a Ministry of North Heights Lutheran Church
The Summer & 2026-27 Season Registration is NOW OPEN!
Click below for schedules!
Summer: Kids age 3-14
Summer: Teens, Levels & Adults
Sept. '26-May '27: All Ages
Save the date to CELEBRATE the 25th season of Celebrate Dance Academy!
Join us July 17th, 2026, from 6:00-8:00pm at North Heights Arden Hills to reflect, celebrate, and look ahead to the beautiful seasons to come at CDA!
This event is for current families as well as alumni and their families. Whether you were a part of Celebrate for one year or 15 years, we would love to celebrate with you! This is a celebration you do NOT want to miss—with live performances, videos, a keynote speaker, food trucks, games, and more!
This event will be held on the Plaza and in the Worship Center. Admission covers appetizers, desserts, and programming. Food truck dinner options available for purchase. RSVP by July 3.
Schedule of Events:
5:30-6:00pm Appetizers in Lower Commons
6:00-6:45pm Programming in the Worship Center
6:45-8:00pm Party on the Plaza
Register HERE! Questions: Mary@Celebratedanceacademy.com


Supporting Dancers: Body, Mind, and Spirit
Faith + Artistry + Excellence
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Questions? Please email Mary@celebratedanceacademy.com
AGES 3-18
CDA offers weekly classes for ages 3-18 in a variety of styles including ballet, tap, jazz, modern, musical theatre, contemporary, hip hop and more! Age-group classes children of any experience or ability level to learn and grow in their skills! All classes are open to beginners as well as dancers with a few years of experience under their belt. Free trial classes available!
LEVELS
Level classes are designed to provide a high-level technical training experience within a holistic dance curriculum grounded in faith. Level classes are designed for the experienced dancer who wants to focus on dance as their main extra- curricular activity. Classes are fast paced, have more performances throughout the year, and offer a more intense learning environment.

ABOUT US
Celebrate Dance Academy (CDA) is a non-competitive dance experience committed to nurturing
dancers of all ages to be artistically excellent and spiritually grounded leaders.
Founded in 2001 by Tracy Pearce, CDA has welcomed thousands of dancers into the studio spaces over the years and provided a nurturing environment for dancers to grow in their faith and creativity.
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CDA creates a joy-filled and empowering learning experience where all ages and abilities are welcome. Dance classes take a holistic approach, valuing each dancer as a unique creation of God and providing an environment where each dancer is
supported in body, mind, and spirit.
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As a CDA community, we commit to...
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Valuing age-appropriate costumes, music, and movement
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Inspiring artistic excellence and creativity
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Cultivating Christ-centered dance education
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Fostering a culture centered on joy
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Embracing each student as a unique creation of God
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Creating space for all ages and abilities as part of our community
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Nurturing a holistic approach to movement: body, mind, soul, spirit