Dancers in our original ballet performance: "Tale of Two Friends"

Light A Fire Dance Studio classes foster love, beauty, grace and Christian values. We encourage students to express themselves and their love for God in dance, just as the Psalms say: "Let them praise His name with the dance" (Psalm 149:3).

Fall 2010 Dance Classes

We currently offer beginning and intermediate ballet and movement for children -- including a special class for boys: Joshua's Jumpers. Descriptions, schedules and costs are listed below. For more information or to register, please call Elizabeth or Hannah at (607) 539-7493. Or email: info@lightafirestudio.com.

The year-end recital features an inspiring story ballet using our own original choreography with both classical and contemporary music. Costume and recital fees are very minimal. In spring 2010, we presented the original story ballet: "Caterpillar's Quest" based on the children's book, Hope for the Flowers. An 81year-old Ithaca woman said the program was "the best performance" she had ever seen! (Click here to view video excerpts from the previous year's performance, then please navigate back to continue on this page.)

Parents and siblings often relax during classes in our living room or take a walk in our beautiful rural setting. We delight in extending the peace of our studio and home to your family.

Fall 2010 Class Descriptions
All 45 minute classes are $7.50 per class, which includes studio overhead.
Fees are discounted for two or more siblings.

Tippy Toes for Jesus (Children ages 3-9) Ballet I- Wed. 3:00 to 3:30 PM, starts 9/15

Ballet technique and stretches, with fun, age-appropriate ballet movements for beginners to young intermediates. Ballet instruction instills children's movements with grace. Brief prayer/Bible time with each class. Please contact us to assign your child to the appropriate class level.

For those with more ballet experience, this class offers stretches, ballet technique and combinations that broaden your child's movement vocabulary, with creative dance.

Ballet III (Children up to age 10, placement based upon skill level) - Mon. 3:30-4:15 PM, starts 9/13

Stretches, creative dance and ballet technique with more challenging combinations.

Joshua's Jumpers (Boys 5-9) - Thurs. 4:20-5:05 PM, starts 9/16

Aerobic exercise and movement. Fun jumps and leaps, building strength, flexibility and coordination.

Intermediate Ballet (Children up to age 12, placement based upon skill level) - Time TBA.

For those with more ballet experience, this class offers stretches, ballet technique and combinations that broaden your child's movement vocabulary - plus creative dance.

Instructor: Hannah Miller is the instructor for all classes except Intermediate Ballet, for which the instructor is to be announced. For more information phone: (607) 539-7493, or email: hannah@lightafirestudio.com.

Instructor Bio:

Hannah Miller has taught Tippy Toes for Jesus the past four years. She has studied with Ashley Rollinson, former professional dancer with Ballet Magnificat, at the Light of the World Ballet School in Syracuse, NY, who consults to our dance school. Hannah previously studied ballet for five years at the Seneca School of Ballet, and at the Community School of Music and Arts. She presents original choreographed worship dances with associate Rebecca Woods at local churches and youth events. Hannah enjoys introducing young children to the joys of dancing and celebrating the Lord in dance. Contact Hannah directly at: Hannah@lightafirestudio.com.