Going into their 8th year in September, In His Steps, a non-profit ministry for girls, continues to offer free dance classes for girls ages Pre-K through 12th grade in Mooresville, Statesville, Troutman, Huntersville, Taylorsville and Salisbury. Exact class times and locations can be found on their website at ihsdance.com under “Class Times”.
In His Steps offers weekly dance classes FREE of charge, along with spiritual development through biblical-based devotions. In His Steps started as a way to reach out to girls. The ministry focuses on giving girls a safe place to learn about Christ, as well as to develop a positive self-image and share the challenges they face on a daily basis in their lives.
Donna Smith, founder of In His Steps, said the classes provide girls with an inspiring environment about self-worth and teach them how to apply biblical lessons to their lives. In a time when there is so much focus on appearance, Smith said she wants to cultivate a safe environment where all girls are appreciated no matter how they look, their size, economic status or how skilled they actually are at dance. “Many activities are so expensive, these classes offer girls a free way to learn to dance and get exercise. They can invite their friends, dance and hang out in a safe place, that doesn't cost them a thing,” Smith said.
The classes are lead by numerous ladies that volunteer and love and enjoy teaching and spending time with the girls. Each class includes dance and devotions about relevant issues the girls may be facing. Additional volunteers, as well as tax-deductible donations, are encouraged and needed in order to make these classes, along with other In His Steps events, a success and a service to the community.
For more information on In His Steps Dance, contact founder Donna Smith at 704-650-4089 or info@ihsdance.com or visit www.ihsdance.com or facebook.com/ihsdance.
