Forward Momentum Chicago Dance Programs
Forward Momentum Chicago, 1530 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605
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Forward Momentum Chicago Dance Programs offers Power UP! Dance Classes, School Programs, Power UP! Classes, After School Matters, and the FMC Summer Dance Camp. These programs offer a variety of dance experiences for different ages and ability levels and are described as fun, engaging, and affordable.
• Price: Programs are described as affordable
Forward Momentum Chicago’s mission is to empower Chicagoland youth in schools and communities with limited arts access by utilizing dance to build lifelong skills that foster pathways to success. The organization focuses on serving schools in Chicago’s south and southwest neighborhoods and on ensuring access and equity to BIPoC communities. Forward Momentum Chicago brings professionally taught, affordable programs out of the studio and into Chicago’s public schools and neighborhoods. Its curriculum is developed around National Common Core Standards, National Arts Standards, National Dance Standards, 21st Century Learning Goals, and Social Emotional Learning standards and goals, and the programs celebrate the diversity of the city. Forward Momentum Chicago is one of eight dance companies that are part of the Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project, a multi-year project that celebrates the historic impact of Chicago-based Black choreographers and strengthens the impact and reach of Black dance.
Parents and students describe Forward Momentum Chicago as one of the best dance programs in the city, with children participating in events throughout Chicago and staff who are hard working and believe in the children. Testimonials from former students and parents say the programs increased teamwork and leadership skills, improved work ethic, and offered a healthy environment for self-expression. Families also describe the staff as friendly and professional, note that ASM teens are helpful and pleasant, and share that children have developed in many dance styles. One parent of a Summer Dance Camp participant reports that the talented instructors made their child excited and ready for the fall session.
Last updated July 29, 2026.
• Price: Programs are described as affordable
Forward Momentum Chicago’s mission is to empower Chicagoland youth in schools and communities with limited arts access by utilizing dance to build lifelong skills that foster pathways to success. The organization focuses on serving schools in Chicago’s south and southwest neighborhoods and on ensuring access and equity to BIPoC communities. Forward Momentum Chicago brings professionally taught, affordable programs out of the studio and into Chicago’s public schools and neighborhoods. Its curriculum is developed around National Common Core Standards, National Arts Standards, National Dance Standards, 21st Century Learning Goals, and Social Emotional Learning standards and goals, and the programs celebrate the diversity of the city. Forward Momentum Chicago is one of eight dance companies that are part of the Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project, a multi-year project that celebrates the historic impact of Chicago-based Black choreographers and strengthens the impact and reach of Black dance.
Parents and students describe Forward Momentum Chicago as one of the best dance programs in the city, with children participating in events throughout Chicago and staff who are hard working and believe in the children. Testimonials from former students and parents say the programs increased teamwork and leadership skills, improved work ethic, and offered a healthy environment for self-expression. Families also describe the staff as friendly and professional, note that ASM teens are helpful and pleasant, and share that children have developed in many dance styles. One parent of a Summer Dance Camp participant reports that the talented instructors made their child excited and ready for the fall session.
Last updated July 29, 2026.
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