Who We Are
"Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me." John 15:4
Abide Dance Studio is a Christ-centered dance studio in Dayton, TN. With a focus on worship, excellence, community, and creativity, we provide a positive and uplifting environment for dancers of all ages. Our staff is dedicated to teaching solid technique in ballet, tap, jazz, and lyrical worship. Dancers at Abide Dance Studio will learn the truth of who God is, why He is worthy of our praise, and how to abide in Christ.
CORE VALUES
WORSHIP
We strive to teach our students the truth of who God is and why He is worthy of our worship. We believe that dance is a unique way to praise our Creator.
Revelation 4:11 "Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created."
EXCELLENCE
At Abide Dance Studio, we hold our staff and students to a high standard. We believe that we should give our best effort each day both inside and outside the studio. Our students are expected to come prepared for class on time and have regular attendance. Our staff is expected to continue their dance education in order to give our students a solid foundation in proper dance technique.
Colossians 3:23 "Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men."
COMMUNITY
Our positive and uplifting environment provides an opportunity for all of our dancers to use their unique gifts and talents to glorify God. We strive to bring the Gospel to our local community through dance performances. We seek to build meaningful relationships within our studio and our community in order to share the good new of Jesus Christ.
Psalm 139:14 "I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made."
Mark 16:15 "And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation."
CREATIVITY
Knowing that our God is a creative God, we foster a love for artistic expression through the art of dance. Our students are encouraged to use their gifts and talents as a form of worship unto the Lord. Our staff are encouraged to create original works that spread the message of the gospel.
Psalm 8:3-4 "When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have ordained; What is man that You take thought of him, and the son of man that You care for him?"
Psalm 149:3 "Let them praise His name with dancing."
Meet the Owner
Stephanie Gibson
My goal is to combine my love for the Lord, my degree in education, and my knowledge of dance to provide a unique and Christ-centered dance education for all ages. My hope is that our students will grow to know the Lord and learn how to use dance to worship Him.
