SOTA Application 2025-2026

🎉 Welcome to Year 3 of SOTA – Our 2025–2026 Season!

Get ready for amazing things ahead—we’ve added so many new classes and programs, and we’re about to enter our best and biggest season yet!
This year is extra special because we’re moving into our brand-new studio space—a major step forward in the ministry of First Position!

Students who apply before August 1st will receive an exclusive invitation to our soft opening worship night and a first-look studio tour before renovations begin.
And you won’t want to miss our Grand Opening Celebration on September 6th—a joyful event full of worship, fun, and the official launch of this exciting new chapter!

💛 Important SOTA Application Information

Welcome to the third year of our School of the Arts (SOTA) program! We’re excited about all God is doing—and this year is going to launch First Position into a whole new era of ministry.

💡 Please Note: Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Once your application is received, we will contact you to begin the formal review process. Accepted students will receive a welcome email and next steps to create their family account and access the parent portal.

📋 Ready to Apply? Here's What You Need to Know:

Before filling out your application, we recommend reviewing the 2025-2026 Season tab and gathering the following details:

👧 Lower School: Children’s Program (Ages 5-8) or Junior Program (Ages 9-12)

  • Choose from Level Classes: Beginner Ballet 1, 2, or 3 OR our fun variation styles (hip-hop, lyrical or jazz)

  • Level Students (all those in beginner ballet classes) particpate in The Gathering: which includes Bible study, ballet training, and a performance variation.

  • Want more dancing? No problem! All our classes can be added on and there are multiple discounts for extra classes!

👩 Upper School Students: Youth Division (Ages 13–18)

Level Students applying for Level 1A or 1B/1C

  • New Students: May apply for Level 1A

  • Returning Students: Select the level provided in your placement email

  • Choose your 1 required variation (all levels are combined for variation classes)

  • Decide if you’d like to add a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th variation (additional cost)

Variation

Only want to take a variation class? No worries! Choose the variation (style) you want to take!

Options: Ballet, Musical Theater, Lyrical/Contemporary or Hip-Hop!

🏠 Homeschool Program (ages 5-12+)

Choose the class based off your child’s age group

Want more dancing? Great! Though not homeschool timed, all classes in the evenings are available as well

Once we receive your application, we’ll send a follow-up email with next steps. After completing those steps, you’ll hear from our SOTA Director regarding your acceptance status. If accepted, you’ll receive a WELCOME email with instructions to activate your family account and access the Parent Portal with all the details for the upcoming season!

Let’s make 2025–2026 a year of purpose, growth, and worship—together. 🙌