| Davidic Dance -What about me? - Due 1 July 2010 |
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Restoration of the Davidic DanceDesk of B. Mike Floyd, Christian/Hebriac Education, The Remnant Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: 5And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. 6And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: (Deut. 6:4-6 KJV) When those bearing the ark of ADONAI had gone only six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened sheep. 14.Then David danced and spun around with abandon before ADONAI, wearing a linen ritual vest. 15.So David and all the house of Isra'el brought up the ark of ADONAI with shouting and the sound of the shofar. (2 Sam. 6:14 CJB)
Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. 6Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. 7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. (Prov. 4:5-7 KJV)
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.(Prov. 15:32 KJV)
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.(Prov. 19:2 KJV)
Study:
We are continuing to press toward the mark and fortify the walls by getting knowledge, wisdom and understanding. We are continuing to enlighten the eyes of our understanding by reach into the crevasses and archives of Hebraic Dance to solidify its foundation. Much of the Hebraic dance formation involves circular or ring dance as well as the processional dance. One of the most popular is the Hora(Horah).
It is usually performed to Klezmer (traditional of Ashkenazic Jews). If you have ever seen/or heard the 70's Academy Award winning movie/Broadway musical "Fiddler on the Roof", the you probably remember the dance and song of "Hava Nagila. It is traditionally danced at Jewish weddings and other joyous occasions. Temani is a Hebraic line dance that is also popular. One of the most common myths and prejudices when it comes to sacred dance, is society's attempt to exclude, forbid or intimidate men from physical expression when it comes to Christian worship. Carefully/prayerfully research the scriptures (specifically the Old Testament), you'll gain knowledge and understanding of some of the significant roles and duties of the Levitical Priesthood.
Even in the most paganistic societies and cultures have enough sense to understand the importance of involving the men in dance whether for war, celebration or religious practices? In 1st Chronicles 23 you'll find that after King David made his son Solomon king over Israel, David also began to appoint and establish the offices/duties of the Levites. At this point in time it was the Levites who were in charge of the priesthood that served. Not only were they Levites, but they were all men. These men were in charge of and orchestrated the service of Praise and Worship to the people.
At this particular time in the Bible, the numbers of male Levites polled were 38,000. Twenty-four thousand were to set for the work of the Temple. Six thousand were offices and judges. Four thousand were porters (doorkeepers, maintenance worker of an institution or building). The final four thousand "Praised" the L'RD with the instruments that David made. That's (at the least) 4,000 "Men" praising the L'RD with instruments. It is therefore safe to say if the men were:
Praising -Playing instruments-Music heard -Singing
You can best believe that these priests (these men) were rocking, waving, bowing, stomping and whirling. Then when it got really good to someone they would let out a shout, and some would do as David did leap/jump or even take off running. According to the Old Testament, in David's Psalm 149 & 150 the people were exhorted to praise G'D.
When you look at many of the native cultures in 3rd world countries or even the American Indians even the men of these cultures have the security within them and reverence to worship in the dance. They are merely exhibiting praise and worship through dance with much of the same reverence as the Levitical Priests. They are unashamed with an understanding of Sacred Reverence Adoration and Acknowledgement through dance. In the song "Not Just Knee Deep" by R&B artist George Clinton (of Parliament/Funkadelic) the lyrics says something profound about the affect of music-its beats and the affect on our spirit and soul. The lyrics often assist the music to take us to a place:
Something about the music, she always makes me dance -Something about the music, she always makes me dance -Something about the music
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Ants in my pants and I need to dance -I got ants in my pants and I need to dance-Ants in my pants and I need to dance-Ants in my pants and I need to dance-Now get on up
And still today there is something about the music (good, bad or indifference). Ultimately for the priests and the congregants during the Levitical period of King David (before and after him), the music enhanced their desire to reverence and worship of G'D physically. Some of the most common types of praise are:
Questions:
1.YADAH (Worship with the extended hand, in adoration)- Scriptures: Gen. 29:35, 2 Chron. 7:6, 20:21, Psalms 9:1, 28:7, Psalms 33:2, 42:5,11, 49:18, Isaiah 12:1 - What can Sacred Dancers do to demonstrate this clearly to the non-seeing person?
2. TEHILLAH (A hum, to sing) from the heart, unrehearsed) - Scripture: Psalms 22:3, 34:1, 40:3, 66:2, 2 Chronicles 20:22 - When does this sound show up in Sacred Dance?
3. BARAK (To kneel or bow) - Scripture: Psalm 103 What could this mean to someone without legs, how would you teach them to kneel?
4.HALAL (To celebrate, boast, shine, act like a madman) Scripture: 1 Chron. 16:4, 23:5,30, 25:3, 29:13, Neh. 12:24 -When do we lose it in worship and what is control?
5. TOWDAH (Worship by extending the hand in adoration, thanksgiving or agreeing with)- Scripture: Psalm 42:4, 50:23, Jer. 17:26 -How could you hear be lifted through this demonstration of worship?
6. ZAMAR (Second time of singing Tehillah, to play a musical instrument, the praise that G’D inhabits) - Psalm 92:1; Psalm 150. Can the dance live with the song?
7. SHABACH (A loud adoration, shout -Scripture: Psalm 117:1, 63:3-4 What does it take to come out of our comfort zone to speak well of and shout with a loud voice?
Here are a few to add to our vocabulary:
RAW- KAD-(To leap, stomp or skip about -1 Chron. 15:29)
KAW-RAR-(whirl) These refer to David's dance as the ark was being brought into Jerusalem(II Sam. 6:14 KJV)
HUL(Whirl) Exodus 15.20
Summary: What are the details that really make us look at how King David worshipped? Was it his gratefulness or his realization of just how much he loved Adonai? How much do you really love Yeshua? Are you willing to forsake all? Or is that great conversation pieces for a religious belief system? Who are we with or without the grace and mercy? What will we become as we grow closer to His character? Would you agree we grow daily? Answer these questions with thought and study.
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