Exams, Competitions,
& Performances
Exams
Our ballet students learn vocabulary and technique throughout the semester to expand their understanding of the art form. Every ballet class will have an assessment in audition form at the end of each semester. This encourages them to practice outside of the classroom and provides them with practical experience in an audition setting. The examination procedure helps them gain confidence, exposes them to the appearance and feel of an actual audition, and motivates them to practice using correct ballet technique.
Competitions
Our dancers, who are seven years old and older, have several chances to participate in local and regional competitions every year as a way to advance their abilities to execute choreography and presentation on the stage. Every year, a group is taken to YAGP, SS&P, and Etoile by our artistic director.
Performances
Each year, WCB prepares two full-length ballets as well as two recitals showcasing our additional non-ballet classes.
Outreach
WCB seeks to connect with families and students who might not be aware of our presence. We accomplish this by organizing educational shows to be performed in schools, inviting student programs to join us for private performances, and participating in community events!
Fundraising &
Donation Drives
Fundraising
WCB is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We fundraise each semester in order to generate the funds needed to continue operating and fulfilling our mission and vision. We encourage families to participate in our fundraising efforts. Generous participation helps ensure that our studio will remain a service to our families and our community.
Donation Drives
At WCB, we want to reflect Christ in our generosity, and we want to give our dancers and their families collective opportunities to do that through caring for others in need (Matthew 25:35–40). WCB does that every semester by organizing a fundraising event for a nearby charity. Collaborating with community-based organizations broadens our perspective to consider individuals in need and increases awareness of local needs. It provides us with real-world chances to practice setting a generous example for others, just like Christ did.
Truth Training
We utilize God's word, and we encourage our dancers to bury scripture deep within their own hearts. We believe that any effort to memorize scripture can only give them the knowledge they need to firmly hold onto their faith and always seek the Father in all that they do. Dancers receive recognition and awards for their recitations.
We also provide opportunities for prayer, as both teachers and students can lead prayer before class. Depending on their age, Bible stories and/or devotions are also provided for dancers to add to their private study at home.
ABOUT US
Our organization is led and directed by qualified instructors and governed by a volunteer board. We offer a variety of dance styles, with a special focus on classical ballet, and are committed to bringing professional-level training and performance opportunities to small, rural, and underserved communities. Beyond technique and performance, we believe dance is a powerful way to build community and provide a nurturing space for Christian fellowship. Our mission is to inspire and support generations of dancers-helping them grow not only as skilled, disciplined artists, but also as individuals with a deep love for the arts and a heart for others.
OUR MISSION - We provide excellent dance training in multiple styles each day, serving both our local and extended community by offering accessible tuition and accommodations for all students, and incorporating ballet examinations that support discipline, literacy, and arithmetic development.
OUR VISION - We envision a world where underserved and rural communities have access to high-quality dance education and the performing arts, serving children and adults who may have limited or interrupted educational opportunities.
Over the next 5-10 years, we aim to support students pursuing higher education - whether in college, trade schools, conservatories, or dance academies - while establishing our organization as a hub and safe space for the community to create, perform, and earn income through the arts. Through our programs, we strive to cultivate communities that appreciate and participate as patrons of the arts, provide safe space for male community members to express themselves, and nurture confident, disciplined, and respectful individuals capable of collaborating creatively, professionally, and with integrity.