Where Kingdom Purpose Meets Artistic Excellence.
Cultivating artists rooted in spiritual growth, artistic excellence, and Kingdom purpose — forming identity, character, and craft as one unified journey.
Fall 2026 Enrollment Is Closed
Fall 2026 enrollment for DG School of the Arts is now closed.
We are preparing to announce upcoming art classes and creative learning opportunities. Details will be shared as they become available.
Interested in upcoming art classes? Please use the questions area below to contact us and let us know you would like updates.
The Foundation: Our Three Pillars
The School of the Arts is the next expression of DG Inspired Studios’ mission — an environment where formation and creativity move together.
01 | Identity
Naming the Voice. Students discover who they are as artists and as image-bearers — naming their voice, their gifts, and their calling.
02 | Character
The Heart of the Artist. Discipline, humility, collaboration, and stewardship are cultivated alongside technical mastery and creative range.
03 | Craft
Building the Ark. Foundational artistic principles and hands-on practice build the skill, confidence, and portfolio for future specialization.
Coming Soon: Art Classes
- Dance Department: Formal Training in Ballet, Modern & Worship Dance Techniques.
- Acting & Transformational Storytelling: Formal Class - To equip students with professional acting techniques.
- Acrylic Painting & Color: Reconnect with the joy of painting through an accessible online course created for developing artists.
Meet our Instructors
Professional Artists and Educators
Alicia Sanchez
Dance Department Instructor
Alicia Sanchez is an accomplished dancer and choreographer with training spanning ballet, modern, hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, tap, and worship dance. She has earned top honors at national competitions, including First Place in Troupe Hip-Hop and First Place in Human Video at the Fine Arts Festival. Beyond performance, Alicia has served in leadership roles within dance teams, contributing choreography and directing weekly ministry. Her classes blend technical discipline with creative expression — helping students discover movement as both an art form and an act of worship. She is passionate about developing young dancers who are confident, skilled, and rooted in purpose.
Matthew Sanchez
Acting & Transformational Storytelling Instructor
Matthew Sanchez brings over a decade of professional performance and production experience to the classroom. His training encompasses Meisner technique, stage combat, character development, script analysis, and stage direction — with extensive hands-on work in stage management, set design, and production coordination. Matthew has led and performed in major seasonal productions, theatrical concerts, and immersive dramatic experiences. His teaching philosophy is rooted in the conviction that every student carries a God-given story worth telling. At DG School of the Arts, he equips students with professional acting techniques while guiding them to uncover their unique voice and purpose.
Deborah Gambrel
Founder & Creative Director
Deborah Gambrel is the founder and creative visionary behind DG School of the Arts. Holding a B.S. in Elementary Education with a concentration in Arts for Youth from DePaul University (graduating with highest honors) and a B.A. in Pastoral Leadership from Faith Christian University, she brings a rare combination of pedagogical expertise and spiritual formation to arts education. Her vision is a generation of artists who steward their gifts with discipline and humility — creating with truth, beauty, and conviction. Deborah designed SOTA's foundational Three Pillars — Identity, Character, and Craft — to ensure every student develops not only as an artist but as an image-bearer called to shift atmospheres through holy imagination.
Interested in upcoming art classes?
What are you contacting us about?
- Upcoming DG School of the Arts art classes
- Future online course updates
- Future dance and movement offerings
- Future acting and transformational storytelling offerings
- General question