My dream is to create a welcoming environment that values excellence; a place where students and actors feel loved, safe, and accepted. Over the past 18 years, Cavod has grown to over 800 enrollments and has expanded our offerings well beyond what I could have even hoped or imagined! In fact, our 2022-2023 school year has a one million dollar operating budget! As Cavod grows, so does the opportunity for our financial partners. We thank you greatly for your consideration to partner with us! Together, we can impact the community and beyond, You are an important part of the Cavod family to “create with purpose” to bring redemption, freedom, and the presence of the Lord that changes lives, Thank you, thank you! May the Lord richly bless you, beyond what you can ask or think! That is our God!

Connie Dienner
– Executive Director/Founder

Cavod is like a second home to me. It’s a safe haven for me where I can go to reconnect with people and with Christ. It has been a place of great growth, safety, and learning for me. Since leaving home, it has been one of my favorite places to come home to, and the people there have helped me through so many struggles, like homesickness, anxiety, and injury. Cavod is like a family to me.

– Gavin Haas, Dancer

As a mom, I am blessed to see Cavod be a place of growth, healing and second home for my daughters. I also appreciate that adult dancers such as myself are valued and worthy of quality instruction here.

– Lisa Blake, mother of Annika, Dancer and Emma Blake, Actor

Impact of Cavod

Our mission is to offer a Godly environment that inspires excellence in the arts, builds community, and impacts lives. We have been able to reach those in Lancaster and the surrounding counties by drawing in many families to our studio. Cavod is known as a safe haven for learning to many who desire a studio that honors Christ in their teachings. Our performing companies also touch the community through their outreach at community events, nursing homes, homeless shelters, and other opportunities.

Our dance classes challenge students to achieve a standard of excellence in a safe and loving environment.
Students make life-long friendships with other believers and learn to encourage and uplift each other as they go through their formative years.
Our music classes and vocal ensembles teach students how to use their God-given abilities to continuously elevate and reflect Christ.
Teachers mentor students who desire to grow in their faith along with their artistry. Many students take on roles in various ministries and become mentors themselves.
Our theatre classes as well as Cavod Theatre give actors young and old an opportunity to be creative while honoring their Creator.
Families find a strong and loving community who support them in struggles and rejoice with them in victories.

Opportunities to Give

We believe that there is strength and power in partnering with others who also have a vision to see communities changed through the use of the performing arts. As a non-profit organization we seek to connect with individuals, organizations, foundations, and corporations who desire to make a difference in the world through this powerful medium. There are opportunities for giving through annual pledges, individual sponsorships, scholarships, one-time giving, special project grants, playbill sponsors, and funding for the dance company.

Year End Donations in December

Goal $50,000
Citylight Dance Theatre

$4,000 to support this amazing team that does performances in churches, schools, at Water Street Rescue Mission, outreaches, in parks etc.
Cavod’s Annual Fundraising Banquet

Sponsorship opportunities are available for this great fundraiser, where we celebrate and raise funds for what God has done! Total Goal $120,000
Open House

To cover expenses for our annual open houses in both locations, New Holland & Manheim – $8,000