The Edison Dance Company (EDC) was established in 2012 by founder and director Moenike Sims to promote academic achievement through the arts. EDC is committed to excellence in education and personal development by teaching students historical and fundamental dance techniques, etiquette, disciplines, and business entertainment. Comprised of over 30 members from various backgrounds and cultures, EDC has performed throughout the Tulsa community and bridged gaps between race and diverse cultures.

1. Sponsorship packet
Promoting Academic Achievement
Through the Arts

2. Now is your chance to be a part of making a difference in the lives of
this new generation! Differentiate yourself from everyone else by
supporting this thrilling, skilled, and committed to excellence
company who are bridging the gap between cultures and communities.
Edison High School Presents: The Edison
Dance Company (EDC), is an organization
established in 2012 by founder and director
Moenike Sims. Sims has set growth and
extension in the arts and education programs
as a Fine Arts Educator. EDC is committed to
excellence in education and personal
development.Students gain knowledge in the
historical and fundamental techniques of
dance; dance etiquette, dance disciplines, and
business entertainment.
Edison Dance Company is bridging the gap
between race, diverse cultures and
communities. EDC has performed at various
Tulsa Public Schools, Salvation Army Boys and
Girls Club, performed for the president of the
Tulsa Hispanic Chamber, Tulsa Chamber of
Commerce, were special guest at the 2013
John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Dinner, St.
Francis Children’s Hospital and Edison
Preparatory School functions.
The EDC is comprised of 30+ members. They are all from various backgrounds and
cultures, ranging from 9th through 12th grade.
Former Mayor of Tulsa, Bill Lafortune presenting a Proclamation to Moenike Sims and EDC,
honoring and recognizing the company.
scan barcode for more info on Ms. Sims

3.  The U.S. Department of Education recommends the arts to college-bound middle and
junior high school students asserting, “Many colleges view participation in the arts and music
as valuable experience that broadens students’ understanding and appreciation of the world
around them.” In addition, it plays a part in developing “children’s intellectual development.”
The U.S. DOE also suggests one year of Visual and Performing Arts for college-bound high
school students.
 Students who actively engage in learning in the arts outperform those who do not
(termed “arts poor students”) on almost every measure. In addition, the researchers found that
sustained learning in music and theater were highly correlated with higher reading and
mathematics achievement.
 Another study of after-school programs compared at-riskstudents who were
participating in one of three programs: sports/academic, community involvement, or the arts.
While studentsengaged in all three programs showed signs of academic improvement, as well
as personal growth, the researchers found that the youth involved with the arts programs
outpaced those involved with either sports/academic or community involvement programs.
 Study of the arts helps students to think and work across traditional disciplines. They
learn both to integrate knowledge and to "think outside the box."
 The arts produce jobs, generating an estimate $37 billion with a return of $3.4 billion in
federal income taxes.
Dancing gives me an
outlet for all of my
emotions. Whether I’m
happy, sad, frustrated,
it’s like my safe haven.
– Adrik Taylor
It’s just something
natural and I can express
myself through any genre
of dance.
– Cassondra Florentine
I’m very physical and
active. It’s something to
do and show my
emotions at the same
time and release a lot of
stress.
– Donovan Ossman
It gets out a lot of
energy and it’s just
really fun and Ms. Sims
makes it so, even if you
can’t dance, it’s still fun.
– Madison Smith

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