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Bella Dance Ministry
This is a ministry open to students 12 years old and up with at least 4 years of dance training. Students will learn the Biblical references to dance and worship and will be given opportunities to explore their faith through dance. The students will then learn a contemporary lyrical dance that will be performed at local churches.

The school is run by Anna Kate Mulivihill, At the age of 3, Anna Kate began her dance training at Mansur Ballet School in Pittsburgh, PA. Anna Kate went on to study ballet at Larry Cervi School of Performing Arts, where she also learned to love jazz dance. In December of 2003, she graduated from Eastern University in Philadelphia, PA with a minor in Dance. While at Eastern, Anna Kate continued in her ballet training with Dr. Joselli Deans, who was a member of the Dance Theater of Harlem. She also received modern dance training from Dr. Karen Clemente. Six out of seven semesters at Eastern, Anna Kate was selected to choreograph a variety of dance works, including modern, jazz, and hip hop for the Dance Department. While in school, she received more jazz training from Gail Vartanian director of Contempra Dance Theatre in Philadelphia, PA. Her love for hip hop dance comes from her training with Koresh Dance Company in Philadelphia, PA, where she learned pop and lock techniques.

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	Creative Movement: 3-4 years old This class is a free form class where playing, dancing, singing, and stretching will be the focus. Circle dances and movement games will teach the students how to move and dance with their friends. Some beginning modern dance technique will be taught. Pre-Ballet: 5 years old This is an introductory class with no previous dance experience. Students will learn the fundamentals of ballet, including proper alignment and placement at the barre as well as center floor work. Emphasis will also be placed on creativity through circle games. Pre-Dance: 5 years old This is an introductory class with no previous dance experience. Students will learn the fundamentals of ballet and tap. Ballet 1: 6-7 years old This class is for students with no previous dance experience. Students will learn the fundamentals including, proper body alignment and placement at the barre as well as center floor. Tap 1: 6-7 years old This is an introductory class for students who wish to get an introduction to Tap dancing. Students will learn the basic foot moves and rhythms necessary for developing various combinations. Ballet 2: 8-10 years old This is a class for students with 2-3 years of previous dance experience. Students will focus on perfecting more intricate ballet moves as well as adding speed and complexity into their routines. Tap 2: 8-10 years old This class is for students with at least 1-2 years of tap dance training. Students will learn the basic foot moves and rhythms necessary for developing various combinations. Hip Hop: 7-11 years old This class will teach the fundamentals of hip hop movement. After warming up with isolations and stretching, using popular music, the class will then move across the floor to work on rhythm, upper body strength and funky footwork. Age-appropriate and wholesome music will always be used.