Hi again... after such a long time.... just found some time to do some blogging. been busy since july 2009 for our christmas project... anyway... HAPPY NEW YEAR! MAY YOU ALL HAVE A FRUITFUL MEANINGFUL YEAR AHEAD AS WE FIX OUR EYES ON THE LORD AND SERVE HIM! (HEHEHE... I see many of you are using my chat box to chat with other christian dancers... sorry I was away and didnt reply the chats. Keep it up for those who have been encouraging through my chat box. God bless you! thanks to enni, maxchen n others :)
below are some video links to our latest Christmas dance musical. (performed in 2 major malls, Vietnamese Christmas party and for Christmas service). we had almost over 30 people ranging from 6yrs old till 60 yrs old. chinese and indians (for the first time!!). a collaboration of choreography from 7 of us. 10 trainers and helpers. it was truly amazing how god could bring us all together for his purpose. the focus was on bringing the presence of jesus into the community as we worship him. it was the first time that the team learnt how to dance worship n not just perform. and the shachah tambourine n flags workshop was the start of a new spiritual revival in the team. i would never imagine a person as timid as i am to lead this diverse team for the lord. it was truly god who strengthened me to do so. ALL GLORY TO JESUS!
Shout praise, upbeat modern dance:
Christmas angels: angels, flags, tambourine
Joyful joyful we adore thee, flags, tambourine, streamer fans, big flags:
I am so encouraged by this brother... brother kevin from Philipines who has shared a great deal of his country's tambourine dance choreographed patterns. i am sure he has spent alot of time in preparing all these videos and sharing them for free. Please do drop him a comment to encourage him ya? I am also so inspired by him as a male dancer dancing the tambourine unto the lord. coz the tambourine is not just a praise instrument but also a holy weapon to destroy the enemy. “And in every place where the staff of punishment passes, Which the LORD lays on him, It will be with tambourines and harps; And in battles of brandishing He will fight with it.” (Isaiah 30:32).
Their own tambourine patterns: (loved their variations)
Romans
Habakkuk I love this pattern...it has tapping with the heels and legs!
oil of gladness
my Favourite pattern (choreographed by Kevin himself!) Surely
check out the throwing of the tambourine! he does it so skillfully. Glory to Jesus!
An intercessory prayer dance to the song " raise up an army o God" and "go forth" with the tambourine and flags.(Our Creative arts Core Team, Church of Praise, Johor Bahru, Malaysia)
“And in every place where the staff of punishment passes, Which the LORD lays on him, It will be with tambourines and harps; And in battles of brandishing He will fight with it.” (Isaiah 30:32).
“All inhabitants of the world and dwellers on the earth; when he lifts up a banner on the mountains, you see it, and when he blows a trumpet, you hear it.” (Isaiah 18:3).
This is an intercessory prayer dance. It is not for entertainment. We urge you to pray along with us. As we praise God with the tambourines, the Lord will use the tambourine as a holy weapon to destroy the enemy.
As we raise our flags and blow the shofar, we are calling forth all believers to a greater commitment to pray for our land, Malaysia. And we are lifting the Lord’s name: Jesus above all other names and that as He is lifted up, He will draw all people to Himself.
As we marched out... we are marching as an army of God. Praying that the Lord Jesus will raise up his children to be strong soldiers in his army. Raising up intercessors in all ages.
It's been a long break for me since I blogged. Yeah... motherhood takes up alot of my time. Anyway, below are some wonderful dance videos by "Come to Jesus Fellowship" (CTJF)Performing Arts Ministry from Geneva, Switzerland. They are a Filipino church.
Their team members are ranging from 10-35 years old! Check out their dances! Some Shachah's patterns are incorporated for the tambourines, flag, and streamers dance but they have also come up with their own choreography. They also have hand mime.
Be inspired! Thanks to Mary Mendez for sharing these wonderful videos! God bless!
CTJF Glorious Grace Easter Presentation 2007 (flag,streamer and tambourine)
lots of familiar shachah patterns... modified and also new choreographed ones.
Modern dance: Glorious Grace VS Generation Cross!
CTJFI MIME MINISTRY
the most interesting hand mime i have ever seen. check out the creativity using light and darkness..It's so fascinating!
