Christian Dance by Carol Hathorne

Published by Monarch Books

Price £6.99

ISBN 1 85424 440 X

See below for extract of Shirley's Dances

ALL HEAVEN DECLARES

 

Words and music: Noel and Tricia Richards (Kingsway's Thankyou Music, Eastbourne). This version is by John Perry, recorded on his album All Heaven Declares (Kingsway SFC 197). Mission Praise, no.14.

 

Choreography: young children of St Brelade's churches, Jersey.

 

Timing: two minutes, twenty-five seconds. A simple worship dance for any number of people, in a circle formation. Floor and air patterns show humility before God, with adoration of the risen Jesus.

Begin facing in, kneeling with backs of legs touching feet.

Fingertips are just touching the floor, palms facing out.

All heaven declares

Bring hands together, as if praying.

the glory of the risen Lord.

Part palms from thumbs, as if opening a book to read (the Bible).

Who can compare with the beauty of the Lord?

Hands the same, raise arms (offering the Bible to God). Loose hands and lower arms while standing.

*Forever he will be the lamb upon the throne.

Walk round to right in a circle very slowly, raising arms and reaching up (trying to touch Jesus on the throne).

I gladly bow the knee and worship him alone.*

Bow down on left knee, bending forward, taking arms back slowly. Then lower right knee, bringing arms forward, to end as you began.

I will proclaim the glory of the risen Lord. Who once was slain to reconcile man to God. Forever you will be the lamb upon the throne. I gladly bow the knee and worship you alone.

 

Following the music again, repeat all, but end crouching so you can stand quickly to repeat movements to the last lines of the song from * to * above.

To end, keep left knee only on the floor, sit on it and stretch right leg out in front as arms come forward. Front of body rests on extended leg.

Hold final position until music has completely faded away.