Contemporary Movement

Are there certain dance moves that are "sinful?" How do we determine what is or is not appropriate for the worship setting? Are there some things that may work for outreach that may not work in church?

The Lord is the Divine Creator. As dance and movement continues to evolve and move forward, we must be led by the Lord into new territory. Motives matter. We do not have to borrow from others to stay current with the latest dance moves. We can get our choreography straight from the Throne Room!

Not only must we get out of the box, we should step into the realm of eternity by faith. Looking for new inspiration? Discover new movement and be enlarged with the capacity to move in liberty! Learn contemporary movement at DANCE MINISTRY DETOX July 16th-18th in Las Vegas, NV.

GET MOVING!
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"Contemporary Movement"
Instructor: Joey Alleyne
JAMM Performing Arts
www.jammperformingarts.com

New King James Version

2 Samuel 6:16, 21-23
Now as the ark of the LORD came into the City of David, Michal, Saul’s daughter, looked through a window and saw King David leaping and whirling before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart.

So David said to Michal, “It was before the LORD, who chose me instead of your father and all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the LORD, over Israel. Therefore I will play music before the LORD. And I will be even more undignified than this, and will be humble in my own sight. But as for the maidservants of whom you have spoken, by them I will be held in honor.” Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no children to the day of her death.

Isaiah 42:9
Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I declare; Before they spring forth I tell you of them.

Let's Get Technical! Ballet

Excellence is something that we have to work towards on an ongoing basis. When we make an offering to the Lord, we should give Him our very best. Not everyone in the ministry of movement will master the technical elements of dance, but those who dance lyrically should work to obtain a basic mastery of balance, positioning, placement, and safety.

Dance training on a regular basis may be out of reach for some, but if we can bring the training to us, we can still improve our technique. Taking ballet classes does not mean that our pieces have to include all of the elements that we have learned in class. The foundational concepts of ballet will help us be able to do the choreography that the Lord shows us with precision and with minimal injury.

Merge the skill of movement with anointed dance! Even if you have not trained from childhood, it's never too late to learn a new skill or improve on an existing one. If you desire an intense ballet class from a skilled and anointed movement minister, take this class at DANCE MINISTRY DETOX July 16th-18th in Las Vegas, NV. Monica Johnson, known for her YouTube choreography of "Let's Set the Atmosphere" with GLOW will be our dynamic instructor!

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"Let's Get Technical! Ballet"
Class Instructor: Monica Johnson
GLOW- www.glowdances.com

Psalm 149:3
Let them praise His name with the dance; Let them sing praises to Him with the timbrel and harp.

Psalm 150:4
Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; Praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes!

Isaiah 28:29
This also comes from the LORD of hosts, Who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in guidance.

Jeremiah 31:4
Again I will build you, and you shall be rebuilt, O virgin of Israel! You shall again be adorned with your tambourines, and shall go forth in the dances of those who rejoice.

Daniel 6:3
Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm.

Praise & Worship Dance

In a corporate praise and worship setting, dancers must understand the difference between ministering a piece and being part of the worship unit. Dancers should not be the focus of activity in a praise and worship atmosphere. When we are on one accord with the singers and the musicians, there should be a corporate unity that demonstrates liberty in the Spirit!

The viewing congregation should not merely watch the dancers, but feel welcome enough to participate at their seats, or in the aisles, if possible. Praise and worship is not a time for us to demonstrate all of our technical skills; rather it is a time to encourage others to praise Him for themselves. We can do this by incorporating movements that the masses can do together with us, regardless of skill level.

There are some basic techniques and tips that we can use to improve our congregational dance presentations. Whether we incorporate dance, flags, streamers, billows, or banners, it can be done in a way that allows everyone to benefit from the praise and worship experience. If you want to be more effective as a praise and worship dancer, you can learn how at DANCE MINISTRY DETOX July 16th-18th in Las Vegas, Nevada!

Ready for Praise and Worship?
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"Praise & Worship Dance"
Instructor: Sherry Traylor
Heavens Gates Academy- www.heavensgatesacademy.com
Zoe Christian Fellowship of Whittier- www.zcf.org
International Dance Commission California State Coordinator- www.idcommission.org

Psalm 66:4
All the earth shall worship You and sing praises to You; they shall sing praises to Your name. Selah

Psalm 68:25
The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after;Among them were the maidens playing timbrels.

Psalm 150: 1-6
Praise the LORD!
Praise God in His sanctuary;
Praise Him in His mighty firmament!
Praise Him for His mighty acts;
Praise Him according to His excellent greatness!
Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet;
Praise Him with the lute and harp!
Praise Him with the timbrel and dance;
Praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes!
Praise Him with loud cymbals;
Praise Him with clashing cymbals!
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD.
Praise the LORD!

Talent Show

In the parable of the talents, all those who were given talents were asked to give an account, or showing of what they did with what was given when the master returned. Everyone does not have the same talents. We do not all dance, mime, or move the same way. There seems to be a growing sector of opinion in the dance that says that if you are not formally trained, you are not called to dance.

Do not let the traditions of man hinder you from giving an account for the gifts and talents that God gave you. Did King David take required dance classes before he danced before the Lord with all of his might? Did Miriam take ballet? I am sure that both understood that the dances they did had purpose and glorified God. This matters more than training.

I have seen trained dancers with no demonstration of the knowledge or the power of God. I believe that dance classes help with safety, movement vocabulary, and knowledge of the mechanics of movement. I have taken Ballet and African dance classes as an adult. Ballet, Modern Dance, Jazz, and African are only a few ways to praise him in the dance. The following video reminds us that we can use all of our talents and give an account for them upon the Lord's return.