Press & Media


Welcome to the press and media resource page for Paradosi Ballet Company.


We are the first professional Christian ballet company in the Pacific Northwest, serving through worshipful dance, testimony, and discipleship. Our company of volunteer dancers ministers across the U.S. and internationally, sharing the hope of Jesus through the arts.


This page provides background information, quick facts, and a downloadable media kit. High-resolution photos and media assets are available upon request.


About Paradosi


Mission Statement

Through the arts we will worship God, love people, share the Gospel, and make disciples of Jesus everywhere we go.


Overview

Founded in 2007, Paradosi Ballet Company tours nationally and internationally, ministering in churches, theaters, schools, festivals, shelters, retirement homes, and public venues. We operate on a donation-based model, allowing us to bring worship and discipleship through dance to communities regardless of financial barriers.


Ministries & Programs

  • Paradosi Ballet Company – Professional company of volunteer dancers serving through performance, worship, and testimony.
  • Ballet Ministry Trainee Program (Apprentice Program) – Launched in 2011, equipping dancers for excellence in ballet and ministry.
  • Surrendered School of Dance – Established in 2009, offering ballet training with a focus on discipleship, worship, and Christ-centered encouragement.
  • Community Outreach – Ministry through donation-based programs and workshops in churches, care centers, schools, universities, shelters, festivals, and other public spaces.


Timeline Highlights

  • 2007: Paradosi Ballet Company founded
  • 2009: Surrendered School of Dance launched as a local outreach
  • 2010: Began international outreach work in Europe with local churches and ministries.
  • 2011: Ballet Ministry Trainee Program established
  • Currently: Preparing for U.S. and international outreach tours across Europe and North America
  • Ongoing: Carols at the Capitol (Olympia, WA), community showcases, and outreach in care centers, shelters, schools, and churches


Quick Facts

  • Paradosi Ballet Company Founded: 2007
  • Founders: Joel and Tennille Carver
  • Nonprofit: 501(c)(3) Religious Organization
  • Surrendered School of Dance: 2009
  • Ballet Ministry Trainee Program: 2011
  • Base: Tacoma, Washington
  • Professional Company: Volunteer dancers
  • Annual Reach: Thousands through outreach programs, classes, and online
  • Touring: U.S. tours, European missions
  • Programs: Touring Ballet Company, Ballet Ministry Apprentice Program, Surrendered School of Dance
  • Model: Donation-based ministry programs


Media Kit

👉 Download the Paradosi Media Kit (PDF) for bios, program details, and background information.


Photo & Media Requests

High-resolution press photos, logos, and video clips are available by request only.
Please contact us to receive access.

📩 Press/Media Contact: support@paradosiballet.org


Note on Legal Name

Paradosi Ballet Company and Surrendered School of Dance are ministries of Paradosi Christian Ballet, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious arts ministry located in Tacoma, WA.