Have you ever missed a step while praise dancing before an audience? if you have, then you will likely understand the embarrassment that comes from being the only one on stage doing the wrong thing!

As a new praise dancer, I found myself in this position many times. I would attend rehearsals, practice over and over, and be pretty confident that I knew the steps. Then when I got on stage along with everyone else and the dance began, some place or the other - I would blank out, turn the wrong direction, raise the wrong hand, the list goes on. Then to make matters worse, I would hurriedly try to get back in line, making it even more obvious that I flopped!!

Even when I became more experienced, these moments happened now and again. So here are a few tips to prevent this mishap, and properly handle it if it happens.

1. Practice, Practice, Practice: Knowing the dance before you get on stage does not guarantee a perfect presentation, but there is no substitute for practice. You

As a worship dance leader or member, it is sometimes a challenge to create the right worship dance routine to a particular song or for a particular ministration. If your ministry has been around for a little while, you probably already have a few routines in your repertoire, ready to be presented on short notice. Maybe you don't. Either way, in order to connect with and minister to a certain audience, you may have to create a new routine.

In creating your worship dance routine, here are a few things to keep in mind:

1. Your Goal: As much as you may want to totally showcase your dance skills and latest steps, remember why you are doing this dance. Are you doing it to convey God's message to the people, or do you simply want to create the

We are pleased to announce the launching of a brand new online praise dance community, at DanceOffering.com!

DanceOffering is a name inspired out of the nature of dance ministry. Every time praise dancers stand before an audience to minister, it is an offering to God as we proclaim His message to the people before us.

We pray that DanceOffering.com will serve to unite a large number of praise dancers worldwide, using the power of technology and the internet, and become a portal for new and seasoned dancers, as well as people who simply want to know more about this amazing ministry.

Currently you can join the community, add events, directory listings, photos, videos, blog articles and even ask questions.

Visit DanceOffering.com now.

Every now and again, we get calls from people who have recently received instruction from their pastor to start a dance ministry. A good number of praise dance ministers were introduced to the ministry this way. You probably were. Whether or not you have past experience with dance ministry, the thought of starting and leading one might be quite overwhelming.
Allow us to offer a few tips to help you get started.
1. First, you need to understand that your role as a dance ministry leader is a huge one - but you probably already knew that. You should begin by spending a lot of time praying and possibly fasting in order to prepare yourself mentally and spiritually.
2. Next, you need to fully understand the intended scope and focus of the ministry. Will you be dancing solo or with a team? Would your team consist of adults, teens or children? Or will it be open to anyone willing to join? You may have to clarify this with your pastor. Likewise, would you be ministering to the adults or children? Knowing your team and audience will go a