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19 Years
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Christian Ballet Ministry & Dance Training in Tacoma, WA
Founded in 2007, Paradosi Ballet is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus through dance and personal witness. As the Pacific Northwest's first professional Christian ballet company, we combine artistic excellence with spiritual mission, offering worship performances, evangelism outreach, and discipleship programs. Our immersive Ballet Ministry Apprentice Program trains dancers aged 18+ in advanced ballet techniques and ministry practices, preparing them for full-time service in dance ministries, teaching, or missionary work. Through annual summer dance intensives, community workshops, and global outreach events, we create spaces for the Holy Spirit to move by blending worshipful movement with Gospel testimony.Our Surrendered School of Dance provides Christ-centered dance education for students aged 3 to adult across Washington State, emphasizing technical excellence alongside spiritual growth. With over 15 years of experience, our team of professional dancers and educators has impacted thousands through performances in churches, schools, retirement communities, and international venues. We maintain partnerships with Western Seminary for theological training and operate under a board of directors committed to advancing our mission: 'Through the arts we will Worship God, Love People, Share the Gospel, and Make Disciples of Jesus everywhere we go.'
Services
Christian Ballet Performances
Dance Workshops
Summer Dance Intensive
Ballet Apprentice Program
Surrendered School of Dance
Evangelism Outreach
Worship Sets
Dance Training
Discipleship Programs
Auditions
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- Founded in 2007 as the Pacific Northwest's first professional Christian ballet company
- Offers a unique 2-year Ballet Ministry Apprentice Program combining dance and theology
- Hosts annual summer dance intensive with international participants
- Provides Christ-centered dance education for ages 3 to adult
- Maintains active outreach programs in over 15 countries through worship performances
Services
Summer Dance Intensive
Our annual Christian summer dance intensive in Tacoma, Washington, offers a transformative week of ballet training and spiritual growth for dancers aged 11-21. Participants receive personalized instruction in ballet technique, pointe work, and contemporary styles while engaging in daily chapel sessions, Bible studies, and worship experiences. The program emphasizes both artistic development and faith formation through mentorship from professional dancers and spiritual leaders.
Ballet Apprentice Program
This two-year vocational program trains post-secondary dancers in advanced ballet techniques and Christian ministry practices. Apprentices train alongside company dancers, gaining hands-on experience in worship leadership, evangelism, and dance education. The curriculum includes theological studies through Western Seminary partnerships and practical teaching experience at Surrendered School of Dance, preparing graduates for careers in faith-based dance ministries.
Surrendered School of Dance
Our Christian dance school provides quality ballet instruction for students aged 3 through adult across three Washington locations. While emphasizing technical excellence in classical ballet and contemporary styles, we integrate faith-based principles to help students understand dance as an act of worship. Classes include Progressing Ballet Technique and focus on developing both artistic skill and spiritual awareness.
Christian Ballet Performances
Paradosi presents faith-inspired ballet performances designed to lead audiences into worship rather than traditional entertainment. Through narrative-free worship sets combining ballet technique with spiritual expression, our dancers share the Gospel message in diverse venues including churches, schools, retirement communities, and international outreach locations across 15+ countries.
Dance Workshops
We offer Christian-focused dance workshops and master classes at studios and universities nationwide. These sessions combine technical ballet instruction with spiritual development, teaching dancers to integrate their faith with artistic expression. Workshops emphasize worship through movement and often include evangelism training for dancers seeking to use their gifts in ministry contexts.
People
Jeff Bischoff
Executive Director
Jeff Bischoff co-founded Paradosi Ballet in 2007 and oversees its strategic direction. With extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and dance ministry, he manages the organization's operations, tours, and outreach initiatives while ensuring alignment with the ministry's core mission of evangelism through dance.
Larissa Bischoff
Artistic Director
Larissa Bischoff serves as Artistic Director of Paradosi Ballet and leads the Ballet Ministry Apprentice Program. A classically trained dancer with deep theological training, she develops the company's artistic vision, choreographs worship sets, and mentors dancers in integrating faith with professional ballet performance.
Questions
What makes Paradosi different from other ballet companies?
Paradosi uniquely combines professional ballet training with Christian ministry formation. We focus on worship rather than entertainment, using dance as a tool for evangelism and discipleship rather than traditional storytelling performances.
Do you offer dance classes for children?
Yes, our Surrendered School of Dance provides Christ-centered ballet instruction for students aged 3 through adult at three Washington locations, emphasizing technical excellence alongside spiritual growth.
Can non-Christian dancers participate in your programs?
While our school accepts students of all backgrounds, our professional programs require participants to share our Christian faith as we integrate biblical principles into all aspects of training and performance.
How can I attend your summer dance intensive?
Our annual summer intensive in Tacoma accepts female dancers aged 11-21 with at least three years of ballet training. Applications open in early 2026 with limited spots available for this faith-focused training experience.
Do you tour internationally?
Yes, Paradosi tours globally for worship outreach events, having shared the Gospel through dance in over 15 countries with a focus on post-Christian regions and unreached communities.
How can I support your ministry financially?
Your donations help sustain our outreach programs, train dancers in the apprenticeship program, and expand our global ministry. Contributions can be made online or through mailed donations to our Tacoma address.
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