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MOMENTA cultivates and presents repertory and contemporary dance works that strive to educate, innovate and amplify the artistry of students and professionals, inclusive of artists with disabilities.

04/06/2026

EveryBody Can Dance Workshop | April 12th

Come move, connect, and celebrate spring at our EveryBody Can Dance Workshop, led by Kris Lenzo and Sydney Erlikh! This FREE workshop will be taking place in-person at the Oak Park Public Library Veterans Room. ASL interpretation is provided, and the space is wheelchair accessible. Don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect with yourself and others!

For more information or registration, follow link in bio.

Photograph by Marcela Rafea

[Image Description: Kris and Sydney are pictured on the EveryBody Can Dance graphic. Kris is seated in his wheelchair, spiraling on a diadonal, with his arms low and his palms facing forward. Sydney matches this position while sitting on a stool. The Everybody Can Dance logo is behind them in soft yellow and pink. Text in the bottom right corner reads “Sunday, April 12th”, “1:00-2:30pm”, and “Veterans Room, Oak Park Public Library.”]

02/25/2026

MOMENTA Director .26, dancer and choreographer , and guest artist collaborated to create an inclusive movement workshop in honor of Social Justice Week. Thank you to .rai for welcoming MOMENTA into this meaningful program where movement is an act of resistance!

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Slide 1 - A group photo of MOMENTA staff and Loyola students following the workshop.

Slide 2 - Video from the workshop showing a circle of students. Each participant contributes an individual movement, which is connected into a shared phrase as the camera pans through the group.

Slide 3 - Robby sits in his wheelchair at the center of the group, with Sarah and Shalaka standing beside him. All three wear MOMENTA T-shirts.

Slide 4 - Two Social Justice Week poster designs arranged in a four-square, checkered layout. The posters read “Collective Dreams” and “Movement as Resistance,” with additional details including dates and times.]

02/15/2026

EveryBody Can Dance is back!

Join us today from 1:00–2:15 PM on Zoom for an inclusive movement workshop led by Robby and Stefanie. Open to all bodies and experiences.

[Image Description:

Image 1 - A group of dancers pose together in a studio, smiling and leaning into one another. Some dancers are standing while others are seated in wheelchairs. Above them is a bright pink “EveryBody Can Dance” logo. Text on the image lists the date (February 15) and time (1:00–2:15 PM) and notes that it’s via Zoom.

Image 2 - Stefanie and Robby dance together in a studio, holding hands. Stefanie lunges with hips back while Robby sits in his wheelchair, reaching towards Stefanie. They are both smiling and engaged in the movement. The “EveryBody Can Dance” logo appears above them in pink font on a yellow square.]

01/29/2026

We’re excited to share that the MOMENTA Professional Company will join the upcoming spring program as guest artists. This is a valuable opportunity for Junior Company dancers to be immersed in physically integrated work and to collaborate closely with our professional artists throughout the process.

Photographed by

[Image Description:

Image 1 - A rehearsal photo of Kris seated in his wheelchair and leaning forward as he supports Laini across his back. Laini is suspended in a leap position, with her front leg extended straight and her back leg bent.

Image 2 -A rehearsal photo of Junior Company dancers lying across the studio floor in stillness while Kris is seated in his wheelchair and Laini stands on the back of the chair with one arm lifted.]

01/22/2026

What were we doing in 2016???

We were presenting Re-Membering, a powerful work by renowned dancer and choreographer Alice Sheppard, inspired by dancer Ginger Lane’s memories of the Holocaust.

That year, MOMENTA performed the piece on our own stage and brought it to Spring to Dance in St. Louis.

Fun fact: our current Artistic Director, Sarah Najera, was one of the performers in this work, years before stepping into the director role!

Photography by Tommy Jackson

[Image Description: Five dancers are seen on a dark stage, clustered closely around dancer Ginger Lane, who is seated in her power chair and reaching forward with one arm. Four other dancers crouch and lean in around her; one of them is seated in a wheelchair. Behind the group, a musician stands slightly apart, playing the oboe. The dancers wear neutral-toned costumes, and the scene is lit with soft, natural stage lighting against a black background.]

12/31/2025

A look back at some of the work and collaborations that shaped our year. We’re grateful to the dancers, choreographers, artistic partners, audiences, and supporters who sustained and enriched our work throughout 2025.
We look forward to sharing new projects in 2026!

Image Descriptions in comments!

12/15/2025

Our accomplishments this year were made possible by the generosity of our friends and community. As we look ahead to the new year, please consider a year-end donation toward our 2026 season. Your partnership ensures that all of our artists have a place to learn and thrive. Thank you for helping us reach towards the future!

For more information or to make a donation, follow the link in bio!
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Photograph by

[Image description: A graphic of Ladonna on stage, seated in her wheelchair beneath the warm glow of stage lights. Her chair is angled diagonally as she reaches up with her arms in a soft gesture. Surrounding her, the text reads “you helped us reach our goals this year” in a warm yellow font. Ladonna’s arm reaches through the letter C, playing on the use of the word reach. In the upper right corner is the momenta logo.]

12/04/2025

Move with us from home! EveryBody Can Dance returns this Sunday on Zoom, led by Sydney and Robbie, exploring winter-inspired movement and the sights and sounds of Finland.

For registration, follow the link in bio.

Photography by

[Image Description: A graphic for MOMENTA’s EveryBody Can Dance workshop. The background shows two dancers performing onstage. Robby is seated in his wheelchair, with one arm raised, and Sydney is standing beside him, also raising a curved arm. At the top is the Everybody Can Dance logo in teal and gray. Text on the left reads “Join us on ZOOM! Sunday, December 7th, 1:00–2:15 pm.]

11/15/2025

A candid moment onstage between our director, Sarah Najera, and the legendary Ginger Lane.

Photographed by

[Image Description:
An image capturing a behind-the-scenes moment onstage. Ginger is seated in her power chair, facing inwards towards Sarah. Sarah stands next to Ginger, wearing a blue MOMENTA t-shirt, as they share a joyful laugh. The stage lights create a soft glow, enhanced by the dark stage behind them.]

Address

605 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL
60302

Telephone

(708) 848-2329

Website

http://www.momentadances.org/

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