A Christ-Centered, Body-Positive Dance Studio
the Jubilee Story
Does my daughter need to dance 5 days a week to be a dancer? | How can I avoid the pressure of the competitive dance culture? | Where can my kids learn dance just for fun? | My daughter loves to dance, but we just don’t have the money.
These thoughts from parents began to work on me as I went from class to class teaching dance in various Spokane elementary schools a few years ago, and I listened to what many were thinking. We want to dance, I heard, but we are too busy, we don’t have enough money, she’s too old to start, he’s too shy, she’s not skinny enough, we don’t have enough to offer, and many other reasons. Over and over, I felt people’s general concept of the dance world was that it was not for them, but they wished it could be.
I believe that these bodies we live in were meant to move and to delight in moving. Music has the power to heal, to influence the attitude of the heart, and point us toward God, and dancing, or movement, is the embodiment of this gift. I have grown over the years to see the teaching of dance as a kind of mission: if I can help people find a context in which to dance and know God more fully, I can make the world a better place.
That's why Jubilee Dance was born. What started as a 'rogue dance studio' (we rented from 5 different studios in town for the first few years) has blossomed into a thriving community. We've seen God's hand in every step, and we're incredibly grateful for the parents, students, and teachers who have made this journey so special.
Lauren Houtz, Studio Director
Today, Jubilee Dance provides a variety of classes for a variety of ages, backgrounds, and needs. It is incredibly fulfilling to now have our own beautiful space, and to see students and parents enjoy class, work hard on what they’ve learned, and tell others about what they experience here. Our team of teachers is full of heart and creativity and a commitment to the mission of Jubilee to offer dance that is encouraging, non-competitive, body-positive, and Christ-centered.
At Jubilee, we dance for the joy of it and hope everyone knows they can, too.
Our Mission
To provide encouraging, non-competitive, body-positive, and Christ-centered dance opportunities for all, bringing glory to God.
Our values
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We connect with God, ourselves, and each other through worship, prayer, and meaningful interactions. We foster a supportive environment where dancers learn to give and receive feedback with grace and understanding.
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We provide creativity in the classroom to encourage the growth of the whole dancer. As we are all created in the image of God, we have been given His ability to design and create with beauty, truth, and goodness. We allow space for this with opportunities for free dance, individual and group choreography, and inviting students into production design during show season.
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We encourage full participation in celebration because we have so much to enjoy and be thankful for: God’s love and faithfulness to interact with our inmost being through dance, the piece of Himself He has placed within each of us through the Holy Spirit, and the joy of dance. We teach in a manner of celebration and the invitation to dance for the joy of it!
Website Photography by Amanda Muchmore , Brittan Hart, Sage + Scarlet Photography, Lisa Kettleson, Laurel Jenkins, and Hunter Smit.