The new dance year has begun. As I first stepped into En Pointe's (EP) studio yesterday afternoon, I was inundated with small tasks, queries, and greetings. It was pleasantly crowded, and I was a bit overwhelmed. Nevertheless, I was happy to be back. » read more »

Have you been dreaming of an opportunity to serve the Lord in a worthy ministry? Have you been itching for a job that eats up all your vacation days and much of your sleep, breaks your back and wears out your feet, leaves you dehydrated and hungry, makes you a servant to all and master of none, and gives you plenty of opportunities to open your wallet in generosity? Then Praise In Motion Tech Crew is the job for you! Only true believers need apply. » read more »

Please pray for En Pointe School of Dance. This school is struggling somewhat due to changing demographics--new neighbors just aren't so interested in ballet. The school is considering moving locations as one step in stimulating new growth, but this has numerous trials associated. En Pointe is a center of very high quality ballet instruction (plus jazz, tap, modern, praise & worship and more), and all its leaders exude Biblical values.

The dates for Praise In Motion's 2008-2009 season are now published on PIM's website. The spring dates are tentative, as noted, but the November ones should be good. Of course, venue information will be published as it's known (to the webmaster), so keep watching that page. » read more »

There are three kinds of dancers: the serious, the just-the-fun, and the unwilling. What follows is advice to parents of all three. Most of this is advice offered to me as a parent of a dancer by her teachers and professionals. Regardless of how poorly I may follow this advice, the advice itself is good. » read more »

I want to encourage you to prayerfully consider supporting PIM financially. I find few charities to be worthwhile, often because their stewardship is poor. However, PIM is exemplary, and I wholeheartedly endorse them without reservation. » read more »

Juliana's [free] dance recitals are coming up at the end of May at Meadowcreek High School: » read more »

Praise in Motion is pleased to present "MORE THAN A MOMENT", the 2008 spring concert, April 19 & 26. » read more »

Juliana has been cleared by an orthopedic doctor [specializing in sports medicine] for going en pointe! Still young and with much growing remaining, she's yet very strong and has great control. She needs to make sure she doesn't push herself into fatigue or use poor form. Her slight "flat-footedness" that seems natural to her doesn't show in her ballet stances, but she'll need to keep up this trend (i.e., no cheating on turn-out). We're all very excited and did not expect such a good report since she's so young. » read more »

I wish to extol the virtues of the teachers at En Pointe School Of Dance. Besides being overtly and thoroughly Christian and caring for their students, they really know their dance! They are of professional quality, yet dedicated to loving service in a Christian niche. Students need not be believers to enroll at En Pointe, of course, but they receive the benefits of a Christian leadership.

En Pointe's teachers go above and beyond the call of duty, staying after class, spending ample time with parents when asked, even giving extensive evaluations when appropriate or requested. They are all good communicators, leaving few, if any, unanswered questions or unknown goals. Students are conscientiously placed in the right classes. They pay close attention to each student, insuring they learn the material.

Come visit En Pointe, watch a class, try one out. You'll quickly see why En Pointe School Of Dance enjoys such a great reputation.