ABOUT US
“Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of Joy."
Psalms 47:1
OUR FOCUS
Compass Dance Academy welcomes all ages and talent levels to come and learn many types of dance through an approach that includes discipleship and mentoring. Compass is committed to helping each dancer find their true north and know the purpose for the gift they have been given.
Compass Dance Academy trains dancers of all ages in a joyous atmosphere where excellence is modeled through grace and encouragement, not fear and perfectionism. Our vision is to mentor each dancer to reach their full God given potential and release them to use their gift locally and around the world.
“I pray the eyes of your heart may be enlightened... that you might know the hope...”
Ephesians 1:18
OUR HISTORY
Leaving the U.K. and a most enjoyable dance ministry teaching around Britain in the 90's, Linda Wells was anxious to see exactly how dance would integrate with her husband's international ministry with Operation Mobilization (OM). Upon arriving in the U.S. in 1998, she felt validated and blessed whenever asked to dance in various settings. Teaching "Dance in Worship" at a local church on a weekly basis was a delight. Almost immediately, Linda received parental requests to teach classes to children but was somewhat reticent, having been out of the professional dance scene for some years.
With heartwarming encouragement from many mothers, she began teaching classes for homeschoolers in 2005. As enthusiasm grew, Linda prayed for younger professional dancers and teachers to join Dancelink, now a ministry of OM Arts International, based in Tyrone, to help teach the children, and enable the class schedule to expand. Sara Gratzer and many of her contemporaries with Refuge Dance Company soon came along.
Since 2007 attendance has continued to grow, student technique has improved dramatically, and our eyes are on the future to expand and grow. We desire that beautiful visual communication build up, develop, and affirm our children and young adults physically, emotionally and spiritually, thus enhancing our world locally and globally. Out of this Compass Dance Academy was born!