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There are over 10,000 traditional dances that come from all regions of Greece. There are also pan-Hellenic dances, which have been adopted throughout the Greek world. These include specifically the Syrtos, Kalamatianos, Pyrrhichios, Ballos and hasapiko. Traditional Greek dancing has a primarily social function.

What means OPA in Greek?

Opa (Greek: ώπα) is a common Mediterranean emotional expression. In Greek culture, the expression sometimes accompanies the act of plate smashing. It can also be used to express enthusiasm, shock or surprise, or just after having made a mistake.

How do you say dancing in Latin?

This is basic dance….dance.

English	Latin
dance	saltare

Would you like to dance in Greek?

To see more phrases in each language click on the language names….Would you like to dance with me?

Language	Would you like to dance with me?
Greek (Ancient)	Δὸς ὀρχεῖσθαι τοῦτο μετὰ σοί (Dós orkheísthai toúto metá soí)

How do you say dance in different languages?

In other languages dance

1. American English: dance /ˈdæns/
2. Arabic: رَقْصَة
3. Brazilian Portuguese: dança.
4. Chinese: 舞蹈
5. Croatian: ples.
6. Czech: tanec.
7. Danish: dans.
8. Dutch: dans.

What does Disco mean in Latin?

English Translation. learn. More meanings for disco. learn verb. reperio, edisco, perdisco, cognosco, incognosco.

What is the word for music in Latin?

musicorum. More Latin words for music. musica noun.

What is the Greek word of music?

The word music comes from the Greek word (mousike), which means “(art) of the Muses”. In Ancient Greece the Muses included the goddesses of music, poetry, art, and dance.

What is the word for music in Hebrew?

This page provides all possible translations of the word music in the Hebrew language. מוסיקהHebrew.

How do you describe music in words?

Timbre is the term for the color, or sound, of music….Timbre.

Loud	Soft	Brassy
Gentle	Natural	Melodious
Raucous	Strong	Smooth
Rich	Distinct	Deep
Thick	Mellow	Shrill

What is another word for high in music?

In this page you can discover 23 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for high-pitched, like: shrill, shrieky, high, throaty, piercing, acute, clarion, treble, piping, shrilly and low.

What is another word for dance?

What is another word for dance?

prance	sway
hit the dance floor	jig
caper	jive
skip	frolic
party	cavort

What is slang for dancing?

‘Boogie’, ‘Shimmy’, ‘Fandango’, and 5 More Words from Dance | Merriam-Webster. Build vocab with Puku today!

What do you call a person who love to dance?

Noun. Lover of dancing. dancing enthusiast. dancer.

How do you describe a dance in words?

Here are some adjectives for dance: intricate and ceremonial, expressively erotic, truly intricate, rude all-night, complex ritual, earlier ritual, agile aerial, slow mindless, distant carnival, secret, independent, final, graceful, furious and most revolting, reliable and eternal, great heart-to-heart, pyrrhic or …

How do you compliment a dancer?

“A beautiful performance, very emotional and moving.” “You have great charisma – please keep this, as this will distinguish you from other dancers.” “You put your heart and soul into the dance. Very gifted, well done!”

How do you describe a beautiful dance?

If you want to be more specific, I would suggest agile, graceful, creative, intricate, polished, rhythmic, classical, modern, aerobic, impromptu, exotic, flawless, expressive, flowing, elegant, expressive, and passionate.

How do you say good dance?

Best Compliments To Give A Dancer

1. Synchronized.
2. Mesmerizing.
3. Beautiful.
4. Exemplary.
5. Alluring.
6. Heart-touching.
7. Creative.
8. Graceful and.

How do you describe dance?

Dance, the movement of the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music and within a given space, for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion, releasing energy, or simply taking delight in the movement itself.

How do you describe a dance performance?

Graceful, mesmerising, synchronised, expressive, heart-touching, creative, exemplary, beautiful, alluring and flawless are some of the appreciation words and compliments that dancers would love to hear!

How would you describe a dance choreography?

In dance, choreography is the act of designing dance. The art of choreography involves the specification of human movement and form in terms of space, shape, time and energy, typically within an emotional or non-literal context.

What are the five elements of dance?

