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).
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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What people are saying about Adventures in Narnia:
"A beautiful production with amazing costumes and music. You really connect with the dancers and their emotions. You can see everyone has worked long and hard to bring us an evening of dance and beauty with a positive message of love."
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"Adventures in Narnia is a show that blows you away with the creativity and talent that is displayed in every scene. From beginning to end, it is a joy to experience!"
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"The amount of work that goes into Narnia shows in every step, every more, every detail... You're not watching kids put on a show. You're watching a professional, magical, whimsical ballet.
Go. GO, GO, GO!!!" |
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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