Zion Dance Project's Residency program is back!
Applications for the 2025 Fall Cohort are now OPEN!
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Introducing Zion Dance Project's The Residency Program, where aspiring worship leaders and facilitators embark on a sacred journey towards deeper spiritual connection and ministry impact. Guided by Directors Vincent and Abigail Hardy, Zion Dance Project is renowned for its pioneering approach to prophetic dance, empowering worshippers to move with divine purpose both nationally and globally.
During our immersive residency program, Residents are enveloped in an atmosphere that ignites a passion for Kingdom expression and cultivates excellence in prophetic movement and facilitation of congregational dance and worship. This program uniquely blends ministry experience with artistic development, equipping worshippers to seamlessly integrate spiritual warfare, intercession, and prophetic worship into their daily walk with God.
Training
We believe reaching for excellence is biblical even though the world, and sometimes the Church, has deemed it unobtainable. It's not about perfection but rather stewarding the gifts God has given us.
You will be spending a few hours a week training in the dance studio with a focus on how to express the function of the 5 Fold Ministry through the body. These classes are geared to help you grow in your understanding of movement.
Led by Zion Dance Project, who serve as instructors and mentors, Residents delve into various modalities and somatic practices to unlock the gift of prophetic dance.
Ministry
What does David’s Tabernacle look like in the 21st Century? This is an ongoing exploration in the heart of ZDP as we believe dance was a part of the original tabernacle. We have found that dance is one of the most unexplored expressions in the levitical priesthood calling, and we are on a mission to change that.
In times of worship and ministry, you will learn about priestly, prophetic and apostolic worship, the difference between congregational and secret place worship, and how to use dance in evangelism.
Beyond the studio, you will receive hands-on training in church ministry settings, learning how to navigate and lead in worship environments with grace and authority.
Discipleship
In weekly Tribe Groups and workshops you will learn what it means to deny oneself, lay everything on the altar and follow God. Perspectives of what walking with God looks like will be challenged in order to break the box of religious complacency and discover that walking with God is more beautiful and more intimate than we could ever imagine!
Residents will have the opportunity to take what you learn in the studio and explore what dance can look like within the church body on a weekly basis in a church home that believes dance is a vital part of worship.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
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Mondays
9:00-10:30a ZDP Worship Foundations
10:45-12:00p Ballet Technique
12:00-1:00p Weekly Discipleship
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Tuesdays
12:00-2:00p UPPERROOM Prayer Set
2:00-3:00p Devotional Set
3:00-4:00p ZDP Lecture Course
Thursdays
9:00-10:00a Devotional Set
10:00-11:30a ZDP Biblical Studies + Activation Course
12:00-2:00p UPPERROOM Prayer Set
Fridays
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9:00-10:30a Modern/Jazz Technique
10:30-11:30a ZDP Worship LAB
11:45-1:00p Contemporary Technique
Program Overview
Academic Calendar
Fall Cohort - September-December, 15 Weeks
September 2, 2025 - First Day of Classes
September - ZDP Fall Retreat, Glory of Zion Head of Year Celebration (Dates TBA)
November 22-30 - Thanksgiving Break
December 19 - Last Day of Classes
December 19-20 - ZDP Christmas Spectacular
*Orientation Dates TBA
Spring Cohort - January-May, 15 Weeks
Mid-January - First Day of Classes
March - Thanksgiving Break
Early May - Last Day of Classes
May - ZDP Training Company + Residency Showcase
*Orientation Dates TBA, and specific start and end dates will be released soon!
Tuition Fees
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Single Semester: $2,500 per semester, plus a $250 registration fee
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Discounted Package for Both Semesters: $4,500 for both Fall and Spring semesters (commit to both upfront), plus the $250 registration fee.
Why Choose the Discounted Package?
By committing to both semesters in the 2025-2026 season, you’ll save $500! This package is ideal for those who desire to go on this discipleship journey for the full season.
Note: This discounted offer is only available to those who register and commit to both semesters in advance (before the Fall Cohort begins).
Our 4-Day weekly schedule includes ZDP Courses, dance technique in various styles, discipleship and weekly activation both in the studio and in prayer sets!
*This is the 2025 Spring Cohort Schedule. The schedule for the Fall is subject to change and students accepted into the program will receive the finalized schedule.
