National Events
ALABAMA
Jul 21 - 26, 2008 —
Hosanna Sacred Arts
Host: "Hosanna Summer Dance Festival Intensive"
Location: Birmingham, AL
Contact: Kenneth Tolle 205-776-5611
CALIFORNIA
May 17th —
Knott's Berry Farm Gospel Fest
Location: Buena Park, CA
Contact: Sherry Traylor 714-264-2133
June 7th —
"How the West Was Won" IDC West Coast Regional Workshop - New Life Christian Center
Time: 8:00am Workshops / 4:00pm Evening Celebration
Location: New Life Christian Center, Los Angeles, CA
Contact: Rekesha Pittman or Sherry Traylor www.eventbrite.com/event 562-208-8592 or 714-264-2133
Jun 26 - 29th —
Liturgical Dance Day Celebration Concert
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Contact: Sherry Traylor 714-264-2133
September 7th —
Inspirational Praise Arts presents "A Dancers Purpose" Praise Dance Workshop
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Contact: Jaime Mills 323-839-0694
September 7th —
Liturgical Dance Day Celebration Concert
Host: "Host"
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Contact: Sherry Traylor 714-264-2133
Oct 2 - 4 —
Warfare Zone Conference with Prophetess Coffey
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Contact: Sherry Traylor 714-264-2133
Oct 26 - Nov 02 —
"Live Your Purpose" Worship / Ministry Development Cruise.
Host: Dr. Denita Hedgeman
Location: Long Beach, CA
Contact: Dr. Denita Hedgeman 901-832-6431
Dec 6th —
IDC Annual Holiday Dance Concert
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Contact: Sherry Traylor 714-264-2133
DELAWARE
May 16 - 18th —
Warring In The Heavenlies - Take It By Force!
Host: Bethel A.M.E. Church Liturgical Dance Ministry
Location: Wilmington, DE (near Philadelphia)
Contact: Andrea (Angel) Washington 302-521- 0731
FLORIDA
May 16 - 17th —
Anchor Church Release Me Conference
Host: Bethel A.M.E. Church Liturgical Dance Ministry
Location: Ridge Manor, FL (near Tampa)
Contact: Min. Cheryl Thomas 352-583-0007
June 5 - 8th —
"Top 10 Dance Ministries Of the Year"
Host: Dance Ministry Magazine
Location: Ft. Pierce, FL
Jun 12 - 14th —
"Hidden in the Essence of His Perfume" Conference
Host: VCI Dance Art Ministry
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Contact: Elise 561-478-5826
Jan 27th, 2008 —
Off Stage Dance & Theatre Company Audition
Host: Dare 2 Dance, Inc
Location: Dare To Dance, Inc Studio, Tampa, FL
Contact: www.daretodance.org or eywregistration@daretodance.org or
call our office at 813-785-9983
Feb. 8th, 2008 —
Beat of The Drum Production
Host: Fruit of Glory Ministries
Location: Hillsborough Community College, Ybor City, Florida
Contact: sydellegrande@yahoo.com
Feb. 29th, 2008 —
Black History Celebration
Host: The Burgess Music Group
Location: West Tampa Baptist Church, Tampa, Florida
Contact: The Burgess Music Group 813-232-6265 or 352-848-1080 or completepraise@aol.com
March 2nd, 2008 —
Pulpit Dance Ministry
Host: Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
Location: 6100 Memorial Highway, Tampa, Florida 33607
Contact: http://www.wesleymemorial.net or church Office 813-886-2536
March 14th - 15th, 2008 —
Ballroom Dance Intensive with Sarah Hand
Host: Off Stage Dance & Theatre Company
Location: Dare To Dance Studio, Tampa, FL
Contact: www.daretodance.org or
info@daretodance.org or call our office at 813-785-9983
April 17th - 19th, 2008 —
Bugsy Malone Production
Host: Tampa Bay Performing Art Center
Location: Tampa Bay Performing Art Center, Tampa, FL
Contact: http://www.tbpac.com or 813-222-1000
April 26th, 2008 —
Spring Festival
Host: Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
Location: 6100 Memorial Highway, Tampa, Florida 33607
