'Let them praise His name with dancing...'
Psalm 149:3
The SMCC Ballet Academy is a Christ-centered studio offering high quality training in classical ballet and contemporary dance. Classes are taught by Jessica Nicholson of the Alabama Ballet. Ballet is a beautiful art form that can be used to give glory back to Christ just as we pray, sing, and fellowship. We believe it can be used as an expression of the gifts God has given to individuals. Our values and standards are set in place to create a positive and trusted environment, where students can learn and thrive in their love for dance. At the SMCC Ballet Academy, your child will grow in more ways than one. From prayer and mentorship in the classroom, to choreography set to Christian worship music, to outreach performance opportunities in the community! All of course paired alongside excellent training.
Schedule
Mondays @ 5:45pm-6:45pm
Classes for Ballet 1 will be meeting in Room 310.
tuesdays @ 5:45pm-6:45pm
Classes for Ballet 2A will be meeting in Room 310.
Mondays @ 6:45pm-7:45pm
Classes for Ballet 2A and 2B will be meeting in Room 310.
tuesdays @ 6:45pm-7:45pm
Classes for Ballet 2B will be meeting in Room 310.
Class Levels
Private Lessons
Available upon request
Ballet 1
$50 monthly tuition
Beginner classes held once a week for ages 6-8. ** Please note this class has reached capacity as of August 7.
Ballet 2A
$50-$100 monthly tuition
Beginner classes held once or twice a week (depending on student preference) for ages 9-12. Price varies depending on frequency of classes.
Ballet 2B
$100 monthly tuition
Intermediate classes held twice a week for ages 9-12 (students must have 1-2 years of ballet training or be placed by instructor).
Jessica Nicholson
sMCC ballet Instructor
Welcome to the SMCC Ballet Academy! Classes are taught by our esteemed ballerina, Jessica Nicholson. After receiving her ballet training at the Akhmedova Ballet Academy in Silver Spring, MD, she went on to compete. She has placed at the Tanzolymp Dance Competition in Germany, the Youth America Grand Prix and went on to perform at the New York City Finals. Jessica has danced on tour with the Ballet Magnificat's events company as well as going on an international dance tour to Cuba and Mexico. From 2019 to current, Jessica signed on to be a full-time dancer with the Alabama Ballet.
Alongside Jessica’s dancing career, she has also taught at many different dance schools in the Birmingham area. They include, The Alabama Ballet, Birmingham Dance Theatre, Westwood Ballet, and the Alabama Dance Academy. It was at Westwood Ballet where she discovered her passion to teach and instill the arts into young students, but with a different purpose and mindset: one that is fixed on Christ. In 2022, Jessica started the SMCC Ballet Academy. Her desire is to pass on her love for dance in a positive environment that encourages both her student’s pursuit of dance as well as their pursuit of Christ.
Jessica Nicholson
sMCC ballet Instructor
Welcome to the SMCC Ballet Academy! Classes are taught by our esteemed ballerina, Jessica Nicholson. After receiving her ballet training at the Akhmedova Ballet Academy in Silver Spring, MD, she went on to compete. She has placed at the Tanzolymp Dance Competition in Germany, the Youth America Grand Prix and went on to perform at the New York City Finals. Jessica has danced on tour with the Ballet Magnificat's events company as well as going on an international dance tour to Cuba and Mexico. From 2019 to current, Jessica signed on to be a full-time dancer with the Alabama Ballet.
Alongside Jessica’s dancing career, she has also taught at many different dance schools in the Birmingham area. They include, The Alabama Ballet, Birmingham Dance Theatre, Westwood Ballet, and the Alabama Dance Academy. It was at Westwood Ballet where she discovered her passion to teach and instill the arts into young students, but with a different purpose and mindset: one that is fixed on Christ. In 2022, Jessica started the SMCC Ballet Academy. Her desire is to pass on her love for dance in a positive environment that encourages both her student’s pursuit of dance as well as their pursuit of Christ.