The term Dance is also used to describe methods of non-verbal communication between humans or animals (waggledance, mating dance), motion in inanimate objects (the leaves danced in the wind) and musical formss or genre. People who dance are called dancers and the act of dance is known as dancing. An event where dancing takes place may be called a dance. Choreography is the art of making dances.
Although dance is often accompanied by music, it can also be presented alone (Postmodern dance) or provide its own accompaniment (tap dance). Dance presented with music may or may not be performed in time to the music depending on the style of dance. Dance performed without music is said to be ''danced to its own rhythm'.
In the early 1920s dance studies (dance theory, history and practice) began to be considered as a serious academic discipline. Today dance studies are an integral part of many universities' arts and humanities programs. In the early 21st century the recognition of practical knowledge as equal and valid to academic knowledge lead to the emergence of practice-based research and practice as research.
I have no desire to prove anything by dancing. I have never used it as an outlet or a means of expressing myself. I just dance. I just put my feet in the air and move them around. — Fred Astaire
A dance is a measured pace, as a verse is a measured speech. — Francis Bacon
Dance first. Think later. It's the natural order. — Samuel Beckett
Dance is your pulse, your heartbeat, your breathing. It's the rhythm of your life. Its the expression in time and movement, in happiness, joy, sadness and envy. — Jacques D'Amboise
To dance is to be out of yourself, larger, more powerful, more beautiful. This is power, it is glory on earth and it is yours for the taking. — Agnes de Mille
There is a bit of insanity in dancing that does everybody a great deal of good. — Edwin Denby
Dancing: The Highest Intelligence in the Freest Body. — Isadora Duncan
Dance is the hidden language of the soul. — Martha Graham
So you can't dance? Not at all? Not even one step? . . . How can you say that you've taken any trouble to live when you won't even dance? — Hermann Hesse
Dance for yourself, if someone understands good. If not then no matter, go right on doing what you love. — Louis Horst
We should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once. — Friedrich Nietzsche
Dancing for Joy Offering scriptural resources for both the Messianic and Christian believers. Includes outreach program, events and a FAQ page. http://www.bethemunah.org/dancing.htm
Messianic Dance Offering a Hebrew dance list, step by step instructions and scriptural references for Messianic dances to be used in Christian worship. http://www.fidalgo.net/~daniells/dance.htm
Christian Dance Canada Resource Site Includes illustrated dance narrations, information about the ministry and a webring. http://www.christiandance.net/
JoyDance, Inc. Devoted to promoting Christian dance through instructional videos and workshops. Also has message board, events list and links to other resources. http://www.joydance.org/
Worship God in Dance An article by Lucinda Coleman which lists the history of and scriptural reasons for dance in the church. http://www.pastornet.net.au/renewal/journal6/coleman.html
One Accord Ministries Resources including links, chat, videos, books and dance garments. Also has a worldwide listing of churches with dance ministries. http://www.christiandance.com/
A Call to Worship Informational reference on using tabrets, shields, worship flags and prayer banners in worship. Also has information on colors, spiritual warfare, attire, materials, symbols and authority. http://myweb.ecomplanet.com/mill8678/
Dance in Worship A directory of resources for adding dance to worship services. http://christianmusic.about.com/cs/worshipdance/
Dance in Worship Teaching on dance in worship from Rich and Deborah Murphy from Maranatha Life. Also details on how to make dance streamers and hoops. http://maranathalife.com/teaching/jew-danc.htm
Dance Ministry Information about dance as a form of evangelism. Provides pictures and examples of dance worship organizations. http://webstu.messiah.edu/~ms1297/mission.htm
Dance in Christian Worship Includes biblical references and practical instructions for dance in church, flags, streamers and accessories. Also has a message board and a web ring. http://bonasdancesite.homestead.com/
Bride 3 in One Dance and music production that tells the story of God's love for Israel and the Church. Directed by Erica Bebb and touring in UK. http://bride3inone.homestead.com/
...and Dance A Christian site dedicated to Christian dancers and suppliers. Included articles, question and answers and a dance circle web-ring. http://www.angelfire.com/on/dance/indexheader.html
Praise Him With Dance Christian dance school with associated outreach ministry. Details of instructors, prices, schedule and types of dance offered including ballet, pointe, tap and hip-hop. Based in Kennesaw, Georgia. http://www.phwd.org/
CXT Ministries Charity running a Christian dance and creative arts ministry in Uganda. Details of members, faith, dances and ways to support the team. based in Jinja. http://www.cxtministries.org/
Worship Steps Instructional Christian dance videos in hip-hop, jazz, and lyrical styles containing choreography demo followed by step-by-step instruction. Online previews and music. http://www.worshipsteps.com/
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