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Messianic Dance (Hebrew Folk Dance) "The Miriam Experience"
Exodus 15:20 "Miriam the prophetess...and all the woman went out after her with timbrels and dancing."
Praising the Lord through authentic Messianic Dance or Hebrew Folk Dance set to messianic music and contemporary worship songs. Students are taught to praise our God in the traditional method of the Old Testament. Ages 6 and up.
Classical Ballet & Bible
Technical Ballet training is taught (Cecchetti method) and students progress according to their own abilities. Classes are structured and they will learn the spiritual, physical and mental discipline that is necessary to be a "Worship Dancer". Ballet terminology and theory as well as Bible study and verses are included and students are expected to put these to memory. A proper understanding of classroom etiquette is expected. Correct stance and body alignment are emphasized as to give God our excellence.
All dancers are required to take at least one ballet class. This will enable our praise and worship company to be foremost spiritually healthy yet also technically excellent. God deserves our best and we desire to give it to Him as we use our talents to glorify Him. Ages 7 and up.
Interpretive Dance
Interpretive Dance is a contemporary dance technique, which promotes dramatic expression. The freedom to dance other than classical technique enables the dancer to express new ideas and feelings to their Savior. The blend of Interpretive Dance and Classical Ballet allows the student to become more creative and spontaneous in Worship. Ages 7 and up.
Cherubim
Pre-school dance for ages 4-6. Students will be taught pre-ballet, creative movement, rhythm, stretching and motor skill development. All music will be to Sunday school songs. Rhythm stick, and tambourines will be used to learn rhythm as well as streamers to promote creativity. Dancers will pray and memorize short pieces of scripture as well as learn limited sign language.
Tools of Worship
Using flags, streamers, glory hoops and tambourines, the worshiper will learn various techniques using Tools of Praise and Worship. The focus is to provide basic movements along with basic dance technique. Students will learn to express the Word of God with the use of these Tools of Praise and Worship. Studying God's Word, students will learn that flags become the primary sign for lifting up a "standard"of God and that these Tools of Praise and Worship are used in warfare as well as contemporary Praise. Focus is on basic technique set along with dance. The use of banners and pageantry will be introduced. Ages 10 and up.
Theatrical Mime & Character Dance
Theatrical Mime and Character Dance is designed to teach movement and gesture vocabulary for theatrical mime pieces that express the gospel and character dances portraying biblical characters. Throughout Scripture, God has used dramatic expression to communicate His Will and His Word. Ages 6 and up.
Sign Language
Through our Worship through Sign Language classes, the student will learn Signed English to worship songs and hymns to enable the worshiper to be free in their personal worship and also to edify the deaf community. Official American Sign Language signs are taught with expression to help make His Praises Glorious! Ages 6 and up.
Special Choreography
Classes for dance teams and those desiring to establish a dance team. These classes are designed to be an encouragement and support to other Dance Ministries. Our goal is to help train and equip God's people so together we can make His Praises Glorious. In this class, choreography will taught to worship music. We will be teaching complete dances for you to take back and use in your own church. Special Choreography classes will be on a 12 week basis to complete each piece of Worship choreography. Ages 12 and up.
Private Choreography
These classes are the same as Special Choreography except this class is reserved solely for your own church. One of a kind Worship dance pieces for special church events such as Christmas, Resurrection Day, youth events, etc. Advanced reservations are suggested. Ages 12 and up.
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