Here we detail the five elements that all forms of dance and creative movement have in common: body, action, space, time and energy. Being able to identify and understand these core characteristics can help you when talking about a dance performance or can help you get your own messages across through movement.

What’s another word for choreography?

What is another word for choreography?

composition	dance composition
dance routine	step arrangement
step design	step sequence

What makes a good quality of dance?

As well as strength and mobility, a good dancer must also possess great coordination (the ability to work different parts of the body together), a highly developed kinesthetic awareness (in order to know and control the position and state of the body), control over weight and balance in motion, a developed awareness of …

What are the six characteristics of a good dance?

Specifically, in dance we identify six dynamic qualities: sustained, percussive, swinging, suspended, collapsed, and vibratory.

What skills do you need for dance?

Physical skills and attributes, including:

• posture.
• alignment.
• balance.
• coordination.
• control.
• flexibility.
• mobility.
• strength.

What are the 10 functions of dance?

Terms in this set (10)

• Emotional Expression. a reason for dance is to convey or release one’s inner emotion.
• Aesthetic Enjoyment. ideals of beauty ex.
• Entertainment.
• Communication.
• Symbolic Relationship.
• Physical Response.
• Enforcement to Conformity to Social Norms.
• Validation of Social Institutions and Religious Rituals.

What are the 8 functions of dance?

Terms in this set (8)

• A symbol of cultural identity. – dance and honor of culture.
• Expression of religious worship.
• Expression of social order and power.
• Expression of cultural mores.
• Performing/theatrical form.
• As a medium of culture movement.
• Social/recreational/ physical outlet.
• As an indicator of who we are.

What is importance of dance?

Dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes. It has a wide range of physical and mental benefits including: improved condition of your heart and lungs. increased muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness.

The word “music” is a Greek word (mousiki μουσική) and is associated with the Muses, daughters of Zeus. In Ancient Greece music played a significant role during religious rituals, the theater, sport competitions, war and at the symposium. The images of musical instruments such as lyre, pan flute and harp are found in the remarkable orange and black ancient vases, mosaics and marble sculptures.

Symposium were private parties where aristocratic men drank, ate, sang and philosophized while reclined on couches. The only women permitted were high class prostitutes (the hetairai) trained in music (especially the aulos or flute), dance, gymnastics and high culture.

Greek music has survived through the centuries the way language does. Each region of Greece has developed their own identity in music, song and dance steps so that its culture is often completely unfamiliar to Greeks outside that region. As an example, listen to the hypnotic Sounds of Epirus to hear truly deep music from the soul (scroll down and click on the four left side audio links.)

Modern Greece has a rich musical culture featuring such world class talents as the opera singer Maria Callas, the composer Manos Hadzidakis who won an Oscar for best original song for the film Never on Sunday, Mikis Theodorakis the celebrated song writer scoring the music for the film Zorba the Greek and the popular and beloved Greek singer Nana Mouskouri.

When in Athens, it is highly recommended to drop by the Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments which has a marvelous array of traditional instruments and videos showing local musicians performing. Also in Athens is the acclaimed Dora Stratou Dance Theatre with daily performances in its 800-seat outdoor theatre. South of Herakleion in Houdetsi is Labyrinth, a brilliant center where traditional music is performed and traditional musical instruments are made. West of Herakleion is Arolithos a recreated “traditional Cretan village” where performances of exquisite Cretan dancing can be seen live (see first video below).

Below are a few videos reflecting a very small portion of
Greece’s tremendous culture in music, song and dance.

CRETE

For arousing your spirits, nothing matches Cretan music, song and dance in drama and intensity.  The complexity of Cretan music lies in part in its location as a crossroads between East and West; one can hear ancient, Byzantine, Venetian, Ottoman and Arab rhythms and influences.   Mantinades are the most famous type of Cretan songs.  Each line has fifteen syllables and the pair rhyme with themes revolving around love.  Improvising music and creating mantinades lyrics on the spot deepen a listener’s experience.   Cretan dancing is an art form that brings new meaning to energetic ecstasy.   It has been described as warlike!  Many dances are for men only.  Penozales is Crete’s signature dance, a half circle with your arms on your neighbor’s shoulders.

