Dance is a type of art that generally involves movement of the body, often rhythmic and to music. It is performed in many cultures as a form of emotional expression, social interaction, or exercise, in a spiritual or performance setting, and is sometimes used to express ideas or tell a story. Dance may also be regarded as a form of nonverbal communication between humans.
Dance has had a checked history within Christianity. Many records exist where the early Christian Leaders prohibited dance in the church. Such reasons are, the association of dance with paganism, fears relating to sexuality and a Greek-influenced belief in the separation of soul and body.
In the 1970’s, there was significant growth in the use of Praise Dance in worship. This was all part of the transition into contemporary worship. These charismatic movements started popping up in churches across the country.
The Art of Praise Dancing is being seen more and more in the IMVU Community. On Sunday Mornings, in many of the IMVU Churches, you can find Praise Dancing. Many express their artistic skills and spirituality thru this form of dance. There are many performance of Praise Dance at the Gospel Fest, Awareness Events and Wedding here on IMVU.
One IMVU community member that is skillfully artistic in the Praise Dance is, CapriBOSSxTS. When Capri performs, she manages to bring emotions and feelings thru her avie. She is a spiritual person and she uses the Praise Dance to tell her story. With series of movements with her avie, lighting and special effects, Capri takes you along her spiritual journey with you. Capri performs at many of the Gospel events, including 1st Church of Praise Gospel Fest.
Capri joined the IMVU community on December 6, 2009. She started praise dancing in 2010, with encourage and instruction from her IMVU Mom, 1stLadyRizzBOSSxTS, who also dances. Praise Dancing is just one of the many skills that Capri has. She has achieved being a PRO developer; she is a video maker, a doctor and is one of the founders and big Sisters of Omega Phi Chi Sorority. Capri also enjoys spending time with her family and playing walk off. You may not know this, but Capri says she loves watching Reality Shows in real….smile.
I asked Capri what she would like to share with the IMVU community. She states, “Although this is a virtual game, we are real people behind these avatars with real feelings and emotions. With that being said, treat others good and live your life to the fullest”.