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Praise Dance
1. Liturgical Dance
The diversity of people’s beliefs in a greater and higher being compels the modern society of people to
be united in that same conviction. Although each individual has a different view about God, each person
is unified to the idea of God. And with this diversity comes the various ways of acknowledging the
supreme divinity. Many prefer worship, particularly praise dances as means expressing religious fervor.
Dancing in praise allows individuals to use their bodies as temples to God. Through dancing, the faithful
show their intimacy and devotion to their Lord.
Praise dances are characteristically prayers through body movements. It is also a manner to present
devotion without using spoken words. Christianity uses liturgical dance, a type of praise dance, in the
upholding of their faith. Liturgical dances are used primarily in the Christian religion to help act out or
put emphasis words. Liturgical comes from the word "liturgy," which means a rite or body of rites
prescribed for public worship. Liturgical dances are a complement to a sermon, but like all praise
dances, it should not take away from the sermon itself. The dance should enhance the words and
significance of the priest or minister’s homily to the parishioners.
A liturgical dance group is a dance team that performs during public worship services to promote an
atmosphere of worship and praise. These groups are considered an efficient approach in inspiring
members to join and reverently and innovatively be in touch with God. Liturgical dance brings creativity
to the worship experience. The expressive movements enhance the service for dancers and spectators
alike. And with the praise dance industry growing, more believers and followers of the faith are
developing an inclination in the said method of praise and worship.
Liturgical dancewear requires modest-cut apparel that move freely with the dancer. It must be made
with fabrics like polyester, nylon, spandex or chiffon. These said textiles are easy to care for. Several
types of fabrics can be used in liturgical dance costumes and the designs are often done to create a
sweeping and loose form. Praise dance garments are perfect example of liturgical dancewear. This item
of clothing varies in style, size, color and fabric. Most of these garments are adorned with metallic,
sequin and appliqué embellishments matched with the different liturgical colors. It is constantly paired
with praise wear accessories that are most of the time used either as props or as part of the dance itself.
The said accessories entirely accentuate the dresses and the dancewear during a performance.
Hence forth, learning liturgical dance may be as simple as joining a praise dance team in a parishioners’
dedication in support of dance in worship. On the other hand, it may be as difficult as spending years of
studying modern dance or ballet in leading and influencing worship through dance. Though an individual
2. may not have spent enough time learning in dance studios, understanding the basics of praise dance
with some practice will definitely help in these said performances and activities.