My Interview on “The Praise Dance Life” hosted by Jocelyn Richard

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Black Friday Discounted Registration for Conference

 

This Black Friday sale won't require you to leave the house or stand in long lines.  Register for Equipping the Saints on Friday November 27th at the lowest registration price that will be offered…$35.

There are only 10 registrants that can use this discount code….first come, first served.  Registration opens at midnight on November 27th (CST) and closes at 11:55pm (CST) or when 10 people register using the code.

To register, enter the code: blackfriday or click on the link below:
http://equippingthesaints.eventbrite.com/?discount=blackfriday

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Dance Ministry Ethics #4: Competitions

October 26 – 30, 2009 is Dance Ministry Ethics Week here on Paneh’s site.  Each day a new topic will be featured for discussion.  The scenarios presented are based on real events however no actual names will be used. 

The topic for day 4 is Dance Ministry Competitions

I must admit that this is a topic I have been wanting to discuss and avoid discussing at the same time.  I purposely put it near the end of the week because I "ranked" it as a more difficult discussion.  The topics for the first three days had a general consensus, even if we all did not agree on the finer details.  Typically, praise dance competitions generate a variety of responses that can be narrowed down to two categories:

Praise Dance Competitions are OK

Praise Dance Competitions are NOT OK

Before listing the arguments for each category, let’s define "Praise Dance Competition"

Praise (in the Biblical context) - Expression of approval, extolling or exaltation of our Lord
Dance – To move rhythmically usually to music, using prescribed or improvised steps and gestures.

Praise Dance - A way to praise the Lord through movement

Competition – a contest for some prize, honor, or advantage.  A rivalry between two or more persons or groups for an object desired in common, usually resulting in a victor and a loser

Then by definition, a praise dance competition is a contest where the factor determining victory is how well you express approval of our Lord (praise) through dance.

Arguments supporting praise dance competitions

- It keeps the dance ministry motivated with something to strive for
- They are great fund raisers for the competition host (charging entry fee) and cash prize for winning team
- Competition is everywhere!  There is nothing wrong with friendly competition
- The level of exposure for entering and winning can be high
- It is a way to fellowship with other dance ministies
- An opportunity to gain constructive criticism regarding choreography
 

On the other hand…
- How can "praise" be measured in a contest?  The entire nature of a competition is to determine who is better by ranking and labeling a victor.

It is in our human nature to want to know who is "the greatest" , here is what Jesus said:

Then a dispute arose among them as to which of them would be greatest.  And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a little child and set him by Him,  and said to them, “Whoever receives this little child in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me. For he who is least among you all will be great.”  – Luke 9:46-48

Competitions, by design, have winners and losers.  How do the "losers" feel?  Inadequate? Insecure?

Can you focus on pleasing God (with your praise) and pleasing man (the judges)?

What does the Bible Say?

Competition can be found in 1 Kings 18:20-40. This is a great story of how Elijah defeats the false prophets.  Not only did he shamelessly annihilate them, he boasted in it!  The difference in this competition is that it was about bringing glory to God.  Elijah realized where his power and authority came from. I do not see a biblical precedence for vessels of God competing against each other using the very same gift that is used to glorify God.

It’s your turn!

Do you believe there is a place for praise dance competitions?  Why or why not?
Vote in the poll below! 
Share your own stories / testimonies, insights and questions below!

 

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Carnival of Praise Dance #3: Personal Finance Edition

 

It is my honor & privilege to present Carnival of Praise Dance #3: The "Personal Finance" Edition!  While a "carnival of praise dance" may be new to some of you, the concept of blog carnivals has been around for a while.  Like a real carnival, a blog carnival puts a lot of interesting "stuff" in one place.  Eventually, this carnival will travel to other sites as it gains momentum.  Read this article for more information on blog carnivals and how to participate or host future carnivals of praise dance. 

If you’re a new visitor to Paneh Praise Dance & Mime Ministry, I’d like to welcome you!  You can stay connected by subscribing to our RSS feed (What is RSS?), Twitter, and/or Facebook

Below you’ll find the submissions to this month’s carnival.  Aside from dance ministry, I am interested in personal finance, so I thought it would be fun to publish a Personal Finance edition. Enjoy!

Go to the ant, sluggard; consider her ways and be wise; who having no guide, overseer, or ruler, provides her food in the summer and gathers her food in the harvest. 
Proverbs 6:6-8
 

Rekesha Pittman, author of Dance Ministry Talk writes Don’t Break the Bank.  This article offers practical advice for dance ministers spending and budgeting while traveling to conferences and various events.

Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, “Go, sell the oil and pay your debt, and you and your sons can live on the rest.”
-2 Kings 4:7

Jocelyn Richard, author of The Praise Dance Life submits David’s dance and the Michal syndrome, which discusses the reason for David’s praise and Michal’s reaction.  

Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
- Romans 13:8

 

 

Roxi Author from The Rebellious Teacher submits The Power of Praise.  This is day 13 in the 30 days of praise challenge.  This post encourages you to allow the dunamis power of the Holy Spirit to flow through you 24/7!

 

Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.
-Luke 6:38

Since the carnival is posted here, there really isn’t a need for me to include a submission.  But I don’t want to miss out on all the fun! I’m submitting What to "Where", a praise dance garment resource list classifying what garments are available and where to find them.

 

We’d love to hear from you!  Leave your comments below and on the sites of those that submitted an article.  Would you like to participate in the next carnival of praise dance?  Check for the latest schedule information here or on BlogCarnival.com

Past Praise Dance Blog Carnivals: 

#1: September 2009 – Animal Kingdom Edition
#2 October 2009 – Equipping the Saints Edition

 

 

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What to “Where”? Praise Dance Garment Resource List

Movement Ministers,

I’m sure we’ve all been there before….you have an upcoming dance or ministry engagement but have no idea what to wear.  A Google search on "praise dance garments" or "praise dance uniforms" will bring up most commercial vendors.  But sometimes, you’re looking for more…but you’re just not sure what or where to find them.   The list below is not an all inclusive list, but it should jump start your search on a variety of garments that are being crafted for movement ministers.

	Diane Ransom / Garments Fit for King Click for website Types of garments include hanky hem overlays (pictured at left), suspender pants, various palazzo pants, ephods, tunics and dresses. These garments are durable, professionally sewn and reasonably priced. Great to wear at dance ministry workshops / conferences, they also make great rehearsal or preparation garments and of course are well suited for ministry. In addition to the garments on her site, Diane can make custom garments like the one she made for me shown at the right (sorry, this is one of a kind!)
	Diane Grant (aka Ladie Di) / Church Streetwear Click for website Ladie Di’s mission is to infiltrate the Christian dance ministry with anointed, quality, and gracious praise dance garments for the edification of God regardless of size, age, or gender.   The overlay pictured to the left is called Fire.  Below on the left is a picture of fire being worn by Ms. Patricia of the Anointed Feet Christian Dance Academy while ministering at the 2009 Equipping the Saints Dance & Worship Arts Conference.  The picture on the right is a red 2 piece called Divinity that I also wrote at Equipping the Saints.
	Tabitha McGowan / Doxa International Click for Myspace Page Tabitha makes stunning priestly robes, tunics and ephods.  Her garments are usually 1 to few of a kind.  In other words, they are not repeated.  The garment at the right is called His Glory Surrounds Me.  In the picture above, I am wearing a Doxa International original called Thy Kingdom Come over my Divinity Set.  Yes, you can mix & match!
	Rekesha Pittman / Reignaissance TM Click for Website Rekesha’s garment line exhibits royalty and excellence.  The garment pictured at the left is called a Reign Jacket.  She also produces overlays, shawls and accessories that can make an all white commericial garment look unique. Recently, she launched Classy Classwear TM to give dance ministers something modest to wear while rehearsing in the studio or evangelizing in the streets.  Let people everywhere know all about "PRAISE DANCE" with shirts, tote bags, and more accessories. Below is a picture of Reign Dance Company in their Classy Classwear Praise Dance T-Shirts and Palazzos
	Michelle Vela / Waves of Glory Click for Myspace Page   Michelle & Debbie make some of the most beautiful overlays I have ever seen!  If I need something special for a solo piece, they come to mind.  Many of their garments are made from ornate materials or delicate silks.  Some garments include hand painted art.     In addition to the overlays, they offer beautiful silk flags!   The garment pictured on the left is called One Night with the King
	Theresa Gomez / HIS Praise Click for Website   Theresa makes a variety of garments, praise hoops, flags and banners.  Including garments for children like the one pictured at the left.

Additional Garment Resources

These are resources I know of but do not own any of their products (haha…yet!)  Their garments are beautiful and on my Christmas list (smiles!).

