A Dance Ministers Choreography: Jete

July 2, 2009 by Lakita
Filed under Choreography

Part 9: Jete

Jeté [zhuh-TAY] Throwing step. A jump from one foot to the other in which the working leg is brushed into the air and appears to have been thrown.

By my God I can leap over a wall. (Psalm 18:29)

The dancer in the picture is executing a grande (or large) Jete. It is a very beautiful move that requires much physical strength and stamina to present at the level pictured. The more you condition and strengthen your muscles along with practice, the higher your jetes will become. However, the truth is, our physical bodies have limitations and there will come a point when you can not leap any higher in your own strength.

Have you ever been in a situation where you have gone as far as you could by your own ability? That obstacle you are facing is too big for you to overcome in your own strength! Remember where your strength comes from. David proclaims:

I will love You, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; Psalms 18:1-2

David paints a picture with his song to depict the LORD delivering Him from the hands of Saul and his enemies. (Read the entire chapter). David knows that with God he can do those things that would otherwise be impossible! The wall described in Psalms 18:29 was more than likely a type of fortress wall. They are very thick, solid and tall. They are designed to be a barrier.

What barriers (walls) are you facing?
What are you willing to leap over with God’s help?

As you strengthen your physical body and practice your jetes, strengthen your faith by meditating on the true source of your strength!

Posted by Lakita Humber

Lakita Humber serves as the founder of Paneh Praise Dance & Mime Ministry and host of the Equipping the Saints Dance & Worship Arts Conference. Find out more about her or follow her on Twitter (@Paneh).

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2 Responses to “A Dance Ministers Choreography: Jete”

jocelyn says:

July 2, 2009 at 5:00 pm

Hello my dear sister,
You have done it again. You have given us such important teaching for movement minstry and life. I am thinking about the fact that the Greek word for rejoice in the New Testament means to leap.Let us rejoice in the Lord and leap in Him.
Thank you again.
Lakita says:

July 2, 2009 at 5:02 pm

Hey Jocelyn!

That’s a good point! I was thinking about how the lame man REJOICED when he was healed. That would be an awesome devotion as well!

Blessings to you!