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MIRRORDANCEPROGRAM


We have been observing young dancers come through the Dance
Barn for the last number of years and have watched as many
have come to the realization that dance was meant to be their
life pursuit. Not only that, we have also discovered that many
have been looking for mentorship to walk alongside them on
their journey as dancers and as people of faith.


The Mirror Dance Program was birthed out of a desire to see
dancers be raised up to their full potential technically, personally,
spiritually and creatively. The program draws from 5
dance disciplines - ballet, modern, hip hop, tap and jazz - training
dancers 5 days a week. In this 4 year program, dancers
will gain an expertise that will enable them to pursue futures as
professional dancers, instructors and choreographers.


Why “Mirror”? The mirror is a place of personal assessment,
criticism, admiration...but it is also the place where we can begin
to re-align our perceptions of self; where we see a reflection
of Christ; where we learn how our Creator sees us.
“Now we see but a poor refl ection as in a mirror; then we
shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know
fully, even as I am fully known.” (ICorinthians 13:12)

OURMISSIONSTATEMENT

To equip and disciple Kingdom-minded dancers who
train towards a professional level, create from an
inspired depth and influence a media/arts-driven
culture.

Requirements

The program is designed for young adults who have completed their secondary education and are interested in pursuing dance in their day-time hours. Students will need to have some formal foundation in dance before enrolling in this program. It is suggested that each student have previous training in hip hop and at least one other dance foundation (ie. ballet, modern, jazz). Due to the intensity of the training program, students are required to attend all classes (ie. no part-time students) - missed classes will be kept to a minimum. The schedule is designed to enable students to work or to pursue other post-secondary training in addition to the Mirror program.

Please submit the completed application form and an audition video tape or DVD of yourself dancing a hip hop piece and one other dance style. Make sure to get your application and audition tape in soon, as space in the program is limited.

[Not got much experience? We suggest that you begin to develop your skill level by attending our evening classes for a year or 2 - they will help to prepare you for the full-time school]

The program

3 hour classes, 5 days per week varying between the various dance disciplines. Ample warm-ups and strength training will be an essential part of the program and students will have the opportunity to create their own dance pieces for our student production. We will also take time each week to share and pray together as part of the discipleship aspect of our dance training. We set a high priority on training up dancers whose skill is in balance with a life of purity and right living.

Because the program takes place only a portion of each day, students are welcome to enroll part-time in local college/university programs or work to off-set the cost of tuition and living expenses.

The Facility

The Dance Barn is located on the scenic slopes of Langley's Walnut Grove, just overlooking Fort Langley.Classes take place in a barn that has been outfitted as a studio space.Though our facility has no accomodations, students are able to eat some meals for a small fee at the ministry base also located on the site. Students are requested to take advantage of rental suites and homestay options in the area (we are in the district that serves Trinity Western University, so there are many resources if you can manage to get to them before the school semester begins) - let us know if you need our help to find accomodations.

Cost

Interested students please email us at: rosens@telus.net