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Mastering Dance Terminology

God is raising up dance ministers who are both spiritually empowered and technically equipped. This course will challenge you to grow in your understanding of dance terminology, ensuring that every movement reflects excellence and purpose. Step into your calling with confidence—equip yourself for greater impact in dance ministry!

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Dance has long been a vehicle of expression, communication, and worship. For liturgical dancers, movement is more than artistry—it is an offering of praise and a way to convey the heart of God. Understanding the language of dance deepens our ability to minister with clarity, precision, and spiritual impact. This course is designed to equip liturgical dancers with foundational knowledge of dance terminology, history, and techniques from three key genres: ballet, jazz, and modern dance. As you journey through this material, you will gain insight into the rich history of these forms and their technical components, enhancing both your personal movement vocabulary and your ability to lead others in dance ministry.





Welcome to the Dance Terminology eCourse for Liturgical Dancers! This course serves as an essential resource for those who desire to refine their dance technique, increase their understanding of movement terminology, and gain a historical perspective on the development of ballet, jazz, and modern dance. Each module will guide you through key dance terms, their applications, and the significance of these styles in the context of worship and ministry. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer, this course will help you move with greater confidence, intentionality, and purpose.
Proverbs 18:15 (ESV)

An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

Overview

Here is what we will cover in
this course

Ballet Terms

Deepen your understanding of Ballet with clear and insightful explanations. 

Lyrical Dance Basics

Master the fundamentals of Lyrical Dance, igniting the heart of a Liturgical Dancer.

Modern Dance Pioneers

Discover the history of Modern Dance and its pioneering visionaries.

Contemporary Dance Moves

Unleash your creativity by mastering the origins and fundamentals of Contemporary Dance!

Jazz Terms & Moves

Expand your understanding of Jazz Terms through clear explanations.

Modern Jazz Basics

Unleash your potential by mastering the origins and fundamentals of Modern Jazz!

Kimberly Brown-Phillips

CEO of CCD & the Arts
About
Kimberly Brown-Phillips is a global worship and prophetic arts influencer and educational strategist.  As a trained dancer, former worship leader, and executive administrative professional, she uses her background to fuel her missional and apostolic approach to ministry.  She is a certified Dance Instructor, certified Life Coach & published author.  In 2000, she founded Christ Center for Dance, a worship & prophetic arts educational organization with students and graduates all around the world.  Her ministry is marked by passionate intercessory prayer, prophetic teaching, and an apostolic intensity. With the love and support of her husband, Kimberly is an example of how God can transform a life that is surrendered to Him.
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