India Vision Center Fundraiser

On November 3rd, the company had the opportunity to perform for a fundraiser for the ministry to "orphans" begun by Pastor Abraham. It was refreshing and encouraging to hear about the vision for this center, and what God has been doing in the lives of each of these kids! The center used to be called an orphanage, however, it has been changed to "Vision Center". The children are not referred to as orphans because they have a Father in heaven who loves them dearly and has a mission and purpose for their lives. At the Vision Center, the mission is to find the gifts and callings for each of the children and begin to train them in their giftings. Light of the World Ballet had the pleasure to minister at this center in India several years ago, so it is especially dear to our hearts. It was a privilege to be able to perform "Mother India" at the fundraiser. I felt that the dance fit well with the evening. It was so fun to be able to experience an evening in India without having to leave Syracuse! We even got to finish the night off with some absolutely delicious Indian food! The perfect finish to an awesome night! I pray that God abundantly blesses the India Vision Center, and provides for all the needs that they have to be able to effectively train up these precious children!! ~Breanne

Healing Rooms Conference

November 2, 2012 The company performed Song of the Ages (Kadosh) for the evening session of the Healing Rooms conference. The song is in Hebrew and speaks of how holy the Lord is. It was a powerful performance and the Spirit of the Lord was strong in the meeting. The space was a little challenging with half of the floor carpet and half slippery wood, but despite the external circumstances, the Lord used it for His glory! I am humbled and thankful to be used by God to help usher in His presence and encourage fellow believers in their walk with God. To Him be all the glory! Alyssa

Light of the World First Session Studio Demonstration

Last Tuesday, October 30, LWB Company and Trainees performed at our home studio for the demonstration performance. Some of the younger school levels also performed some dances to showcase what they have been learning in classes. They all did wonderful and were absolutely adorable! I shared my testimony with the parents and families that came to see their daughters dance and am reminded again that personal testimony is one of the believer's greatest tools. The Lord moved mightily as we performed Song of the Ages, a song in the Hebrew language about the holiness of God. I believe that He broke through many barriers and strongholds as we worshiped Him for His glory. God bless you! Love, Ashley

Eagles Wings Academy

On October 26th, we went to Eagle’s Winds Academy to dance for the kids there. It was our first performance of the year and it was very exciting! This was our third time dancing at Eagle’s Wings. It’s a very special place. These kids are learning so much, but most importantly, they are learning about the transforming love of Christ! We performed Living Hope and I shared my testimony. At the end we did Healing is in His Hands and taught the kids some dance steps. There were several boys who did not want to try any of the steps, so Miss. Ashley had them doing push-ups. We would demonstrate a few movements or positions and then check up on the boys and see how they were doing with their push-ups! After a while they got tired and eventually joined us! It was quite hilarious! Towards the end we were also praying for the Lords financial provision for the school. They are in a tight position, but they are trusting the Lord and remaining faithful in their call to teach these boys and girls the difference Jesus can make in a life. We pray that the Lord will provide for their needs financially and that the children will learn to love the Lord and walk in obedience to Him! Blessings! Abi

Mexico First Session Demonstration

Last Tuesday, Light of the World Ballet Company performed for our satellite school in Mexico. It was the end of the first of the three sessions, so each class performed a dance to show what they had been learning, and they did really well! Krystalan, a third year trainee who does the administration work for the Mexico school and teaches the Pre-Ballet class shared her testimony with the students and their parents. The Company performed Song of the Ages, a dance to a powerful song about God’s holiness, completely sung in Hebrew. It was exciting to see how God is moving as Light of the World grows and to see the impact that the school has on the families involved. I am looking forward to seeing how God continues to grow what He is doing in the area! ~Cayla

United Church of Fayetteville

On Sunday we had the opportunity to perform again at the United Church of Fayetteville. It has become a tradition for the Company to perform at this church every summer, and I enjoy the challenge of putting on the best quality performance possible in the very small space! We performed "By Our Love" for the second time, and I think it went well even through the changes and adjustments that we made for the space. I always so enjoy the people at UCF! They are so thankful and appreciative of dance being used for worship. I pray that they were encouraged through the dances and that they experienced the presence of God in a new way! I am so thankful that our God is a personal, intimate God who so desires to draw near and lavish His presence on each of us! Blessings! ~Breanne

Mexico, NY Workshop Performance

Thursday August 30, 2012 We had a performance to culminate the 4 day workshop that we held in Mexico, NY. We were warmly welcomed by the Believer’s Chapel North staff and community all week long and it was a special treat to have a performance to end the workshop. The younger pre-ballet level did 2 short pieces. They did very well for having such a short time to learn the dances and looked adorable on stage! The 2 older levels also did a dance and did it very well. They were focused and picked up the dance very quickly! We taught them a finale piece that involved everyone and incorporated flags and streamers. It was such a blessing to see them perform and worship the Lord through their dancing! Four girls also shared their testimonies; it was a blessing to see them step out and be used by God in that way. The company performed one of our new dances, “By Our Love” as well as “Life of Praise”. It was an awesome evening of worship! To God be all the glory!! Alyssa