NISIOTIKA  

The word for islands in Greek is nisiá and nisiotika is music from the Greek islands, but specifically from the central Aegean Sea region encompassing the island groups of the Cyclades, the Dodecanese and the Sporades.    Nisiotika rhythms are gentle and the words to the songs are warm and playful, not woeful or strident.  This has endeared Nisiotika to Greeks  everywhere.  However, the Aegean Sea islanders have a certain idiom and dialect so ultimately it is the locals of each island who truly manage to grasp the meaning of each song, its sentimentality, hopes and fears.  The video here was taken on Syros, the capital of the Cyclades, where the teacher Iosif Printez is playing the goatskin bagpipe with his students.

TRADITIONAL GREEK DANCE

The word dance in Greek is xoros or choros, from which derive the English words choreography, chorus and choir.  Given that Greek dance goes back to pre-history, it is no wonder that today there are over 10,000 traditional Greek dances.  Each region has its own distinctive steps and costumes but there are also pan-Hellenic dances claimed by all countrymen, such as, sirtaki, syrtos, kalamatianos and pyrrhichios.  Greeks dance at celebrations like weddings, baptisms, the grape and olive harvest and name days, but they also dance for no reason in particular – just a spontaneous burst of kefi (spirit).   Famous ritual dances are the Thracian fire walkers’ dances (Anastenaria) and the bride’s dance circling around a table three times.

ATHENIAN BUSKERS

A busker is someone who entertains in a public space for donations.  People imagine Athens as a city overrun with cars. Yet, there are lots of car-free streets and pedestrian walkways for strolling and in these more quiet zones, Athenian buskers set up shop.   Most situate themselves in one spot waiting for an audience, but others, usually a four member band, hop from café to café.   The roaming bands tend to be Greek gypsies and they play popular music that anyone capable of tipping can relate to.   The solo musicians tend to play traditional music on traditional instruments, like accordions, flutes and dulcimers.   They make a photogenic site for tourists hoping to catch a glimpse of traditional Greece on the streets of Athens.

REBETIKA

Rebetika (a/k/a rembetika) has no translation in English. Some call it “Greek blues” although it sounds nothing like American blues.  The comparison is because both sound melancholy and both were created by an underclass.  Rebetika flourished in Greek culture in 1922 when 1.3 million Greeks living for centuries in what is now western Turkey were forcibly removed to Greece and one-half million Turks living in Greece for centuries were forcibly relocated to Turkey.  Many Anatolian Greeks didn’t even speak Greek and felt alienated in the new land and resorted to drugs and petty crime and Rebetika was their music.  By the 1960s, Rebetika became lighter and livelier causing mainstream Greeks to patronize Rebetica nightclubs. 

1.      Evidence of Dance in the New Testament

To dance, leap, bow, worship, rejoice, joy, praise, thanksgiving, be glad – all of these words, when taken back to their root word and original meaning, translate into some form of dance and  movement unto the Lord.  In studying the New Testament for dance, we must search a little harder for the evidence of dance and its significance for us today. In the New Testament, the evidence of dance first comes from the actual scriptures that have the word dance in the verbiage.

1. Matthew 11:17 says – “and say, ‘We played the flute for you, and you didn’t dance. We mourned for you, and you didn’t lament.'(KJV) The word dance in this scripture transliterates into the Greek word “orcheomai,” (Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance #3738) it simply means to dance, which comes from the root word “orchos” – a row or ring dance; to dance from the rank like or regular motion. The meaning indicates that dance is used for celebration and joy and that dance was being accompanied by the playing of the flute. It is defined as done in a ring or row which indicates more than one person; either a gathering or company. Vine’s Complete Expository Dictionary also defines it as “to lift up” as of the feet; hence, “to leap with regularity of motion.”  In addition, this scripture is spoken directly by Christ! He gives all authority to the use of dance in the New Testament by his statements including dance.

Evidence – dance is continued to be used in celebration and expressions of joy in the New Testament.

Evidence – the dance is referred to by Christ Himself, giving credibility and authority to the existence of dance in the culture.

