Liturgical Dancers

 

There are many biblical and historical references to dance; Psalms 149 and 150 instruct us to praise God with dance; the apocryphal Acts of John has a description of the disciples at the Last Supper circling around Jesus as he calls them to dance; Romans 12:1 and 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 bless the body as a worthy instrument. The word rejoice in Aramaic (the language Jesus spoke) is said by some to mean “to jump or dance.” The original meaning of choir referred to a group of dancers. Stanza meant that the dancers stood still while the soloist danced; the chorus was when the group danced.

 

Creative Director : Deirdre Smith