Praise dancing is a beautiful form of expression to celebrate the love of God, to illustrate Bible stories and messages, and to seek spiritual reflection through dance.
$25 per class, 12-week course that will repeat with new songs if you want to sign up again for another course. Each session is approximately 45 minutes of instruction and dance, followed by 30 minutes of fellowship/social time (optional but encouraged).
You will need: a liturgical dance costume, required on DAY ONE please – these come in men’s, women’s and children’s styles/sizes. We will provide you with costume information when confirming your registration. Costumes range from $25-$50. If your costume is over $50, we will pay the overage (we do not want you to pay more than $50 for your liturgical costume). Why is a costume important? Because of the genre of dance, worshipful movement is a sensitive consideration – the proper attire is a responsible way to make sure that our dance is respectful at all times. Liturgical costumes are like choir robes, allowing flowy, sweeping, passionate, and uplifting movements without any distracting or awkward wardrobe issues. But also, and perhaps more importantly, wearing a liturgical costume will help put you immediately into the atmosphere of praise dance, no matter what kind of stress you’ve experienced before you came through our doors.
TIPS: Wear comfortable shoes with quiet soles, dance shoes made for ballet/liturgical/modern/lyrical (soft sole, flexible), or a pair of heavy socks that you don’t mind if they get ruined. You might prefer something with support, so if you can budget a good pair of soft flexible dance shoes or slippers with a cushion between your feet and the hard floor, you’ll appreciate it. Make sure the bottoms don’t have rubber on them that prevents you from gliding and sliding your feet.
If you have any questions about what to buy, please ask, but you’ll see that dance doesn’t require anything expensive. Having said that, some of you might enjoy buying higher-end shoes or costumes (which, admittedly, are sometimes more fun), and we won’t dim your shine by mandating that you stick to a low budget. Shop freely at the budget of your choosing, just be ready to praise!
Class types allowed: Adult (teens by request), Family (at least one adult participating and all children must be age 5 or older), Child/Youth (children 5 and older, all children under age 13 need at least one adult to stay on site for the duration of the class), or Private Group (must have at least 10 people in your group to qualify).
Note: We do not provide childcare. For the safety and courtesy of the other participants please do not bring young children with you to this class (except for any children enrolled in the class). Thank you for your understanding.
Register today! We have a 2-step process for registration:
1. Provide us with your contact info and your preferred class days/times. You will be asked your preference in general, in the drop-down part of the registration form that gives you morning/afternoon/evening as choices, but if you have specific preferences (or have days/times that will NOT work for you), you can tell us about your schedule conflicts and open days in the box on the form that asks if you have any questions or concerns. Alternatively, you can simply e-mail us directly with your requests: contact@nataliesgatheringplace.com, call us at (912) 210-2888, or drop by Natalie’s Gathering Place in person and set something up at the reception desk.
2. We’ll contact you with a proposed day/time for your class to meet, after matching you with others who have the same scheduling preference as you. If you have requested a Private Group, we don’t need to match you with others, so you’ll hear from us quickly with a weekly day/time for you to meet. There is no extra charge for a private group, but you must have at least 10 people in your group to qualify.
Your registration won’t be confirmed until you’re happy with the day/time offered to you. No deposit necessary. No cancellation fees, only a good faith effort to honor your commitment to attend. You may pay-as-you-go, or pre-pay for your group or individual registration. Don’t forget, members get a 10% discount on classes, so do mention your GOLD, Silver, or Bronze membership when you pay.
We look forward to praise dancing with you at Natalie’s Gathering Place!
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