The Power of Praise!

Text: Joshua, Chapter 6

Praising the Lord in music, song, or dance is a force that is powerful enough to destroy walls and barriers in your life. It is a supernatural truth that defies logic and natural understanding. Let’s look at the story of Joshua and the walls of Jericho. Even before the victory was seen in the natural, God told Joshua in past tense, “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and it’s fighting men”. The war was set to be won, it simply had to be carried out by Joshua and his army. The army of Israel saw the walls of Jericho crumble through their
1) obedience to God in unity
2) the praises lifted up to the Lord in music, marching (an element of dance), and song.

Through God’s instructions, Joshua passed along orders to his army. Note that Joshua alone could not win this battle. It took the obedience and following of the army as well. After marching quietly around the city for six days, Joshua’s army marched on the seventh day and, at Joshua’s command, gave a great shout! At this moment, the wall of Jericho crumbled. They took the city and devoted it to God.

Notice that the praises alone were not enough. First and foremost, it took the hearing and accepting of God’s instructions. If you want the power of praise/dance to work in your life, allow God’s Spirit to speak to you and guide you. You have to “de-throne” yourself from your heart and allow Jesus, your King, to take this place. He will then rule and direct your body, soul, and mind towards a life of destiny and accomplishment for His kingdom. Each step of His journey for your life calls for greater abandonment...greater sacrifices. Be encouraged by remembering that higher standards take you to the higher call. Be a history maker and change your world!

In May, we will look at Joshua, Chapter 7, and see the importance of following God's lead and returning all Glory to Him.

This chapter will rock your world!

"A Place For Rosa Parks"

Congratulations "A Place For Rosa Parks" - Large Group Overall High Score at OK/LA Connection. Through the recasting, recostuming, and unexpected "colds", the Lord's face shined on us. Thank you, Lisa and Hui Cha, for a wonderful and professional weekend!

March Update

As spring is approaching, we are in full swing with many happenings on our calendar! Our recent workshop with Joe Simpson was a huge blessing and success! We had a total of over 70 dancers take part at both locations. It was a great time of refreshing and encouragement. We will be excited to hear the great reports of the Philippines mission work in which Joe and Brittany will be leaving for next month!

We are excited to announce that our Tulsa Recital will be held at the beautiful Mabee Center on the ORU Campus on May 20th. All of our recital dates are now listed on our CALENDAR page. Please check out the dates and plan to attend. You will be blessed!

Our dancers will be ministering in dance at the Tulsa “Night to Honor Israel” on April 16th. This event is in conjunction with John Hagee, Kenneth Hagin Jr., Billy Jo Daugherty and many other amazing ministries. The event will be held at the new Victory Church Main Auditorium.

Congratulations to our three DMA titled contestants. Emily Canavesio won 1st Runner-Up in the teen division as well as being voted Miss. Congeniality in a group of 15 contestants! Michelle Tardibono won 1st Runner-Up in the Petite Miss Dance Competition as well as high acro, ballet, tap, and jazz audition score and Miss. Congeniality. Savannah Tardibono won the title of Miss Teen Dance of Oklahoma as well as high audition score and high interview. Congratulations girls! The Lord is doing great things in your life! Keep dancing with HIM as your focus!

Dove Dance is excited to announce the forming of Dove Dance Ministries International. Working in conjunction with our school, this not-for-profit branch will support 1) our ministry troupe 2) our future professional company, SOAR 3) our work with physically impaired & ill children and inner city youth. We are already seeing God use this branch of our school in a powerful way.

God Bless You Abundantly!
Mrs. Daphne

Congrats, DMA Miss Teen Dance...

Congratulations! Savannah Tardibono
DMA Miss Teen Dance of Oklahoma 2007
Representing our Oklahoma Chapter
in New York City this July