 

 

Commercial Vendors

Below are commercial vendors that mass produce garments.  These are great resources for your "staple" items (shoes, leotards, tights, lyrical sandals etc)

Full disclosure: The vendors listed below have been a sponsor of Paneh at some time, however I am not receiving any sort of compensation for including them on this list.

There you have it!  A "what" to "where" resource guide to help you find ministry garments! 

As I mentioned above, this is not intended to be an all inclusive list, so please don’t send me requests to add names to the list.   My intention is for this to be a resource guide, not a list that I have to manually maintain…though I may visit it a few times a year to make sure the links still work!

 

 

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Equipping the Saints Conference Recap

As we praised and worshipped on one accord, He manifested HIS presence in such a tangible way.  There were testimonies of physical healings, deliverance and revival.

This year, we welcomed International guests from Bahamas, Barbados, Antigua, and Bermuda!  It was a special pleasure to fellowship with you all.  I count it an honor that you would travel to the United States to attend Equipping the Saints.  It is my prayer the conference exceeded your expectations and you left spiritually full, armed and equipped.  Ready to take new knowledge and inject it into your respective community. 

 

 

 

Thursday Night
Enter into HIS gates with thanksgiving and into HIS courts with PRAISE!

Wings of Praise started us off Thursday with a wonderful procession.  This was followed by congregational praise & worship led by Minister Rekesha Pittman.  Kudos to all the congregational dancers that volunteered!

 

Silent Praise from Omaha, NE ministered Praise Him in Advance by Marvin Sapp.  This ministries testimony truly blessed me! (Read it in full below!)  Since the conference, they have started a praise dance, mime, African, and flag ministry.  They are truly doing the work of the ministry.  To Dr. Anderson and the rest of the Allen AME leadership….keep up the GOD work!  I see the Lord all over those youth and the best is yet to come!

 

Patricia Burnett you touched my son’s chest during your prophetic dance and he has been seeking the Lord every since. Thank you so much for allowing God to use you in such a might way!!
- Miriam A. , St. Louis, MO

 

 

 

  Ms. Lauren Brown ushered us into the Holy of Holies with an anointed worship medley.  This P.K. (that is "preacher’s kid) is the daughter of our evening speaker Pastor Tanya Brown.  At 14 she is letter the Lord use her mightily through song, prophecy and the preached word! 

Our speaker, Pastor Tanya Brown from Bethesda Temple of Alton, IL stepped into an atmosphere that was charged for worship.  As she shared her testimony of the Lord’s grace, mercy and miraculous power the Spirit of the Lord began to fall and His people.  To God be ALL the Glory!

 

 

 

Friday – Breakout Sessions & Dance Intensives

This year we introduced several new sessions and a 4-hour dance & mime intensive.  Some of the new classes include Preparing to Meet the Bridegroom, Understanding the Times: Issachar & Israel, Raquad! Step it Up, Processions & Pageantry, Streamers in the Desert and About My Father’s Business.

The facilitators were all phenomenal!  They eagerly shared scripturally sound advice, revelations and knowledge.  Thank you all for sharing your gifts.

The dance intensive we just that….INTENSE!  Those that braved the 4-hour workshop learned foundational techniques that they could apply in movement.  I peeked in both classes and they covered conditioning, positioning, posture, walking, body alignment, choreography and so much more.  Everyone definitely looked as if they received a full body workout!

For His Glory Dance Ministry started our evening service with Anthem of Praise.  These girls ministered with flags under the anointing. 

The few students from the Mime Intensive session along with facilitator Minister Robert Hayes reminded us that We Need the Glory.  Their cry for the GLORY to fall resonated with the attendees as we shifted into worship.

 

Pat & Gary Anderson of Wings of Praise blessed us with Let the Veil Down Let the Praise Go Up by Judy Jacobs.  They used the billows in such a way it felt like the Lord was breathing on us!

 

 

 

Minister Rekesha Pittman encouraged us to FLY!  The Lord used her to minister to people prophetically and set the platform for our evening speaker Prophet Barbara McClain to bring the Word!

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday- Breakout Sessions, Five Fold Ministry Panel & Prophetic Wedding Feast

I was overwhelmed with the number of people that showed up for Between the Porch & Altar intercessory prayer!  Under the leadership of Dr. Ann Higgins we strategically prayed for our nation, Jerusalem, our visiting nations, and dancers everywhere to name a few.

We continued with our daily breakout sessions including new sessions: God’s Order for Garments TM, Streamers in the Desert and Challenges in Ministry (taught by my pastor!).

