DANCE CLASSES
Little Praisers
(Ages 4-6)
Praising the LORD in dance begins with our youngest students! The LITTLE PRAISERS class is a 45-minute class designed for 4-6 year olds, although we have had some 3 year-olds involved as well. Little Praisers learn to worship God with their whole bodies in a structured environment. They learn to follow the leader (teacher) in movements and in learning simple dance terms. The music we use are Scripture songs, Worship Choruses, and even some International Songs!
Bezalel Fee: $20 Per Student Per Semester
Tuition: $25 Per Student Per Month
Materials Fee: Materials Fee is Included in Price of Tuition
Pre-Ballet
(Ages 4-6)
This class will focus on beginning ballet technique for young children which includes ballet terminology, etiquette, technique, large motor skills, and creative expression, all in a fun class environment for little ones!
Bezalel Registration Fee: $20 Per Student Per Semester
Tuition: $25 Per Student Per Month
Materials fee: Included in tuition
Ballet / Interpretive Dance 1, 2, 3 & 4
These dance classes teach the basics of ballet in level 1 and then move on to more complex steps in levels 2 and 3. The balletic style is sometimes combined with other dance styles to create "interpretive" movements, hence the class name. As in all our classes, modesty and the desire to glorify the Lord is at the heart of all instruction. Dancers are required to wear ballet shoes (leather is suggested) in these classes and hair should be in a bun.
**Please contact us for class placement. Teacher must approve before registering.
Bezalel Fee: $20 Per Student Per Semester
Tuition: $25 Per Student Per Month
Materials Fee: Materials Fee is Included in Price of Tuition
Hebrew & International Dance (LEVELS 1-3)
These dance classes are a beautiful combination of Worship Dancing, Israeli Folk Dancing, and the use of Dancing Silks.
(For an example of all three styles in one dance, please watch our YouTube Video here:
There are three Hebrew & International dance class levels: LEVEL 1 (BEGINNER); LEVEL 2 (INTERMEDIATE); LEVEL 3 (ADVANCED). These levels are based on the skill level, abilities, and previous experience of the individual students. Basic International/Israeli dance steps and terminology (e.g., "Yemenite," "Tcherkessia," "Waltz Step," "Mayim," and "12-Count Step") are taught and students will learn dances to both Modern Praise & Worship songs as well as songs sung in Hebrew.
**Please contact us for class placement. Teacher must approve before registering.
Bezalel Fee: $20 Per Student Per Semester
Tuition: $25 Per Student Per Month
Materials Fee: Materials Fee is Included in Price of Tuition
Scottish Highland Dancing
(Ages 10+)
Scottish Highland Dancing is a traditional form of dance that requires strength, precision, and courage. Teaching comes from the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing (SOBHD) rules and guidelines, meaning these are the official steps and techniques used in competition. The class will include exercises for flexibility and strength, technique, and traditional dances.
**Teacher must approve class placement.
Bezalel Fee: $20 Per Student Per Semester
Tuition: $25 Per Student Per Month
Materials Fee: Included in Tuition
Athleticism in Dance for Boys
(Ages 8+)
2 Samuel 6:14: "David danced before the Lord with all his might."
Men have God-given strength in their bodies. Dance is a form of worship in which God takes pleasure. Put these two together and you have powerful men dancing with all their might to worship and bless our Lord! This class, focuses specifically on using strength and athleticism in worship. It will give young men the tools to present their movement and strength as an offering to the Lord.
Objectives: To worship and honor God with our strength and athleticism.
To learn new kinds of movement that can be used in worship / praise
To increase strength and flexibility (in order to prevent injury & improve the body's
ease and longevity of movement)
To learn to worship with all our might, including physical strength and capabilities
Bezalel Fee: $20 Per Semester Per Student
Tuition: $25 Per Student Per Month
Materials Fee: Included in Tuition
Hebrew & International Dance for Adults
This class is open and FREE for all parents of Bezalel students! If you are not a parent of a Bezalel student but are an adult who would love to learn to worship the Lord through dance and would feel more comfortable dancing with those of your own age, please contact us and we can discuss pricing. We would love to have you join us!
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Dancing Silks Class for Adults
This class will instruct adults in the use of dancing silks--a beautiful art form that was created by Bezalel's founder, Jean Mabry, and is now used throughout the world. In this class students will learn different techniques used in worship using silks,12 foot banners, large flags, scarves, canopies, and more. The group will learn 1-2 choreographed pieces, one of which will be presented during the spring recital (please let the instructor know if you do not wish to participate in the recital).
Tuition: FREE to Parents of Bezalel Students. (Contact us for pricing if you are not a parent of a Bezalel student but would like to dance with others your own age. We would love to have you join us!)
Materials Fee: $5.00 (Additional garmenting fee may apply in the spring semester)