SMAG Mission

• To provide entertainment & education to diverse audiences through programming,
  dance, classes & lectures.
• To provide opportunities to individuals who wish to dance but who are
  inhibited by age, family commitments, finances, time or lack of training.
• To create & manage a bridge between performing artists & the community.

SMAG History

SMAG Dance Collective was founded in August of 2003 by Michael Groomes. a 25 year veteran in the world of dance. SMAG averages 30-40 performances during each of its seasons. Performances take place in traditional and non-traditional venues - restaurants, churches, nightclubs, festivals, parks, and many others.

The company has taken the initiative to advance its name by arranging and participating in tours to locations outside the Dayton, Ohio area. They have toured in , Louisville, Kentucky (07-08), Columbus, Ohio (07-08), Minneapolis, Minnesota (06-07) and Indianapolis, Indiana (04-05) to name a few.

SMAG has developed a relationship with the Miami Valley Career Technology Center, which provides training for careers to high school age students. SMAG is a regular performer at their Multicultural Celebration that takes place every February.

In addition to MVTC, SMAG is working on a relationship with the Centerville City Schools in Centerville, Ohio, to provide classes and lecture demonstrations to students. SMAG has performed at numerous events at the request of the City of Centerville Arts Commission and has plans to do more performances as the company develops.

SMAG regularly provides gratis performances to charitable events for AIDS (Masquerage), Cystic Fibrosis (Jam for Jerrod), Humane Society (Belly Boo and Hair Ball), Art in Motion (artist open house events), as well as for organizations such as churches, Urban League, SCLC and other organizations that provide services to individuals that need assistance.

What does SMAG stand for? The company is named after the sons of Michael Groomes - Sean Michael and Gavyn.