Dance Courses
Why Study Etiquette & Dancing?
To equip young people to go out into the world as ambassadors for Christ in any circle of people with a focus on respect, awareness, and consideration for others through both etiquette and dance skills. To feel confident in social settings.
Dance as Worship 1
Suggested Age:
5-8
Purpose
The purpose of Liturgical Ballet I training is to provide young students with high level, professional ballet instruction while deepening their understanding of dance as a form of worship. Students will learn beginning ballet terminology and technique, proper body alignment, and how to express themselves through movement in a fun, positive and age-appropriate environment.
Dance as Worship 2
Suggested Age:
9-12
Purpose
The purpose of Liturgical Ballet II training is to provide older students with high level, professional ballet instruction while deepening their understanding of dance as a form of worship. Students will learn beginning ballet terminology and technique, proper body alignment, and how to express themselves through movement in a fun, positive and age-appropriate environment.
Intro to Dance
Suggested Age:
7-10
This class will focus on learning fundamental ballet technique while increasing muscle strength, improving posture, stability, balance and understanding body awareness. While the study of ballet requires discipline and practice, this class will also incorporate age-appropriate rhythm and choreography that entices the student and promotes a FUN atmosphere. Additional styles of dance such as jazz and lyrical may be introduced.
SPECIAL NOTES
Performance-Oriented Class:
Intro to Dance is a class that progresses toward performance. Students in this class will perform twice per year (near the end of each semester).
Dance costume fees will be due approximately mid-semester (each semester) and will stay in a reasonable range of $30-$45 per costume.
Parent involvement is expected on performance day. Volunteers will be needed in a variety of roles during the week leading up to each performance, and on performance days.