2. Matthew 14:6 and Mark 6:22– When the daughter of Herodias herself came in and danced, she pleased Herod and those sitting with him. The king said to the young lady, “Ask me whatever you want, and I will give it to you.” The word dance in these scripture is also “orchos” Strong’s #3738 – to dance. The reference here is to the daughter of Herodias – Salome – dancing for King Herod. This scripture is often used to show that dancing is evil.  It is argued that the dance is what lead King Herod to kill John the Baptist. Actually, when read in context, what we see is that first Salome danced then she was asked what she wanted as a gift for dancing so beautifully. Her dancing pleased King Herod. Pleased simply means that she found approval for her execution of the dancing. Some try to inject that she did a wonton dance of the seven veils and that Herod was sexually excited. Barnes says that she possibly did the dance of the lonics and that Salome’ violated all the rules of propriety and modesty. A woman was not to be seen dancing in the presence of men. They were kept in a Harem away from public view. (Barnes notes on the Bible) Thus, the idea forms that the dancing she executed was not appropriate either.  Gills Exposition of the Entire Bible notes that music and dancing were usual and common appendages at feasts. Gills also adds that “but from the airs, gestures, and motions of the lady in dancing; which were so extremely fine and regular, that she gave wonderful satisfaction and delight to Herod, and the whole company.” Thus, her dancing was so technically and musically correct that everyone there enjoyed her performance. Vine’s says that the dance of Salome was the only clear instance of “artistic” dancing, a form introduced from Greek culture.

Since this dance is defined as a row or ring dance, we can also surmise that there were other dancers involved. Why does the Bible only mention Salome? Maybe Salome was singled out because she was Herod’s step daughter, or perhaps that her movements were superior to the others dancing. Another option could be that she the only one mentioned because she was manipulated into helping kill John the Baptist.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Evidence – Dance is used during and as a regular part of celebration of the culture as seen in Salome’ dancing for King Herod’s birthday.

Evidence – Dances’ value as a tool is strong and respected enough to command a high price.

3. Luke 7:32 – “They are like children who sit in the marketplace, and call one to another, saying, ‘We piped to you, and you didn’t dance…”.(orchos Strong’s #3738) Here again, we see dance utilized in daily activities, even displayed in public, not kept hidden behind closed doors in the kings harem. Jesus is teaching and making a comparison to the children who imitated the pipers at weddings, expecting their companions would have danced, as was usually done by the others, when the pipe or flute was played. (Gills Exposition of the entire Bible) This mimicking establishes that dance was still a part of and approved of in the Jewish culture. Dance was utilized enough that the children could learn and repeat the dances displayed at weddings, feasts and other celebrations.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Evidence – The fact that the children had the opportunities to learn the dances relates that dance was still being used in the community in daily activities and other events.

4. Luke 15:25 – “Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.” The scene we come upon here is the return of the prodigal son to his father. (The father representing God and the son represents us-his children)The father was ecstatic about the return of his son and called for a celebration through music and dancing. The word dancing here translates into “choros” (Strong’s #5525) denoted as “an enclosure for dancing, hence a company of dancers and singers.” (Vine’s) We can surmise that there was a company of dancers or even a gathering, who came to help celebrate the return of the prodigal son. The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, relates this form of dancing to the scriptures; Ex 15:20, 2Sa 6:14, Ps 30:11, 126:1, 149:3, 150:4 Ec. 3:4, Jer 31:4. Because his father called for music and dancing let’s us know that the dancing is as important and thus regularly used in their celebrations along with the music. Added note – “Choros” is also where we get our English words – choreography and chorus.

Evidence – The father called for the dancing, signifying dancing’s continued use in celebration.

Evidence – Jesus used dancing in this parable to help demonstrate the joy of the father upon the return of the son- we must remember that this parable is a shadow or example of how God rejoices when we return to Him. Thus, he wants and calls for dancing and singing i.e. rejoicing about our salvation.

5. There are others words used in the New Testament that give us clear instances of dance movement.  That is why we look closely at the scriptures and must translate accurately from the Greek and Aramaic language.

Agalliao (Strong’s #21) is Greek for rejoice and means – to jump for joy as in Matthew 5:12 “rejoice and be glad, jump for joy…” and there are eleven occurrences of this particular word rejoice.

Skirteo (Strong’s #4640) meaning “to leap or jump for joy” – is used three times as in Luke 1:41 “It happened, when Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, that the baby” leaped” in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit”;

Also, in Acts 3:8a “Leaping up, he stood, and began to walk…  “exallomai” (Strong’s #1814) means “to spring forth, leap up.”

