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REGISTER DANCE SCHOOL

Worship Dance Classes
Monday at New Season Christian Center
639 W. International Airport Road in Anchorage
near Party & Craft 

Kardio-Praiz
Thursday at the Rock Church
8225 Spring Street in Anchorage

Psalm 150:4 Praise Him with the timbrel and dance....

2011 Fall Semester - September 12 - December 12
2012 Spring - January 23 - June 4
2012 Summer - June 18 - August 20
   10% off 2 or more siblings

Classes
 Fall/Spring 

 Creative Movement              Kids 5 -13                  Monday                  5:45pm - 6:45pm

 Movement Artistry               Adults/Teens 14+    Monday                  7pm - 8:30pm

 Kardio-Praiz                         Adults     Thursday      7:30pm - 8:30pm 


Summer 

 Worship Dance                       Adults/Teens 14+      Monday                 6:30pm - 8pm

Kardio-Praiz  Adults     Thursday    7pm - 8pm 



Pure Freedom Ministries Alaska Dance School (PFMADS) is a community worship dance school that operates in a spirit of excellence to teach and equip leaders in the biblical foundation of dance, movement ministry, choreography, technique, dance styles and leadership.

Mission - To teach, equip, activate and mentor leaders in the biblical foundation of dance, movement ministry, choreography, technique, dance styles in a prophetic environment that releases breakthrough and freedom.

Students will experience the following benefits:


  • Excellence in ministry
  • Increased intimacy with God
  • Elements of choreography
  • Activation in prophetic dance
  • Improved flexibility & toning
  • Increased creativity & confidence
  • Servant leadership
Dress Attire & Rules 
Class starts promptly. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before scheduled class to allow yourself enough time to change if needed. There is a 15-minute grace period extended after which, no one will be allowed into class. We ask that each student dress in comfortable, loose clothing that is neither see-through nor revealing. 

Required Attire & Supplies
- Black long- or short-sleeved scoop-necked leotard
- Short-sleeved t-shirt that hits mid-thigh
- Black, stretchy, athletic or jazz pants (loose fit)
- Tan jazz slippers
- Supportive, athletic undergarments (on an as needed basis)
- Water bottle and small face towel (any color)
- Or preparation garments
- Bible, notebook, journal, pen
- Exercise mat optional
- No watches, bracelets, necklaces or large earrings
- Praise garments for public ministry, including overlays, dresses and ephods to       wear on top of leotard and palazzo pants.

The class is at times fast moving so, when choosing attire, please keep that in mind. You can also wear a preparation garment with a short- or long-sleeved leotard instead of a t-shirt and jazz pants. You will be required to memorize and dance the interpretation of scriptures. 

Code of Conduct
In order establish an atmosphere of praise, every student must conduct themselves in a respectful manner toward one another as well as the dance instructor(s).

If a student is issued a verbal warning for disrespectful behavior, their parent(s) will be contacted before the student attends the following class.

Every student is expected to arrive on time. Arriving 15  or more minutes after the beginning of class or absence from a class may result in the student missing the opportunity to be in specific praise dance pieces during the annual dance concert held in June.

To develop discipline and excellence, each student who participates in the fall and/or spring semester can qualify to minister at the annual dance concert,  "Breakthrough Prayse," held at the end of spring semester.

No large earrings or necklaces are allowed to be worn during class.

No gum, candy, food or beverages are allowed in the dance studio.


    Suggested Tuition & Donations

    Annual Registration $35 good for entire school year from August to June
    Annual family registration fee $60
      10% siblings discount


    2012 SPRING SEMESTER
    January 23 - June 4

    Adults/Teens 14+  
    Worship Dance  

    • $256 Early Bird by January 17 registering on-line, by phone or email at pure freedom@gci.net 
    • $285 Regular
    • Ten Class Punch Card $160.00
    • Drop-in $17
     
    Adults/Teens
    Kardio-Praiz
      
    • $135/semester 
    • Drop-in $10         
       Children Ages 5-13
       Creative Movement
    • $205 Early Bird by January 17 or at Open House
    • $228 Regular
    • Ten Class Punch Card $130.00
    • Drop-in $14
    2012 SUMMER  
    June 18 - August 20
     
    Adults/Teens 14+
    SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE


    • $135 Early Bird by June 11
    • $150 Regular
    • Drop-in $17 
    Adults
    Kardio-Praiz
      

    • $105/semester
    • Drop-in $10                                                                                         
    • Tuition is prorated. 
    • Tuition due in full the first day of class.
    • Tuition and registration fees are non-refundable.
     
    Suggested Tuition & Donations

    Annual Registration $35 good for entire school year from August to June
    Annual family registration fee $60
      10% discount for 2 or more siblings


    2011 FALL SEMESTER
    September 12 - December 12

    Adults & Teens  14+

    Movement Artistry
     
    • $175 Early Bird by September 10
    • $195 Regular
    • Ten Class Punch Card $160
    • Drop-in $17                                                     
    Adults
    Kardio-Praiz
     

    • $105/semester
    • Drop-in $10                           
    Children Ages 5-13
    Creative Movement
    • $140 Early Bird by September 10
    • $156 Regular
    • Ten Class Punch Card $130.00
    • Drop-in $14
    • Tuition is prorated. 
    • Tuition due in full the first day of class.
    • Tuition and registration fees are non-refundable.
    The primary purpose of the dance school is to teach students the biblical foundation of dance, movement ministry, choreography, technique, dance styles and leadership. 

    Students will be
    activated in the following dance styles:
    • praise
    • worship
    • prophetic
    • warfare 
    • congregational
    • intercession
    Students will also learn pageantry, including the following:
    • processionals
    • flags
    • glory hoops
    • streamers
    • billows
    The school calendar is synchronized with the school year to facilitate a stress-free family schedule.  Fall semester is September to December; spring semester January to June; and summer semester June to August. Students will be notified ahead of time of any calendar changes.

    In worship dance, modesty is a must because you are a priest representing a holy
    God. Each student is responsible for providing preparation and ministry garments. Foundational garments can be locally purchased from Alaska Dancer Emporium. Overlays and ephods can be purchased from http://www.myspace.com/wavesofgloryflags or www.ladiedicsw.orgPlease tell them I referred you.  
                 
         
    Thank you for supporting Pure Freedom Ministries Alaska Dance School! Your prayers, donations and volunteerism are greatly appreciated. Please let us know how we can better serve you.


    School Registration Form

    Please fill out this registration form to enroll in the PFMA Dance School. Then pay your individual registration and semester fee online, by phone or mail. Please register multiple siblings in person. If you choose to mail your registration, please print this form and make your check or money order payable to PFMA, POB 230571, Anchorage, AK 99523-0571. Contact purefreedom@gci.net for more information. Please note in the COMMENTS which semester you are registering and SUBMIT your form. Thank you!!!

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