After the last breakout session, we held a 5 Fold Ministry Panel Discussion.  This was an opportunity for the attendees to ask their questions directly from those operating is various areas of ministry.  There were some great questions…I’ll post the Q&A that I can remember on the website, so be sure to bookmark this site and check back!

 

Dr. Ann Higgins blessed us with a ministry selection in the evening before our speaker.  The selection was so appropriate for Equipping the Saints – fill us up & send us out!

 

 

Elder Cecilia Beasley was our evening preacher.  The Lord allowed her to release a prophetic song…only 7 words, but it is still in my spirit: Thy Kingdom Come…Thy Will be Done.  It still brings tears to my eyes every time I think of it!

Immediately following her sermon was the Prophetic Wedding Feast.  Wings of Praise created a beautiful depiction of the Marriage of the Lamb.  There were streets paved with gold, beautiful banners, and communion.  It was such a personal worship experience as we were individually escorted through a canopy to ascend the the wedding feast.  It was an awesome reminder of the glory that awaits those of us whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life!

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday – Morning Worship & Fellowship!

On Sunday we caravaned across the river to my church home, O’Fallon Apostolic Assembly, for our 8:00 am service.  Dr. Ann Higgins preached a RHEMA WORD!  She encouraged us to step into position so we could continue to see Jesus. 

After service, we traveled to one of my favorite restaurants (Bristol’s Seafood Grill) for an all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch. We ate, laughed, and recapped all the events that took place…officially marking the end of EQS2009.

 

 

Special Thank You!

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Class Descriptions for Equipping the Saints 2009

Below you will find class descriptions for the daily breakout sessions offered at the 2009 Equipping the Saints Dance & Worship Arts Conference.  Registration starts at $25, registration form is below!

 

Download the schedule

 

Choreography / Movement

Acting Out! (Mime)
Learn the fundamental techniques use in mime as well as the spiritual requirements to minister effectively.

African Dance
You’ll learn African Dance that you can use in your warfare & upbeat choreography

Congregational Movement
Worship is not a spectator sport! This class will show you how to lead your church congregation in movement. Those that take this class will assist in leading choreography during praise and worship at one of the evening services

Davidic Dance
David danced before the Lord with all his might!"(2 Sam 6:14-15)  We too can dance before our God as David did.  This class will focus on learning some traditional Jewish folk dance steps so you can learn how to choreograph your own dances.  I will teach choreographed dances to Messianic music as well.  Beginners are welcome.

Intensive! Dance (All Levels | Ages 10 & up | Friday 12:30 – 4:30pm)
Dance Ministers will learn to exemplify body placement, ballet positions, movements and will strengthen in their muscle development.  Learn Ballet exercise combinations and across the floor combinations.  Intermediate & advanced dancers will perfect such movements as arabasque, tendue, roun-de-jaun, rounded arms, turn-out position and more.

Intensive! Mime (All Levels | Ages 10 & up | Friday 12:30 – 4:30pm)
NATURAL MAN – Mime Exercise, Facial Expression, Body Positioning (Inclination, Isolation), Illusuions: French Style Techniques: Mime. vocabulary words, Object Identification And Much More….SPIRITUAL MAN – Blood and testimony (Rev.12:11), Compassionate movements (Matt 9:36 & Mark 1:4)
The Art of Humility, Man in The mirror, Crucifying THE BIG EGO, The HIDDEN AGENDA, And Much More….

Raquad ~ Step it up!
The devil is under our feet!  This class is designed to teach the fundamentals of stepping as a ministry.  Participants will learn beginner and intermediate combinations as well as biblical scriptures they can declare as they take authority with their hands and feet.

 

Prophecy, Intercession, and Spiritual Warfare

Growing in the Prophetic
This class is designed to bring you to another level in your relationship with God.  In order to be used as “God’s mouthpiece” you must clearly hear from HIM

Teach My Hands to War
Gain on understanding of the fundamental principles of spiritual warfare.

Unmasking the Ministry
It is time to take the mask off!  Too many ministers are dealing with past hurts, unforgiveness, and insecurities.  It’s time to face the issues that have kept ministries bound.  Be free and learn how to set others free! 

 

Preparing for The Bridegroom
This study will help those in attendance gain a better understanding of God’s plan for the church ,and how they can prepare for Christ’s return by drawing from the rich symbolism of a Jewish wedding.  Discover fascinating biblical truths that point to the climax of history—the marriage feast of the Lamb!

