FUNDAMENTAL CLASS ELEMENTS
Each Worship Dance class includes some aspect
of the
following elements:
-
Basic Ballet Technique -
- A portion of the class is devoted to
learning fundamental
ballet positions & steps
- Interpretive Movement -
- This element involves learning to express
the
lyrics through facial expressions and movements. Dramatic expression is
one
of the most powerful ways to relay a message. In this way, the song's
meaning
can have a greater impact.
- Free Dance -
- Many times in scripture, people used dance
as a means
of personal praise & worship. We encourage students to follow their
example by giving them the opportunity to use the steps they have
learned
to personally express their love for the Lord.
- Israeli Folk Dance -
- Traditionally this type of dance has been
primarily
used for celebrations. These steps are sometimes incorporated into
class
time and choreography.
- Devotions -
- We believe that an intimate relationship
with our Heavenly
Father is the first step to ministry, and therefore we devote a portion
of class to Bible study, discussion and prayer.
- Choreography -
- Every Worship Dance class will learn a
dance for the
presentation at the end of the session.
The above elements are very important to each class. Yet,
our main focus remains on teaching our students to express their love
for
the Father through movement and dance.
CLASSES OFFERED
Worship Dance I - Ages 3-5
- Divided into classes by age
Worship Dance II - Ages 6-8
Worship Dance III - Ages 9-12
- Because of class sizes, this class is often
divided
into A, B & C levels according to age, worship & technical
ability.
Worship Dance IV - Ages 12 & up
- No previous dance experience is required.
Worship Dance V - Ages
12 & up
- Ballet Class is required. (By teacher
appointment
only.)
Worship Dance VI - Ages 12 & up
(Intermediate 1)
- Ballet Class is required. (By teacher
appointment
only.)
Worship Dance VII - Ages 12 & up
(Intermediate 2)
- Ballet Class is required. (By teacher
appointment
only.)
Worship Dance VIII - for Advanced
students
- Ballet Class is required. (By teacher appointment only.)
Worship Dance A - Adult class
- No previous dance experience is required.
Technical Ballet Class - Ages 6
& up
- This class is for any student who desires to
excel
further in technical dance ability and is offered to all students ages
6 & up. Students will acquire a basic knowledge of ballet
terminology
and body positions. Class will involve barre exercise, center,
and
across the floor. Emphasis will be on flexibility, coordination and
technique. Ballet classes are divided
into A, B, C, D & E levels according to age & technical ability.
- For students ages 12 & up, an hour long
class is
available.
All students in Worship Dance VI & VIII
are
required to take this class.
 Dress
Code:
*Girls - Black Leggings (sweat
pants or workout pants) with a T-shirt
and pink ballet shoes.
Younger students may wear leotards and tights if
they wish.
Hair should be pulled up in a bun or secured tightly in a
clip.
*Boys: Black pants, a T-shirt
and white
ballet shoes.
There is a costume required for the
concert.
Patterns and
instructions
will be available the first day of class.
- If you need to replace a lost pattern, you may go >>HERE<<
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For Class Schedules and Fees, see >>Schedule<<
- for Class Registration Form
Click >>Here <<
Photos of Class Work and Performances
are available in our Photo Gallery
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