'Let them praise His name with dancing...'
Psalm 149:3
SMCC Ballet is a Christ-centered studio offering high quality training in classical ballet. All classes are taught by Jessica Nicholson, professional ballerina with The Alabama Ballet. We believe ballet is a beautiful art form which can be used to glorify the Lord, just as we sing, pray, and worship.
Schedule
Ballet 1
These classes will be every week on Monday from 5:45pm-6:45pm and held in Room 310.
Ballet 2
These classes will be every week on Mondays and Tuesdays from 6:45pm-7:45pm and held in Room 310.
Class Levels
Ballet 1
$50 monthly tuition
Beginner class held once a week for ages 6-8. This class has reached capacity as of August 7.
Ballet 2
$100 monthly tuition
Intermediate class held twice a week for ages 9-12 (students must have 1-2 years of ballet training or be placed by instructor).
Private Lessons
$TBD
Available upon request
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.