Pastor Cory E. Ratliff, is the Founder and Artistic Director of ALATS Dance an outreach ministry of The Sign of the Dove Church where he is Senior Co-Pastor..  He began the organization in 2010 in response to a need for more intentional training towards children in dance theater performance.  The program began with 12 children ages 6 -12, and has grown to 50 plus students from all over the North Shore community.  As a member of the Waukegan Arts Council, he has used ALATS Dance as an ambassador for dance in the Waukegan Community.  Pastor Cory has been a choreographer, performer and guest speaker for many dance and arts conferences both in the US and internationally.  His heart is to unlock movement in every being, encouraging them to use the gift of dance that comes from above.

He has a BS degree in Vocal Music Education from the University of Illinois, has taught in the North Chicago school district for 7 years and was the Head Administrator and currently serves as president of the board for Shelia Daniels Christian Academy for 2 years.  He has dance training from North Shore School of Dance under Lisa Gold and training through college courses in modern dance technique.  

Pastor Cory served as vocal coach, vocal director, producer, choreographer and orchestra maestro for several productions with Up and Coming Theatre Company of Rolling Meadows, IL

Pastor Ratliff began singing and dancing at an early age.  He has performed as a soloist in several areas of music ranging from classical to musical theatre and opera.  He has extensive experience in conducting choirs and coaching soloist.  He has been a speaker and dance instructor at many workshops and conferences internationally.  Pastor Cory is also a choreographer and stage director and has produced several original productions for the church that encourage the body of Christ.  He is also a lyricist, composer and recording artist in worship with two CD’s to his credit entitled “Let Your Glory Return to this Temple” and “Fruit of My Lips”.

Pastor Cory Ratliff is married and has three children.  He is a resident of Waukegan, IL and works as the Senior Co-Pastor of The Sign of the Dove Church.  He is very passionate about His love for God and the use of the Arts to bring reconciliation to the community.