bezalel school of international dance - homeschool coop knoxville

<h1><img src="standwithisrael.jpg" hspace="5" align="right" /><b><i> Bezalel</i></b></h1> <h2><b><i>School of International Dance and Pageantry</i></b></h2> <p> Bezalel is a Christian home school organization made up of families of various denominations, whose vision is to teach the beauty of dance and pageantry as a language for education and communication among people groups, with special emphasis on Israel, the land of the Bible. The school will teach, through workmanship, integrity, modesty and disciplined training, the skills needed for presentation, dance instruction, garmenting, stage design, musical instruments, voice, drama, lighting, etc. </p> <p>Upon completion of a study unit, students may choose to travel to these nations to present what they have learned while meeting the people of the land and building relationships through the language of visual arts. </p> <p>We offer weekly classes in dance, drama, creative worship, silk dyeing, oil painting, instruments, photography, culture, and languages. We hope to offer other classes in the future, such as lighting, set design, audio/video, voice & garmenting. These classes are open to parents and other adults as well as homeschool students of all ages.</p> <br /> <p><a href="/videos/bezaleldemo.html">A flash video explaining who we are and what we do</a></p> <br />  <p><img src="nj3.BMP" height="200" width="300" alt="New Jerusalem" /></p> <h3><a href="contact.html">REGISTRATION FOR SPRING, 2009</a></h3> <p>Interested in taking a class? You are welcome to come visit any class to see what it is like. We may not be able to offer every class on the schedule unless the minimum number of students is met for that class. There are some classes that have a maximum number of students. So, if you are interested in a class, please fill out the <a href="contact.html">email form</a> and tell us the names of the students who plan to attend, so we can save your place in the classes of your choice. Physical registration will be on Tuesday, January 26th. Payments can be made each week or each month, but materials fees should be paid the first day of classes.</p> <p>The school is hosted by Berea Baptist Church on Inskip Road (just off Merchants Road). <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=101462435641963983981.000454c67fa8a7b148de9">Map location</a></p> <p>In lieu of a registration fee, <i>each student</i> will be asked to contribute $1 each week to cover the cost of utilities and building maintenance. There will be an offering plate in the cafeteria room downstairs (honor system). This is an excellent training tool for parents to teach their children the biblical principles of stewardship.</p> <p>We feel blessed to be so warmly welcomed into the facilities of <b><a href="http://www.bereabc.org">Berea Baptist Church</a> and <a href="http://www.fcaeast.com">FCA (Family Christian Academy)</a></b>. We wish to be a blessing to them and their ministries. We ask, therefore, that all Bezalel students respect and abide by the <a href="dresscode.html">DRESS CODE of FCA and the high standards of behavior and attitudes </a>that should represent all Christians who desire to live according to biblical principles. </p> <p><b>FAQs:</b> <ul> <li><b>Q: Do we need to take a class every hour and attend all day or can we just come and take one or two classes?</b></li> <li>A: You can come and go as needed and take whatever classes you'd like. We only ask that at least one parent or a parent-designated guardian be on site while students are in class.</li> <li><b>Q: Do we have to pay the class and material fees at registration?</b></li> <li>A: You may pay a little each week or each month, so long as you don't wait until the end of the semester to pay the full amount, as we have to pay our teachers regularly throughout the semester.</li> <li><b>Q: Can parents sit in on classes?</b></li> <li>A: We have plenty of room, if parents would like to watch any classes. We only ask that there be absolutely NO conversation between parents and NO small children in the rooms. We don't want the teacher or students taking the class to be distracted. If this happens, teachers have the right to ask parents to leave the room.</li> <li><b>Q: Are there facilities available for parents with small children?</b></li> <li>A: There is a study room off the dance studio available for parents who would like to allow their other children to do school work. There is a fenced in grassy area in which parents can set up camp chairs to talk together and watch their younger children play outdoor games. There is also a nursery, but we ask that parents who do not have any children under 5 yr old please use the study room instead.</li> </ul> </p> <br /> <p><b>MISSION / EDUCATIONAL TRIPS: </b>Our year normally culminates in a ministry trip to a foreign country. In May 2005, we made a 16-day trip to England (Lancashire, Liverpool, Bristol & London), Scotland, Wales & Ireland. In October, 2006, we traveled to Israel for the Feast of Tabernacles.</p> <p>In 2007-09 we are studying in preparation for a trip to South America - probably in the Andes and Amazon regions of Peru.</p> <p>We are praying that God would provide a grant or generous donors to allow more students to travel with us and experience other cultures firsthand. If you would be interested in sponsoring a student, please contact us. All contributions are tax-deductible.</p> <br /> <p><b>CONTACT:</b></p> <p><b>Jean Mabry, Director</b></p> <p>3607 Pineview Rd.</p> <p>Maryville, TN 37803</p> <br /> <p><b>Carolyn Christiansen, Administrator</b></p> <p>email: admin@bezalel-international-school-of-dance.org OR bezalelschool@yahoo.com</p> <p>522-9160</p>