Davidic Dance

[debi b]

As the "Mountains Are Around Jerusalem"

Frrst part we use heel step to the right with arms up
Heel together heel together heel together heal together
left arm up right behind walk to right in small circle looking at left hand-right left right left right left right left

Repeat all

then we do the hallelu for the chorus

Bananna

Will give this one a try!

 

[Margolit]

Hello, my name is Margolit, and I'm relatively new to CF.

One of the first things I started to do while "settling in", was look for a dance site.....especially one about Davidic Dance. It is such a blessing to find a site where you can grow and learn and share and help one another, where others are familiar with so many of the same songs and artists, dances and dance terminology, etc., as well as those looking to learn more about this type of worship.

I've been reading the posts, and am looking forward to spending time here with you.

Briefly, I have been dancing for the L-rd for over 15 years, since I came to the L-rd and this congregation, and am currently a co-leader of the dance ministry.

Currently, we're working on our performance for the annual congregational Seder on Sat. This year we're doing a routine using tabrets (some call them dance hoops) to an adapted version of Jonathan Settel's "Great is the Lord". Each year is a challenge, but one we look forward to and enjoy.

Shalom for now,

Margolit

"Let them praise His name with dancing....." Psalm149:3

 

[debi b]

Hello, my name is Margolit, and I'm relatively new to CF.

One of the first things I started to do while "settling in", was look for a dance site.....especially one about Davidic Dance. It is such a blessing to find a site where you can grow and learn and share and help one another, where others are familiar with so many of the same songs and artists, dances and dance terminology, etc., as well as those looking to learn more about this type of worship.

I've been reading the posts, and am looking forward to spending time here with you.

Briefly, I have been dancing for the L-rd for over 15 years, since I came to the L-rd and this congregation, and am currently a co-leader of the dance ministry.

Currently, we're working on our performance for the annual congregational Seder on Sat. This year we're doing a routine using tabrets (some call them dance hoops) to an adapted version of Jonathan Settel's "Great is the Lord". Each year is a challenge, but one we look forward to and enjoy.

Shalom for now,

Margolit

"Let them praise His name with dancing....." Psalm149:3

SHALOM and WELCOME

 

[Margolit]

DANCE NOTATION: Formation: circle or line dance - CCW - HH - level: beginner

I. R hop, L hop

II. Four walking steps to the right RLRL (on 4th step, pivot to face center of circle)

III. R steps to the right, L behind R, R steps to the side, touch L heel to the side

IV. L steps to the left, R behind L, L steps to the side, touch R heel to the side

Repeat #1 - 4 for entire dance

It is best to teach this as a circle dance to start with so everyone understands the line of direction

I totally agree about teaching the kibbutz step/dance in a circle at first. We do it both as a line and a circle dance, either holding or not holding hands, depending on the song and number of dancers. (We're a small congregation.) Another thing you can do is with your arms. For instance, if holding hands, arms are down, but when we pivot to face center, arms are raised. And if NOT holding hands, we clap on the hops, and raise our arms when facing center.

We've found that this is a really good dance for men AND boys to learn. We have one gentleman who won't dance to some songs because he thinks they're "too feminine", but will join in this dance.

I like the klezmer, too, because of its versatility.
We've adapted it to several songs, including the fast-paced "Sing, Oh Sing, Oh Daughter of Zion", with great success.
For this one we reversed the dance order, and started by doing the last part first, with the chorus. And instead of the right and left kibbutz heel points, we did a small kick behind the opposite foot (e.g., kick left foot behind right, and right behind left.), leaning a little toward that side for balance. For the verses, we did the the rest of the steps in sequence. It, too, is one the guys seem to like, no matter what the order.

Ooops, didn't mean to go on so long, but when it comes to dance, I just get that way.

I'd best go now, have to get some food for the "poor" cat, who will not forgive me if I don't!

"Let them praise His name with dancing." Ps. 149:3a

Shalom,

Margolit

 

[debi b]

For this one we reversed the dance order...

