Steps of Faith Dance Ministry was formed in June 1997 in order to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ through dance and music. In the Fall of that year, the dance school was formed to teach proper dance technique in Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. Over the years, we have added Worship dance, Modern, Pointe, Hip-Hop, Mom-n-Me, Ballroom, and Pilates/Body Conditioning to our curriculum. Workshops in Ballroom dancing and Irish Dancing are offered.

Steps of Faith uses wholesome, Christian music and prayer in each of its classes to inspire Godly values in our students. A comprehensive classical ballet program using the Vaganova technique has been developed to train young women interested in a professional career in dance as well as those who simply want to use the dance for recreation or for worship.  SOF is that place you can have the best of both worlds:  receive classical training and a passion for worship!

We are proud to have several of our graduates serving God in missionary roles, serving God through dance and missions, as well as being offered roles in regional professional ballet productions and national training programs!

Classes are available for ages two through adults and for all technical levels, including the pre-professional dancer! During the year, SOF offers early afternoon and morning classes for the convenience of preschoolers and homeschoolers. Scholarships and financial aid are available on a very limited basis.

 Julie C. Reeves, Studio Owner/Instructor/Company Artistic Dir., has been choreographing and teaching dance since 1983. Her experience includes dance teams, theater, talent shows, pageants, business shows, as well as studio and liturgical dance choreography and performances. She has a BS in Management from Georgia Institute of Technology (1990) and is a certified member of Dance Educators of America.  Her training spans most her life in ballet, clogging, tap, jazz, pointe, and modern. She is also the Artistic Director of Steps of Faith Dance Company, the non-profit performance and ministry group based at the studio, and has led the group on both stateside and international mission trips.  She feels blessed by the Lord and honored to be director of SOF, which she has seen grow from 22 to 220 students in over twelve years. Julie has 3 wonderful sons, Collin 15, Carter 13, Caleb 10, and adopted dear daughter from China, Caroline (4yr old). She is honored to serve with the priceless support of her dear husband, Robby.  

Theresa Shampine, Company Instructor/Ballet Mistress, has worked for SOF since 2001.  Ms. Shampine has enjoyed teaching and choreographing at Steps of Faith for the last eight years. She has worked closely with Ms. Reeves to develop a sound and annointed ballet-training program. Theresa is originally from Syracuse, New York and was a scholarship student at The Rock School of the Pennsylvania Ballet. She is a graduate of Mercyhurst College, where she received a BA in Dance. Professionally, she has danced with the Erie Ballet Theatre, Charleston Ballet Theatre, and The Georgia Ballet where she enjoyed being a featured dancer.  She has one daughter Zella, and lives with her husband Jack in Canton. 

Tonya Veitch, Office Manager . Tonya began in 2001 as a receptionist and quickly moved into the position as Office Manager.  She now is responsible for all student accounts and registration.  She lives in Cartersville with husband, Gerald, son Phillip and daughter Lauren.

Mary Binkley, Instructor/DanceCamp Instructor, has grown up at SOF, and has taught dance for over five years at the studio, as well as in Tampa, in preballet (preschool), tap/jazz, and ballet.  She trained for a year with Glory Dance Ministries in Tampa before returning to SOF.  Miss Mary is a favorite at SOF and enjoys leading weekly devotions with the Companies.  She will be joining a Discipleship Training School in Dallas TX for the 08-10 years, with Dance Revolution, called Ingredients.

Christina Alexandersen, Instructor, began her training at age four and since moving to Cartersville has excelled at SOF.  She is currently an Advanced Company member, and has taught preschool classes for 2 years.  She recieves additional training in the summers at American Ballet Theatre as well as with the Radio City Rockettes.  She is a favorite preschool teacher and enjoys teaching tap and ballet!  She is excited about attending Belhaven as a dance performance major in the fall.

Anna Gilbert, Preschool Instructor, has recently trained with America Ballet Theatre last summer.  She has been training and dancing with SOF for four years, and has been trained to teach by SOF staff.  She is an Advanced Company member and is excited about teaching for her first year.  She was recently crowned Rome's Outstanding Teen and will compete in the Miss Georgia pageant system in June.  She is looking forward to Belhaven College in the fall to continue her study in dance.

Jessica Tarlton, Instructor, is joining us again after a few years as she was attending college fulltime at KSU.  She is adding teaching again at SOF to her busy schedule!  She trained at SOF and rose to our Advanced Company after only a few short years.  She continues to dance at KSU at their dance program and serves as a RA in the dorms.  Jessica will be teaching Ballet, Tap and Jazz on Wednesdays to our elementary kids! Her sweet demeanor makes her a favorite here!