MOMENTUM DANCE COMPANY

What MOMENTUM DANCE COMPANY does

Momentum Dance Company is a contemporary dance company founded in 1982 by Artistic Director Delma Iles and headquartered in Coconut Grove, Florida. The company is one of the oldest continuously operating contemporary dance companies in the Southeastern United States, currently in its 39th season as of 2021, and operates with approximately 7 employees. It reaches thousands of individuals annually through concert seasons, the Miami Dance Festival, school residencies, library programs, community center performances, festival appearances, and touring engagements across South Florida, with historical international performances in Mexico, the Bahamas, and New York (Brooklyn Academy of Music, Cooper Union).

The company's core product is live contemporary dance performance built on an extensive repertory that includes historic modern dance works by choreographers such as Jose Limon, Doris Humphrey, and Anna Sokolow, alongside more than 100 original choreographic works created by Artistic Director Delma Iles since 1982. The product portfolio spans contemporary mainstage repertory (jazz, modern, and post-modern dance forms performed by a multiethnic ensemble), plus approximately 12 children's ballets and educational performances including 'Peter and the Wolf,' 'Alice in Wonderland,' 'Carnival of the Animals,' 'Hansel and Gretel,' 'Women of Valor,' and 'American Work Songs,' many accompanied by curriculum-aligned study guides targeting Pre-K through grade 12. The company also delivers school residencies, movement workshops, and community outreach programs.

Momentum's business model is community-led and project-based, generating revenue through direct booking of performances and residencies, commissioned works for specific institutions, festival participation, and educational programming. Customers include educational institutions (Dade County Public Schools, Miami-Dade County Public Library System, South Florida Youth Symphony), performing arts venues (Adrienne Arsht Center, Brooklyn Academy of Music), cultural nonprofits (Miami Book Fair International, Greater Miami Opera, Miami Chamber Symphony, Cuban Museum of Art), and underserved community programs (Artz-n-the Hood in Liberty City). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; bookings are handled via direct phone contact (305-858-7002). The company has received multiple state and regional recognitions since 1983, including State of Florida Artist Fellowships (1986, 1992, 1997, 2000), the Doris Leeper Award (2003), and the Lumen Fellowship for Teaching Research (2021). It is privately held, founder-controlled, with no disclosed equity investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

MOMENTUM DANCE COMPANY

Legal name

Momentum Dance Company

Website

https://momentumdance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Momentum Dance Company is a contemporary dance company founded in 1982 that performs live modern dance, children's ballets, and educational residencies for schools, libraries, performing arts venues, and community audiences in South Florida.

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Product category

Performing Arts — Contemporary Dance

NAICS

Dance Companies (71112), Dance Companies (711120)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Contemporary & Modern Dance (MPAGADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dance Festivals & Dance Series (MPAGADAJ), Youth/Student & Community Dance Recitals (MPAGADAI), Dance Education (Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Cultural Dance) (EDAMAAAH)

Keywords

• Contemporary dance performances
• Children's ballet shows
• Educational dance programs
• School residencies programs
• Modern dance repertory

Headquarters

HQ city

Coconut Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

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Distribution channels3 records

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Core offering

Momentum Dance Company is a contemporary dance company that produces and performs live modern dance shows, children's ballets, and educational dance programs. Its offerings are delivered as bookable performances, school residencies, and festival appearances for schools, libraries, community organizations, and performing arts venues across South Florida and select international venues. Founded in 1982, the company maintains a repertory that includes historic modern dance works by pioneers such as Jose Limon, Doris Humphrey, and Anna Sokolow, alongside original choreography by Artistic Director Delma Iles.

Product overview

Momentum Dance Company offers a portfolio of live dance performances and educational programs centered on contemporary dance. The core product is the company's mainstage repertory of contemporary dance works spanning its 39+ year history, featuring works by founder Delma Iles and notable choreographers. Children's programming includes approximately 20 distinct ballet and dance productions for schools and libraries (such as Peter and the Wolf, Alice in Wonderland, and Carnival of the Animals), many with accompanying educational study guides. Educational programs include school residencies, movement workshops, and curriculum-based performances like 'Women of Valor' and 'American Work Songs'. The company also participates in the Miami Dance Festival and provides free performances for children and community events.

