About Us
Momentum Movement, co-founded by Lizzy Aguilera and Elyssa Vega, is dedicated to motivating, educating, and elevating today’s generation of dancers. We believe that while the dance world is an ever-progressing industry, the key to success is laying a strong dance foundation rooted in proper technique, strong work ethic, and an emphasis on maintaining a love of dance in order to achieve excellence. It is our primary mission to create an energetic atmosphere and healthy team culture to inspire our students to work to their fullest potential during their time with us and beyond.
Co-Founders
Elyssa graduated from the University of Houston in May 2020 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance. There she was apart of the UH Dance Ensemble and the Young Audiences Touring Company. She received the chance to dance in several UH performances, choreograph pieces that were performed in various venues such as Zilkha Hall, as well as travel abroad to Costa Rica to teach university students and assist with teaching repertoire.
Vega has gone on to dance for many Houston based companies such as Psophonia (PDC Works), 6 Degrees, and is a core dancer for Mezclada Dance Company.
She is currently a dance instructor and choreographer at Dayton Academy of Dance. Vega is well rounded in her teaching background and specializes in teaching Jazz, Ballet, Street Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Pom, Tap, and more.
She was previously the Assistant Director of the Lariaettes and Director of the JV Lassos at Dobie High School. Vega is highly experienced in drill team and studio choreography, however her main goal is to create an energetic an atmosphere for her students that allows them to feel motivated and inspired to strive for excellence.
Lizzy Aguilera received her BFA in Dance from the University of Houston and is currently working towards her MFA in dance from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Aguilera is a principal dancer for Mezclada Dance Company and also works along side her husband, Joel Aguilera, as the Assistant Director of the company.
Lizzy has guest danced for Noblemotion, 6 degrees dance, Dance Houston, and several other companies in the surrounding Houston area. Aguilera teaches a wide array of dance styles but specializes in teaching Jazz, Contemporary, and Acrobatics.
Aguilera is also the Assistant Artistic Director of her family owned dance studio, Dayton Academy of Dance, and was previously the Director of the dance program at Crosby Middle School. Aguilera is highly experienced in studio team choreography, drill team choreography, but always stresses the importance of proper technique and a firm classical foundation no matter the platform.