Winter Session Begins: January 12th, 2009 (continues through the week of 3/2/09)
Instructors – Holly Hibbert, Hannah Miller and guest instructors. See biographical info below.
Fees:
Adults--$10/class, $75 for 8-week session.
Children--$5/class, $40 for 8-week session.
Adults, try ANY class one time for $7.
For more information or to reserve a slot, please call Elizabeth Miller at (607) 539-7493. Or email: elizabeth@lightafirestudio.com.
Workshops at Your Church or Group: Holly Hibbert is also available to lead customized workshops for your congregation or group. Please contact Holly to learn more: (607) 351-9405, or holly.dancinglife@gmail.com.
Class Descriptions:
Worship Dance (12-adult)
We will use the book: "Dance! God's Holy Purpose", by Dr. Ann Stevenson, to see what Scripture has to say about the place of dance in the church and learn to grow as worshippers in both spontaneous and choreographed dances. This class is 1/3rd book study, 1/3rd warm-up, and 1/3rd putting into practice. Option to purchase book for $10. Instructor: Holly Hibbert.
Interpretive Movement & Dance (12 to adult)
Modern dance warm-up and creative movement activities to expand repertoire of expression. Bible and other artistic texts will be our source for embodied responses through individual and interactive exercises. Emphasis on process rather than performance. No dance experience needed--just a willingness to participate!
Instructor: Holly Hibbert.
Teen/Adult Ballet I (12 - adult)
Learn the basics of this lovely art form, which develops poise for other forms of worship dance. Technique for beginners. Instructor: Holly Hibbert.
Teen/Adult Ballet II (12 - adult)
Continue in the discipline and joy of ballet technique. Previous ballet experience required. Instructor: Holly Hibbert.
Psalms and Stretches (12-adult)
Gentle stretches and Pilates core strengthening exercises integrated with breathing awareness in sequence with Psalm 23. Awaken your spirit, focus your mind; align, lengthen and tone your body. You emerge from the class feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. For adult women and teens. Instructor: Holly Hibbert.
Tippy Toes for Jesus (children ages 4-11)
Stretches, fun ballet movements and dances for brand new beginners as well as children with some ballet experience. Provides children with ballet instruction to instill their movements with grace and beauty. Multiple class levels are now available -- contact us to assign your child to the appropriate level. The year-end recital features ballet and worship dances, using our own original choreography. For more information email: hannah@lightafirestudio.com. Instructor: Hannah Miller. Accompanist: Rebecca Woods. See additional description below.
Light a Fire Dance Troupe (teens)
Learn choreographed worship dances and minister in the community. Beginner to intermediate/advanced choreography with some dance instruction. (Ages 11-16, with exceptions depending upon skill level). Leader: Hannah Miller. For more information emial: hannah@lightafirestudio.com
Instructor Biographies:
Holly Hibbert has been studying a breadth of dance forms for over twenty years. Her passion is to see the Body of Christ fully alive and whole--"dancing" a life of worship to the Lord in spirit and truth--and to play an active role as a minister in the service of God's healing and transforming life in the local area and beyond. With her extensive dance experience, she blends excellence in teaching technique with creativity in movement to spark the imaginations and inspire her students toward greater fullness of health in body, soul, and spirit.
Students say Holly creates "an open, safe environment where we felt we could connect with God." "Holly is caring, intuitive, encouraging, delightfully creative." Her classes include "structure, freedom to play and explore.... "
Holly is also available to lead workshops at your church or
small group. Please contact Holly to learn more: (607) 351-9504, or holly.dancinglife@gmail.com.
Hannah Miller has taught Tippy Toes for Jesus the past two years. She studied ballet for five years at the Seneca School of Ballet, and studied previously at the Community School of Music and Arts. She has also studied in intensive workshops with Ashley Rollinson, Keisha Clarke, and Jean Mabry. Hannah enjoys introducing young children to the joys of dancing and celebrating the Lord in dance.
