Momentum Excellence is a program that engages 4th-grade students in movement, music, choreography and uses dance as a springboard to help children develop excellence, discipline and self-confidence. All classes integrate the Ohio Dept. of Education's Dance Content Standards. Participating students present a year-end performance on stage.
The Show:
MERCURY
"Garfield's Blackberry Blossom" - Lyle Lovett
Indian Springs Elementary - Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. Newkirk, Mrs. Flushe
VENUS
"The Heat Is On" - The Isley Brothers
East Columbus Elementary - Mrs. Roberson, Mrs. Walton
EARTH
"Earth" - Luke Holmes
United Preparatory Academy - State & Momentum Alumni
MARS
"Where It's At" - Beck
Columbus Gifted Academy - Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. Liedtke, Mrs. Tripp
ASTERIOD BELT
"We Will Rock You" - Queen
Parkmoor Elementary - Mrs. Mosko, Mrs. Wilson
SATURN & JUPITER
"Memphis Exorcism" - Squirrel Nut Zippers
Ecole Kenwood French Immersion - Mme. Jezerinac, Mme. Williams
URANUS & NEPTUNE
"Uranus/Neptune" - Luke Holmes
Columbus Gifted Academy - Mrs. Stegall, Mrs. Crosby
PLUTO
"Dream On" - Aerosmith
Team XO
ROGUE EXOPLANET
"Born This Way" - Lady Gaga
School Staff Members
ANDROMEDA GALAXY
"Will It Go Round In Circles" - Billy Preston
Team XL
DYING STAR
"Vltava (The Moldau)" - Bed¿ich Smetana
Lindbergh Elementary - Mrs. Nagoett
SUPERNOVA
"Fiddler's Despair" - Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy
All Dancers - Runs & Jumps
BLACK HOLE
"Dance of Terror" - Manuel de Falla
Clinton Elementary - Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Durdil, Mr. Beveridge, Mrs. Bell
WE ARE STARS
"Everybody Is A Star" - Jeff Ciampa
Entire cast