Founded as La Viña Dance Ministry in 1994, Victoria Castaños started the first dance team in her local church which laid the foundation for what would become a growing movement in the arts. In 1997, as the ministry began to expand through invitations to perform at events, ministering beyond the church walls, and opening classes to the community- the ministry was renamed Revolution Dance & Performing Arts. Revolution Dance & Performing Arts is a unique performing arts program that provides weekly training classes for people of all ages and skill levels, creating opportunities to express gratitude, worship, and praise to God through the arts.
Revolution believes each student possesses God-given gifts and talents that can be used for worship in order to radically transform their lives, and the lives of others.
Revolution was born out of Victoria’s passion to share the miracle of hope and freedom in Christ. She believes people can discover as she did, God uses our dance to fight battles that will defeat the enemy and bring healing to our lives and to those we touch.
WHO ARE WE?
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Revolution Dance and Performing Arts is a unique performing arts program that provides weekly training classes for people of all ages and skill levels to learn to express their thanks and praise to God through the arts, building their character, confidence and conviction.
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We believe each student possesses God-given gifts and talents that when used as a tool for worship will radically transform their lives and profoundly impact the lives of others.
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Revolution Dance and Performing Arts attributes it’s success to the dedication of it’s qualified and caring staff. Each one is a believer in The Lord Jesus Christ and shares a heart to invest their time and talents into raising up a generation of worshippers.
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Classes are offered starting at four years old to adult, making it possible for the whole family to join in the fun, building a stronger, sense of unity through worship. For families who are struggling with financial and social pressures, Revolution provides an affordable and creative alternative to secular fine arts training in a safe environment that supports family values.
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Through Revolution, many opportunities are given to students for ministry, growth and development. These opportunities include performances for Christmas, Easter and Summer Recitals, as well as dance, drama and music for various Christian events. For more experienced students, we have ministry teams who travel locally and internationally, as well as Revolution Student Teachers and Teacher’s Assistant opportunities.
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Revolution is a non-profit organization that makes every effort to offer classes and costumes at very affordable prices. Individuals and corporations are invited to support the work of Revolution through financial gifts and the donation of resources. Friends of Revolution is a program that provides an opportunity for donors to fund up to a full year of classes for low-income students. If interested in donating or becoming a Friends of Revolution member, please click on the ‘donate’ button below.
OUR FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
VICTORIA CASTAÑOS
Victoria Castaños grew up dancing socially at family gatherings, parties and weddings. Although dancing was one of her favorite past times, it never seemed to have any depth or meaning. Her life was a myriad of painful experiences that scarred her spiritually and emotionally. She felt as though she had no future and no hope.
On July 17, 1990 Victoria experienced a drastic and far-reaching change in her ways of thinking and behaving. She came to know Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. This momentous event was the start of a revolution in her life that cause her to experience a joy and liberation that she had never known before.
Revolution was born out of Victoria’s passion to share the miracle of hope and freedom in Christ. That people would discover as she did, that God uses our dance to fight battles, defeat the enemy, and bring healing to our lives and to those we touch.
For over 25 years, Victoria has performed, taught and choreographed worship dance at churches, conferences and outreach events throughout the Unites States and the world.