Why use the arts in missions?

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.

Europe: A Post-Christian Culture, Hungry for Hope

Many regions of Europe are now considered post-Christian. The nations where faith was once central, but has faded after centuries of war, division, and secularization. But God has not left Europe, and He is stirring hearts again.


We have seen it firsthand: young people are curious. They sense there is more to life. And when they see dancers their own age worshiping with joy and purpose, something shifts.

It’s not about forcing beliefs. It’s the worship and presence of the Holy Spirit that draws them in.


The beauty and authenticity of surrendered movement speaks deeply to the heart. People stop. They watch. They ask questions. They want to know more.


And in that open space, the Holy Spirit begins to move.
Some are ready to hear the Gospel. Others are just taking the first step toward faith. We are simply there to plant seedsoffer truth, and trust God with the outcome.


“I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase.”
1 Corinthians 3:6–7


At Paradosi, we believe we are called to plant seeds of truth and hope through worship, testimony, and compassion. Some hearts are ready. Others are just beginning the journey.

We don’t force a message; we lift up Christ and trust Him to draw hearts.


Reaching the Nations in Europe

Europe is not only spiritually open—it is also a crossroads of cultures. Many cities have become home to large immigrant communities, including people from unreached people groups in North and West Africa.


This presents a rare and powerful opportunity: to share the Gospel with local Europeans and with those who may never have heard the name of Jesus in their homeland.


We often see the same families return night after night. First the women and children, then their spouses and extended family. Many come from places where hearing the Gospel openly would be dangerous. But in a festival setting or street outreach, they are free to come, to listen, to receive prayer, and to take home a Bible in their native language.







Our Approach: Worship That Opens the Door

Paradosi doesn’t come to condemn, debate, or pressure.
We come to worship Jesus publicly and in doing so, we create space for people to encounter Him. Dance softens hearts. It breaks down barriers. People are drawn in by the joy, the surrender, the peace. And when the door opens, conversations happen. People ask questions. Many are open to prayer. Some receive Bibles. Others come to faith.


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





Partnering with the Church Across Europe

During our international tours, Paradosi partners with:

  • Local churches

  • Missionaries

  • Para-church ministries

  • Evangelistic networks and community outreaches

We come not to replace the work being done—but to serve alongside those faithfully ministering in their own communities. We bring our gifts in worship, testimony, training, and encouragement, helping to strengthen the Body of Christ and reach the lost together.

Often, our presence serves as a draw, gathering people who might never step foot inside a church. This opens doors for local believers to share their own testimonies—with friends, neighbors, and family members they’ve been praying for.

We also help equip and encourage local youth, training them to share their faith and use their creative gifts for God's glory. Whether on a large festival stage or in a small public square, our goal is the same: to lift up Jesus, empower the local Church, and see hearts awakened to the Gospel.






Wherever He Leads

While our international focus has primarily been in Europe, we remain open and ready to go wherever God calls us. From arts festivals in France and Switzerland, to outreach events in Brussels, to public worship gatherings in the Netherlands, we are honored to carry the hope of Jesus wherever doors open.


Whether it's on a main stage or a quiet street corner, we go with one purpose: to lift up the name of Jesus and proclaim His love through worship and movement. Wherever He sends us, we say yes to the Great Commission.


“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news…”
Isaiah 52:7

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A Call to Evangelism

"Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation!"

Mark 16:15

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Help Us Bring the Gospel Through the Arts—Across Borders



Paradosi Christian Ballet shares the hope of Jesus in some of the most spiritually hungry places in the world—without charging a single cent to the people or ministries we serve overseas.

Every international outreach event we participate in is:

  • Completely free to the public

  • Offered at no cost to local churches or mission partners

We do this because we believe the Gospel should be given freely, and we are committed to fulfilling our mission:

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

But we can’t do this without you.

Our international tours are 100% donor funded. Your gift helps cover:

  • ✈️ Airfare and ground transportation

  • 🛏️ Accommodations

  • 🛡️ Travel insurance

  • 🎒 Ministry supplies and equipment

  • 💬 Evangelistic materials in multiple languages

Your partnership allows us to:

  • Bring public worship and testimony to post-Christian cities

  • Reach unreached people groups through the arts

  • Empower and train local youth and believers in their own communities

  • Create space for the Holy Spirit to move—often in places where traditional evangelism is not welcome