Ballet Magnificat!

Ballet Magnificat! is located in Jackson, Mississippi and is considered the premiere Christian dance company in the United States. Their professional touring companies perform all over the world. After Nicole watched them perform last year (and several of her dancers attended their summer intensive), she decided that she wanted to bring them to our studio for some master class workshops and performances. The studio has been anxiously anticipating this awesome opportunity and working hard to sell tickets, work on programs, and get the community involved. Zoe was excited to be able to participate, although a bit nervous about the time commitment and balancing it with her school work.

On Wednesday and Thursday, dancers from all over Southern California took 2, four hour workshops to work on ballet technique and variations, as well as jazz. They also learned some quick choreography. Although exhausted, Zoe loved every minute of it.
On Friday, Ballet Magnificat! performed their show, The Hiding Place, which is based on the true story of Corrie and Betsie ten Boom during World War II, in the midst of the concentration camp of Ravensbruck. It was an incredibly moving performance that brought us all to tears.
Before the show, Zoe performed an opening number with the other dancers from the workshop. The girls did a beautiful job! No flash photography was allowed, so I didn't get any good photos.

On Saturday night, the girls performed again, followed by Ballet Magnificat's performance of Before His Throne...Boldly.

This was a beautiful show of moving, and inspirational worship. Zoe was thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful experience. It was a VERY long week, but definitely worth the hours of practice, dress rehearsals, and attendance!