Arise Dance Ministry | Dance with purpose

A ministry in motion

Room to learn.
Room to shine.

Young dancers gathered in the studio for class — Learning together, one step at a time.

At Awaken LV, dance becomes a way to encourage one another and celebrate the gifts God has given.

Four ways to move

Find your
kind of joy.

Each dance style has its own rhythm and its own way to help a child grow. Follow the movement through each chapter, then open a class page for a closer look.

Ballet and tap are offered together as one combo class for Preschool through Grade 2.

01 · Preschool–Grade 2 · part of the combo

Ballet

A graceful beginning in posture, balance, musical listening, and expressive movement.

Explore ballet in depth Taught together with tap in the Ballet & Tap Combo.

01 · PRESCHOOL–GRADE 2 · BALLET & TAP COMBO

Here’s Ballet

Ballet builds a thoughtful foundation through posture, balance, careful footwork, and listening to music. In the combo class, dancers explore ballet alongside tap, so each week can hold both quiet focus and lively rhythm.

Explore ballet in depth

Young dancers work through a group exercise — In the studio

Arise dancers practicing ballet movement — Learning together

Posture and alignment
Balance and coordination
Foundational ballet positions
Musical listening and phrasing
Patient practice and expressive movement

02 · Preschool–Grade 2 · part of the combo

Tap

Hear the beat, try a pattern, and discover how feet can make music.

Explore tap in depth Ballet and tap share one welcoming combo class.

02 · PRESCHOOL–GRADE 2 · BALLET & TAP COMBO

Here’s tap

Tap turns rhythm into movement. Dancers listen for a beat, practice simple patterns, and discover how clear footwork can make music. Tap is taught together with ballet in the Preschool–Grade 2 combo class.

Explore tap in depth

Dance students share a moment after class — In the studio

Arise dancers practicing tap movement — Learning together

Listening for the beat
Trying rhythmic patterns
Coordinating feet with music
Remembering and repeating movement
Encouraging one another as a group

03 · Grades 3–5

Jazz

Energetic movement to build musicality, coordination, confidence, and personal expression.

Explore jazz in depth

03 · GRADES 3–5

Here’s jazz

Jazz gives dancers in Grades 3–5 space to connect movement with music and make expressive choices. Energetic combinations invite coordination, musicality, confidence, and a joyful sense of personal style.

Explore jazz in depth

A young dancer practices a movement — In the studio

Arise dancers practicing jazz movement — Learning together

Building coordination through combinations
Responding to rhythm and musical accents
Remembering movement phrases
Growing confidence in a group
Expressing personality through movement

04 · All grades welcome

Intro to
Acro

Partners explore shared balance, supported shapes, introductory handstands, cartwheels, and forward rolls at an introductory pace.

Explore intro to acro

04 · ALL GRADES WELCOME

Here’s intro to acro

Intro to Acro brings balance, strength, and trust into dance. Students explore partner-supported shapes, introductory handstands, cartwheels, and forward rolls at a considered pace, following instructor guidance.

Explore intro to acro in depth