Maranatha School of Dance & the Arts is a dance studio that exists to provide excellent quality training to students in a Christian-based environment that nurtures and allows them to thrive. We specialize in beginners of all ages and offer training through pre-professional levels. Our dancers go beyond technique to develop important life skills, learning to be respectful, confident and conscientious young people who share their gifts with the community. We offer children's dance classes in Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, and Acro along with Piano.
The author received discounted dance class tuition for this article. All thoughts and opinions expressed are her own.
About Us
Our Purpose:
Maranatha exists to provide high-quality training in a Christ-centered environment that nurtures each student and allows them to thrive. Whether our students study for fun or train to pursue professional careers, it is our goal to be a positive influence in students’ lives to help prepare them for whatever lies ahead.
Our Commitment:
Instill Confidence- Maranatha is committed to offering programs of EXCELLENCE that instill confidence in our students. Dance meets imperative needs for social-emotional skills, mental well-being, and physical health and provides quality friendships and role models.
Inspire Character- Maranatha is committed to challenging, teaching, and equipping students in a manner that inspires character and encourages passion. Dance has lasting value because dance lessons are LIFE LESSONS. Through dance, students have opportunities to learn perseverance, humility, discipline, respect, and courage, among other virtues. Our teachers also provide an environment for in-class discipleship and training in God’s Word.
Impact Community- Maranatha is committed to meaningful relationships among our students, teachers, and parents. At Maranatha, dance becomes a FAMILY and the studio becomes a second HOME for kids during their developmental years. We desire to impact our community through outreach, service and sharing the love of Jesus.
We are committed to More Than Just Great Dancing. 
Safer Studio™ Guidelines
Maranatha Dance follows the More Than Just Great Dancing!® Safer Studio™ Guidelines which prioritize a hierarchy of safety and wellness measures including:
• Frequent hand hygiene
• Enhanced cleaning procedures
• Lobby and classroom air purifiers
• Curricular and facility adjustments
• Continuous parent communications
As always we will continue to provide the highest standards in child safety through:
• Age-appropriate choreography, music & costumes
• Background checks for all staff
• Secured facility
• Professional sprung floors
• Continual teacher training & proven curriculum
• Lobby video feeds of every classroom
Our Basis of Faith:
Though students and families are not required to share our faith, our basis of faith means that we:
- Freely talk about our faith in the studio and share about the hope we have in Christ.
- Pray before classes begin and lift up the needs of a student in prayer when appropriate.
- Seek to be positive role models by demonstrating things like integrity, honesty, respectfulness, positive work ethic, patience, kindness, and joy on a daily basis.
- Choose tasteful, modest costumes and use carefully selected music, steering clear of things like inappropriate language and suggestive lyrics in order to maintain a wholesome, positive environment.
- Encourage students to use their art form as a way to create meaningful experiences with others.
About Our Facility
Our facility has been fully remodeled and features four dance classrooms with custom raised flooring designed to minimize the impact on a dancer’s body. Each of our four dance spaces is unique to allow for different sizes and levels of classes. In each room, we have installed a video monitor and/or viewing window so parents can watch their children in action! Each room is also equipped with floor-length mirrors, ballet barres, and professional equipment to aid in the instruction of each class.
Our Center for the Arts is a space specially designed for music programs! This fully equipped studio now features Five Yamaha Portable Grand Pianos.
Programs at Maranatha
Momentum Company
Momentum Company is a group of dedicated dancers wanting to increase their training while developing leadership skills, building lasting friendships, and experiencing growth in their relationship with Christ. Members are held to high standards and are expected to serve as leaders and set a positive example. Technique classes and company rehearsals emphasize the importance of excellence in dance training as well as in personal character. MCREW is our newest extension of Momentum Company, bringing a fresh face to the world of Hip Hop. MCREW provides dancers with year-round performance opportunities throughout the community. It also provides opportunities for dancers to be engaged with their peers at the studio, be involved in service projects, and develop meaningful friendships and discipleship experiences.
Student Teacher Education Program (S.T.E.P.)
Our Student Teacher Education Program (S.T.E.P.) is an in-studio education program that aims to promote the love of dance and knowledge of instructional methods to current students. Members are guided through the dance education process using in-class training, hands-on practice, instructor mentoring, research-based activities, self-analysis assignments, and much more. S.T.E.P. is designed to give our students an opportunity to participate in the educational process of being a student teacher. The program provides the stepping stones needed towards building confident, hardworking, well-informed, and eager dance educators for the future.
Taking Shape™ STAR Leadership Class
The Taking Shape™ STAR Leadership Class is a national youth leadership training program for high school students designed for studios, clubs, and organizations passionate about growing young leaders. The program focuses on monthly themes of gratitude, giving, public speaking, positive self-image, respect, time management, budgeting money and many other topics that are valuable in leadership development. The STAR Leadership Class is a great resource for college prep or other goals beyond high school.
Annual Recitals & Performances
Dance students work so hard, and naturally, you want to see how much they've improved during the school year. We offer spring recitals every May for all classes, no matter the age!
Other Offers
Maranatha Dance offers both an in-house selection of dance wear and an online selection as well.
For contact information, see the Maranatha Dance Business Directory Listing.