That made me chuckle b/c I have found that when we become accustomed to something in a particular way, it really challenges us to do it differently. i.e. "we usually do a tcherkessia after that or go to the left on a crossover when we are used to going to the right"

it is good for us to shake it up sometimes

 

[Margolit]

That made me chuckle b/c I have found that when we become accustomed to something in a particular way, it really challenges us to do it differently.

it is good for us to shake it up sometimes

Yes it is, isn't it!

But that's the beauty of interchangeable dances, that you can take the steps and "play around" with them, and challenge yourself. It keeps it, and us, fresh.

And what about mixing the dances, taking part(s) of different dances and combining them?

Like me, I'm sure others of you enjoy using familiar dances/steps in new and different ways.
How about it, any ideas along these lines?

"Let them oraise His name with dancing..." Ps 149:3a

Margolit

 

[Bananna]

I made one to go with Yeshuah and it is a variation on three of the interchangable dances It is funny that I can invent a new dance then when teaching it I can't get the description straight... like "Do as I do not as I say" Fortunately everyone is quick to follow and we taught last sabbath as we worshiped.

Bananna

 

[Margolit]

I made one to go with Yeshuah and it is a variation on three of the interchangable dances It is funny that I can invent a new dance then when teaching it I can't get the description straight... like "Do as I do not as I say" Fortunately everyone is quick to follow and we taught last sabbath as we worshiped.

Bananna

I know what you mean, the same thing happens to me.

Our problem is that we are so small that we have more younger dancers (teens and under) than adults, and especially a decided lack of the male gender!
But these dancers are open to trying new things, eager to learn and do so more quickly than some of the more "experienced" (notice I didn't say "older"!) dancers.

Bananna,

"a variation on three of the interchangeable dances" to go with Yeshuah. H-m-m-m, You've piqued my curiosity .....care to share?


"Let them praise His name with dancing" Ps. 149:3a

Margolit

 

[Bananna]

Well it is a variation on one we call the TeaCup... but I'd have to look up the real name.

CCW
r together r
L together L
R pivot R
L together L
Three point turn CW (still flowing CCW)
go into a right coupe' (lands on left) and stay facing CCW bouncing on right and back on left place heal in front.

The hands are teacup style at first right hand in front and left hand palm up over left sholder.

Twirl with hands bent at elbow to side sort of a w look.
The coupe' should bring right hand in front and left in back.
When backing up the right hand will come forward as the left foot goes back.
(repeat)but coupe' ending facing center after twirl.

Second part 2
Tcherkessia center
left mayim lift
right mayim lift
left coupe
CW three step twirl (flowing ccw)
coupe right but step back again r-l place right heel.

that last twirl is kind of quick into the back step and heel to fit the song you may just want to end facing CCW and place heel. My song leader has enough pause for use to be ready for the first part again.

Make sense?

I'm so happy we learned a dance that goes with the Sabbath Shalome song we begin with. I also winged it today for the "Let us Adore" ending song.

I was late for service or a I could have learned "Days of Elijah"

Fun good food and "chocolate cheese cake"
bananna

 

[Margolit]

Well it is a variation on one we call the TeaCup... but I'd have to look up the real name.

CCW
r together r
L together L
R pivot R
L together L
Three point turn CW (still flowing CCW)
go into a right coupe' (lands on left) and stay facing CCW bouncing on right and back on left place heal in front.

The hands are teacup style at first right hand in front and left hand palm up over left sholder.

Twirl with hands bent at elbow to side sort of a w look.
The coupe' should bring right hand in front and left in back.
When backing up the right hand will come forward as the left foot goes back.
(repeat)but coupe' ending facing center after twirl.

Second part 2
Tcherkessia center
left mayim lift
right mayim lift
left coupe
CW three step twirl (flowing ccw)
coupe right but step back again r-l place right heel.

that last twirl is kind of quick into the back step and heel to fit the song you may just want to end facing CCW and place heel. My song leader has enough pause for use to be ready for the first part again.

