Business Details
15 Years
experience
Trusted Christian Dance Ministry in Central Arkansas
Founded in 2011, our organization has dedicated itself to using dance as a medium for spiritual expression and community engagement. Our team of professional dancers and instructors combines technical excellence with faith-based ministry, offering performances and educational programs that inspire and uplift. With over a decade of experience, we have established ourselves as leaders in integrating worship with classical and contemporary dance forms. Our expertise spans ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and modern dance, delivered through structured classes, workshops, and outreach initiatives.We maintain authoritativeness in our field through consistent service to local communities, including performances at churches, schools, and healthcare facilities. Our commitment to trustworthiness is demonstrated through transparent operations, nonprofit status, and partnerships with organizations like Abiding Worship that ensure our mission continues to impact future generations.
Services
Performances
Workshops
Master Classes
Weekly Dance Classes
Community Outreach Events
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- Faith-based nonprofit dance ministry established in 2011
- Offers ballet, jazz, tap, and contemporary dance instruction
- Combines technical training with spiritual worship expression
- Community outreach performances at hospitals and nursing homes
- Affordable workshops and weekly classes for all age groups
Services
Faith-Based Performances
Our performances integrate Christian worship with classical and contemporary dance styles. We present choreographed pieces that tell spiritual stories through ballet, modern, and jazz techniques. These shows serve churches, schools, and community events across Arkansas.
Dance Workshops
We offer specialized workshops teaching various dance styles from beginner to advanced levels. Sessions include worship dance, ballet technique, and contemporary choreography for ages 2 to adult participants.
Weekly Dance Classes
Structured dance education for children aged 3 and up in Central Arkansas. Classes cover ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop while emphasizing spiritual growth and worship expression through movement.
Community Outreach
We bring dance performances to healthcare facilities, shelters, and community centers. Our outreach initiatives use dance to inspire hope and provide cultural enrichment in non-traditional performance spaces.
Master Classes
Intensive dance instruction led by professional company members. These sessions focus on technical refinement and artistic expression in multiple dance genres for serious students and performers.
People
Kathleen Marleneanu
Artistic Director, Dancer, Teacher
With 12 seasons of experience, Kathleen leads dance instruction and choreography. She holds a BA in English with dance minor and MEd in Learning Systems Technology, teaching across Arkansas through residencies and workshops.
Saige Anderson
Dancer, Teacher
A political science and French graduate, Saige teaches dance while maintaining eight seasons of performance experience. She combines academic excellence with dance instruction at multiple Arkansas institutions.
Kayla Derrick
Dancer, Teacher
With a BFA in Dance Performance, Kayla specializes in integrating dance with American Sign Language. She has performed and choreographed for five seasons while maintaining fitness instruction certifications.
Sarah Hopkins
Dancer, Teacher
A mathematics graduate with MA in Christian Ministry, Sarah brings diverse dance experience from ballet to modern. She teaches while managing family responsibilities and community dance initiatives.
Questions
What is New Creation Dance Company's primary mission?
We use dance to glorify Jesus Christ and spread hope through performances, workshops, and classes that combine artistic excellence with spiritual ministry.
Do you offer dance classes for children?
Yes, we provide weekly dance classes for ages 3 and up in Central Arkansas, teaching ballet, jazz, tap, and contemporary styles.
Where do performances typically occur?
Our performances take place in churches, schools, community events, hospitals, and nursing homes across Arkansas and surrounding regions.
How can I participate in workshops?
Workshops are open to ages 2-adult. Check our website for annual Spring Break and Summer Workshop dates in Little Rock, Arkansas.
What happened to the original company?
In 2025 we transitioned operations to Abiding Worship while maintaining our legacy of faith-based dance ministry and community outreach.
How can I support your ministry?
Support through donations, attending performances, or participating in classes helps sustain our mission of combining dance with spiritual outreach.
