Adult Performance Opportunities

Performance

We learn to let go of Perfection

So we can enjoy the Process.

As we enjoy the Process

We become Present

Finding the true magic of Performance.

Become a cast member of NOVA's production Sing and Swing, an empowering set of stories that encourage us to find our voice and joy through the midst of life’s hardships.

Rehearsals run from April 2 - May 27. No absences please, but if unavoidable up to 1 absence can be approved by the director. (msg our text line for approval before booking)

Other required dates include:

Sat, May 24th 9:00 - 1:00pm - full run through in studio

May 28th & May 29th 5:00 - 7:00pm - Blocking Rehearsal @ Beach Church auditorium

Fri, May 30th 4:00 - 7:00pm Dress Rehearsal and Show @ Beach Church auditorium

Registration Deadline is Wed, March 19th!

$189

✔️ 8 classes and in theater rehearsals
✔️ Learn show choreography
✔️ Get tips and tricks for improving your performance skills
✔️ Costume included!
✔️ Video of the show included
*Costume Portrait Pictures are not included

10% OFF for all current Adult Academy members and All Access Members!

automatically applied at checkout

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Registration Deadline is Wed, March 19th!

ADULT CONTEMPORARY LYRICAL

Beginner - Intermediate Dancers

Choreographer: Joanna Mizesko

Joanna began dance training in Wilmington, NC at the age of 9 when movement was introduced to her as a form of worship. With training in modern, contemporary, & classical ballet, she danced in high school & earned a B.A. in Dance from Belhaven University in Jackson, MS. She and her husband moved to Grenada, West Indies where she danced & taught in St. George’s, Grenada before moving back to Jacksonville. Her heart is in creating movement that inspires others to seek Christ, and she is the Director of Selah Dance Company. When not dancing, she’s a stay-at-home-homeschooling-mom of 5.

Sundays 3:00 - 4:00 PM

This piece is to the song "You're Not Lost" by JJ Heller.

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Adult Ballet

Beginner - Intermediate Dancers

Choreographer: Hannah Kaemmer

Hannah began taking ballet classes at the age of 4. Since then, her love for dance has only grown! As she moved around the country in adolescence and adulthood, she has taken classes with many teachers and varieties of ballet styles, and is trained in Pointe and Modern. She has performed multiple roles in The Nutcracker Ballet, Swan Lake, Don Quixote, Peter Pan, Aladdin, and The Jungle Book. Before joining the NOVA team in 2022, Hannah taught ballet in YMCA classes, private home lessons, and more.

Sundays 7:00 - 8:00 PM

This piece is to the song "Letter to My High School Self" by JJ Heller.

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ADULT BALLET

Beginner - Intermediate Dancers

Choreographer: Aubrey Van Benthem

Aubrey received her formal dance training from a ballet conservatory in her hometown of New Mexico. She danced with a pre-professional company from the time she was 12. She has a BSED in education from Northern Arizona University, and has used her skills as a classroom educator, curriculum designer, and instructional trainer to bring new ideas to dance. Aubrey has studied nutrition, yoga, bio-functional movement, physiotherapy, and personal training to train young athletes and dancers. Her passion is to provide dancers and adults alike with effective skills to awaken their body, mind and soul, and fall in love with movement. Aubrey is an ABT-certified instructor, trained pointe shoe fitter, and RYT with advanced training in yin, biofunctional, and embodied yoga. NOVA's signature class, Functional Yoga™ was developed by Aubrey along with NOVA's Athletic Training for Dancers™ curriculum.

Mondays 10:30 - 11:30 AM

This piece is to the song "Always Remember to Never Forget" by Christy Nockels.

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Adult Tap

Beginner - Intermediate Dancers

Choreographer: Maria Tucker

Maria Tucker began her love affair with the arts at the age of twelve, studying with and being mentored by Zetta (Shook) Alderman. She received scholarships to Gus Giordano Dance Center in Evanston, IL and the University of Arizona, School of Dance in Tucson, AZ. She has been performing, teaching, collaborating, and creating for more than 20 years; with credits including Royal Caribbean Entertainment, Busch Gardens, Bodyvox, Northwest Dance Project, Broadway Rose Theatre Company, Oregon Children's Theatre and Colorado Jazz Dance Company. For more info: www.marialynntucker.com

Mondays 6:45 - 7:45 PM

This piece is to the song "Beautiful Life" by Bebe Rexha.

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ADULT JAZZ

Beginner - Intermediate Dancers

Choreographer: Lexie Bristol

Saturdays 1:30 - 2:30 PM

This piece is to the song "Get Back Your Fight" by Sarah Reeves.

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THD

THD will be hosting 2 weekend performance opportunities at NOVA.

The experience is one weekend of rehearsals and filming of a Three Heart Dance video that will be featured in their Season 10 Concert!

Dancers will learn from THD Director, Lexie Bristol & guest choreographers in a welcoming, fast- paced, & creative atmosphere full of story-building, journaling, improv activites, and CHOREOGRAPHY.

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for ALL dancers looking to grow their training, performance quality, & build relationships with local dancers!

RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Beginner/Intermediate Dancers Ages 18+

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Intermediate/Advanced Level Dancers Ages 16+

Registration Deadline is Wed, March 19th!

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Darla Hernandez Starry Night, 2024