Where We Are, Where We're Going: Our History and Vision
Soli Deo Gloria Ballet has its very humble origins in living rooms across Canada, where little girls and boys who loved to dance skipped around to worship music as their parents looked on. As children do, they got bigger--but their passion for dance, and for worship, didn't change. Some of these little ones moved beyond their living rooms and began taking ballet classes. They worked for technical excellence, developed a love of performing, and kept their hearts set on God. The day came when they reached a professional level in dance.
Which brings us to now.
Opportunities for professional dancers are limited. Opportunities for professional dancers whose heart is to worship God and spread the gospel through their art are even fewer. Dance is a powerful mode of human expression, and we believe it should be used for the glory of the God who gave it to us.
Who are "we"?
We are a small group of believers in Jesus. Our founders are two young women with diverse backgrounds in the arts. The first is Carolyn Currey, who started out in a living room and has since danced at a professional level across Canada. The second is Rachel Starr Thomson, a writer and singer with a passion for giving Christian dancers opportunity for outreach. We got together in 2007 and formed Soli Deo Gloria Ballet. Our purpose? To bring together dedicated dancers who are also dedicated Christians, so they can use their beautiful art form for the greatest of purposes.
Currently, the faces of Soli Deo Gloria change frequently. Our performances may feature anywhere from one to seven dancers. Carolyn is a constant. Rachel is always behind the scenes. Other dancers participate for varying lengths of time. We are looking for dancers to join us on a continuing, full-time basis, helping us build the outreach and effectiveness of the company. We never want to hit a plateau! Our goal is to continue growing as artists, as worshippers, and as the makers of first-class productions.
How do you fit in?
If you're a dancer with a passion for serving the Lord, consider joining us! Short-term engagements are a great way to spend a season. If you're interested in joining us long-term, they're the perfect way to get to know us and explore our vision--and your place in it. If you have ability in another area that could contribute (production skills of any kind, sewing and costuming ability, administrative/office skills, ability to choreograph or contribute musically, booking management skills--anything!), we'd love to hear from you as well.
Finally, if you are a church, ministry, musician, speaker, event coordinator, or individual who would like to partner with us--get in touch!