Intercession & Dance
Class description coming soon

Classes designed with LEADERS in mind

 

Battle Scars pt1: The Wounded Soldier
Many leading soldiers on the battlefield have been spiritually wounded. In this 2-part intimate session the healing will begin. This is a closed door session and pre-requisite for part 2.

Battle Scars pt2: Scarred, But Not Destroyed!
Scars show where the wound USED TO BE! Leaders be prepared to be set free from past hurts so you can move forward in the fullness of your calling! This second part will continue uninterrupted from Battle Scars part 1.

Challenges in Ministry
This lesson will primarily deal with issues such as: How do you know God has called you?  How do you respond to your call?  How do you carry yourself at your home church?  How do you handle yourself in another church?  And more!  The principals are relevant to all types of ministry.  There will also be an opportunity for Q&A.

The Master Instructor’s Class
This class (half movement / half lecture) is designed to teach leaders how to become more effective leaders through spiritual devotion & technical instruction

Starting a Dance Ministry: Prepare Now or Repair Later
Build on a solid foundation. If the Lord has given you the vision to start a dance ministry this class will put you on the right path.

Classes designed with YOUTH in mind

Effective Choreography for youth
This class will teach children and their leaders how to build age appropriate choreography

The Five Positions of Worship (Youth)
This session will give youth a scriptural foundation for dance as they learn movements and corresponding scriptures to commit to memory.

Kingdom Kids: Walking in My Authority
This class is for the Joshuas, Daniels, and Esthers of today! Our youth posses authority! In this interactive class they will learn about their arsenal in a fun way they can understand

 

Flags, Pageantry & Processions

Processions & Pageantry
Has God called you into such a ministry as this?  Topics include: Purpose of both men and women on the team, selection of appropriate costumes, the meaning of colors and their affect, an array of symbolic tools to use in pageantry, selection of the song  to use and how to break it down and more.

Silk Flags (How to use & make them)
The title says it all!  Learn techniques to effectively use beautiful silk flags in worship.  A portion of the class will also discuss how to make your own flags.

Streamers in the Desert
Have you always wanted to dance with streamers but didn’t know how?  Now is your chance to learn.  This class will cover different moves and dance phrases to put together as choreography or as improvisational praise dance.  Rev. Wendy Campbell’s method for using dance streamers will be taught.  Please bring your own streamers to class.

Business, Support, Finances and Administration

About My Father’s Business

Are we Non-Profit, For-Profit, LLC, or Sole Proprietor? How do we go about managing bank accounts, websites, phone numbers, advertisements, and a growing database of emails?  The business of ministry can be a daunting experience if we are not aware of all of the possibilities that will help us survive and become profitable.  This class is designed to clear up some common misconceptions about the business of ministry and inspire good stewardship concerning budgeting for conferences, garments, ministry travel, and more!

The Power of Change
Is your ministry hindered by finances?  Do you find yourself counting the days until the next paycheck?  Are you or someone you know plagued with debt?  It’s time for CHANGE!  It’s time to D.A.N.C.E. out of debt.  You’ll hear the testimony of someone that was plagued by debt and has since CHANGED.

 

Practical Applications & Biblical Studies

God’s Order For Garments ^TM
A "Genesis to Revelation" teaching that unveils God’s pattern for garments according to the Word. This class will ignite the listener and reveal the intended significance of garments according to God’s order, and not man’s opinion. More than just a quick walk through Exodus 28, this is a must-hear and apply Word of deliverance for the Kingdom dancer of today!

Praise & Worship: Your Lifestyle & Ministry 
If you want to see God’s Glory, Experience His Fullness and Behold Him Face to Face, it requires a life of Worship.  This class is geared toward the inner man.  It is designed to teach and take you through the different realms of worship and praise.  Praise is a vehicle the leads you into worship.  This class will instruct you and prepare you for ministry either in dance or song.  It is what you do in private that make the reward greater in the open.  See lives changed, people set free, yokes destroyed, burdens lifted, become a worshiper and watch how God will blow on your ministry.

Called, Now What? -Instruction for Women in Ministry
Class description coming soon

 

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Call to the Nations! Special Discounts on Registration, and More

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 Many people have expressed a desire to attend but could not miss school or work….for the first time, we are offering a Saturday only registration!    

The Saturday only registration is available for the flat rate of $50.  This will allow the attendee access to any of the 20 breakout sessions offered on Saturday.  Of course, the evening sessions are always open to the public!

