Eastside Christian School of Ballet
quality instruction in classical ballet, tap, and lyrical dance within a Christ-centered environment
Our school offers dance classes for students age three through adulthood. All of our curriculum is aimed at laying a solid foundation of excellence through the development of the disciplines of classical ballet, tap, and lyrical techniques. Faculty members are dedicated to providing a Christian worldview of dance as art and to instilling in students the desire to use their talents to glorify God. They impart the love of dance and encourage each individual to reach his or her maximum potential, both physically and spiritually.
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About the School of Ballet
The Eastside School of Ballet, under the direction of Lisa Marsh, began in 1993 in the Christian Activities Center of Eastside Baptist Church. There were approximately 29 students the first year and enrollment has gradually increased to about 250 students each year housed in beautiful, well-equipped studios. Still located in the CAC, at least 4,500 students are estimated to have passed through the school in the last 28 years. The ballet school is a full time ministry of Eastside Church and is a separate ministry from Eastside Christian School.
NOT YOUR ORDINARY BALLET SCHOOL
Classes at Eastside School of Ballet are offered in progressive levels and include pre-ballet, classical ballet, tap, and lyrical for three year olds through high school. Winter performances as well as an annual spring recital offers students performing experience and is presented to the community at no charge. Scholarships are offered to students on the basis of need. The student population is made up of half Eastside related (church or school) students and half from surrounding cities.
Many of our advanced students have several opportunities to serve as missionaries during the summer months. Students have traveled as far as Montreal and Toronto Canada, Kenya and Dubai to dance and share the love of Christ as well as introduce dance education to young children when not performing.
Middle school students also have opportunities to serve as missionaries during the summer months here in the metro area as well as traveling to different cities within the United States. All middle school mission trips also include dancing and introducing dance education to young children as well as sharing the love of Christ through teaching the Word of God and sharing personal testimonies.
Ballet Classes
The Eastside School of Ballet, under the direction of Lisa Marsh, began in 1993 in the Christian Activities Center of Eastside Baptist Church. There were approximately 29 students the first year and enrollment has gradually increased to about 250 students each year housed in beautiful, well-equipped studios. Still located in the CAC, at least 4,500 students are estimated to have passed through the school in the last 28 years. The ballet school is a full time ministry of Eastside Church and is a separate ministry from Eastside Christian School.
NOT YOUR ORDINARY BALLET SCHOOL
Classes at Eastside School of Ballet are offered in progressive levels and include pre-ballet, classical ballet, tap, and lyrical for three year olds through high school. Winter performances as well as an annual spring recital offers students performing experience and is presented to the community at no charge. Scholarships are offered to students on the basis of need. The student population is made up of half Eastside related (church or school) students and half from surrounding cities.
Many of our advanced students have several opportunities to serve as missionaries during the summer months. Students have traveled as far as Montreal and Toronto Canada, Kenya and Dubai to dance and share the love of Christ as well as introduce dance education to young children when not performing.
Middle school students also have opportunities to serve as missionaries during the summer months here in the metro area as well as traveling to different cities within the United States. All middle school mission trips also include dancing and introducing dance education to young children as well as sharing the love of Christ through teaching the Word of God and sharing personal testimonies.
Ballet Camps
PRESCHOOL CAMP
Ages: 4-5
Dates: June 23-27, 2025
Time: 9:00AM – Noon with a parent observation time on Friday at 11:00 AM
Cost: $195
This camp is designed for younger dancers aged 4 to 5. No experience is necessary. Your little dancer will learn Ballet and Tap techniques in a Christian setting. Each dancer will discover the beauty of dancing for the Lord and how much it brings to their lives as dancers. Crafts and a Bible story will also be a part of our daily schedule.
JUNIOR ELEMENTARY CAMP
Ages: Completed Kindergarten to 2nd Grades (rising 1st-3rd)
Dates: July 14-18, 2025
Time: 9AM-3PM (M-Th) and 9AM-1PM (F)
Cost: $285
This camp is designed for the older beginner dancer who has completed Kindergarten, 1st or 2nd grade. Dancers will enjoy a week filled with intensive ballet technique training along with tap and lyrical technique classes taught each day. Bible study will also be a part of our daily routine. Ballet crafts as well as classes in Nutrition, Anatomy, Ballet Terminology and Dance History will also be incorporated throughout the camp week. All dancers will learn the beauty of dancing for the Lord and how much joy it brings to their lives as dancers.
INTERMEDIATE ELEMENTARY CAMP
Ages: Completed 3rd to 4th Grades (rising 4th-5th)
Dates: July 14-18, 2025
Time: 9AM-3PM (M-Th) and 9AM-1PM (F)
Cost: $285
This camp is designed for the older, Intermediate Elementary Dancer who has completed 3rd or 4th grade and has had at least two years of good basic ballet technique training. Dancers at this level will enjoy a full week of different styles of dance including Ballet, Tap, and Lyrical technique classes everyday. Hip Hop and Pilates will also be taught at different times during the week as well. Bible study will be a part of our daily routine. A ballet craft will be enjoyed one afternoon and classes in Nutrition, Anatomy, Ballet Terminology and Dance History will be incorporated throughout the camp week. All dancers will learn the beauty of dancing for the Lord and how much joy it brings to their lives as dancers.
SIX-WEEK DANCE INTENSIVE
This intensive six-week program is designed for the intermediate/advanced dancer 11 years old and up. At least two years of good basic ballet training is required to attend intermediate ballet-level classes.
Classes Tuesdays: June 10 – July 15, 2025
Intermediate I/II Ballet | 3:30-4:30PM | $115
Intermediate II Advanced Ballet/Pointe | 4:30-6PM | $115
ADULT SUMMER CLASSES
Adult Beginning Tap | Tuesdays | 6:15-7:15PM
June 10-July 22 (not meeting July 8)
$15/class or $90 for all classes