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'''Liturgical [[dance]]''' is dance that is incorporated into liturgies or worship services |
'''Liturgical [[dance]]''' is dance that is incorporated into liturgies or worship services as an expression of [[worship]]: the dancers will respond with an appropriate dance which flows out of the music and is thought to enhance the prayer or worship experience. This dance may either be spontaneous, or have been choreographed ahead of time. If it is choreographed it is generally fitted to the song's [[lyrics]] or to religious concepts. |
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Liturgical dance had been common in ancient times or non-western settings, with precedents in the Hebrew religion back to accounts of dancing in the [[Old Testament]]. An example is the episode when [[King David]] danced before the [[Ark of the Covenant]] ([http://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=david+danced&qs_version=DRA 2 Sam 2:14]). |
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Liturgical dance as a term is sometimes controversial |
Liturgical dance in Christian worship as a term is sometimes controversial: while some groups disapprove of dancing in liturgy others perceive it as "Christian body worship". |
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Liturgical dancing is forbidden by [[Canon Law]] within the [[Roman Catholicism|Catholic]] and [[Eastern Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] [[Christian Church|Church]]es, except in [[Africa]] where dancing has traditionally been connected to worship. Thus, its use outside of Africa is illicit and constitutes a [[liturgical abuse]]. |
Liturgical dancing is forbidden by [[Canon Law]] within the [[Roman Catholicism|Catholic]] and [[Eastern Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] [[Christian Church|Church]]es, except in [[Africa]] where dancing has traditionally been connected to worship. Thus, its use outside of Africa is illicit and constitutes a [[liturgical abuse]]. |
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Revision as of 19:58, 25 October 2012
Liturgical dance is dance that is incorporated into liturgies or worship services as an expression of worship: the dancers will respond with an appropriate dance which flows out of the music and is thought to enhance the prayer or worship experience. This dance may either be spontaneous, or have been choreographed ahead of time. If it is choreographed it is generally fitted to the song's lyrics or to religious concepts.
Liturgical dance had been common in ancient times or non-western settings, with precedents in the Hebrew religion back to accounts of dancing in the Old Testament. An example is the episode when King David danced before the Ark of the Covenant (2 Sam 2:14).
Liturgical dance in Christian worship as a term is sometimes controversial: while some groups disapprove of dancing in liturgy others perceive it as "Christian body worship".
Liturgical dancing is forbidden by Canon Law within the Catholic and Orthodox Churches, except in Africa where dancing has traditionally been connected to worship. Thus, its use outside of Africa is illicit and constitutes a liturgical abuse.