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• Hansel and Gretel (Children's Ballet) A children's ballet adaptation of the classic Grimm fairy tale featuring excerpts from Humperdinck's opera, with the Wicked Witch luring children to her candy-covered gingerbread house. Best for grades Pre-K to 4, performed by 5 dancers, bookable by schools, libraries, and community organizations.
• Alice in Wonderland Portraits A children's ballet following young Alice's journey down the rabbit hole meeting characters including the White Rabbit, Caterpillar, Mad Hatter, and Red Queen. Best for grades 1-5, performed by 5 dancers with 1 narrator, commissioned by Miami Book Fair International.
• Carnival of the Animals A children's ballet bringing Camille Saint-Saens' musical score to life with movement vignettes for animals including Lion, Tortoise, Elephants, Swans, and more. Best for grades Pre-K to 4, performed by 5 dancers, commissioned by the South Florida Youth Symphony.
• Peter and the Wolf A children's ballet set to Prokofiev's classic folk tale where clever Peter and his friends outwit a fierce Wolf. Best for grades Pre-K to 4, performed by 8 dancers.
• How We Make Dances An educational performance demonstrating basic ideas of dance composition such as levels in space, speed, dynamics, body parts in isolation, theme, and emotion. Adaptable for all grade levels and adults, performed by 8 dancers.
• Women of Valor An educational program with singer/storyteller Judy Gail offering mini-portraits in dance and music of women who shaped the nation including Clara Barton, Harriet Tubman, Amelia Earhart, and more. Best for grades 6-12, performed by 3 dancers with 1 singer/storyteller. Included in the Florida Alliance for Arts Education Compendium of Best Practices (2013).
• Counting Songs An educational performance teaching children numbers 1-8 while teaching multiplication tables through original songs by Devin Marsh in different musical styles (jazz, reggae, rock, Caribbean, classical, rap). Best for grades 3-6, performed by 5 dancers.
• Fish Tales An environmentally conscious children's work telling the story of marine life on Florida's coral reefs featuring characters like Madame Manatee and Senora Stingray. Best for grades 1-5, performed by 5 dancers. Included in the Florida Arts Alliance for Education Compendium of Best Practices (2012).
• Peer Gynt – A Story from Norway A children's ballet based on Ibsen's play featuring adventures of Peer Gynt with Edvard Grieg's famous composition. Best for grades 1-4, performed by 5 dancers, commissioned by the South Florida Youth Symphony.
• The Tiger and the Brahmin An Indian fable featuring Bollywood dance and traditional mudras (hand gestures from Indian classical dance). Best for grades Pre-K to 4, performed by 4 dancers.
• Dance and Animals A program drawing parallels between dance movement and animal movements, exploring adjectives and adverbs through movement. Best for grades Pre-K through 5, performed by 6 dancers.
• American Work Songs A curriculum-based program addressing American history through authentic work songs with storyteller Judy Gail, covering Native American, farming, slave era, and industrial revolution songs. Best for grades 5-9, performed by 3 dancers with 1 singer/storyteller.
• Momentum Dance Company Contemporary Dance Repertory The company's core contemporary dance performances featuring works by artistic director Delma Iles and choreographers including Jose Limon, Doris Humphrey, and Anna Sokolow. The repertory spans the company's 39+ year history and is performed at concert seasons, festivals, and special venues. The Ugly Duckling children's ballet commissioning for the Miami-Dade County Public Library System is part of this broader repertory.
• Miami Dance Festival Participation Annual dance festival participation reaching thousands of individuals through performances, residencies, and community outreach in South Florida.
• School Residencies Program Residencies at public schools and Artz-n-the Hood in Liberty City providing educational dance experiences to students, including movement workshops and curriculum-aligned programs.

