DMMCA Etiquette and Expression in Dance and Mime

Etiquette \ET-ih-kut\ noun: the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group. Noun: the conduct or procedure required by good breeding or prescribed by authority to be observed in social or official life.

Dance Ministry etiquette helps us build that trust and respect by giving us a general framework to work from. It allows us to have mutual understanding of behavior at events that encourage safety and respect. The dancer takes all eyes off of them and shifts them to God.

Expression, is a form of artistic dance in which the individual and artistic presentation (and sometimes also processing) of feelings is an essential part. It emerged as a counter-movement to classical ballet or any genre of dance. It can be said, "dance is a kind of artistic expression, which is based on the principle of aesthetics and body movement as the medium." 2.2.1 Dance beauty: the beauty of movement. The essence of dance and Dance Aesthetics lies in its dynamic nature.

Expression is a choice. A dancer can consciously decide to perform fully and expressively, although it does take courage to dance from the heart. When we fail to express our emotions, our brain can often go into the fight-or-flight state. This is a physical reaction to stress that sets off a chain of events throughout our bodies. It increases our heart rate, slows digestive functions and makes us feel anxious or depressed.

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DMMCA ETIQUETTE

1. Make sure you study the word of God!

2. Prayer Life Expectancy

Bonus:  Always arrive on time. If you can’t avoid being late, enter very quietly and wait for the OK from your teacher to enter the dance floor. After class, be sure to apologize for your late arrival.

3. Listen while the dance/mime teacher is talking. That means no talking while they’re talking. Not even quietly to your neighbor. Never disrespect your teacher, director, or anyone that is in authority.

4. Stow away the cell phone. Turn off—don’t just silence—your cell phone. Putting it on vibrate can still make distracting noise.

5. Pay attention at all times, especially when waiting for your turn. You don’t want to get caught slouching or looking bored. And don’t ever sit down unless you’re asked to.

6. Stay for the entire class. It’s always best to stay for the entire duration of the class, but if you must leave early, talk to the teacher beforehand and make your exit as quick and discreet as possible.

7. Don’t leave and come back into your class. Stay in the studio for the entirety of class—no ins-and-outs. This can be distracting to your fellow dancers.

8. Sharing the floor: Responsible usage of the floor requires that one stays out of the way of others. Some choreography requires a momentary movement against line of dance. These figures should be executed with great caution on a social dance floor, and only when there is no danger of collision. Avoid getting too close to other dancers/ mimes, especially less experienced ones. Be prepared to change the directions of your patterns to avoid congested areas.

9. Creating loving relationships within your team or at an event. Kingdom Connections. Doors open for your ministry.

10. Dress modestly for all dances / mimes to not draw attention away from God. (Legs, stomachs, chest, etc. must be completely covered with looser fitting garments). No tanks or shorts allowed during your performance or ministry.

11. Seek approval from Leadership prior to scheduling or dancing in any church service/event.

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Dancing / miming every day is a beautiful thing. But it takes work preparing and maintaining our bodies before, during and after, so that we can be the best dancer we can be, every day. Experience confidence and good health by taking the time out for calming and mindful routines that will keep your body and hair in top condition.

Some of the Bible's main teaching about physical cleanliness may seem strange and harsh to us.

Read Leviticus 11:32-40, 13:29-59, 15:1-15

Your Body Odor IS Vital Important (Bible)

Isaiah 3:24 says, “...instead of fragrance there will be a stench...” It is certainly better to smell good before God than to stink in His presence. Presenting ourselves as a living sacrifice to Him is much better than the smell of death.

·         Bathe

Jesus said to him, “The one who has bathed does not need to wash, except for his feet, but is completely clean. And you are clean, but not every one of you.” “The person to be cleansed must wash their clothes, shave off all their hair and bathe with water; then they will be ceremonially clean.

Read Romans 12:1

Paul urges us to present our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. What sort of bodies do we offer as we live for him? We cannot always avoid sickness but are we making the best use of our resources, both physically as well as spiritually? Are others put at risk by our own poor hygiene? Is this a Christian attitude (Philippians 2:4)?

Mouth is very important and your heart

Read Matthew 23:25-28

Jesus criticized the Pharisees for being clean outside but unclean inside. He told them to be clean from the inside out. Would Jesus say anything different to us today? What? Your Attitude! Humble Yourself!

Hair, Nails, and Feet

The toenail should be straight across and not curved. Curved nails or nails that are too long can lead to ingrown toenails. The length of the nail should show only a very small amount of white. Use clippers – not scissors – to get a clean, straight cut. Polish prevents viewing what may be underneath the nail (e.g. problems like bruised or ingrown nails). This doesn’t mean nail polish on your toenails is forbidden forever, but polish should be reserved only for special events and then removed before the next class. (Or wear clear polish so the health of the nail and underneath the nail can be clearly seen.) Bright colors when you are dancing takes the audience away from your ministry. Keep calluses trimmed. They can become overly thick and may cause pain. They can feel bumpy against the shoe or against the floor. Generally, calluses are a good thing, because they will help to protect against blisters and abrasions so avoid filing them off.

·         Alternate your dance/ mime shoes. If possible, have two pairs of shoes so that you can alternate them – not wearing either pair for two consecutive days. This allows your shoes to dry out so that foot fungus has no chance of setting in.

• Be sure to moisturize. Your teacher or another dancer / mime may be able to recommend a good foot moisturizer. Make moisturizing your feet a daily regimen – focusing on the areas of the foot that are prone to developing calluses, corns and blisters. Foot moisturizers are often very rich and thick so that they penetrate the rough skin on your feet; because of this, consider doing your regimen before bedtime – and cover your moisturized feet with socks to get even more value from your moisturizer.

1. Dry Shampoo, a savior!

2. Choose the right shampoo.

3. Deep conditioning - A must.

4.Guard Your hair.

5. Change up Your Hairstyle Often.

6. Use Bobby Pins with Caution.

7. Nutrition Tips for Healthy Strong Hair