Worship/Prophetic Dance Class Topics

Taught by 
Pastor Lynn M. Hayden

This page shows a complete list of classes that are typically taught during workshops, conferences, or intensives. Depending on the amount of time allotted during the event, and by the leading of the Holy Spirit, we may teach a couple or all of them. For example, during a (5 full day) summer intensive, most of the topics are covered.

All the classes will be taught in one room with all the participants. This way, everyone gets to participate in all the classes given.  

Please look at the specific conference title page for the classes that will be taught during that particular event.

Be prepared, with an open heart, for God to touch you miraculously (even during some of the classes). 
 

Artistic Worship

Each morning we will begin with a time of worship where we will do some easy to follow movements, experiment with flags & cloths, etc. Sometimes Lynn will sculpt the entire group of participants into a creative collage of worship. It is a great way to start the day. Be sure to be in the conference room bright and early! 
 
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Power of Praise (Expressive Warfare)

After our worship time, we will exercise our spirit, soul, and body with an aerobic type, faster paced song. To this, we will pull down strong holds, do damage to the kingdom of darkness, and warm up our muscles. 
 
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Modern Dance

On certain mornings, we'll do an introductory segment of modern techniques. Based on Martha Graham technique, Lynn has developed her own style that is easy to follow, fun, and challenging for all levels. Normally, during the class, steps (to the dance that will be learned later) are practiced. This makes learning the dance much easier.  
 
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Beauty of Ballet Basics

One morning, we may do some very basic ballet steps or combine a bit of ballet movement with the Modern class (depending on time). Although we love expressing and "flowing", ballet is a great foundation of movement technique that improves your posture, poise, strength, flexibility, grace, and balance. It also gives your muscles a longer, leaner appearance. 

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Billow Cloth Ministry & Creativity

5 yard billow cloths can be beautiful and expressive. However, there are many techniques and methods that can enhance your ability. We will explore the multitudinous ways to not only billow, but minister. 

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"Active" Word Studies

This is a favorite of most people, during workshops. We will use the Dance, Dance, Dance! book and take Hebrew, Greek, and English words (from scripture), that relate to movement... and move! We will break into small groups (where everyone has opportunity to meet everyone else) and create movement stories that depict the scriptures and the words...fun way to learn! 

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Expressive Sign

In creative ways, we will embellish sign language and use other means of expression, so we may enhance or acquire a greater movement vocabulary, with which to express our heart of worship. 

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Dance Composition

This is an advanced, college level study broken down into a fun and easy to learn format. Taken from the "Divine Choreography" book, Movement and Meaning will be explored. Purpose: To stimulate creative thinking. To discover the many variations of movement and movement phrases that can be done in choreographed (as well as spontaneous) dances. To reveal the depth and breadth of physical movement possibilities that will enhance and activate the worshipper's vocabulary of expression. Therefore, the learned, quality variations planted with in the worship dancer, will give greater meaning to their outward demonstration of gospel presentations.  

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Choreography Tips & Techniques

Many choreography concepts, tips, techniques, do's and don'ts will be explored that will make your dances minister most effectively. 

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"The Fruit of the Spirit" (Team Concepts)

This is a productive time of discussion about dance teams. Taken from the "Team Terrificus" book, we will talk about many issues with which team leaders and members deal, and combine them with the fruit of the Spirit. 

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Purposeful Pageantry (Magnificence In Ministry)

To reveal to the worshipper about the relevance of dance/pageantry in the church. To discuss both the scriptural significance and practical applications of processionals and prop use. To activate the participant in movement ideas, ministry and use of props. To minister to the heart of the workshop participant. 

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Prophetic Dance for a New Generation

Even as someone with the gift of prophesy can hear from God about an individual or situation, and deliver it through word or song, so can a dancer hear from God and deliver a message through movement. There are several ways through which this can be accomplished. We will not only learn, but do, and be ministered to! This is usually the time, during the conference, where deep healing takes place. 

What is prophetic dance?

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Creative Worship

Along with "Active" Word Studies, Creative Worship is among most people's favorite part of a conference. Many, many exercises will be done to: stimulate and activate spontaneity; to activate leadership skills; stimulate creativity during team ministry; cultivate unity and harmony among team members; and expand movement ideas for praise and worship. Often, too, this is a time in the evening, where we experience intimate worship through spontaneous movement.

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Effective Unity (Corporate or Congregational Movement)

God inhabits the praises of His people. Where 2 or 3 are gathered in His name, there is unity...One can put a thousand to flight, two can put ten thousand... We will do several exercises that will be useful in leading team members or entire congregations in unity of movement. Useful and loads of fun!  

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Stretch and Adoration

Usually after Power of Praise, we take a long time to relax, stretch, and meditate on our Lord, Jesus Christ. It is a welcomed segement of a conference to relax and stretch those tired muscles while giving adoration to our King.

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Let's Talk Leadership

Although this class is primarily geared for dance/arts leaders, anyone is welcome. We will take practical and typical examples of tough situations with which dance leaders have had to overcome or deal. It is good for everyone to break up into groups and discuss these issues, to hear one another's perspectives for resolve. This has been very successful in the past and will be brought up during some workshops.

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Dance As Ministry

Throughout the conference, at different times, we will experience the difference between performance and ministry. While concepts are being learned, powerful demonstrations of ministry will take place, both individually and corporately. 

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Learn A Dance

Occasionally, (especially during longer intensive-type conferences) we will learn a dance. Then, if we will have had enough time to practice, during the workshop, we will present it at the evening concert. It is usually useful choreography that may be re-used, either with that song or to different music. Often, there is a video available, for sale, with the dance broken down for ease of remembrance. 

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Dance Concert

The evening concert is always a highlight. The workshop participants often come with their whole teams, and present a dance that they will have already done at their churches. This is still part of the learning experience, because we see and experience a whole host of ideas, concepts, costumes, and music. 
 
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There will be some unique activities and times of ministry, that will take place, as Holy Spirit directs. Overall, it will be an awesome time in the Lord. Be sure to register early to get a spot! 
 

All of these topics may be found in DFH books and videos. If you can't make it to one of the conferences, be sure to see our ON LINE BOOKSTORE!!!
 

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