DS 310 - Sacred Dance & Dance as Worship

3 Credit Hours

This course examines the use of dance as a worship art. Although the class focuses on the historical use of dance in the public liturgy of the Christian Church students will be introduced to the use of scared dance in other cultures and religious traditions. The class will explore types of worship/sacred dance, choreographing for worship service, understanding liturgy in the Christian church and the role dance and other art forms might play. Practical knowledge about participating or leading a dance ministry will also be explored through the class readings and exercises Students will examine how different dance techniques can be the basis of scared/liturgical dance choreography.