Ballet Ministry Apprentice Program
BALLET MINISTRY APPRENTICE PROGRAM
Parados's Ballet Ministry Apprentice Program is a two-year vocational school offering a ballet ministry training program that will challenge dancers artistically, technically, and in their personal spiritual growth.
Our goal with our school is to help dancers to grow as artists and ministers of the Gospel in a nurturing environment focused on their personal growth as a dancer and in their relationship with God.
Under the direction of Artistic Director, Larissa Bischoff, dancers will train and minister with the Company Members of Paradosi while receiving more focused instruction and feedback as they continue to grow. During their time with the ministry, dancers will put what they are learning into immediate practice through worship opportunities and outreach events throughout the season.
Paradosi's program is different from other Christian ballet trainee programs as it offers dancers a fully immersive apprenticeship approach to training verses a stand alone trainee program that is separate from the company.
Dancers in the program continue to refine their ballet technique, develop further artistry, learn, rehearse and share company repertoire through local worship opportunities, learn how to teach dance in a Christian environment through our Teacher Assistant training module with our dance school Surrendered School of Dance, receive prayer ministry training, evangelism training, and gospel focused theological training through our cohort with Western Seminary leading to ministry certificates. Dancers with an interest may also have opportunities to grow as choreographers and to learn more about the administrative end of running a dance studio and ministry.
What You Will Gain!
Dancers in the Ballet Ministry Apprentice Program will gain new skills, confidence, and have opportunities to share their faith through their chosen art-form of Dance!
Throughout the program dancers will:
- Grow deeper in their faith
- Participate in Worship and Outreach Opportunities
- Continue to refine their Technique
- Continue to refine their Artistry
- Receive Prayer Ministry Training
- Receive Evangelism Training
- Earn Ministry Training Certificates
- Receive Dance Teacher Training
- Have opportunities to develop choreography skills
- Grow in confidence as ministers of the Gospel
- Travel Opportunities (by invitation)
Dancers who have completed the program have gone on to serve with Paradosi full-time, joined other ballet companies and dance ministries, become dance teachers, studio directors, and studio owners.
Ready to Apply?
Have more Questions?
To learn more about the audition process, frequently asked questions, and more information about living and training in Washington, please visit the Audition page via this link!
Mission, Vision, &
Statements of Faith
As Paradosi is a Faith-Based Ministry, we encourage you to read our mission, vision and values to see if they are in line with your heart and what God is calling you to do in the season ahead!