Click below to listen to Ballet Rejoice Director Tessa White’s recent 2023 interview about Ballet Rejoice with Salem Media Group!

For the past 23 years Ballet Rejoice Company has been equipping dancers to use the gift of dance to bring glory to God, as well as  encouraging audiences through dance as a form of ministry.  Ballet Rejoice presents two full length performances annually, where guests and audiences  are invited to come worship and see God's love portrayed through dance.  Ballet Rejoice also tours churches, schools, and other outreach ministries  as guests  throughout the year.

Tessa White

I knew I loved dancing at the age of three and have danced my whole life!  At the age of twelve I received a scripture that has become a life verse.  Ephesians 4 ....“Walk in a manner worthy of the calling which you have been called.” Even at this young age I knew that God has a beautiful vision and plan for dance. He created dance and has a purpose for it to be used for His glory.  Knowing and trusting God to be the ultimate artist, I have always felt that the beauty of God can be shared through this artform.

My call to this ministry began at the age of twelve.  At that time, my church invited me to come dance at their services. As the years went on, I started dancing for many other churches and outreaches. Doing this alone, I always desired to find other dancers who would want to worship with me and fulfill Psalm 149:3 “Let them praise His name with dancing.” 

At the age of sixteen, I met a few other dancers who also wanted to glorify God in dance. It was then, back in 1999, that Ballet Rejoice was founded. Two years later, at age eighteen, I began to realize God had a bigger vision than my own for dance. The Lord called me into the ministry of shepherding dancers in this calling and I founded a ballet school for the company to train up dancers. He kept bringing dancers before me and I developed a lifelong commitment to sharing the gift of dancing for God's glory with my dancers, and the community through our outreaches and presentations. 

Dance is a powerful and sacred way we can worship God with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength. For the past 23 years I've worked to share this mission with dancers and the community. I train dancers in the technical pursuit of dance, but more importantly in pursuing  the heart of God. I’ve had the opportunity to create and choreograph many full length original presentations with the central focus being the worship of God. Through years of seeking him in this ministry, I have learned so much about God’s heart of love, the beauty of His kingdom and the vision of heavenly worship. Many dancers have said that the experiences they have in Ballet Rejoice impact them deeply in drawing them closer to God. I have so many incredible stories of God’s, presence, faithfulness and the works of his hand over Ballet Rejoice. 

Ballet Rejoice is upheld by the Lord and belongs to him. This company’s story is made up of many who have been a part of this mission. It has been a joy to know Ballet Rejoice company members have taken the heart of worship beyond the company to pursue careers in the arts and start new ministries in other places and even across the world. I am excited to see how God continues to use this company which belongs to him.