Standards:

Moves and Grooves’ standards are founded upon the principles of confidence and courtesy. Confidence because believing in yourself is greater than anything, and courtesy because showing respect toward others reflects one’s civility.

  1. In Moves and Grooves we greet each other everyday with a smile and a handshake to strengthen the relationship between us.

  2. In Moves and Grooves we are considerate of those in need and are always willing to lend a helping hand.

  3. In Moves and Grooves we love our sisters and our brothers and are respectful in everything that we say and do.

  4. In Moves and Grooves we are striving to become a positive example to our community as well as the world.

  5. In Moves and Grooves we are beautiful in our own way and we each offer a gift that makes us unique.

  6. In Moves and Grooves we realize that life is a challenge, but with the mindset to persevere we can conquer anything.

* Self Enhancement Inc. in Portland, Oregon advocated the Moves and Grooves Standards


Core Values:

Arts – Encouraging youth to be creative and use various forms of art as an outlet to express feelings and emotions.

Education – Inspiring youth to Excel in school and decrease the rate of high school drop-outs, by becoming first-generation college students.

Diversity
– Developing a group of young people who take pride in their own culture, while holding the cultures of all people in high regard.

Health
-Promoting positive health by providing nutritious snacks and daily exercise through dance, sports and physical activity for youth to enjoy a healthy and vibrant lifestyle.

Community Service
– Creating opportunities for youth to “give back” in their neighborhoods and beyond, while developing a sense of pride and responsibility.

Youth Employment
– Empowering youth to be self-sufficient citizens. Creating opportunities for youth to learn responsibility and money management while gaining the necessary skills they need to succeed in the workforce.