Moving Forward
Communal ⎜Dynamic ⎜Bold ⎜Relevant ⎜Innovative
Our Mission
Moving Forward empowers artists through educational programs and creative opportunities. Through workshops, choreography festivals, performances, and more, we give participants an unforgettable, invaluable, and inspirational experience through the power of dance and art. Moving Forward has three branches of its organization: Education, Emerging Artist, and The Collective. The Education program focuses on providing affordable training opportunities for artists 15 and up. The Emerging Artist program provides creative opportunities to emerging choreographers such as choreographic festivals. The Collective is a project based professional company showcasing original works by Madison and her collaborators.
We create a safe environment where young artists feel inspired and encouraged to push their creativity and physicality.
Core Values
Giving students a lens into the professional dance experience.
Nurturing creative minds and artistic voices
Presenting new work by Madi Hicks and other emerging choreographers
Providing an open and welcoming environment for students to feel comfortable to push their physical, emotional, and mental abilities.
Removing the idea of student/teacher absolute
Mentoring and forging lasting bonds with students.
Testimonials
“Moving Forward was such a refreshing way to start my year. I am so thankful for the safe, creative, compassionate environment, as it allowed me to fully delve into the work presented to me. Oftentimes I have trouble feeling comfortable in new environments and around new people, but this was definitely not the case with Moving Forward. This workshop allowed me to exercise both my body and my mind, and I left the three days feeling much more conscious and comfortable in my art. Thank you so much to Madi and Kevin for running such a great program and for caring so much about the students. Can’t wait for the next one!” -Rachel Bozalis
"Moving forward continues to be one of my favorite spaces that brings artists together to celebrate and workshop movement in a safe and collaborative environment. I am forever grateful for my time spent learning and growing at these events and for the beautiful studios and all the people that fill it. Madi and Kevin have created an amazing event that has been a highlight in my training. These workshops have been so beneficial for my growth and I take away so many new ideas from every event. I strongly recommend to anyone seeking advancement and expansion upon their vocabulary and knowledge of movement to participate in this incredible program!"
-Emma Weiss
"Whenever I come back home from school, I feel really lucky that I have the ability to participate in something like Moving Forward. Not only does it keep me very active, but it also fosters reflection and investigations. I get to further dive into old ideas, and learn new ones. Troy Ogilvie’s class was such an awakening for me. Certain things I had been struggling with were presented in a way that truly expanded my perspectives! Thank you Moving Forward for bringing in Troy and all of the incredible movers and educators to teach us in the DFW community."
-Eleni loving
