Who We Are
ORNATE Dance Theatre is a professional company located in Lancaster, PA. Our team is passionate about growing in their creative ability while reaching the hearts of people through the medium of dance.
We operate under the covering of Cavod Performing Arts, which is a 501c3 non-profit organization.
Dance artists commit nine months to intense dance training in various styles of dance and discipleship in order to be well equipped to go out into the world with the intention of sharing the love of Jesus.
- Providing networking opportunities and the chance to train with well-known teachers and choreographers.
- Creating a space for young artists to cultivate practical life skills in addition to their artistic training.
- Travel opportunities for those who are mission-minded.
- Multiple performance opportunities in and out of state
International Outreach:
We partner with international ministries to bring performing art camps to their communities. For several years, we have returned to Cape Town, South Africa to facilitate these camps and expanded our journey to Kenya in June 2025! We look forward to ministering to other nations in the coming years!
Local Outreach:
We partner with local ministries to bring dance to those whomay not be able to access the performing arts.
- retirement communities
- homeless communities
- orphanages
- women’s shelters
- prisons
- hospitals
- schools
Our Director
Julie Wendler – Artistic Director of Ornate Dance Theatre