Founded in 2005, the Hosanna Performing Arts Foundation is a non profit organization whose goal is to encourage others and share the love of Jesus Christ through two performing arts ministries: our student dance group, The Hosanna Youth Performers and our annual holiday ballet, Adventures in Narnia (based on THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE by C.S. Lewis copyright © C.S. Lewis Pte. Ltd. 1950).
Hosanna Youth Performers
The Hosanna Youth Performers is a student performance company that ministers the love of God to the community through dance, while encouraging members of the troupe in their spiritual development. It is overseen by Director Tiese Morgan with support and leadership from the Hosanna Performing Arts Foundation Board of Directors.
The Hosanna Youth Performers accomplish their mission in the following ways:
DANCE
HYPe presents their gift of dance in performances throughout the year at Hosanna Dance Studio recitals, special events, and by invitation in and beyond our community.
SERVE
HYPe dancers serve the teachers, staff, and families of Hosanna Dance Studio by lovingly caring for young dancers during the Spring Recital. Additional service projects, with the purpose of reaching our surrounding community, such as the Summer Children’s Festival, may also be scheduled during the year.
GROW
HYPe dancers are expected to strive to grow and mature in their relationship with God and endeavor to honor others as image bearers of God in all their interactions. HYPe dancers are encouraged to seek a deepening understanding of Jesus Christ and God's Word through group or individual study of the Bible, prayer, worship, and fellowship. In addition, HYPe dancers will be provided with the opportunity for spiritual development in their weekly rehearsals.
Interested in booking our Hosanna Youth Performers for a for a special event or presentation?
Want to learn more about our annual audition cycle?
Email [email protected]
The Hosanna Youth Performers accomplish their mission in the following ways:
DANCE
HYPe presents their gift of dance in performances throughout the year at Hosanna Dance Studio recitals, special events, and by invitation in and beyond our community.
SERVE
HYPe dancers serve the teachers, staff, and families of Hosanna Dance Studio by lovingly caring for young dancers during the Spring Recital. Additional service projects, with the purpose of reaching our surrounding community, such as the Summer Children’s Festival, may also be scheduled during the year.
GROW
HYPe dancers are expected to strive to grow and mature in their relationship with God and endeavor to honor others as image bearers of God in all their interactions. HYPe dancers are encouraged to seek a deepening understanding of Jesus Christ and God's Word through group or individual study of the Bible, prayer, worship, and fellowship. In addition, HYPe dancers will be provided with the opportunity for spiritual development in their weekly rehearsals.
Interested in booking our Hosanna Youth Performers for a for a special event or presentation?
Want to learn more about our annual audition cycle?
Email [email protected]
Adventures in Narnia
Based on THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE by C.S. Lewis, copyright © C.S. Lewis Pte. Ltd. 1950.
Based on THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE by C.S. Lewis, copyright © C.S. Lewis Pte. Ltd. 1950.
For over 20 years, the Hosanna Performing Arts Foundation has presented Adventures in Narnia.
The annual production features ballet, tumbling, and theater, original costumes, and music by local composers Eliot Grasso (from the local trio Dréos) and Jacob Foster (Sound of Light Music Academy).
The annually changing cast can range from 50-80 members, representing kindergarten-aged butterflies and bumblebees to multi-talented high school and college dancers.
Adventures in Narnia uniquely provides student dancers with the opportunity to experience a professional-level performance and captivates audiences year after year!
The annual production features ballet, tumbling, and theater, original costumes, and music by local composers Eliot Grasso (from the local trio Dréos) and Jacob Foster (Sound of Light Music Academy).
The annually changing cast can range from 50-80 members, representing kindergarten-aged butterflies and bumblebees to multi-talented high school and college dancers.
Adventures in Narnia uniquely provides student dancers with the opportunity to experience a professional-level performance and captivates audiences year after year!
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Staff
Our production features choreography and instruction from top caliber dance instructors.
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Tiese Morgan, Creative Director / Choreographer
Tiese Morgan completed most of her training in a small studio in Grants Pass, Oregon. Upon graduating she sought out classes and studied under a variety of teachers. She took ownership of Hosanna Dance in 1995 and fulfilled her heart's desire to provide quality dance instruction with the purpose of worshiping God, teaching the art of dance with a heart of worship. Under Tiese's leadership, the Hosanna Performing Arts Foundation was started as well as an annual holiday production and the dance performance company HYPe. Tiese is also the director of Dance Veritas, a Christian professional dance troupe. |
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Nicole Elliott, Choreographer
Nicole Elliott began dancing at the age of three pursuing ballet, tap, jazz and tumbling throughout her childhood. Along with dance, she participated in high school gymnastics and cheerleading. She continued her dance education by pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in Dance at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. She has participated in several American Collegiate Dance Festivals as well as summer intensives including American Dance Festival and Bill Evans Summer Dance Institute. Nicole moved to Eugene, OR in 1991 to pursue her graduate studies in Dance Science at the University of Oregon where she taught as a graduate teaching fellow. Along with teaching technique classes to undergraduates, she directed the U of O Jazzline - a dance team that performed alongside the U of O Marching Band. Alongside her interest in dance, Nicole has pursued a professional fitness career as a group fitness instructor. She is AFAA certified and teaches a wide variety of fitness classes at several local gyms. Nicole's teaching career spans over 20 years and she has been on staff at Hosanna Dance since 1996 where she teaches a variety of styles including ballet, jazz, tap, tumbling and PiYo. |
Sponsors
Special thanks to our sponsors. These businesses are committed to partnering with us. You can support Hosanna Performing Arts Foundation by supporting our sponsorship partners.
Gold Sponsors
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Treasures from the Heart Antiques.
A fun store with a unique collection of vintage, cottage, garden, rustic treasures and repurposed goods. Great finds inside and out.
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City First Christian Academy
Empowering students. Building Community.
Discover both a love for learning and a love for Jesus in a Christ-centered environment. By focusing on the importance of a Christian worldview in all academic, social, and emotional areas, CFCA helps students foster a personal and growing relationship with Christ. |
Donors and Supporters
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Foundation Sponsors
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