Dance & Worship Class Registration

Dance and Worship Class Registration is open now!

Registration for First Semester Will Close September 19th.

Registration for Second Semester Will Close January 16th.

If you have more than one student to register, you MUST submit this form individually for each one.

Hello Bethany Christian School families! My name is Mrs. Cyndi Cook. I grew up training exclusively in ballet conservatories across the United States, including the American Ballet Theatre and the Governor’s School. Over the past twenty years, I’ve taught dance at various local studios and conservatories in Virginia, and more recently, in Melbourne for two years before joining BCS.

I am passionate about teaching students a variety of dance styles, including ballet, tap, movement, modern, and this year, hip hop. It’s a true blessing to witness students acquire new skills as they navigate the mental, physical, and emotional challenges of connecting their minds and bodies to express themselves through movement and rhythm.

Watching dancers learn to coordinate their thoughts and bodies to take direction, explore new movements, and discover new rhythms brings me great joy. While the discipline of mastering coordinated movements can be frustrating at times, I encourage dancers to overcome these challenges with joy, prayer, and obedience as they develop their skills.

Throughout my walk with God, I’ve been inspired to unite the art of dance with worship. Dance worship, or messianic dance, has been practiced since the time of King David, with the purpose of praising the Lord through movement and visual expression. These classes at BCS will teach classical ballet and dance techniques integrated with worship expression.

Our goal is to inspire our youth to be bold in their faith. Through dance, they will offer their praise to the Lord, spreading His Light and Word to those who need Him. My aim is to teach your dancers classical techniques, ignite their spirit of conviction and expression, and inspire them to joyfully honor the Lord through their art.

Offered Classes:
All classes are introductory level. Classes are divided across ages and learning domains to begin after school in September, Thursdays at BCS in the cafeteria. The first class will be September 5th.
• 4:00-4:45 Pre-K-1st Dance Movement
• 4:50-5:35 Beginner Ballet 2nd-4th Grades (may consider up to 6th)
• 5:40-6:25 Coed Hip Hop Worship
• 6:30-7:15 Girl’s Modern and Conditioning

Rates:
• $60/ dancer per month.
• $10 monthly sibling discount on second and additionally enrolled sibling.
• $10 monthly discount for children of BCS staff
• $50 for month of November, December, and March due to holidays/breaks ($40 for staff children and additional siblings)
• Costs, other than costumes, will be bill through your student’s FACTS/Renweb account. If your student does not attend BCS, please contact the office for information on how to submit payment.

Performance Information:
• December 12th and May 29
• We may have selected students showcase a display in the April 24 production with BCA.
• Costumes for December performance will be $40 (basic low-cost items)
• Costume for May performance will be $75 (Cost of shoes, tights, and hair materials are not included in this expense calculation and are the responsibility of each dancer).

Rules and Regulations:
• Dancers should arrive at least five minutes before classes begins for time to stretch and get on their shoes.
• Dance is a time for experiential learning and listening. Dancers that insist on talking in class will be asked to sit out from practice for a select amount of time or for the day as it detracts from learning and engagement.
• Dancers should be dressed in proper dance attire following BCS Dance and Worship dress code.
• Hair should be neatly pulled up away from the eyes and off the neck. The hair must at least be in a ponytail. Buns are preferred for ballet.
• No gum, candy, or food in dance area or during class.
• Bullying is strictly prohibited and may be cause for dismissal without refund if not stopped immediately.
• Video taping and pictures during classes are discouraged as they are distracting to the dancers. Parent viewings will be scheduled quarterly with opportunities to record.

Should you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Cook at [email protected]