SUMMER DANCE OUTREACH

A Mission in the Heart of New York

Sunday, July 14 – Friday, July 26, 2024

This summer experience gives dancers the opportunity to learn how to remain ministry minded while performing. The first week consists of training (Technique, Modern, Rehearsal, Ministry Training, etc.) The second week students will put into practice what they have learned by actually performing, sharing testimonies, and ministering at several different venues in Syracuse, NY.  This program is a crash course on what it is like to be a trainee at LWB.

Ages: 10-19 

Levels: Intermediate to Advanced
Time: 1st week, 9:30am-6:30pm. 2nd week, times will vary based on performance schedule

All students must attend the afternoon placement class/orientation at LWB studios on the first Sunday of SDO.

Activities: Devotions, Ballet Technique, Pointe, Modern, Conditioning, Choreography, Outreach Training, Creative Worship!

Cost: $850 Due before SDO begins. 
LWB Students enrolled in the 2023-2024 year at Light of the World Ballet Studios pay $750 if payment is received on or before June 4th.
Non-LWB Students take 10% off $850 if full payment is received on or before June 4th. Registration Fee: $25 per student

Optional Fees: LWB T-shirt: $15 for Child sizes, $20 for Adult size

We accept check and cash; we also accept PayPal (with an additional 3% fee). Our apologies, but we can no longer accept payments by Venmo.

If you are a minister or in the military, please contact us for potential discounts.

Registration & Full payment Due at the same time:

  1. Fill out this registration form
  2. Pay by check or cash, or by PayPal below
  3. Have your pastor complete the Pastoral Reference Form
  4. Have your teacher fill out the Teacher Evaluation Form
  5. Complete the Additional Medical Form
  6. Email a headshot, arabesque photo & copy of student’s testimony to info@lightoftheworldballet.com

*Returning students may skip the Pastoral and Teacher’s reference

For out-of-town students who need housing, please see the section below.

SDO 2024
Optional Shirt

First and Second week:

 -Lunch

-Water Bottle

-Bible & Pen 

-Black Leotard, Pink Tights, Black Fitted Shorts for class 

-Pink Ballet Slippers & Pointe Shoes if on pointe. 

Attire: Must be modest. Spaghetti-strap or low-cut leotards must be worn with a tights top underneath (directions on how to make a tights top are below). Hair should be neatly in a bun away from face.

Ministry Outreach Week: (Second Week) 

When not in costume, you MUST wear the following during ministry: 

-Black, neat, loose fitting yoga pants without colored waistband (flat waistband is preferred as opposed to fold over) 

-A LIGHT OF THE WORLD BALLET T-shirt or loose T-shirt without wording or design. 

-Remove all piercings except one set of diamond-type earrings. 

-Hair must be in a very neat, adequately hair-sprayed, high bun (or as specified). 

-Bring a black short sleeved leotard or short-sleeved black tights top, pink tights top, nude camisole leotard, and performance pink tights. 

You will need to wear heavier makeup during outreach week. Please make sure that you have the following: 

-Foundation (should be same as or slightly darker than your skin tone) 

-Blush 

-White eyeshadow 

-Black eyeliner 

-Black mascara 

-Dark eyeshadow (either brown or dark grey) 

-Very red lipstick (we recommend Revlon “fire and ice”)

For out-of-town students who need housing, please click here to register.

Out of town students, contact us at info@lightoftheworldballet.com for housing information.

Register Online

  • Step 1: Fill Out the Form Below
  • Step 2: Have your pastor complete the Pastoral Reference Form.
  • Step 3: Have your teacher complete the Teacher Evaluation Form.
  • Step 4: Make your payment online or mail a check to- PO Box 44, Syracuse, NY 13209
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  • Medical Information

    By submitting this form, the undersigned, being (1) a participant of LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRIES and (2) the parent or guardian of the person participating in LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRIES, hereby represent, consent and agree to the following: 1) Those participating in LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRIES Summer Dance functions are participating of their own free will. 2) We are aware of and voluntarily assume all of the risks of the activities during the aforementioned time and functions of LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRIES including the risks of any illness and/or injuries which might result there from. 3) We are covered by medical insurance with an insurance company which covers the costs of medical treatment which may be incurred for any illness and/or injuries which might result from the individual's participation in the functions of LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRIES. 4) We, the undersigned, hereby agree to hold LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRIES harmless from any illness and/or injuries, claims for illness and/or injuries, or legal action for claims for illness and/or injuries arising out of the aforementioned functions. 5) In this regard, we the undersigned hereby agree to present any medical bills arising out of the cost for treatment for any illness and/or injuries which occurred during the aforementioned functions to our insurance company for payment.
  • Please make sure to use someone other than your mother or father!
  • Photo/Video Release

    Dear Student and Parent: We often update our website and promotional materials and may use some pictures and video footage from previous workshops. Pictures and video footage may be used in future brochures and other publications representing classroom and general workshop settings. Photos and videography would never be intentionally used in such a way to reflect negatively on their subjects. Please read and sign the release below.

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