Momentum announcements

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Welcome, new Momentum members!

We are excited to have you join the Momentum family! 

We know you must be excited to run around the website like a kid at a theme park, but there's lots of time for that. We want to help keep you focused on what's going to help you establish and maintain momentum in your progress, and the best way to do that is to complete the Orientation module and the Effective Practice Habits theme.

Speaking of Orientation, be sure to join us live for the Momentum Orientation coaching call this Saturday, July 9, 10am! This is where we will provide guidance on how best to proceed starting now, and help you navigate the website and the Facebook group.

Happy practicing!

We're finally ready to start FMS Skills Assessments!

This long-awaited perk had been put on hold due to a technical glitch, but we are able to move forward now to provide this perk for active members starting in May!

Imagine getting a complete profile of your dancing so you can accurately measure your status in things like foot rolling, spinning, counterbalance, elasticity, music dynamics, and more...

Then you would know exactly which skills you’d need to prioritize and where to focus your efforts! This would help you:
  • Choose themes that will make the biggest difference in your dance
  • Know which parts of the DDP you would be smart to review
  • Know what to ask for in private lessons
  • Know what FMS’s you don’t need to prioritize right now.
  • Focus your practice sessions
Momentum members who have reached the 50-credit threshold will be able to redeem their credits for a complete Diagnostic FMS Assessment!

How it works

As soon as you earn 50 credits in Momentum, this perk will become "unlocked" for you: You'll automatically see a badge in your account page called "Diagnostic FMS Assessment" and you'll receive an email explaining how to "purchase" it with either credits or real money.

(If you have already passed the 50-credit threshold, this perk will get unlocked as soon as you earn your next badge in any theme.)

Whenever you use credits to "purchase" anything in the website, your credits will deplete, but you will maintain the same threshold status, just like your airline loyalty program. So don't be afraid to use your credits.

Once you submit your videos for assessment, one of the trained Swing Literacy certified teachers on our Assessors Team will respond to your request within a week.

We're so excited to reveal this project! We are confident you will find it to be another validating reward for all the hard work you have put into your Momentum!

So be sure to complete those stages so you can earn your credits to get access to this exclusive perk!

Next BOOTCAMP coming soon!

It's coming up on that time of year! We're planning next Bootcamp coming up in June!

Remember, as perk of being a MOMENTUM member you get to enjoy this Bootcamp for FREE!

Don't worry we'll be sending all the info out soon, we just want to give you pre-pre-advance notice, so you can plan your schedule and tell you friends to prepare too.

A few changes we're making to adapt to the post-pandemic world:

  1. The Bootcamp will only be 4 weeks (nice, short time commitment!)

  2. The Bootcamp will focus primarily on connection (Module 3 Partnership Skills) so we can really dive deep and take our time.

As usual, we're announcing the Bootcamp with another CHALLENGE coming up May 1-8! This will also focus on connection: The Elasticity Challenge! Watch for announcements next week and be sure to pass them on! :)

FYI, we realize this is a LOT of partnership stuff, so don't worry we're going to take care of your solo side too with next month's Momentum theme: ULTIMATE UPPER BODY! (Arm Styling, Contrabody, and Body isolations!)

Bonus call to get your momentum back

Are you feeling like you need some guidance and a boost to jump back into Momentum and get that progress you are craving?

You're not alone! So we're doing a BONUS COACHING CALL Sunday April 3rd, specifically focus on helping you get refocused and motivated.

Since the new theme (Precision Steering: Shaping) will be released on Saturday, we'll also be giving you a guided tour through it to make it really easy to get started.

See you on the call - use the same Coaching Call link as usual: https://www.swingliteracy.com/momentum/momentum-live-calls/

Schedule change: Momentum coaching call on Monday Feb 28 is now moved to Tuesday March 1, 5:00pm PST.

We will still be in transit to MADJam during the normal coaching call time on Monday, so we have an awesome replacement we think you'll love!

Tuesday we will be teaching a private group session to Momentum members in-person at the local studio near MADJam. We're going to make this another hybrid session, (just like we did during the Reunion Retreat) so we will be coaching members in person and also be able to take your questions live on the call.

NOTE THE NEW TIME: 5pm PST, not 6pm.
So take Monday off and join us on Sunday or Tuesday! :)

Start now on Module 4

As promised, the January theme will be musicality-based, targeting DDP Module 4, we so want to make sure you are prepared well for it! :)

If you have already completed Module 4, you are all set!

If you haven't already, be sure to get started on DDP Module 4: Musicality, because we're going to use a LOT of it next month. (Founding members: this refers to the new DDP)

Remember, the DDP is a course, which means you unlock it lesson by lesson. But in the Momentum theme, many of the activities will link directly to different specific lessons in the DDP to practice. If you haven't completed up to that specific DDP lesson by then, you won't be able to access it.

So, since the theme will be released January 1st, it would be a good idea to get started now so you are ready to dive in! If you aim to get most of it done by the first week of January. Unlike Modules 2 and 3, Module 4 is mostly theory, so you will be able to move more quickly through the lessons, but it's always better to start early and take your time rather than cram.

Remember you can access Module 4 on the dashboard or in the main menu under "Training Tracks".

Stay safe and happy practicing!

Have you seen the Westie Workout #17?

Need something creative and productive to do over the holidays?

Check out Westie Workout #17, which features solo Christmas choreo, which is full of familiar movements to a fun holiday song you are not sick of yet!

You can find it on the Westie Workouts page under "Recordings" in the Library.

Enjoy!



Welcome new Momentum members!

What a brilliant decision! You have set yourself up to have an amazing 2022 and you are in great company! We're excited to have more people joining the party! 

Top priority: Be sure to go to the Coaching Calls page (see main menu) to find your Momentum Orientation coaching call recording - this is a must-watch to get all your questions answered and help you get a strong start!

In the call, you will hear exactly what we recommend you start with and why. You joined Momentum because you were looking for direction and a clear path, right? Well, here it is!

So here's your priority list between now and January:

1. Start the Orientation module (very short)

2. Watch the Orientation coaching call (only 1h7min)

3. Start on the first theme, Effective Practice Habits - this requires only light effort but takes 3 weeks, so you'll want to start now and pace yourself - it won't work to "save it and cram later".

4. Got extra time? Continue your DDP.

Enjoy!

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