Light of the World Ballet

A comprehensive training program covering fundamental dance techniques, modern dance exploration, rehearsal practices, and specific ministry training for performance.

Training focused on understanding and engaging in ministry through dance, including sharing personal testimonies and ministering at different venues.

Engaging in worship through creative movement and dance, fostering spiritual expression and connection. Suitable for all levels within the program.

Training focused on ministry-minded performance and sharing testimonies through dance. Prepares students for outreach performances in various venues.

Introduction to the creative process of choreography, including developing movement sequences and understanding artistic intent. For intermediate to advanced dancers.

Physical conditioning designed to build strength, stamina, and flexibility essential for dancers. Aims to enhance performance and prevent injuries.

Exploration of modern dance techniques, emphasizing expressive movement, floor work, and dynamic qualities. Developed for intermediate to advanced dancers.

Training specifically for dancers performing en pointe, focusing on strength, technique, and safety. Requires prior ballet experience.

Classical ballet technique training focusing on alignment, placement, and proper execution of steps and movements. Suitable for intermediate to advanced dancers.

Technique takes endless time and effort, but one also needs to develop their artistry to thrive as a dancer and enhance their technique. Christians know that loving God means engaging with their whole selves- body, mind, and soul. We want to help Christian dancers connect their spiritual lives, artistry, and technique through our new Emerging Artist Program: Developing the whole dancer.

Technique takes endless time and effort, but one also needs to develop their artistry to thrive as a dancer and enhance their technique.

This ballet is a biographical sketch of Harriet Tubman while also being an excellent historical account of the Underground Railroad. The ballet begins with Tubman’s own journey to freedom and ends with her leading a group on the Underground Railroad to freedom. The ballet also conveys the message that once we find freedom we can be like Harriet Tubman and go back to help others enter freedom. Using descriptive music, narration, characters, and costumes students will be drawn into an open history book.

This story addresses issues of self-esteem and identity. Ana’s Battle has been received well by all school ages. It exemplifies how important it is to identify which thoughts are true and to know who you are in order to win the battle of negative influences. Students will also see the negative affect their words have on others. This ballet addresses issues of bullying and self esteem.

You Are Special, especially for younger children, is a ballet based on the story by Max Lucado. This story shows that though you may have been ‘labeled’, the label should not define who you are. It also reinforces the fact that one should not label others. This ballet addresses issues of bullying and self esteem. Some schools purchase the book for the students & the school library prior to our presentation.

The Dance Performance component exposes students to professional level performances while introducing them to the art of classical ballet. The stories performed are shaped to provide another dimension of instruction to help students learn to make responsible decisions.

The typical schedule also includes classroom work such as ministry training; teacher training; and exercise, nutrition, and anatomy (ENA)

The typical schedule also includes classroom work such as ministry training; teacher training; and exercise, nutrition, and anatomy (ENA)

Trainees also take modern class and two or three pointe classes per week. The typical schedule also includes classroom work such as ministry training; teacher training; and exercise, nutrition, and anatomy (ENA)

The schedule consists of ministry training, devotions, technique, pointe, conditioning, teaching skills, rehearsal, and performance.

Trainees are trained in dance technique as well as evangelism and discipleship.

Trainees are trained in dance technique as well as evangelism and discipleship.

The schedule consists of ministry training, devotions, technique, pointe, conditioning, teaching skills, rehearsal, and performance.

The schedule consists of ministry training, devotions, technique, pointe, conditioning, teaching skills, rehearsal, and performance.

The schedule consists of ministry training, devotions, technique, pointe, conditioning, teaching skills, rehearsal, and performance.

The schedule consists of ministry training, devotions, technique, pointe, conditioning, teaching skills, rehearsal, and performance.

The schedule consists of ministry training, devotions, technique, pointe, conditioning, teaching skills, rehearsal, and performance.

Trainees are trained in dance technique as well as evangelism and discipleship. The schedule consists of ministry training, devotions, technique, pointe, conditioning, teaching skills, rehearsal, and performance.

The trainee program is further training of already Christ committed, technically advance dancers who desire to dance professionally and minister effectively nationally and internationally. Applicants will be accepted by audition only.

Light of the World Youth Ballet is made available through audition to the two highest levels of the school. Students are trained and developed to do performance outreach. Students learn choreography, performance set-up/teardown, perform, minister, and are also given opportunity to choreograph their own pieces.

Students learn additional choreography/dances and receive outreach training for the ministry opportunity/performance on Friday. This program is a junior-sized dance ministry outreach experience for our younger dancers, giving them an opportunity to learn what it means to remain ministry minded while performing!

This class is for ages 3-5 and focuses on the fundamentals of ballet.

This class is designed for ages 6-7 and builds upon beginner ballet techniques.

This class includes ballet, pointe, modern, pas de deux, conditioning, acting, Bible, and youth ballet.

This advanced class includes ballet, pointe, modern, pas de deux, conditioning, acting, Bible, and youth ballet by invitation. An optional Tuesday class is available.

This comprehensive class includes ballet, pointe, modern, conditioning, and Bible study.

A by-invitation-only youth ballet program with a special rehearsal schedule.

Ballet class for homeschooled students aged 8 and older, focusing on beginner and intermediate levels. This class does not perform in the Christmas or Spring Shows.

Trainees are trained in dance technique as well as evangelism and discipleship. The trainee program is generally 2 years long and is a 10 month commitment (Sept-June) each year.

The Dance Workshop component teaches students using professionally trained dancers and teachers. Students learn dance, power moves in a fun, safe, and disciplined atmosphere. Our purpose is to expose students to dance related movement and rhythms as way of expressing emotions and releasing their imaginations.

Students learn dance, power moves in a fun, safe, and disciplined atmosphere. Our purpose is to expose students to dance related movement and rhythms as way of expressing emotions and releasing their imaginations.

This class is a part of the five day camp for young ballerinas where students have the opportunity to take part in daily worship, Bible time, craft, and learn a dance to show their parents at the end of the week.

Jr SDO students participate in Ballerina Camp in the morning. Directly following from 11:30-12:30pm, students learn additional choreography/dances and receive outreach training for the ministry opportunity/performance on Friday. This program is a junior-sized dance ministry outreach experience for our younger dancers, giving them an opportunity to learn what it means to remain ministry minded while performing!

This summer experience gives dancers the opportunity to learn how to minister while performing. Discounts available for those attending this program if there is early sign up and payment. Please click for more information on the program.

This five day camp, with the option of attending less than five days, is geared toward our young ballerinas.

Jr SDO provides, for just $100 more than Ballerina Camp, a junior-sized dance ministry outreach experience for our younger dancers. Dancers participate in all Ballerina Camp activities from 9-11:30am. Following that, from 11:30am-12:30pm, they learn additional choreography as well as how to minister for the outreach they will participate in near the end of the week. Last year they presented and connected with the refugee children at CYO. On the day of the outreach the pick up time will be later (approx 2:30pm).