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We are a theater and dance academy which educates the skills for performing arts, with a primary focus on pre-professional artists working through a Christian lens. We welcome all ages and levels who plan to enter the artistic field professionally and or who desire a safe, productive, and educational environment to grow as an artist through a Christian lens.
Psalms 149:3 - "Let them praise His name with dancing..."
We believe that it glorifies God to dance if it is done in a kind, respectful, and supportive community.
-We believe that the arts can be an outlet, a fun way to stay healthy, and can be therapeutic. The arts can keep your mind healthy, just as much as your body.
-We believe that a professional and healthy atmosphere, while learning the history, technicality and musicality, will help the artist to grow to their full potential.
-We believe that the healthy mind, the healthy body, the environment, history, and the community all are a part of positive art.
The Modern Art Theater and Dance Academy strives to provide professional training to artists of all ages and levels in order to instill a passion for the art form, as well as teach technical and musical training to committed students through a Christian lens.
We believe that commitment, positivity and professionalism together create a safe and educational environment in which committed artists of all backgrounds can learn and enjoy the art of theater and dance.
Dance: Musical theater, contemporary, lyrical, tap, dance fitness, commercial jazz, modern, jazz, ballet, pointe, acro, cheer skills, baton, Zumba, partnering, wedding dance, salsa, bachata, hustle, two-step, samba, merengue, smooth tango, smooth foxtrot, smooth Viennese waltz, smooth slow waltz, International quickstep, American rhythm rumba, East Coast swing, American Rhythm Cha-Cha, American Rhythm Mambo.
Music: Music theory, rhythm, piano, guitar, and vocal audition prep
Acting: Monologue, acting audition prep, comical timing, dynamics in emotions, and body language
Art: Painting, pencils, shapes, and color patterns
History: Ballet history and terminology, modern/contemporary history, and musical theater history
What We Base Our Philosophy On
We strive to create a safe space for dancers of all backgrounds so that they may feel comfortable experiencing and enjoying the art of dance.
Religious Values
https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.1.NIV
Importance of incorporating the history:
https://www.danceadvantage.net/dance-history-and-evolution/
Importance of educating and training:
https://www.danceteacherweb.com/en/articles/blog/2016/11/7/dance-education-vs-dance-training-whats-difference/
Importance of wellness:
https://escholarship.org/content/qt4350c5k9/qt4350c5k9_noSplash_2ef865eb71ae3941877c1ff409b4eb2a.pdf?t=pz4hnp
Mental and physical health:
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04085861
https://www.freecontentweb.com/content/psychological-effects-authoritarianism-dance
Important of a dress code:
https://www.balletroyalemn.org/dress-code
https://balletcenterofhouston.com/dress-code-why-does-it-matter/