About Steps of Faith
Steps of Faith Dance Company was formed in June 1997 (visit sofdancecompany.com) in order to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ through dance and music. In the Fall of that year, the Steps of Faith Dance Studio was formed to teach proper dance technique in Ballet, Tap, and Jazz.
Steps of Faith uses wholesome, Christian music and prayer in each of our 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 nationally recognized training programs! We have many studying dance in college as well, and dancing professionally across the US.
Classes are available for ages two through adults and for all technical levels, including the pre-professional dancer! Starting Fall 2018, you now have the option of recreational level, a moderate training level, and a preprofessional level for Ballet. 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.
We are expanding our classes and bringing the beauty of dance and exercise to our community in many different styles! Call for a personalized tour and more information!
Over the years, we have added Worship dance, Modern, Pointe, Hip-Hop, Mom-n-Me, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, and Pilates/Body Conditioning, to our curriculum. Workshops in Ballroom dancing are offered as well as workshops for adults in Barre Fitness, Ball Fitness and Ballet.
OUR HISTORY:
Our studio grew out of a desire to have a dance education program and ministry combining our love for dance and the Lord. Mrs. Denise Heath and Mrs. Julie Reeves collaborated in the summer of 1997, after working together in secular dance studios. The ministry performance group rehearsed and performed for the first time, that summer, after which the studio was born. Led by Mrs. Reeves and the Lord, the ministry became a full scale business landing its own space in the fall of 1998. Since then, the studio has added many programs for all ages, and has led many mission trips spreading the Gospel through dance.
Spring 1997 Denise and Julie work together in Rockmart at Polk Dance Center
Summer 1997 Denise and Julie are led to start ministry called Steps of Faith
Fall 1997 Studio is opened in Taylorsville in a local gym; Julie becomes sole owner
Winter 1998 Studio moves to church basement in Cartersville
Fall 1998 Studio opens in a one room retail space on McEver Street
Fall 2000 Studio moves to a larger two room space next door on McEver Street
Winter 2001 Ballet Mistress hired to assist in growing ballet program into excellence
Fall 2001 Office manager hired to help manage growing business
Fall 2003 Studio moves to a custom build out space on Center Road
Fall 2003 Steps of Faith Dance Company Inc. is established as its non profit ministry entity
Summer 2005 SOF goes on first international mission trip
Fall 2010 Studio moves into its own building on Walnut Grove Road
Spring 2018 Studio reveals new logo and renews its focus on its mission
Fall 2020 Covid hits and strains studio financially
Spring 2021 Studio closed. Thank you for the amazing 24 years of memories!
We are…
Developing Dancers for a Divine Design
Our Mission and Values Guide Everything We Do
EMBRACING each child as precious;
EMPOWERING each student through the art of dance;
LEADING them in their divine purpose
IMPACTING the world!
Company Values
Christ-centeredness:
God comes first. We seek to glorify Him in all our decision making.
Family:
we aim to provide a family like atmosphere where all are welcome and embraced.
Excellence:
we strive to help each student attain their own personal best.
Character:
we want our alumni to leave better people than when they started.
Mentorship:
we want God’s influence to go beyond our walls and strive to grow our influence in the arts industry and our community as a whole.
Steps of Faith uses wholesome, Christian music and prayer in each of our 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 nationally recognized training programs! We have many studying dance in college as well, and dancing professionally across the US.
Classes are available for ages two through adults and for all technical levels, including the pre-professional dancer! Starting Fall 2018, you now have the option of recreational level, a moderate training level, and a preprofessional level for Ballet. 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.
We are expanding our classes and bringing the beauty of dance and exercise to our community in many different styles! Call for a personalized tour and more information!
Over the years, we have added Worship dance, Modern, Pointe, Hip-Hop, Mom-n-Me, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, and Pilates/Body Conditioning, to our curriculum. Workshops in Ballroom dancing are offered as well as workshops for adults in Barre Fitness, Ball Fitness and Ballet.
OUR HISTORY:
Our studio grew out of a desire to have a dance education program and ministry combining our love for dance and the Lord. Mrs. Denise Heath and Mrs. Julie Reeves collaborated in the summer of 1997, after working together in secular dance studios. The ministry performance group rehearsed and performed for the first time, that summer, after which the studio was born. Led by Mrs. Reeves and the Lord, the ministry became a full scale business landing its own space in the fall of 1998. Since then, the studio has added many programs for all ages, and has led many mission trips spreading the Gospel through dance.
Spring 1997 Denise and Julie work together in Rockmart at Polk Dance Center
Summer 1997 Denise and Julie are led to start ministry called Steps of Faith
Fall 1997 Studio is opened in Taylorsville in a local gym; Julie becomes sole owner
Winter 1998 Studio moves to church basement in Cartersville
Fall 1998 Studio opens in a one room retail space on McEver Street
Fall 2000 Studio moves to a larger two room space next door on McEver Street
Winter 2001 Ballet Mistress hired to assist in growing ballet program into excellence
Fall 2001 Office manager hired to help manage growing business
Fall 2003 Studio moves to a custom build out space on Center Road
Fall 2003 Steps of Faith Dance Company Inc. is established as its non profit ministry entity
Summer 2005 SOF goes on first international mission trip
Fall 2010 Studio moves into its own building on Walnut Grove Road
Spring 2018 Studio reveals new logo and renews its focus on its mission
Fall 2020 Covid hits and strains studio financially
Spring 2021 Studio closed. Thank you for the amazing 24 years of memories!
We are…
Developing Dancers for a Divine Design
Our Mission and Values Guide Everything We Do
EMBRACING each child as precious;
EMPOWERING each student through the art of dance;
LEADING them in their divine purpose
IMPACTING the world!
Company Values
Christ-centeredness:
God comes first. We seek to glorify Him in all our decision making.
Family:
we aim to provide a family like atmosphere where all are welcome and embraced.
Excellence:
we strive to help each student attain their own personal best.
Character:
we want our alumni to leave better people than when they started.
Mentorship:
we want God’s influence to go beyond our walls and strive to grow our influence in the arts industry and our community as a whole.
Steps of Faith Dance Company Inc. is housed at the studio as it's mission based partner. Annual mission trips and outreach opportunities to share the Gospel through dance are just part of what they do. See video below for more information. Auditions for company placement are held in the Spring and over the Summer. Contact the studio for more information regarding this ministry.
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Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you.
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Did You Know?
Steps of Faith ALUMNI have been accepted to many Summer Programs around the country including: American Ballet Theatre, Atlanta Ballet, Ballet Austin, Ballet Magnificat, Belhaven University, Georgia Ballet, Joffrey Contemporary, Kansas City Ballet, University of Utah, Sarasota Ballet, Orlando Ballet, AND Kennesaw State University. Your child can find that excellence rooted in God centered values can help them reach their goals!
Steps of Faith ALUMNI have been accepted to many Summer Programs around the country including: American Ballet Theatre, Atlanta Ballet, Ballet Austin, Ballet Magnificat, Belhaven University, Georgia Ballet, Joffrey Contemporary, Kansas City Ballet, University of Utah, Sarasota Ballet, Orlando Ballet, AND Kennesaw State University. Your child can find that excellence rooted in God centered values can help them reach their goals!