Paradosi Ballet Company


Paradosi Ballet Company was founded in 2007 as the first professional Christian ballet company in the Pacific Northwest.
Paradosi is a 501 nonprofit Christian dance company that was established with the goal of sharing the love and teachings of Jesus through dance, drama, and personal witness. The organizations mission is to: "Worship God, Love People, Share the Gospel, and to Make Disciples of Jesus Everywhere We Go". The organization uses dance in Christian ministry by sharing Bible based story ballets, leading worship in churches, dancing during evangelistic outreach events, sharing the gospel message, and through the sharing of personal testimonies from the stage.

Touring Company

Paradosi's touring company performs throughout the US and internationally using dance as an evangelism tool, leading Christian churches in worship, and teaching master classes and choreography at studios and Universities. The touring company has toured extensively within the United States and in 2011 began embarking on international outreach tours. The touring company's primary international focus has been in France and Switzerland partnering with local and international ministry teams for evangelistic events during major arts festivals such as the Festival d'Avignon and Montreux Jazz Festival.

Trainee Program

Paradosi's trainee program began in 2011 with two dancers and has grown to now include two levels of dance training. The Trainee Program was developed to help dancers to continue to grow in ballet artistically while learning how to use dance in ministry settings. The Trainee Program serves to feed dancers into the touring company while also preparing them to dance with other companies, become dance teachers, and to serve with other ministries. Dancers in the Trainee Program participate in ministry opportunities at local nursing homes, assisted living facilities, shelters, and schools.

School of Dance

Paradosi's dance school, Surrendered School of Dance, formerly called Surrendered School of the Arts was established in 2009. The school offers dance classes in ballet, contemporary dance, hip hop, and expressive sign language for students from the ages of three through adult at four campuses in Tacoma, Orting, and Gig Harbor in Washington state. The schools Dance Ensemble, which is open to students in Ballet 3 and higher, dances and shares with audiences at local nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and churches.

Annual Summer Dance Intensive

Each summer Paradosi hosts an annual summer dance intensive for students ages 11 to 24 in Tacoma, Washington that draws students from across the United States and internationally. During the intensive students are exposed to different dance styles while learning choreography, participating in daily chapels, and Bible studies. At the end of the intensive students have an opportunity to share what they have learned during a gala performance for their family and friends.

Choreographers

Paradosi does not have one set choreographer. Paradosi pulls from the talent within the ministry, both current and past members, encouraging creative worshipful expression from the members of the ministry to keep the repertoire fresh and interesting for audiences.
Contributing choreographers include: Larissa Bischoff, Tabi Spurlin, Skylar Moore, Annie Dick, Roshelle Howard, Bonnie Calvert, Tennille Carver

Repertoire

All Things New
Living Hope
The Carols of Christmas
The Carols of Christmas
Closer
Identity
I AM
Redeemed
Overcome
Commissioned
Awakening
A Walk With Paul
Sealed
Project Grace