Christian dance company
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A Christian dance company is a dance company
usually specializing in ballet
that uses dance as a ministry
to reach out to non-Christians, strengthen the faith
of Christians, and to bring joy to poor countries or devastated areas.
Christian dance companies perform for free, and up to the time of the performance usually participate in missionary
style work in the area they have traveled to, engaging in activities such as feeding the homeless or building housing in rural areas.
http://expressionsofjoy.org
Dance company
A dance troupe or dance company is a group of dancers and associated personnel who work together to perform dances as a spectacle or entertainment.-Members:*Artistic Director*Choreographers*Dancers*Board of Directors*Education administrator...
usually specializing in ballet
Ballet
Ballet is a type of performance dance, that originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century, and which was further developed in France and Russia as a concert dance form. The early portions preceded the invention of the proscenium stage and were presented in large chambers with...
that uses dance as a ministry
Christian ministry
In Christianity, ministry is an activity carried out by Christians to express or spread their faith. 2003's Encyclopedia of Christianity defines it as "carrying forth Christ's mission in the world", indicating that it is "conferred on each Christian in baptism." It is performed by all Christians...
to reach out to non-Christians, strengthen the faith
Faith
Faith is confidence or trust in a person or thing, or a belief that is not based on proof. In religion, faith is a belief in a transcendent reality, a religious teacher, a set of teachings or a Supreme Being. Generally speaking, it is offered as a means by which the truth of the proposition,...
of Christians, and to bring joy to poor countries or devastated areas.
Christian dance companies perform for free, and up to the time of the performance usually participate in missionary
Missionary
A missionary is a member of a religious group sent into an area to do evangelism or ministries of service, such as education, literacy, social justice, health care and economic development. The word "mission" originates from 1598 when the Jesuits sent members abroad, derived from the Latin...
style work in the area they have traveled to, engaging in activities such as feeding the homeless or building housing in rural areas.
Christian Dance Companies
- Ballet Magnificat!Ballet Magnificat!Ballet Magnificat! is a Christian dance company located in Jackson, Mississippi and considered the premiere Christian dance company in the United States. Their location is in the same city as the USA International Ballet Competition and some dancers in this company have won medals in that competition...
- Ballet RejoiceBallet RejoiceBallet Rejoice is a pre-professional Christian dance company in Rocklin, California, USA, . They believe in glorifying God through excellence in art....
- Nomel Inspirational Dance Theater
- The Royal Stage
- REVELATION! Dance Theatre of Kingdom Arts Institute International
- Praise In Motion
- New Heights Dance Ministry
http://expressionsofjoy.org