Thank you for your interest in the School of Fine Arts (SOFA) at First Baptist Church of Auburndale. We believe that we should take David’s words in Psalms 33:3, “play skillfully before the Lord,” to heart; therefore, FBCA wanted to provide a venue by which one may learn to do so with excellence. The School of Fine Arts offers instruction by Christian artistic professionals in multiple disciplines. It is resolved to develop the unique God-given talents of children and adults reach their fullest potential for service in ministry, their profession,
or simply for personal enjoyment.
Child Protection Policy: We believe every child is a precious gift from God, and their safety and well-being are at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our teaching team undergoes a comprehensive background check because we are committed to providing a safe, loving, and Christ-centered environment. Our prayer is that every family feels confident and at peace, knowing their children are being cared for with compassion, integrity, and the love of Christ.
2026 FALL Recitals
Saturday, December 12th, 5:00 pm and
Sunday, December 13th, 6:00 pm
DIRECT PAY WITH STEP UP
PEP and UA Scholarships
2026 FALL Semester
CLASSES START – Week of August 2nd
ACCEPTING STUDENTS
Late Registration is available –
Tuition will be prorated.
Classes are scheduled according to the teacher’s availability.
SOFA is currently offering:
PIANO – Chasity Smith, Instructor
30 minute private lessons
50 minute private lessons
GUITAR, Ukulele
30 minute private lessons
50 minute private lessons
VIOLIN, Stringed Instruments
30 minute private lessons
50 minute private lessons
DRUMS
30 minute private lessons
50 minute private lessons
VOICE
30 minute private lessons
50 minute private lessons
DANCE
From ages 4 yrs and up, the School of Fine Arts offers dancers a unique opportunity to grow and study in a healthy, Christ-centered environment combined with the inspiration of Godly examples.
50 minute group lessons –
(Minimum of 3 students for group lessons)
Class placement by Instructor recommendations.
Tentative Schedule
Ballet Classes:
1. Tiny Tots Pre-Ballet – 4:00 PM Wednesday, Pink Leotard w/Skirt,
Ballet Pink Tights and Shoes
2. Ballet IA – 4:00 PM Tuesday , Black Leotard w/Skirt,
Ballet Pink Tights and Shoes
3 Ballet IB - 5:00 PM Thursday, Black Leotard w/Skirt, Ballet Pink Tights and Shoes
4 Ballet IIA/B – 3:30 PM Tuesday, Black Leotard w/Skirt,
Ballet Pink Tights and Shoes
5 Ballet IIB - 4:00 PM Wednesday, Black Leotard w/Skirt, Ballet Pink Tights and Shoes.
4 Pointe - 5:15 PM Wednesdays - students must be in 2 advanced ballet classes and have approval of Instructor to attend.
Tap Classes – If student is taking ballet on same day, leotard and tights with tap shoes is fine.
1. Tap I – 4:00 PM Thursday, Shorts and top with Black Tap Shoes (no heel)
2. Tap II – 4:30 PM Tuesday, Shorts and top with Black Tap Shoes (no heel)
The faculty of the School have been called to develop each student to the best of their potential in their individual gifts. Our curriculum focuses on age and ability appropriate creative movement, motor skills, locomotor skills, ballet vocabulary and terminology, and ballet etiquette as well as strength and technique. Students experience traditional methods for teaching classical ballet and tap to achieve a well-rounded ballet education while fostering a joy of movement and worship through dance.
**Instructors**
Cecchetti Trained and Certified
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