Photos courtesy of Andrea Bishop Photography

Welcome to In His Steps Dance Ministry!

We are a Christian dance studio in Asheville, NC. Our vision is to offer affordable dance classes that not only teach proper training in specific techniques, but which, above all, glorify our Lord Jesus Christ. We are an outreach ministry of Church of the Resurrection, a parish of the Charismatic Episcopal Church.

Opportunities

Dance Classes

We are pleased to offer classes for ages 3 to adult in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, modern, contemporary/lyrical, irish step and drama.

 

Summer Workshops

Information on summer classes for 2025 can be found on the Dance Classes tab.

 

Dance Ministry

Contact us for information about joining or booking an ensemble of dance ministers to serve at your church or event.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I or my child wear?

Creative Movement & Pre-Ballet- modest leotard of choice, pink tights and pink ballet shoes (no bedroom slippers please!) Dance skirts, leotards with shorts/skirts, or costume leos are permitted. Hair should be pulled away from the face.

Ballet Classes (including Song of Songs & Pointe)- modest leotard (any color), pink tights, pink ballet shoes. Dance skirts, shorts, form-fitting shirts/sweaters, and warm-ups may be worn in moderation according to teacher discretion.

Jazz, Tap, Modern, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Dancing From the Inside Out, Musical Theater- same as ballet, with the addition of black or tan tights.

Jazz- black jazz shoes or dance sneakers.

Tap- black tap shoes

Modern- bare feet, thin crew socks, or dance paws

Irish Step- street clothes permitted if free to move from the knee down. Black jazz shoes (boot style preferred).

Prayer and Stretch- comfortable, modest exercise clothing, bare feet or grippy socks 

For performances:

We typically expect each family to provide the correct color of tights and shoes for each class, a nude leotard, and do basic hair and makeup. We have a storeroom of costumes that we are able to provide for most classes. Any additional purchases required are kept to a bare minimum.

How can I register?

Check out the class offerings under the Dance Classes tab, and then register using the blue Register Here button. Feel free to call the office with any questions. 

 

What age groups do you cater to?

We welcome students of all ages, from young children to adults.

Do I need to have previous dance experience to join?

No experience is required. We have classes levels ranging from beginner through advanced.

Do I need to identify as a certain denomination to take class here?

No! We have a wide variety of representation from the Body of Christ- Baptists, Presbyterians, Anglicans, non-denominational, house churches, Catholics and more. You are also welcome here if you are not yet a Christ-follower but are attracted to the sacrificial love and beauty of Christ. 

“We feel so blessed to have found IHS! It is such a beautiful treasure here in AVL. I love that at IHS the students are taught excellent technique and use their dance as worship to God. The teachers are exemplary and highly skilled while also mindful to make everything Christ-centered.

~Amber Ratliff (Local artist and IHS parent)

 

"My daughter has been at IHS since she was 3 years old and is now a teenager! Mrs. Amanda has always been such an encouragement to my daughter, as well as the other instructors. IHS is very family friendly and has been a refreshment to us over the last 9 years. I love that they grow with us as a family! My daughter is looking forward to one day being an instructor herself and it is due to IHS that this passion is a possibility!

~Kathryn Haviland-Pabst (IHS parent)

Contact us

Get in touch with us to learn more about our dance classes and ministry!

Find Us

In His Steps Dance Ministry

159 Church St.
Asheville, NC 28801

Director and Founder:

Amanda Newcomb

Office: 828-285-0360 (landline- no texting)

ihsdance.asheville@gmail.com

About us

In His Steps Dance Ministry is a community of believers passionate about using movement to serve the Lord. Our heart is to provide classes that enhance the gifts we have been given by God, and our desire is to offer these gifts back to Him in praise, worship, and service to the community.