Thanks cecilia for this wonderful clip of your church's children's tambourine dance presentation last christmas. They were well coordinated and look so cute. To the glory of our Father! Go go Kids!! Praise the Lord!
Song: Everyone Praises (New life worship, Desperation band) Patterns: intro: Full gospel verse: Sovereign (modified) bridge: choreographed chorus: shouts of joy! smile (2X), Miriam (inverted)
halleluyah: halleluyah (slow), celebrate jesus (fast)
well, there was some wardrobe malfunctioning here... he he.. all black... and droopy pants causes them to feel really uncomfortable.:P
lyrics: Great in splendor, Lord of everything Worthy is Your name Never-changing, Ever-reigning King Worthy is Your name All creation rises up To declare Your wonders As people everywhere sing
Chorus: Praises To the One Who saves us Through His blood He gave us life And now we come Everyone (repeat)
More than able Always faithful Friend Worthy is Your name Bright and burning You're returning again Worthy is Your name All creation rises up To declare Your wonders As people everywhere sing
Praise the Lord! After a few months of training (using Shachah's tambourine dance instructional videos: http://www.shachah.org/store.php?cPath=37), our church (church of Praise, Bukit Indah, Johor malaysia) dance ministry team had their first taste of serving in the sunday worship service. I am so inspired by this new team of young girls who are so eager and willing to serve the Lord in this ministry. Their zeal and commitment truly amazes me. It's truly my joy & blessing to be able to train them and nurture them in the LORD.
Here's part of the small dance team in our church (From Left to right: Ee Ling, Shella, Aunty Danz (& baby in the tummy), Esther & Natalie)
What do you think of their red T'shirt costume? Bought them at Jusco TZ factory for 25RM each.
during worship service:
Our God Saves patterns: V: Full Gospel, covenant (Shachah's) B:Redeemer's clap (Alicia's) C:Banner, Acts (Shachah's) Instrumental: Holy wave (Alicia's)
As I am an avid tambourine dancer... ehhehe I just love this group from the Philippines. Selah timbrels from Jesus the Anointed One Church, Philippines.
They have many modified shachah's pattern and own patterns. Wished i could get some of their patterns too..Anyone know where to get their books? (it seems they have released their own syllabus book on tambourine patterns).
These are a few of their tambourine performance videos:
Because Of You - Tambourine Dance - Selah Timbrels JA1 Because of You by Christ For the Nations Institute (CNFI)song
Dancing Generation-Tambourine Dance-Selah Timbrels-JA1 10 Nights Inner Healing and Deliverance Crusade (Day 7) JA1 Church, Batangas City
Tambourine Dance-Selah Timbrels Special Number JA1 8th Anniv
Tambourine Dance-Selah Timbrels Special Number JA1 9th Anniversary Jesus the Anointed One Church 9th Anniversary at JA1 Mega Sanctuary, Alangilan Batangas City
Tambourine Dance - JA1 Worship Camp 2007 (Selah Timbrels) "It's all about you" song
I need to polish up my tambourine dance steps now!!! Heard that they got some patterns from the book ALL FOR CHRIST CHURCH?? Anyone know more about this?
Project Barnabas 2005 Opening Service dance performance by His Sanctuary of Glory church, Destiny Image, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia A Great flag and streamers presentation. I love the song!!! Yahweh by Steve Fry (album Thy Kingdom Come)
Project Barnabas 2006 Closing Ceremony dance performance by His Sanctuary of Glory church, Destiny Image, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Excellent choreography of tambourine, flags, banners, streamers etc. Watch out when each tambourinist uses 2 tambourines to coordinate with the flag bearers behind. The whole group's coordination is superb! Praise the Lord!! I love the praise song too! So majestic!
Welcome to Aunty Danz' personal ramblings about Christian dance & etc. I will periodically upload some dance videos of my own choreography & also other uplifting dance videos from worldwide sources. May they inspire you in your dancing & ministry to the Lord! For more detailed tambourine/flags dance instructional videos, you can purchase them at Shachah Ministry (Magrate Yap). I don't sell any dvds or books. I am not from Shachah Ministry but am connected to them. You can contact them at shachahsing@shachah.org for bookings on dance worship seminars etc. If you do have any dance videos to share in the blog, do email me at: alcheang@gmail.com or Facebook me!
