What is Liturgical Dance?

Liturgical Dance is "a contemporary style of dance that combines ballet and jazz techniques with personal emotion." Liturgical Dance is also known as Praise Dance.

Liturgical dance is a visual way to express hymns, prayers, songs and Scripture.
Liturgical dance is done within the context of worship. It leads to more fully worship and praise God.
Liturgical dance is an art form which can provide clarity, enhancement, teaching, and healing to the soul.
Dance is referred to at least twenty times in the Bible. -Soaring Spirit Dance Studio

Psalm 149:3 - "Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp."

Liturgical Dance wear is beautiful. It's usually very flowing and and allows freedom of movement. Liturgical Dance wear is modest. Liturgical dancers wear dance blouses, leotards, skirts, shawls, and dresses.


Buy Liturgical Dance Wear
http://www.praise-dancewear.com
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Liturgical Dance Links
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1083/is_n12_v70/ai_18905903
http://www.ysursa.com/dantza/Onati/Liturgical%20dance.htm
http://www.bonasdancesite.homestead.com/costumes.html


Reads
Adams, Doug, and Diane Apostolos-Cappadona, eds. Dance as Religious Studies. Eugene, Ore., 2001
Sherman , Deena Bess. Liturgical Dance: A Practical Guide to Dancing in Worship. May, 2004
Johnson, Carolyn E. The Ministry of Dance : Operating in the Spirit of Excellence, the Next Level. Feb.2001