About Paradosi Christian Ballet

Worshiping Jesus through the beauty of dance



Paradosi Ballet Company is a touring Christian dance ministry that uses ballet as a tool for worship, evangelism, and discipleship. Founded in 2007, Paradosi is the Pacific Northwest’s first professional Christian ballet company, created with a single purpose: to share the love, hope, and beauty of Jesus Christ through dance and personal testimony.


The name Paradosi comes from the Greek word Paradosis, meaning “to give over” or “to surrender.” That word reflects the very heart of the ministry. Every dancer in Paradosi is a full-time volunteer choosing to surrender their talents and gifts in dance back to Jesus in worship, rather than pursue careers in the entertainment industry. Each one carries a deep love for Jesus and a passionate desire to see others come to know Him.


We are first and foremost a Christian ministry, not a performance company. Our focus is on worship, not entertainment which is why we share worship programs, not story ballets or theatrical performances. While guests may come expecting a show, many leave saying, “That wasn’t a performance... that was worship.”


Our mission guides everything we do:

“Through the arts we will Worship God, Love People, Share the Gospel, and Make Disciples of Jesus everywhere we go.”


Whether we are dancing in a church, care center, school, or outdoor event, our hope is the same: that those watching will catch a glimpse of the love, hope, and beauty of Jesus and be drawn to know Him more.


Through worshipful movement, music, and testimony, we create space for the Holy Spirit to speak to the hearts of those present. We do not dance to be seen, we dance to lead others into the presence of God.


“Let them praise his name in the dance! Let them sing praises to him with tambourine and harp! 

For Yahweh takes pleasure in his people. He crowns the humble with salvation.”
Psalm 149:3–4

Why We Dance

“The time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship Him that way.”

John 4:23


At Paradosi Ballet Company, we believe that dance can be an act of worship, a vessel for the gospel, and a testimony of God’s love.


It is our desire that God would use us as instruments of His love—to open hearts to His message of hope through worship, personal testimony, and the truth of the gospel. We do not dance for applause. We dance to worship God and to make Him known.


🎥 Visit our YouTube page to see how we worship through movement, hear our stories, and learn more about why we dance for the glory of God.


Dance as a Ministry Tool

The arts have a unique ability to transcend social, economic, cultural, and language barriers unlike any other medium. We have found that when dance is offered in worship, it can speak straight to the heart in a way that words often cannot. 


When Paradosi dances in worship during outreach events, something powerful happens: People stop. They watch. They listen. And then... they begin to ask questions. Questions that can change their lives forever.


Whether we are dancing on a street corner or inside a church before someone who doesn’t yet know Jesus, the response is often the same:

  • Why are you doing this?

  • Where is that joy on your face coming from?

  • Why do I feel peace washing over me?

  • Why are tears streaming down my cheeks?

When these questions come, the door swings open and we step through with the gospel. We get to share who Jesus is, what He has done in our lives, and what He has done for them.


God has entrusted us with a beautiful, powerful tool, the gift of dance, to help quiet the noise of the world and create space for the Holy Spirit to move. We consider it a privilege to be used as ambassadors of His hope.


We are filled with joy and anticipation for the opportunities He will continue to provide in the season ahead to reach people, to worship Him, and to share His love with a world in need.