About us
Here at Kingdom Arts Academy we believe that everyone has the potential for greatness. By creating a positive environment that nurtures each individuals potential, we encourage our students to be the best they can be. Our academy teaches excellence in dance technique, and excellence in character for the Glory of God.
Classes
Tap/Jazz
This energetic class teaches both jazz and tap. Learning fun Broadway moves and learning technique from great Jazz choreographers, students will learn the proper fundamentals to jazz and tap. The 1st half of class will start with jazz and 2nd half with tap. Students will have fun learning the techniques, combinations and learning choreography together. Levels available: Beginners, Intermidate and Advance
Ballet
Ballet is the foundation for all other dances and is known for it's grace, strength, endurance and flexibility. Our ballet classes progress from level 1 to Level 4. Our students learn proper technique, body alignment, musicality, choreography, and proper ballet terminology according to their level.
Creative Movement
Bring your little ones to participate in a fun creative movement class where we will explore music, dance, rhythm and so much more. Students will have fun learning social skills, motor skills, dance technique, combinations through fun activities.
Ballet/Tap
This class is an introduction to both ballet and tap. Students will learn the proper fundamentals and terminology. The 1st half of class will start with ballet and 2nd half with tap. Students will have fun learning the technique, combinations and learning choreography together.
Choreography Team
This class is for committed students that want to learn how to use their gifts and talents to impact the world. In this class we will explore all genres of dance and learn many different choreography's. Students are coached and trained to lead classes as well as using team work to put choreograph dances together. There will be opportunities through out the year to engage in community outreaches.
Summer Day Camp
&
Summer Classes
8:00am-5:30pm
Ages 5-12
$125 Per week
$95 for additional sibilings per week
9:00am-3:00pm Camp time
8:00am-9:00am Morning care
3:00pm-5:30pm After care
Morning and after care included
Must bring packed lunch and snacks
June 3rd-June 28th
Dance Camp
Weekly themes: Ballet, Jazz, Lyrcial, Modern/Contemporary
Chapel Time
Praise and Worship
Prayer
Daily Devotional
Character building
Join us for an exciting summer !
Students will have the opportunity to explore different genres of dance for the month of June and in July they will learn the many different aspects to musical theatre including: singing, dancing, costuming, and acting.
Each week is filled with arts/crafts, dancing, movies, games and chapel time.
Space is limited
Register in advance to save your place
Daily Schedule Example
8:00am-9:00am Morning Care
9:00am-9:45am Stretch and Cardio
10:00am-10:45am Chapel Time
11:00am-12:00pm (Weekly theme: dance, theatre, etc..)
12:00am-12:45am Lunch time
12:45am-1:45pm Movie time/Quiet time
1:45pm-2:30pm Arts/Crafts
2:30pm-3:00pm Games
3:00pm-5:30pm Aftercare
More Information to come
Registration opens March 16th
July 8th-July 26th
Musical Theatre Camp
Each week we will be learning about different musicals and will teach: song, dance, and acting from each weekly theme.
Summer Intensives
July 2nd-July 23rd
Every Tuesday
6:00pm-7:30pm
Ages 7 and Up
$80
This class is designed to prepare, equip and strengthen your dancer. Our focus will be on core strength, balance, flexibility, agility, and endurance. The last 30 minutes of class will include a choreography dance piece for students to learn and perform to parents at the completion of the summer intensives.
All levels welcomed
Creative Movement
Every Tuesday
5:15pm-5:45pm
Ages 3 - 6
$35 per month
June 4th-June 25th & July 2nd-July 23rd
Bring your little ones to participate in a fun creative movement class where we will explore music, dance, rhythm and so much more. Students will have fun learning social skills, motor skills, dance technique, combinations through fun activities.
Private Individual
Lessons
30 Min. $45
40 Min. $55
50 Min. $65
Shekinah Mays
Artistic Director/Owner
Shekinah was born and raised in Florida. At the age of 9 years old she began dance lessons in ballet, jazz, and tap. Her interest and passion increased for dance and later joined Manatee School for Arts where her studies involved all genres of dance (ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop) including partaking in after school program the Carty Academy and other dance studios. She has participated in competitions, and many performances. At the age of 14 Shekinah joined Zoe Company and continued to dance with them for 15 years. In 2011 she was accepted into the dance program at Palm Beach Atlantic University and since then has graduated with her bachelor’s in Psychology. Shekinah has received a certification in Progressing Ballet Technique. Her passion and love for dance has grown into an opportunity to teach children in the community, including special needs children. As of March 2015 Shekinah along with her husband Adrian Mays, have dedicated their lives to teaching dance full time and have opened their own dance company called Kingdom Arts Academy. Their desire is to teach others how to use their gifts to make a difference in our world and to glorify God through the arts.
Ms. Lavanna
Teacher
Involved in Drama, Flags and Arts Ministries since the age of 6 Lavanna brings so much creativity to our academy. Ms. Lavanna has been a student here at Kingdom Arts Academy since 2014 and has since then completed 9 years of training in many genres of dance. She now currently teaches our ballet/tap and creative movement classes and also teaches Rods- A- Flame. Ms. Lavanna is very passionate about teaching the next generation. On her free time she enjoys babysitting and doing hair. Her future plans is to own a child care center.
We are so very blessed to have her on our team!
Contact Us
Address
1105 53rd Ave E
Bradenton,FL
Suite 202
Phone Number:
941-518-7954
Email: Kingdomarts1@yahoo.com