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ballet Contemporaneo de OaxacacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Two-year International Cultural Exchange partnership with Ballet Contemporaneo de Oaxaca in Mexico, including performances at the Oaxaca International Dance Festival in 2007 and 2008.
• National Dance Company of the BahamascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000Conducted six years of International Cultural Exchange with the National Dance Company of the Bahamas, representing significant bilateral artistic collaboration and cultural diplomacy between the two organizations.
• South Florida Youth SymphonyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned by the South Florida Youth Symphony to create 'Peer Gynt – A Story from Norway' children's ballet set to Edvard Grieg's music.
• Miami Book Fair InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned by the Miami Book Fair International to create 'Alice in Wonderland' children's ballet.
• Miami-Dade County Public Library SystemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned to create 'The Ugly Duckling' children's ballet for the Miami-Dade County Public Library System.
• Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected for a 'Miami Made' Commissioning Project in 2007/2008 (one of 10 artists). Served as consultant for dance programming in 2011. Multiple commissioned works created for the center.
• Miami Chamber SymphonyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned 'The Soldier's Tale' for the Miami Chamber Symphony's 1984-85 Subscription Series, later taken into Momentum's repertory.
• Greater Miami OperaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated dance scenes for reconstruction of 'Cristoforo Colombo' and dance scene from 'Falstaff' for Greater Miami Opera productions.
• Cuban Museum of ArtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned 'Six Dances' to be performed in conjunction with exhibit of works by Cuban painter Cundo Bermudez, taking themes from the paintings.
• Dance Umbrella of Greater MiamicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple commissions including 'Untitled' for 'Dance On The Beach' program and other site-specific works. Selected by juried adjudication for 'Dance On The Beach' program in 1987.
• Miami Dade County Art in Public Places ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned 'Ingathering' for MetroRail System celebration, performed by three inner-city children's dance groups with Momentum dancers. Also commissioned 'Homage To Mondrian' and 'The Broken Glass'.
• Miami Dade College and Florida International UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarded a Lumen Fellowship for Teaching Research in 2021, through a joint program funded by the Mellon Foundation. Artistic Director Delma Iles is faculty at Miami Dade College.
• Artz-n-the Hood (Liberty City)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool residencies at Artz-n-the Hood in Liberty City, serving underserved communities in South Florida.

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Broad incumbents

• Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company: An established contemporary dance company with a multi-ethnic repertory focus and educational programming. Comparable artistic philosophy and community engagement orientation, though at a much larger national scale.
• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: The preeminent American modern dance company with strong educational programming and multiethnic company identity. Shares the multiethnic company model and modern dance repertory focus with Momentum, though at vastly larger scale.
• NW Dance Project: A Portland-based contemporary dance company producing original works and international touring. Comparable in repertory-driven contemporary dance model with international cultural exchange programming.
• Hubbard Street Dance Chicago: A major American contemporary dance company with strong educational and community engagement programming. Comparable as a repertory-driven contemporary dance organization with parallel school residency and community programming.
• Pilobolus: A nationally touring contemporary dance company with strong educational programming and shadowing/children's programming. Comparable in combining repertory work with educational outreach, though at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami: A South Florida-based professional dance company with strong educational programming and repertory focus. Operates in the same Miami metro market with overlapping school and community engagement programs.
• José Limón Dance Company: The official Limon company holding the rights to Jose Limon's choreographic works. Momentum Dance Company performs Limon's works in its repertory and has historical ties to the Limon legacy, making it a direct artistic peer in the modern dance tradition.
• Dance Now! Miami: A Miami-based contemporary dance company producing original works and festival programming. Directly comparable as a South Florida-based contemporary dance ensemble operating at a similar organizational scale with educational outreach programming.

Regional players

• Miami City Ballet: The largest professional ballet company in South Florida. While primarily classical ballet rather than contemporary, it shares the same South Florida market, venues (Adrienne Arsht Center), and educational outreach mission.
• The Sarasota Ballet: A Florida-based professional dance company with strong educational programming. Comparable as a Florida-based dance organization with educational outreach and repertory focus, though primarily classical rather than contemporary.

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