 

There is also an Intensive Only Registration available for the flat rate of $25.  This is for Friday’s 4-hour ( 12:30 – 4:30) dance or mime intensive class only.  Choose from: 

- Dance Technique (all levels)
- Mime (All levels)

Register for Saturday only for $50

Register for the Dance / Mime Intensive for $25 

 

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Click here to reserve your room with NO MONEY DOWN

 

A special welcome goes out to our international attendees from Antigua, Barbados, Bermuda and Bahamas!  It is our prayer that the Lord exceeds your expectations and that HE will impart into you abundantly.  It is my prayer that you receive more than what you are expecting because of the enormous sacrifice and press.  Come represent as spiritual ambassadors for your nation.   

We’re calling the Nations…

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Event Recap: Dance Ministry Detox

 

Dance Ministry Detox was a time of healing and deliverance.  The conference was ran with such a spirit of excellence.  The information was timely, relevant, and practical.

Being an effective movement minister means being whole.  Too often, we are satisfied with effective dancers.  Dancers ministering through hurt, unresolved issues, and financial turmoil to name a few.  D.Md dealt with these issues head on!  The no-nonsense candid approach of the facilitators set the tone for the "detox treatment program".

When you arrived at D.Md, you did not register…you "checked-in" to a treatment facility complete with a hospital tag that served as your registration badge for the weekend.  The room was draped white just like a hospital.  This was NOT your typical dance conference!

On the first night, we wore all black.  Minister Rekesha preached on the Spirit of Haman.  She broke down this spirit verse by verse so we can identify it as it tries to creep into our ministries.  The next time you read Esther….take a close look at Haman.  Many of us prophesy the favor of Esther…well watch out…because when you get Esther, you get Haman too!

It was refreshing to be surrounded by facilitators who were transparent and approachable.  Even the facilitators left refreshed.

As we continued our detox treatment, you could hear shackles being loosed.  The garment of praise was replacing the spirit of heaviness. 

The manifestation of HIS glory on the last night left everyone speechless!  For well over 15 minutes everyone sat still, completely silent in HIS presence.  The Lord himself applauded with 3 claps of thunder followed by rain!

The Lord used Rain Rein Reign Ministries (RRR) to bring rain to the desert!  A natural manifestation of what was taking place in the spirit realm!

Tremendous Kudos to Rekesha Pittman for hosting an outstanding conference and the ladies of Reign Dance Company blessed us tremendously through their ministry in dance and labor of love.   For future RRR events check out http://www.rainreinreign.com or http://companykeepers.blogspot.com

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Carnival of Praise Dance Schedule

Below is all the information you’ll need to participate in any upcoming Praise Dance Carnivals.  For now, submissions are due the 10th of every month and the carnivals will be posted on the 15th.  As the amount of submissions increase, we will change to a bi-weekly or weekly format.

If this is your first time reading this, you may want to browse all of the information to understand the benefits & purpose of the blog carnival.  Alternately, you can jump to the section on participation (hosting and / or submitting articles), or the schedules for upcoming carnivals.

 What is a blog carnival?
A blog carnival is simply a collection of links to articles on a particular topic.

Why a blog carnival?
There is SO MUCH information out on the Internet, but it is useless if people can’t find it.  Blog carnivals help those searching for information by putting it in a central place.  They help authors by putting their content in front of more people and providing a link back to their own site.

What do I need to participate?
A website with your original content (preferably a blog…if you don’t have one, you can set up one for FREE at wordpress.com or blogspot.com and submit your content)

Submitting an Article
Use the contact form to submit the following information by the 10th of the month

Subject: Praise Dance Carnival – YOUR NAME
Body:
Reply email:____________
Blog Home page: __________
Direct link to article: ___________
Description of article: _____________

Topics can be about anything related to worship arts / praise dance (choreography, garments, worship, how-tos, etc), or information beneficial to worship artists.

The carnival will be posted on Paneh’s website on Aug 15^th.  
Once that is done I will send all the participants the link.  Spread the word by telling others about the carnival and providing a link back.

Notes:
Content DOES NOT have to be new!  If you have an existing article, you can send a link to that.  The purpose is to centralize content and increase exposure. 

Submission does not guarantee inclusion (host’s discretion).  Articles must benefit the worship arts community, keep self-promotion to a minimum, please check for spelling and grammatical errors.

Hosting the Carnival of Praise Dance:
As the amount of submissions increase, we will need volunteers to host the carnival of praise dance.  Hosting guidelines & requirements will be posted shortly.  If you are interested in being a future host, send an email using the contact form.

Schedule:

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