Contact: www.wesleymemorial.net or church Office 813-886-2536
April 28th, 2008 —
Off Stage Dance & Theatre Company Audition
Host: Dare To Dance, Inc
Location: Dare To Dance, Inc Studio, Tampa, FL
Contact: www.daretodance.org or
info@daretodance.org or call our office at 813-785-9983
May 1st, 2008 —
National Day of Prayer
Host: National Day of Prayer Force Task
Location: Gaslyke Park, Downtown, Tampa, FL
Contact: Susan Henderson http://2008awtampa.kintera.org/osdtc
May 1st, 2008 —
Arthritis Walk
Host: Arthritis Foundation, Inc
Location: Lowry Park Zoo, Tampa, FL
Contact: Susan Henderson http://2008awtampa.kintera.org/osdtc
May 3rd, 2008 —
Grand Opening of Dancing for the Lord
Host: Dancing For the Lord Ministries
Location: Miami, FL
Contact: Marcela Quezada, www.dancingforthelord.org / 305-559-4531
May 18th, 2008 —
Pulpit Dance Ministry
Host: Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
Location: 6100 Memorial Highway, Tampa, Florida 33607
Contact: www.wesleymemorial.net or church Office 813-886-2536
May 30th, 2008 —
Radio Interview
Host: LIVE radio show
Location: Miami, FL
Contact:
May 31st, 2008 —
Trapiez training
Host: Off Stage Dance & Theatre Company
Location: Miami, FL
Contact: www.daretodance.org or
info@daretodance.org or call our office at 813-785-9983
June 6th - 7th, 2008 —
Dance Workshop
Host: Off Stage Dance & Theatre Company
Location: D2D studio, Tampa, FL
Contact: www.daretodance.org or eywregistration@daretodance.org or
call our office at 813-785-9983
June 9th - 30th (Monday - Friday), 2008 —
Kidz Connection
Host: Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
Location: Patel Conservatory, Tampa
Contact: http://www.tbpac.com or 813-222-1000
June 13th -14th, 2008 —
"Hidden In The Essence of His Presence" Dance Conference
Host: VCI Arts Dance Ministry
Location: Vision Church International, West Palm Beach, Fl
Contact: 561- 478-3574
June 26 - 28th —
Dancing With Authority Conference
Location: Boca Raton, FL
July 6th —
Church Anniversary
Host: Bethany Christian Discipleship Church
Location: 18002 Highwood Preserve Parkway, Lutz, FL 33647
Contact: 561- 478-3574 or www.bethanycdc.org
July 7th - 12th, 2008 —
Soul Food 2k8 Summer Camp
Host: Dare To Dance, Inc
Location: Dare To Dance, Inc Studio, Tampa, FL
Contact: www.daretodance.org or eywregistration@daretodance.org or
call our office at 813-785-9983
July 16th - 20th, 2008 —
Restoring the Tabernacle of David Conference
Host: Beit Tehilla Congregation
Location: Double Tree, 4500 Cypress Avenue, Tampa, FL 33607
Contact: Beit Tehila Congregation P.O. Box 3692 - Brandon, FL 33509-3692
phone: 813.654.2222 / fax: 813.655.7834 /
info@topraise.net
Jul 19th —
"Healing through Movement" Seminar
Host: Inner Court Ministries
Location: Longwood, FL (near Orlando)
Contact: Karen Simmons 407-310-8096
July 23rd - 26th, 2008 —
Boot Camp
Host: Dancing For the Lord Ministry
Location: Christian Retreat, 1200 Glory Way, Bardenton, FL
Contact: Marcela Quezada www.dancingforthelord.org or 305-559-4531
Aug 7 - 9th —
6th Annual Music & Dance Unto the Lord Conference, "My Gift Is Restored!"
Host: Dance Unto the Lord, Inc.
Location: Tampa, FL
Contact: Andrea (Angel) Washington 302-521- 0731
Aug 7th - 9th —
Host: Dance Unto the Lord, Inc.
Location: Wilmington, DE (near Philadelphia)
Contact: Layesha N. Walton 813-503-6863
Aug 23rd —
"Let’s Set the Atmosphere" 2008 Dance Convention
Host: Minister Ray Moss
Location: Pompano Beach, FL (near Fort Lauderdale)
Contact: Ray Moss 754-244-0990
Sep 17th, 2008 —
Women’s Conference
Host: Pastor Raina
Location: Miaimi, FL
Contact: Pastor Raina
Oct 18th —
Dancing for the End time Harvest 3rd Annual Dance Conference.
