance, music, and performance. Please join us in welcoming her to this new role! #momentum #momentumexcellence #artisticdirector

Save the date! Our year end performances are on April 30th and May 2nd of 2025 at the Jo Ann Davidson Theater!

A heartfelt thank you on this Giving Tuesday to the Siemer Family Foundation for their generous gift to Momentum Excellence! The Siemer Family Foundation, which is guided and informed by chairperson Barbara Siemer's career as a high school English teacher and her volunteer experiences benefiting children, is committed to improving educational opportunities for school age children in the central Ohio community. This gift will support Momentum's school-based programming which builds confidence, fosters creativity, and develops essential life skills in our students. Gifts like the Siemer Family Foundation's help ensure that the transformative experiences we offer are accessible to all children, regardless of their economic circumstances. We believe in the power of arts education and are grateful for our donors who support our mission! Please consider supporting Momentum this holiday season.

Momentum spent some time yesterday at THE Ohio State University with the dance department, teaching them the Momentum methodology! Thank you for having us!

Exciting Staff update! Joe Peppercorn joins Momentum as Music Director, bringing extensive experience in musical direction, performance, and education. A respected figure in Columbus's arts community, Joe has served as Music Director and Organist at several institutions since 2000. His creative achievements include founding the acclaimed "Sgt Peppercorn's Marathon" (a 14-hour musical feat that even caught Sir Paul McCartney's attention!) and contributing music to award-nominated films. Joe's expertise in composition, direction, and collaborative arts programming will be invaluable to our growth. Fun fact: His music was featured in an Oscar-nominated film!

This week at Momentum-Excellence, we invited Karen Hewitt, M. Ed. to lead staff members in a workshop called Adaptive Strategies and Resilience: Building Capacity. Our team had the chance to learn about how adaptive strategies show up in both our personal and professional lives and how to regulate our nervous systems when needed. We discussed baseline agreements that we can implement in our office with a common language that moves us towards a more inclusive work environment. Thank you Karen for sharing your wealth of knowledge on this topic!

We’re #hiring a new Music Director in Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We're thrilled to announce that Momentum has been awarded a grant from the Ohio Arts Council! This investment is a testament to the power of dance and the arts in transforming young lives. We're honored to be among the diverse array of projects and programs supported by OAC across Ohio. A huge thank you to @OhioArtsCouncil, Governor @MikeDeWine, Lt. Governor @JonHusted, and the Ohio General Assembly for recognizing the value of arts education and its impact on our communities. Join us in celebrating Ohio's vibrant arts scene. Together, we're building a future where every child has the chance to discover their potential through the arts.

We're #hiring a new Executive Assistant in Columbus, Ohio. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We are excited to share where we are headed at Momentum! Check out this article from the Columbus Dispatch. Thank you @PeterTonguette for highlighting our founding and our future! https://lnkd.in/gDthpnVh