The Word In Motion

"Wee Praise"- Ages 1-3. 30 minute Mommy or daddy and Me Creative Praise dance class. Parents team up with their child to help introduce them to creative Praise Dance Movements, rhythm, and routines. This class encourages self-expression. Colorful props (hoops, scarves, streamers, etc.) are used. Children develop motion, rhythm, confidence and coordination through fun, creative movement. course May be repeated as needed

Blessed Ballet -Ages 4-8. 45 minute Ballet Class divided in half with structured ballet warm-ups, basic positions, and simple combinations. Two minutes free time dancing with ribbons and Bible story time, Each child gets a Practice Ballet Position Illustration Card with a sticker evaluation section to help them practice and remember proper terminology each week. course May be repeated as needed

Blessed Ballet Beg/Int.- Ballet- 1 hour class. fundamental Of Ballet. Proper Body alignment. Proper terminology, Basic Positions, Barre work, Center floor Work and, combinations and turns. course May be repeated as needed

Blessed Ballet Int./Adv- 1 hour class. You must have at least three years of ballet experience as a prerequisite for this course. This class builds on previous skills using more complicated barre work, center combinations, turns and leaps. Approval of instructor required for this class course May be repeated as needed

Praise On Pointe-Students must be over 12 years old with several years of training. Students must be evaluated by instructor and have teachers permission to begin studies in Pointe. students must also demonstrate appropriate physical conditioning and passes a written and technical examination on ballet terminology, advanced skills and conditioning. students will learn how to strengthen feet and ankles to develop correct Pointe technique . this class begins with a 30-minute Barre warm up and center work applied. course May be repeated as needed

.Majestic Modern Beg/Int.- 1 hour class. Students learn the fundamentals and vocabulary of modern dance including combinations, Creative movements and improvisation on creative themes. Good posture, warming up, stretching, and warming down are emphasized. It is recommended but not necessary that you take a jazz and a ballet class to further expand rhythmic, coordination, and creative skills. course May be repeated as needed

Jazz For Jesus Jr.- Ages 6- 9. 1 hour class, stretches, barre work, isolations, fun, easy steps and contemporary moves Glorifying God. It is recommended but not necessary that you take a a ballet class prior to this class to enhance coordination skills. course May be repeated as needed

Jazz for Jesus Beg./Int.-Ages 10 and up. 1 hour class that focus on stretches, barre work, isolations and contemporary moves Glorifying God. It is recommended but not necessary that you take a a ballet class prior to this class to enhance coordination skills course May be repeated as needed

Jazz for Jesus Int./Adv. 1 hour class. Building on previous skills, more complicated floor work, turns, leaps, and combos. You must have at least 2-3 years jazz experience as a prerequisite for this class. It is also recommended that you have at least 1-2 years of ballet experience. Approval of instructor is required for this class. course May be repeated as needed

Anointed African- 1 hour High impact class. This course introduces students to the study of African Christian war and praise dance moves. Focus is placed upon geographical and historical understanding of the Biblical development of Christian dance in the African culture. (Such as, when Miriam took a timbrel and led the Women out of Egypt with dancing). course May be repeated as needed

Creative movement- 1 hour class. This course will allow students to explore movement possibilities using creativity. No experience is necessary. This class will use a combination of techniques; including (but not limited to) modern and jazz. Students will also explore spatial relations, movement patterns,shapes and form as choreography takes place. course May be repeated as needed

Mime In Motion- 1 hour class. The course provides a great starting point for anyone wishing to understand the use of the human body in communication and mime. The student will understand the basics of body positioning, character building, object identification, coloration, and illusions (walls, walks, etc.). Students will learn to mime biblical events, stories, scriptures and Christian songs. course May be repeated as needed

Praise Aerobics- 1 hour class. This fun, fast paced aerobic dance class begins with a warm up and stretch, then moves into challenging dance routines. course May be repeated as needed

Devotion In Motion- 1 hour class. stretching and strengthening exercises This class is excellent for strengthening and building muscles. This class is designed to empower you to endure physically and spiritually. course May be repeated as needed

Kids in Motion ages 4-9 yrs. old. 1 hour class. Children's liturgical dance class course May be repeated as needed

Youth In Motion ages 10-17 yrs. old. 1 hour class. Youth liturgical dance class. Students are required to bring a notebooks. course May be repeated as needed

Spoken Word Cafe / Drama- 1 hour class. lyrics, poetry, or stories are dramatically spoken rather than sung. Spoken-word is often done with a musical background. Students will learn how to write, speak, project and dramatize Christian based poems, Lyrics, raps, short stories, and skits. Once a month there will be a spoken word cafe where students may have the opportunity to share their work and witness to others through this unique ministry. Students are required to bring notebooks. course May be repeated as needed

Step - Ages 10- adult. 1 hour class. "stepping," is a dance form that combines elements of military drills( as a soldier in Gods army) with contemporary jazz and hip-hop moves. In stepping, the body takes the place of the drum as a person becomes the instrument of praise for the Lord: clapping, and stomping the feet produce the complex rhythmic foundation for this dance style. In addition to this array of bodily percussion, stepping also features complex synchronized body movements, along with reciting "The Word." course May be repeated as needed

Holy-Hip Hop- Ages 9- adult. This is a contemporary complex style of dance done to Christian rap music. It uses rhythmic movements and isolations. It is a Christian version of urban dance that is clean-cut, fun, and high impact geared to reach this generation.

The Word In Motion Technique Beginners/Int 1 hour Adult Liturgical class which last approx 1 year. No experience Necessary. Students are required to bring notebooks.

The Word In Motion Technique Intermediate/Advanced- 1 hour Adult Liturgical class which last approx 1 year. completion of The Word In Motion Beginners level is required or an equivalent of experience and skills. (all equivalent experience must be evaluated by the instructor) Students are required to bring notebooks.

Weapons of War and Praise 1 hour class. Beginner/Intermediate. Flag twirling techniques. This class is ongoing. course May be repeated as needed

Warriors of Worship 1 hour class. Beginner/Intermediate. Men's worship. Using interpretive and mime movements. course May be repeated as needed

The Word In Motion Dance company This is a Prophetic Dance team that Travels nationally and international on missions trips, evangelizing and prophesying to the nations through the ministry of dance. If you are interested in joining The Word In Motion Dance company and would like to be considered to become a member, please contact the director for an application and an appointment to conduct your interviews. Please keep in mind that a submitted application or interview process does not guarantee your acceptance nor place you as a member into the Word In Motion Dance Company. There are prerequisites necessary to be a part of this dance company.

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