The word “hallamai” (Strong’s #232) means “to jump” as in Acts 3:8b, “He entered with them into the temple, walking, leaping, and praising God.”

 In Matthew 4:9 you have the word “proskuneo” (Strong’s #4352) which means “to worship, to prostrate yourself in homage.” Literally it means “to kiss, like a dog licking his master’s hand.” The Helps Word Study says that it, “suggests the willingness to make all necessary physical gestures of obeisance,” an act of complete submission and humbleness.  Proskuneo is used forty times in the New Testament.

In the Fenton Translation Ephesians 5:19 says – “….singing and making melody” the word melody means “dancing” and translates to the Greek word “psallo,” (Strong’s #5567) primarily to twitch and twang.

The word “joy” translates into agalliao, kauchaomai (Strong’s #2744) and Chairo (Strong’s #5463) – “to rejoice,” and is listed under verb, denoting action and movement.

Likewise, the word “glad” translates into the same Greek words as above – “Rejoice” and “to make glad” and are counted as the same.  As in Mt. 5:12a “Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven:” Quoting Clarke’s Commentary on the Bible, he says “leap for joy.” There are several cases on record, where this was literally done by the martyrs, in Queen Mary’s days.”

In Acts 19:16 the man possessed by the evil spirit “leaped upon” the Seven Sons of Sieve and beat them down. The word used here is “ephallomai” (Strong’s # 2177). (Make His Praise Glorious! Apostle Pamela Hardy pg.4, 5, 14, 16, Vine’s)

In 1 Corinthians 10:7 – “Neither be ye idolaters, as [were] some of them; as it is written, the people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. This definition is the Greek word paizo (Strong’s #3815) means:  to play, sport – includes singing and dancing. Barnes notes on the Bible is quoted as stating “…and rose up to play – (paizein – Strong’s #3815). The Hebrew word used in Exodus 32:6 (tsaachaq Strong’s #6711) means “to laugh, to sport, to jest, to mock, to insult” Genesis 21:9; and then to engage in dances accompanied with music, in honor of an idol. This was often practiced, as the worship of idols was celebrated with songs and dances. This is particularly affirmed of this instance of idol worship Exodus 32:19; and this was common among ancient idolaters; and this mode of worship was even adopted by David before the ark of the Lord; 2 Samuel 6:5; 1 Chronicles 13:8; 1 Chronicles 15:29.  The word “to play” here necessarily implies that of choral songs and dances…”

Additionally, the Bibles’ use of the word “thanksgiving,” also translates into the Greek word “chairo” meaning “to rejoice i.e. jump for joy”.

Lastly, I must mention Prochorus (Strong’s #4402) in Acts 6:5. He was a Christian and deacon in the church, whose name means –“one who leads in the dance.” Naming someone in those times was very important because the name referred to your occupation or a personality trait. So, we have “pro” which means before and “choros” means “dance company, round or circle dance.”

2.      Polarity of dance in the New Testament (Good vs. Evil)

 There are many arguments for dance being “good” or for being “evil”. What the dance minister must understand is that all through the Old and New Testament, dance is simply a tool that is used to worship and praise, whether it is God the Father or idols. We must reflect upon the intent and focus of the dance to determine if it’s appropriate. We must recognize which scriptures are being used for both arguments, in order to get an understanding of each side and to be able to apply it to our ministries today.

Suggested “Good” dancing includes; Exodus 15:20 where Miriam lead the women in celebrating and praising God for the victory over the Egyptians. In I Samuel 18:6-7, 21:11, 29:5 and II Samuel 6:14-16, David danced and lead the Israelites to worship God and give Him glory and honor (A time of rejoicing). Psalms 149:3 and 150:4 command us to use dance in the sanctuary and also while praising God along with other instruments. (Our bodies being our instrument, used for worship)  Other scriptures with good dancing movement are; Matthew 11:17, Luke 15:25 (to greet a returning son), Acts 3:8 and Revelations 19:7. Of course, there are many more that could be mentioned.

