DANCE CLASSES
Little Praisers
(Ages 4-6)
Teacher: Pam Stott
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. 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 Registration Fee: $20 Per Student Per Semester
Tuition: $25 Per Student Per Month
Materials Fee: None
Pre-Ballet
(Ages 4-6)
Teacher: Kathryn Helton
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: $25 Per Student Per Semester (Helps to purchase dance costumes for school)
Ballet / Interpretive Dance 1, 2, 3, 4
Teacher: (Ballet 1, 2, 3 -- Leah Hensley)
Teacher: (Ballet 4 - Kathryn Helton)
These dance classes teach the basics of ballet in level 1 and then move on to more complex steps in levels 2, 3 & 4. 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 Registration Fee: $20 Per Student Per Semester
Tuition: $25 Per Student Per Month
Materials Fee: $25 Per Student Per Semester (Helps to purchase dance costumes for school)
Hebrew Dance (Jr. Praisers, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
Teachers: (Jr. Praisers & Beginner - Kerri Dill & Abby Dill)
Teacher: (Intermediate & Advanced - Kathryn Helton)
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 four Hebrew & International dance class levels: Jr. Praisers, 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: $25 Per Student Per Semester (Intermediate & Advanced Only) (Helps purchase dance costumes for school)
Scottish Highland Dancing
(Ages 10+)
Teacher: Leah Hensley
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: $25 Per Student Per Semester (Helps purchase dance costumes for school.)
Worship Dance & Choreography
(Ages 10+)
Teacher: Kathryn Helton
This class would be for girls ages 10+ who have some ballet training and are looking to grow in the following areas:
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Freedom of movement in a worship setting (church worship service, etc)
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Increase of knowledge and freedom in how to create worship-centered choreography
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How to flow in group spontaneous worship
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Facial Expression
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Truly grasping that whenever we dance before others-it is not about us. That no matter how many hours one has practiced, or how beautiful a costume garment is-what's inside our minds and hearts when we worship is what matters the most to God. If the goal of ministering in worship dance is to genuinely share the message of Christ, we must first begin working on the condition of our minds & hearts before we dance a single step.
Bezalel Fee: $20 Per Student Per Semester
Tuition: $25 Per Student Per Month
Materials Fee: $25 Per Student Per Semester (Helps purchase dance costumes for school.)