Written by Mimi McKinnis
Miriam danced. So did David. God turns our mourning into dancing, and the scriptures encourage us to praise His name with dance. It’s movement, it’s athleticism and art, but most of all, it’s worship. With these Psalms at the heart of our mission, Turning Pointe has a class for everyone. In addition to providing training and instruction to beginners of all ages, pre-collegiate training students and adults, we’re proud to offer an inclusive and fully accessible class for all ages and abilities through our Creative Collaborators program.
Who is the Creative Collaborators class for?
Creative Collaborators is a class open to anyone (ages 6 and up) looking to make new friends and explore new movements focused on accessible dance forms for those with various needs. This class is tuition-free and open to all levels and abilities. Taught by Morgan Nelson, a Turning Pointe staff member since 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s degree in Special Education, this class offers the opportunity to participate in all things dance and Turning Pointe, including a performance in the Spring recital.
What can students expect to learn?
Students in the Creative Collaborators class will learn creative cooperation and exploration of contemporary dance forms, all while exploring movement qualities as they learn to think and move creatively as an individual dancer and with partners or groups. Participation will also open the doors to all the benefits of dance, both physically (improved heart and lung function, increased aerobic condition and muscular endurance, and better balance and coordination) and cognitively (improved memory, increased brain-body connection, rhythm recognition, etc.).
When does the class meet? What should I be prepared for?
Creative Collaborators meet for a 45 minutes class every Saturday at 9 a.m. Students should plan to wear anything they’re comfortable moving in, and be prepared to leave with a smile on their face as they experience the joy of dancing and worship in a fun, structured and Christ-centered classroom environment.
Questions? Please email info@turningpointeschoolofdance.com. Ready to give it a try? Drop into class any Saturday! Registration for the 2021-22 session ends January 15.