Suggested “Evil” dancing would include Exodus 32:19, where Moses came back from receiving the Ten Commandments and “saw the calf and the dancing.”(Idol worship)  In Judges 21:21-23, the Israelites instructed the Benjamite men to capture the women while they were dancing and to take them as wives.(lustful exhibition) In Job 21:7-12, They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance; This scripture indicates that the children are healthy, happy and the image is one simply of health, abundance, exuberance of feeling, cheerfulness and prosperity, (Barnes) Gills adds to this “and it should be observed, it is “their” children, the children of the wicked, and not of the godly, that are thus brought up. (Gills Exposition of the Bible) Meaning that, only the wicked, sinful people teach their children to dance, because dance is sinful.

I Samuel 30:16 – where King David and the Almalekite slave came upon the Amalekites raiding party reveling or dancing in victory.  Matthew 14:6 (to inflame lust), Mark 6:22 (lustful exhibition) both speak of Salome, the daughter of Herodias who, under the guidance of her mother, asked for John the Baptist’ head after her dancing pleased King Herod.

The argument for or against dance would be a thesis, but let us remember a few scriptures that the Bible gives us;

1. John 1:3 – All things were  made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
2. Romans 11:36 – For of him, and through him, and to him, [are] all things: to whom [be] glory for ever. Amen.
3. Revelations  4:11 – Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
4. For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether [they be] thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him.

Dr. Ann Stevenson expounds upon these scriptures in her book “Dance (God’s Holy Purpose)” that “by putting the definitions of pleasure (Strong’s #2307 – thelema) and purpose (Strong’s #2654-chaphets) together along with the other scriptures, we are inclined and can determine that God’s heart was to create the dance. It was His choice and purpose to make it an acceptable, enjoyable, valuable, delightful thing, fulfilling His desire with the purpose of bringing Him pleasure according to His will.”

3.      Confirmation of Dance in the New Testament

 Comparing the Old Testament scriptures to the New Testament Scripture will help us to see that the consistency of the Bible confirms the presence of dance in the New Testament and that it dance must be treated equally as important as in the Old Testament. Here are a few examples;

Old Testament	New Testament	Hebrew word	Greek word
Ps. 26:7-That I may publish with the voice of  thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.	1 Tim. 2:8 – I will therefore that men pray   every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.	Todah	epairo
I Samuel 2:1- And Hannah prayed, and said, My   heart rejoiceth in the LORD,	Mt. 5:12- Rejoice, and be   exceeding glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven:	Ealats, pazaz	Agalliao,
Exodus 15:20 – And Miriam the   prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the   women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.	Luke 15:25 – “Now his   elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he   heard musick and dancing.	mechowlah	choros
2 Samuel 22:30 – For by thee I have run   through a troop: by my God have I leaped over a wall.	Acts 3:8 -And he leaping up   stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and   leaping, and praising God.	dalag	Exallomai
Exodus 33:10 – And all the people saw the   cloudy pillar stand [at] the tabernacle door: and all the people rose up and   worshipped, every man [in] his tent door.	Matthew 4:9 – And saith unto him,   All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.	shachah	Proskuneo
1 King’s 4:31- For he   was wiser than all men; than Ethan the   Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol Strong’s #4235	Strong’s #4402 –   leader of the dance company Acts 6:5	Mahol	Prochoros

Conclusion

Typology is an approach to the interpretation of the Scriptures found in the New Testament and in the writings of the Church Fathers, which sees certain people and events in the Old Testament (Types) as foreshadowing things fulfilled in the New Testament. (Introducing Dance in the Christian Worship– Gagne, Kane and VerEecke & Orthodox WIKI.org)  …this approach was expressed by the Apostle Paul in Colossians 2:16-17: “Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.” What this means for us is that dance, which is so evident in the Old Testament Scriptures, does not have to be revealed as readily in the New Testament because the Old Testament prefigured or shadowed the New Testament. Plainly said, the Old Testament set the standard or the example for the New Testament and for us today.

Additionally, we can rely on the Old Testament Scriptures to proclaim the validity of Dance because of the Jewish tradition of presuming the presence of something without the need to mention it explicitly.   (Introducing Dance in Christian Worship)

Drawing upon the evidence of the presence of dance in the New Testament Scriptures, the ongoing debate of good dance versus evil dance, which quotes both the Old and New Testaments and comparing the words that depict dance and movement in the Old and New Testaments; we can surely see the significance of dance in the New Testament and for our use in today’s liturgy.