• Christian dance classes and private/semi-private lessons for all ages
    and all levels
   (See "Additional Courses Available" below)

  • Ministry Presentations

  • Workshops, seminars

  • Choreography

  • Course for Certification In Christian Dance

  • Church dance team establishment, development and training

Additional Courses Available

Ballet  - ages 7+, also Teen and Adult - Ballet is the classical form of dance and is foundational to all dance forms.  All levels from
beginner through advanced are offered.  The class includes barre and center work.  Benefits include improved overall fitness,
strength, agility, stamina and flexibility.

Pointe – ages 12+ with proper preparative training – all levels, for the more advanced student of ballet.

Pre-Ballet – ages 4-6 – For the young child, this course is an introduction to some of the more simple ballet steps, positions and
movements.  These are introduced in a manner that is fun, yet educational.  Flexibility, control, coordination and strength will be
some of the many benefits that the child will gain from this course.

Creative Movement - ages 4+, also Teen and Adult - This class introduces basic steps, movements, rhythms and expressive
movement.  Beginning with floor exercises and stretches, it includes exploration of creative movement and includes such concepts
as making circles and lines while moving through space.  Dancing with props is a popular segment of the class.  The class is a
great help in motor skill development, especially in the areas of balance and coordination.  Always honoring to the Lord, our
ultimate goal is to praise Him through movement.  

Modern Dance – ages 12+ – Based on techniques developed by Martha Graham and Lester Horton, Modern Dance is a technique
that is a “sister” to ballet but allows for much freer movement and expression.  Improvisation is a part of the class.

Praise Dance – ages 4+, also Teen and Adult - Using foundations from ballet, lyrical and modern dance technique, this class helps
the student in reclaiming the art of dance for the Kingdom of God.  Warm ups and stretches start the class and it progresses
through combinations in center adding new steps to expand the student’s vocabulary of movement.  

Ballet Tone and Shape  -12+ - A full body workout blending ballet movements with high repetition strength training exercises using
light weights.  The hour long class starts with warm ups, includes ab and cardio work and finishes with stretches and cool down.  It
will make you strong and supple.

Dance Fitness – 12+ - Dance your way to the body you want!!  This one hour class starts with warm ups and stretches and
progresses through several songs with choreographed dance routines and finishes with a refreshing cool down.  Designed to be a
total body workout, it is guaranteed to be FUN as well!

Choreography – ages 4+, also Teen and Adult – Choreography is created for a specific class or event and taught in this class.  A
student recital at the end of the course allows the student to minister the piece(s) learned.  Choreography is also available for
specific events.


Presentation – ages 12+ - How we present ourselves is a major part of how our dance ministry is perceived and understood.  This
class covers how to present yourself in front of an audience/congregation and includes help with often overlooked techniques of
things like getting up and down gracefully and making beautiful, meaningful transitions between movements.

Garments and Makeup – ages 12+ - How do we dress for dance ministry?  What is the role of make-up?  How do we pull together
the proper look for a dance ministry piece?  These are some of the topics covered in this most informative course.

Scriptural Foundations of Dance – ages 12+ - It is important that we are knowledgeable about what we are doing.  We need to be
armed with scriptural answers for those who may not understand out ministry.  After all, we are still pioneers and educating the
body of Christ about our dance ministry is part of our job description!

Health and Nutrition for Dancers - ages 12+ – Just because we are dancers does not mean that we are totally fit!  It is important that
we know the basics of how to figure our caloric needs, how to compute our target heart rate for exercising, what exercises are for
what muscles, etc.  This is a fill-in –the –blanks course that will round out your knowledge of basic health and nutrition facts.

Christian Dance for Healing – Adult - Dance is healing!  Dance out your frustrations and confront your issues through movement.  
The result will be a clearer mind and more cooperative body as well as a refreshed spirit that comes from being in the anointing.


Class/workshop fees:

Private lessons, payable monthly:
1 hour - my studio - $40.00
1 hour -  your home/location - $50.00
1 1/2 hour - my studio - $60.00
1 1/2 hour your home/location - $80.00

Semi Private Lessons: (2 students), payable monthly
1 hour - my studio - $25.00 per student
1 hour - your home/location - $35.00 per student
1 1/2 hour - my studio - $35.00 per student
1 1/2 hour - your home/location - $45.00 per student

Classes (minimum 6 participants, payable monthly)
1 1/2 hour - $18.00 per student per class
1 hour - $14.00 per student per class
45 minutes – $12.00 per student per class
½ hour - $10.00 per student per class


Workshops (minimum 8 participants locally, 10 participants nationally/internationally)
3 hours (3 courses) – $30.00 per student
4 hours (4 courses) - $40.00 per student
Contact john316min@yahoo.com for more information.
Courses Available
Schedule of Classes Available

Monday
3:00 – 3:30 PM   Little Duckling Child Care Ministry         
Children’s Ballet/Praise Dance - ages 4-6 - $30.00/month

6:00 - 7:00 PM - Shelbyville Community Church
Teen and Adult Praise Dance - $40.00/month
     
Tuesday
12:00 – 1:00 PM  E 91st Street Christian Church           
Pilates Plus - Adults - $55.00/month

3:30 - 4:00 PM  - Shelbyville Community Church
Children's Praise Dance - ages 3-4 - $30.00/month

4:00 – 4:45 PM  Shelbyville Community Church        
Children’s Praise Dance - ages 5-6 - $35.00/month

5:00 - 5:45 PM  Shelbyville Community Church       
Children’s Praise Dance - ages 7-12 - $35.00/month
     
Thursday  
10:00 – 10:30 AM  The Little Lamb        
Children’s Ballet/Praise Dance - ages 4-6 - $30.00/month

12:00  – 1:00 PM    E 91st Street Christian Church    
Christian Dance for Healing - Adults -  $55.00/month

4:30 – 5:15 PM   E 91st Street Christian Church        
Children’s Ballet/Praise Dance - ages 6-11 - $48.00/month

5:15 – 6:15 PM   E 91st Street Christian Church  
Teen and Adult Praise Dance  ages 12+  $56.00/month
     
Friday
1:00 – 1:30 The Master’s Study
Children’s Ballet/Praise Dance - ages 4-6 - $30.00/month

1:30 – 2:00  The Master’s Study
Children’s Ballet/Praise Dance - ages 7-11 - $30.00/month

4:30 – 5:15 St. Richard’s School
Children’s Ballet/Praise Dance -  ages 4-9 - $30.00/month
     

  • Private Lessons are ALWAYS available - any age, any level!

  • Special Rates for Home schooled children and
   Day Care Ministries/schools!

The Beautiful Feet Dance Ministry offers quality dance classes for pre-schools and day care centers as
well as for home schooled groups.  Donna or a highly qualified member of her staff will come to your child
care facility, home, church, etc. for a class once a week in praise dance and creative movement with
some basic ballet.  For more information contact Donna at john316min@yahoo.com!


  • CERTIFICATION IN CHRISTIAN DANCE COURSE
Praise Jesus! The Beautiful Feet Dance Ministry continues to offer a course for
Certification in Christian Dance,  now available online.   Please address all questions to Donna Martelli,
Instructor, at 317-255-SAVE or email:  john316min@yahoo.com
For more information and to purchase the online certification course, please click here to go to the
"Store" page.


  • NOW  is a great time to hold a workshop for your dance ministry team!!  Call or email now to
    schedule!