Make sense?

I'm so happy we learned a dance that goes with the Sabbath Shalome song we begin with. I also winged it today for the "Let us Adore" ending song.

I was late for service or a I could have learned "Days of Elijah"

Fun good food and "chocolate cheese cake"
bananna

Bananna,

Yes, I think it does, thank you.
You're a woman after my own heart: I, too, love to "wing it". It's fun and challenging. What did you do with "Let Us Adore" and "Days of Elijah"?

One of my all-time favorite dances is one of the first I learned, that old stand-by, "Roni, Roni Bat Tzion". My co-ministry leader has even come up with a simpler version of it to teach the youngsters in our 3-6 year-old Shabbat School class.

I'd be glad to share if anyone is interested.

"Let them praise his name with dancing..." Ps 149:3a

Margolit

 

[Margolit]

Fun good food and "chocolate cheese cake"
bananna[/quote]

I have a friend, a wonderful sister in Davidic Dance, whom I know would REALLY agree with you, in particular, about the "chocolate cheese cake" part. She's a real "chocaholic", who firmly believes that chocolate is the 5th major food group, a category completely unto itself! (Yes, I know, that's another thread and subject, but I couldn't pass it up.)

Margolit

 

[Bananna]

Fun good food and "chocolate cheese cake"
bananna

I have a friend, a wonderful sister in Davidic Dance, whom I know would REALLY agree with you, in particular, about the "chocolate cheese cake" part. She's a real "chocaholic", who firmly believes that chocolate is the 5th major food group, a category completely unto itself! (Yes, I know, that's another thread and subject, but I couldn't pass it up.)

Margolit

No No No

Chocolate is a vegetable. It comes from Coco beans and sugur cane. Both are vegetables. Thus it fits under vegetables. Everyone should eat 5-7 servings of chocolate per day.

Hee hee.

We need a chocolate bar in Character items.
bananna

 

[Bananna]

Let us adore

Interchangeable dances from a video.
A
hold hands
Facing center step right left behind step back with right and pivot clockwise to face CCW Step left and right toghether and left. pivoting centerfacing again.
Repeat for part A till done.

Part B we do the "Halelu" while doing "sing aleluyah"
chicosia center
mayim left
left coupe'
three point cc turn
coupe' right

Repeat with each Haleluyah.

I don't know 'Days of Elijah'
http://www.davidicdance.com/D.htm#DAYS_OF_ELIJAH_
http://choreography.homestead.com/davidic1.html

 

[debi b]

We enjoy this dance for Days of Elijah:

DAYS OF ELIJAH​

Recording Artist: Paul Wilbur / CD: Jerusalem Arise
Choreographed by Fair Israel Dance Team

DANCE NOTATION: Formation: circle CCW

PART 1
1. With right arm extended to the right step R together R, pause
2. With left arm extended to the left step L together L, pause
3. Pivot on L to face center, balance RLRL, both arms up
4. Pivot on R to face out of circle, balance LRLR, both arms up
(Note to connect part 1 and 2: on the last step of part 1 #4 you will be facing out of circle. Step L and pivot
to face into circle then begin part 2 #1. This is a dynamic step)

PART 2 This is OLD FRIEND. The feet are the same as HALLELU but there are changes to the
arm movements. All arms are the same for men and women unless noted.
1. Facing into center, R tcherkessia
(HANDS: lower as you step forward, raise as you step back)
2. One left mayim
(HANDS: women - both arms follow feet / men - hands behind back)
3. Partial coupe to left
(HANDS: raise L arm, R arm follows foot)
4. Three point turn to right
(HANDS: lower L arm, raise R arm)
5. Coupe to right
(HANDS: R arm on hip, L arm follows foot)

INTERLUDE
1. Six slow steps bending knee slightly RL RL RL

PART 3
1. Step R, pause, arms raised above head
2. Step L, pause, arms raised above head
3. Step R and pivot to face opposite direction, arms above head
4. Back L yemenite, lowering hands as you go back

5. Step R, pause, arms raised above head
6. Step L, pause, arms raised above head
7. Step R and pivot to face opposite direction, arms above head
8. Back L yemenite, lowering hands as you go back
9. Repeat #1 - 8 for entire section

SEQUENCE:
Part 1 four times; Part 2 two times; Interlude once;
Part 1 four times; Part 2 six times; Part 3 until end of song

 

[Margolit]

Bananna, debi b,

Thank you for sharing the choreography to Let us Adore and Days of Elijah, respectively. I look forward to sharing them with the other dancers.

