‘Tis the season at Turning Pointe Dance! The lobby is festively decorated, and our classrooms and halls are filled with the joyful notes of carols and holiday hymns. Yes, the most magical time of the year is here, and this month, we’re focusing our hearts on the song that started it all—the song Mary sang that very first Christmas in Bethlehem:
“And Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord.’” — Luke 1:46
Mary’s diligent faith was rewarded with the honor of carrying a Savior, but it wasn’t an easy privilege to navigate. There was Joseph’s initial distress to consider, and the judgmental glances and accusations from others on top of the difficulties of carrying a child. But in this verse, Mary rejoices for the honor of her position, singing psalms of celebration as she marveled at the wonderful work of God.
While that situation was certainly unique, the same song can be sung by every one of us this very season. Our souls were meant to magnify the Lord. Our spirits rejoice in the Lord, because He has looked on each one of us with loving grace. He has forgiven our sins and given us eternal life and salvation through Jesus, born of Mary, and looked at our estates with favor and blessings. Not because of anything we’ve done, but because of who He is.
God looks upon us and pours out his mercy. So this month, we pour out our praise. Through each and every Christmas performance, we pray that He is seen and glorified in each note and movement. We’ll take to each stage, space and studio with the goal of making Him easier to see this season, above the hustle and bustle of the holidays. And we invite you to join the celebration as we live out our monthly devotional focus to magnify Him through praise!
Here’s how you can praise Him with Turning Pointe Dance this month:
Training Program Outreach
Join us in praying over the students in our Training Program, who will perform excerpts from The Nutcracker on Friday, December 6, for our neighbors at Brookdale Vista Grande. We’re so excited to visit and dance with their residents for the seventh-straight Christmas!
Jared Anderson’s Christmas This Year
Celebrate the season at four performances, December 7-8, at the ENT Center for the Arts. Turning Pointe students will share the stage with singers, songwriters and performers from across the state in a variety show that provides the opportunity to highlight the gifts and talents of those with Down syndrome and special abilities in our community. Tickets and information are available at ChristmasThisYear.org!
Village 7’s Christmas Concert
Come hear your favorite Christmas carols in the full range of styles including classical, jazz, pop, and gospel featuring our choir, orchestra, soloists, band, and dancers. There will also be a Christmas storybook reading, so be sure to bring the entire family!
December 6 & 7 | 6:30 p.m. | Free admission | Child care provided on December 6 ONLY
4040 S. Nonchalant Circle. Colorado Springs, CO 80917
Christmas Peek Week
Come and watch your dancers magnify Him through praise during their classes December 9-14! For specific times and locations, check the schedule on our website, double-check your weekly emails for information, or inquire at the front desk.