Classes
Important Note for Session 1: We will not be holding classes for elementary-age dancers this fall. Our middle and high school programs will still be held on Fridays. Elementary classes will begin again in January 2026.
Our classes offer connection with fellow believers, developmentally appropriate dance education and movement. In our weekly meetings we spend dedicated time using our gifts and dance technique to worship God. We believe firmly in the directives of the psalms that implore "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!" - Psalm 150:6. We pray that the Lord will encourage us all to draw nearer to Him, experiencing His presence, and equipping ourselves with His spirit. Nothing we do as a ministry can flourish without this primary connection to God and His word.
Our older students also spend time in the Bible together in devotionals lead by teachers and in small groups where they have the opportunity to consider God's word in relation to their life inside and outside of class. Dancers are assigned a "prayer buddy" (another dancer) with whom they can share their need for God's intervention in their life or the lives of others and then pray for each other. These acts of discipleship are designed to deepen our dancers in the knowledge and love of God and grow a bond of shared faith among them.
A note about elementary classes this fall - This fall session (September-December) we are working on training a new crew of student teachers to help lead our Elementary Worship Dance Classes. One of the missions of COTLD is to train youth to put their faith in motion by disciplining younger kids in the way, truth, and life of a follower of Jesus. They learn teaching, choreographic, and behavior guidance skills to equip them to be effective leaders and role models for our elementary aged kids.
We will be offering a Christmas one-day dance camp for elementary-age dancers in December 2025. Registration for that will open in November.
Middle and High School Classes
Class Location
Providence Presbyterian Church
9019 Little River Tpke
Fairfax, VA 22030
Class Dates
Session 1
Starts on Friday, Sept. 12th
Ends on Friday, Dec. 12th
Class Tuition
Session 1
City on a Hill or Glorify: $300
Payment Options
COTLD is a nonprofit ministry. Tuition covers the cost of facility rental, student and adult teachers, COTLD administrative expeneses, class supplies, pastoral and fellowship activities for the dancers outside of regular classes, and outreach expenses.
We accept payment through our online registration system or by check. If you decide to pay by check, please mark that as your selection when registering and then mail the check to Jeannine Lacquement at 3922 Bradwater Street, Fairfax, VA 22031.
We also offer a multi-child (2 or more student) family discount which will be applied at checkout when completing your online registration. Make sure to register your entire family at one time in order to get the discount.
Tuition assistance is available. We do not want affordability to stand in the way of a child's participation in this ministry. Financial aid, work study, and scholarships are avaialable. Please email Jeannine Lacquement at childrenofthelightdancers@gmail.com to inquire.
Class Registration
Starting with the Summer 2025 season, we have switched to using Jumbula, a camp/class registration software, to collect registrations. Through Jumbula, you can create a family account that will allow you to fill out a registration form for each of your children once and then will save the information for future registrations to make the whole process easier! You can click the link below to register for camp and follow the prompts to walk-through the registration process. Please feel free to email Erin Ottaviano at erinottav@gmail.com if you need any assistance.
