School of Dance II and Field Assignment (ATS 317 / ATS 318)
Following the School of Dance II (or following ATS 117 in Brazil) this field assignment will give students opportunity to experience and minister with what they have been learning in the studio. It will build on the previous School of Dance modules.
School of Performing Arts II and Field Assignment (ATS 315 / ATS 316)
This school builds on the foundations established in the School of Performing Arts I and takes the student to higher levels of difficulty in their skill level as a performing artist. The school will give the students a more coherent understanding of the performing arts in a biblical and sociocultural framework.
The field assignment gives students the opportunity to perform in public places and to teach various art forms through workshops and seminars.
Dance Company Practicum (ATS 217)
The 9-month Dance Company Practicum is designed to provide graduates of School of Dance Studies (or students with the permission of the School Leaders) the experience of a professional modern dance company, while still experiencing the intentional discipleship and covering of UofN Leadership. Acceptance is determined only by Dance Ad Deum Artistic Director Randall Flynn after a live audition.
School of Dance I and Field Assignment (ATS 215 / ATS 216)
The first quarter of this School of Dance sequence provides students with intense dance training and study. It will include modern ballet and jazz technique, improvisation, dance history, anatomy, dance production techniques, composition and several other topics related to dance and missions. Professional Christian artists will teach various aspects of the course and there will be opportunities for performance at local events.
School of Performing Arts I and Field Assignment (ATS 213 / ATS 214)
This course prepares the student in spiritual, practical, and technical aspects of the performing arts. With the goal of equipping Christian artists both in the context of local church ministry and service in the marketplace, it lays biblical foundations regarding the arts (biblical authority, re-evaluating basic assumptions, reclaiming specific art forms, etc.) and delves into issues of the artist’s development in both character and skill. Topics may include: theatre arts, mime, dance, music and worship, songwriting and recording, improvisation, communication principles, lighting setup, technical management of the stage, acting technique and rehearsal, directing, set design, and scriptwriting.
World of Dance Seminar and Field Assignment (ATS 115 / ATS 116)
The Dance seminar is a dance training intensive with biblical foundations. The heart of the seminar is to train up believing dancers to impact 3 areas of dance: the church, education, and the professional industry with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The seminar would include: worship, prayer and bible study. Technical classes in contemporary, classical ballet, and modern techniques. Spiritual topics classes such as art/faith integration, the heart of the artist, calling & conduct, dance in missions, prophetic and priestly dance, perfectionism vs. excellence, and more. Choreography & rehearsals final performance / graduation.
Performing Arts Seminar and Field Assignment (ATS 113 / ATS 114)
This seminar aims to teach participants how make use of the performing arts in worship and proclamation of the Gospel. Both theoretical and practical training are included in the curriculum.
Dance Seminar and Field Assignment (ATS 111 / ATS 112)
The Dance seminar is a dance training intensive with biblical foundations. The heart of the seminar is to train up believing dancers to impact 3 areas of dance: the church, education, and the professional industry with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The seminar would include: worship, prayer and bible study. Technical classes in contemporary, classical ballet, and modern techniques. Spiritual topics classes such as art/faith integration, the heart of the artist, calling & conduct, dance in missions, prophetic and priestly dance, perfectionism vs. excellence, and more. Choreography & rehearsals final performance / graduation.
