Dance and the SDA Church

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Tony wrote:

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You may be surprised to learn that certain forms of dancing were a part of Old Testament worship.
Judges 11:34 presents an example of the daughter of one of the Israelite judges (Jephthah) dancing alone.
Exodus 15:20-21 gives an account of women dancing to celebrate God’s deliverance of Israel from Egypt after the Red Sea crossing.
Again, in Judges 21:19 we have an example of women dancing alone—without men.
In 1 Samuel 18:6, women danced to celebrate one of King David’s victories.
In 2 Samuel 6:14-16, in what was apparently an act of worship to God, David himself danced before the ark of the covenant.
And Psalms 149:3 and 150:4 speak of praising God through dance.
Turning to 1 Samuel 30:16, we read of soldiers (men only) dancing.
In Ecclesiastes 3:4, Solomon wrote that there is a time for almost everything. He includes a “time for dancing,” in contrast to a “time for mourning.”
And the prophet Jeremiah (31:13) foretold a time when dancing would be the joyous result of God’s work.
So, you see, the Bible doesn’t condemn all dancing. But, please observe carefully the types of dancing it sanctions.
Women dancing with women in celebration.
Men dancing with men in celebration.
Dances designed to reflect joy.
Dances designed for worship.
Furthermore, the Hebrew word used for dancing in the Old Testament refers simply to whirling and turning.
However, the present day concept of sexually provocative holding of the opposite sex, or of mimicking human sexual acts while dancing, or drug fueled dances, are an outrage and abomination and is not aligned with biblical dancing.
But biblical dancing is beautiful and can be freely done :-)
God bless.

chris wrote:

All Jews dance...They have Jewish cultural dance.
I am sure you have seen the Jewish folk dance.
All Jews know how to use their dance heritage for
thousands of years. A va na kila a va na kila..
I am sure you have heard and seen this dance.
All the JEwish wedings from the begining of time
danced. I am sure Jesus did too. He was young and
made the best wine for last at the weding.
Jesus was a Jew and grew up with the Jewish cultural
dance and songs of Israel.

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geoge wrote:

what the f***ng problem with dancing??
dancing is one of the best exercise that exist almost every muscle in your body move when you dance..its a better way to have fun and stay healthy.so why cant we dance???--'

CINDERS wrote:

As a once famous poster here on topix would say
DUHHH

KoalaGums wrote:

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Ahhh, but Sister White said...

CINDERS wrote:

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Ahhh, but Sister White said... not to quote her...

Mrock wrote:

Hi,
I am thinking of attending the seventh-day Adventist Church in my area bt am worried that they won't accept me because I love to dance. I have heard that this church does not permit its members to dance, is that true? I am talking about classical ballet and tap and sometimes flamenco. I don't do jazz or hip hop or anything sexual and I don't go to clubs and dance or anythign like that. In ballet class we wear just leotards (bodysuits) and tights. I do it recreationally but sometimes perform on stage with the ballet company too. If someone could clarify the stance on dance (lol) within the church I would really appreciate it. Thank you!

Mrock wrote:

Hi,
I am thinking of attending the seventh-day Adventist Church in my area bt am worried that they won't accept me because I love to dance. I have heard that this church does not permit its members to dance, is that true? I am talking about classical ballet and tap and sometimes flamenco. I don't do jazz or hip hop or anything sexual and I don't go to clubs and dance or anythign like that. In ballet class we wear just leotards (bodysuits) and tights. I do it recreationally but sometimes perform on stage with the ballet company too. If someone could clarify the stance on dance (lol) within the church I would really appreciate it. Thank you!