"Let them praise His name in the dance..." Ps. 149:3a

Margolit

 

[ZionFire]

Shalom all! It's been a joy reading this thread and the rest of the dance section, which I just discovered thanks to a tip from Margolit. ("waving madly to Margolit...")

I've been involved in davidic dance for almost 30 years, and even though not in a messianic congregation, use it regularly in choreographing my dance team. I love the aspect of davidic dance of being kinetic prayers.

Here is a simple version of Blessed Are You (Barechu) Paul Wilbur, Jerusalem Arise! that I use with congregational dance. It works best in a circle. This can be learned by going through it once, so it's great for introducting new groups to the circle dance.

Introduction: sway R-L

A section (verse): Mayim R 6 counts then end with a L-R-L-stop
Reverse

B section (chorus): Step in (R) while scooping arms up
Step back on L while bringing arms to sides (a rocking motion)
Repeat
Double Tzerkazia (on the words "le olam vaed")
(Repeat both parts above)

Instrumental Bridge: simple walk in R line of direction with hand hold. (you need a breather by the time you get to this part anyway!)

[variations: you can make this dance look different by using a circle IN a circle. The circles can go in opposite directions. Also, the inner circle can turn out for one of the repetitions of the chorus movements and the participants will face each other for that time, another lovely variation.

In a setting that only has long aisles, the dance can be done in a line, or two lines facing each other. In that variation with two lines, the lines could change places on the second "step in" of the rocking step in the chorus, if desired.]

 

[Margolit]

Shalom all! It's been a joy reading this thread and the rest of the dance section, which I just discovered thanks to a tip from Margolit. ("waving madly to Margolit...")

I've been involved in davidic dance for almost 30 years, and even though not in a messianic congregation, use it regularly in choreographing my dance team. I love the aspect of davidic dance of being kinetic prayers.

Here is a simple version of Blessed Are You (Barechu) Paul Wilbur, Jerusalem Arise! that I use with congregational dance. It works best in a circle. This can be learned by going through it once, so it's great for introducting new groups to the circle dance.

Introduction: sway R-L

A section (verse): Mayim R 6 counts then end with a L-R-L-stop
Reverse

B section (chorus): Step in (R) while scooping arms up
Step back on L while bringing arms to sides (a rocking motion)
Repeat
Double Tzerkazia (on the words "le olam vaed")
(Repeat both parts above)

Instrumental Bridge: simple walk in R line of direction with hand hold. (you need a breather by the time you get to this part anyway!)

Thanks for the steps to Barchu.....they sound interesting. I'm going to try them out and share them with the other dancers in our group. It sounds like something even a couple of our younger (9-10 year-old) dancers could learn. We all look forward to trying new steps and combos.

 

[Bananna]

neat variations.

thanks for the easier version of Days of Elijah

 

[Margolit]

Help!

Anyone out there got choreography for "The King is Coming?

What I've come across so far is more like a performance piece than something that can be done in a congregational setting. It also includes jumping and bouncing, which a couple of the dancers.....myself included..... have trouble with in such a fast-paced piece, making it hard to teach.

 

[Bananna]

I would suguest simplifying. If I can find a clip of the music I might have some sugguestions.

You can do a little knee bend bounce frather than a full hop. That is how I started dancing after my csections. A skip can be faked.
A knee lifted and not hopped on the other foot.

Is this the one?
http://direct.crossrhythms.co.uk/cd.php?cd=8343