2011-12 EMERGE DANCE COMPANY
Assisant Coach & Company Member: Miss Samantha
Samantha Weissbach joins us this year as the Dance Company's Assistant Coach. Samantha has been dancing for roughly 18 years and has developed a fervent passion for dance, teaching and Jesus! She simply cannot express the insurmountable joy it brings her to be able to utilize her abilities for the purpose of glorifying God.
Caiti
I am 14-years-old, and I have been dancing at Reflections School of Dance since I was 3. I have had so much fun dancing out in the community and dancing for God. It has been and will continue to be an amazing experience. I have learned so much and improved because of the encouragement of my teammates and the will of God. Reflections has also helped me grow so much more spiritual with God and I look forward to continuing my walk with God and developing through dance at Reflections.
Caitlin
Hi, my name is Caitlin. I am fifteen years old and this is my second year as a company member. Glorifying God through dance brings me so much joy and is something I am very passionate about.
Maddie
Nakiva
I am Nakiva, I'm 24, and I've been at Reflections since January 2011. I have been dancing since I was 3, but took a long break during and after college. I am so thankful that God brought dance back into my life and steered me toward Reflections! Outside of dance, I work full-time as a Residential Counselor at a youth residential treatment center in Seattle. I am so thankful for the way that God is allowing me to use my gifts and passions for HIS glory!
About Emerge Dance Company 2011-12
MISSION STATEMENT
Emerge Dance Company is a non profit extension program and ministry of Reflections School of Dance under the auspices of The Elijah Commission. The company exists to provide non competitive opportunities for dancers to expand their abilities, prepare for a future in dance and influence the world around them with confidence.
This is accomplished by:
- Running an apprenticeship program for dancers between the ages of 14-18
- Requiring dancers to commit to regular technique classes and rehearsals
- Providing relationship building times for Biblical devotions, prayer and being together
- Using music, costume and choreography that reflect a Biblical world view
- Placing emphasis on service over personal gain through mission trips and volunteer work
Emerge Dance Company is a not-for-profit professional and training group using styles and choreography carefully selected to reflect those characteristic to the Christian lifestyle.
Team and Company training goes beyond technical excellence as these programs include opportunities for mentorship and personal growth that takes the dancer for beyond the walls of the studio classroom into the real world where the training makes a difference.
Involvement in this very unique and professional company includes opportunities for travel, continued technique training, mentorship, and dance missions experience.
Dance opportunities we’ve done in the past and may be included for this dance year:
The Lights of Christmas in Warm Beach, Washington
Belize, Central America – Dance Missions Outreach
Christian Dance Symposium
National Dance Week - Benefit Dance Concert
Reflections School of Dance, June Recital
Dance Ad Deum Summer Dance Intensive in Houston, Texas
Project Dance – New York City or LA.
Word in Motion - Urban Dance Festival - LA, CA
JPC - Rock the Region - click here for poster
Mill Creek Festival
Westlake Mall – Downtown Seattle - http://streetpraise.org/
Other Special Performance Invitations (i.e. Churches, Malls, Festivals etc)
- EMERGE DANCE COMPANY MEMBERS - A professional and training group using styles and choreography carefully selected to reflect those characteristic to the Christian lifestyle for College age Young Adults. (Rehearsals usually the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month 6-9 PM or more as needed)
- EMERGE DANCE COMPANY APPRENTICES - Intermediate/Advanced level dancers approximately 14+ receiving the privilege of working along side Company members. These students gain leadership training, performance opportunities, involvement in the creative choreographic process and the option of taking part in the Company trip & Outreach. (Rehearsals usually the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month 6-9 PM or more as needed)
Emerge Dance Company is available for booking performances, in your show, festival, meetings, workshops, churches etc. Please contact us if you’re interested for further information.
Debbie especially enjoys doing Worship Praise Dance Workshops in churches and has done that many times in lots of different places.
Donations gratefully accepted to help us carry out our mission.
Please make checks out to “Elijah Commission” which is our Non-Profit organization for the Emerge Dance Company. All contributions will receive a Tax Deductible receipt.
If interested please inquire about our Volunteer Community Service Program and our Assistant Dance Teacher Apprentice Program.
TEAMS and DANCE COMPANY – By Audition Only:
"EMERGE DANCE COMPANY” - A professional and training group for intermediate/advanced dancers using styles and choreography carefully selected to reflect those characteristic to the Christian lifestyle. For approximate ages 14 - College. These students gain leadership training, performance opportunities, involvement in the creative choreographic process and the option of taking part in the Company trip & Outreach.
- Dunamis Team (approximate 8-12 years) rehearsing Fridays 4:45-6:15
- Revolution Team (approximate 12-14 yrs.) rehearsing Thursdays 6:00-7:30
- Reflections Dance Company (High School & College Young Adult) rehearsing Thursdays 6:00-7:30 & 2nd & 4th Sundays 6-9 PM.
OPEN 11-12 AUDITIONS - Sat Aug. 27, 2-5 PM Please contact us to email you more info or click links below.
AUDITION NOTICE
Click link for NEW: AUDITION QUESTIONAIRE APPLICATION
for Revolution / Dunamis
for Emerge Dance Company
Audition Schedule:
2-3:30 PM - Dunamis Crew
3:30-5 - Revolution Team & Reflections Dance Company
Prepare a 1 min. solo and participate in the group combination. |