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Contact: Melanie Vargas 904-993-5291
Oct 25th, 2008 —
Virtuous Woman Conference
Host: Dr. Mayra Leon
Location: Christain retreat, Bradenton, FL
Contact: www.mayraleon.org or www.jesuscares7.com
Nov 9 - 11th, 2008 — All Day / —
Express YOUR Worship Creative Arts Conference 2008
Host: Dare 2 Dance, Inc
Location: Family Life Conference Center, Tampa, FL
Contact: www.daretodance.org or eywregistration@daretodance.org or
call our office at 813-785-9983
GEORGIA
May 16th —
Atlanta Metro Meeting / Fellowship
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Word of Faith Love & Truth Center (Atlanta, GA)
Contact: Jocelyn Hairston 404-433-5739
May 17th —
Georgia Corporate dance rehearsal
Time: 1:30- 4:30
Location: One Accord Community, COGIC. 5285 FlatShoals Parkway, Decatur, GA 30034
Contact: Joval Haynes 678-499-9623
May 29 - 31st —
Called2Worship Conference
Host: Kimberley Macon
Location: Albany, GA (near Macon)
Contact: Kimberley Macon (229) 343-5337
Jun 26 - 28th —
"Chosen Generation" Worship & Arts Conference 2008
Host: Enhancement Worship & Arts
Location: Carrollton, GA (near Atlanta)
Contact: Veronica Smith 678-516-7027
Jul 24 - 26th —
"Restoring the Glory" Worship Arts Conference
Host: Julious Fletcher
Location: Columbus, GA (near Atlanta, GA& Montgomery, Al)
Contact: Julious Fletcher 706-392-0210
August 6 - 10th —
Dancing Preachers International Conference (International Dance Commission Day)
Theme: The Called-Out Ones
Location: Atlanta, GA
Contact: Judith Mereki, 678-754-2662 www.sabrinamckenzie.org or
info@sabrinamckenzie.org
Aug 7th - 10th, 2008 —
Dancing Preacher’s Dance conference
Host: Real Prayze Dance Ministry
Location: Hilton Atlanta Hotel, 255 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta, GA
Contact: www.sabrinamckenzie.org or 678-754-2662
Sep 11 - 13th —
"Kingdom Worshippers" Worship
Host: Free To Be Me
Location: Cedartown, GA(near AtlantaGA)
Contact: Veronica E. Smith, 678-516-7027
Sep 26 - 27th —
"In Position To Promotion"
Host: Anointed 2 Dance International Ministries
Location: Atlanta, GA
Contact: Dawn Causey 404-384-7421
Sep 26 - 28th —
"After The Rain" Worship Arts Conference
Host: Thankful Baptist Church Jewels of Judah Ministry
Location: Augusta, GA(near Atlanta, Columbia, SC)
Contact: Ricquetta Prescott, 706-306-3332
Oct 17 - 18th —
"The Spirit & The Bride" Prophetic Dance Worship Conference
Host: Julious Fletcher
Location: Columbus, GA (near Atlanta, GA& Montgomery, Al)
Contact: Min. Taisha Stewart / Yakeisha Biggs 706-341-2686
Scheduled Community Activities (Atlanta, GA)
June 21st —
"Arbor Terrace Assisted Living Facility"
August 4th —
The Bridge is an intermediate level mental health residential campus for youth
September 7th —
Sunrise Prayer
Time: from 5:00am to 6:00am (individually or collectively)
September 13th —
Political Action Activity
September 20th —
Community Action Activity
September 27th —
Celebration at "Gathering on the Green"
Dec 6th —
YMCA at East Lake
Contact: Jocelyn Hairston 404-433-5739
October 17 - 18th —
"Event"
Theme: The Spirit & The Bride
Location: True Vine Ministries- 4105 Beallwood Avenue (Columbus, GA )
Contact: Min. Taisha Stewart & Yakeisha Biggs 706-341-2686
ILLINOS
June 14 —
"Heart of a Worshipper- The Mind of a King" IDC Midwest Regional Workshop
Time: time
Host: Anointed Word International Ministries, Inc.
Location: 3434 W. 154th Street, Markham, IL. 60428) (near Chicago)
Contact: Lakita Humber 618-407-6145 www.idcmidwestworkshop.eventbrite.com
IOWA
Dancing in the Park Series- Outreach & Voter Registration Drives:
May 24 —
Location: Lincoln Park - E. 4th Street & Mulberry Street (Waterloo, IA)
Contact: Ellaysa Newton, Phone: 319-504-4496
June 28 —
Location: Sullivan Park - E. 4th Street (Waterloo, IA)
Contact: Ellaysa Newton, Phone: 319-504-4496
July 12; —
Location: Byrnes Park - 1101 Campbell Avenue (Waterloo, IA)
Contact: Ellaysa Newton, Phone: 319-504-4496
August 23 — >
Location: Valley View Park - Maynard Avenue & Letsch Road (Waterloo, IA)
Contact: Ellaysa Newton, Phone: 319-504-4496
October 9 - 12th —
3rd Annual Praise & Worship Dance Conference
Theme: "A Time of Refreshing: Let the Rain Fall!"
Location: Gift of Life Church - 1651 Sycamore Street (Waterloo, IA)
Contact: http://glc-conference.eventbrite.com or
vhttp://www.freewebs.com/glcdance or Phone: 319-232-3428 ext.52
Dates - —
"Event"
Location: Dare To Dance, Inc Studio, Tampa, FL ( )
Contact: http://glc-conference.eventbrite.com or
vhttp://www.freewebs.com/glcdance or Phone: 319-232-3428 ext.52
IDC West Coast Region
Regional Coordinator & National Coordinator: Rekesha Pittman
LOUISIANA
Jun 27 - 28th —
"Dynamics of Perfected Praise 08"
Host: Vessels of Worship Dance Ministry
Location: Lake Charles, LA (near Houston)
Contact: Kimberly Batiste 337-377-5891
MARYLAND
May 30 - 31st —
"His Glory Revealed" (Seminar & Night of Dance)
Host: Revealed Dance Ministry & Academy
Location: DFt. Washington, MD (near Washington, D.C.)
Contact: Tracy Gibson or Sherry Wilson 540-207- 1684
Jul 4 - 6th —
"ONE PRAISE" Retreat & Conference
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Host: The International Liturgical Dance Fellowship
Location: Sandy Cove, MD (near Baltimore, Philadelphia)
Contact: Dr. Franca 443-739-6672
Aug 7 - 9th —
"Refresh, Renew, Restore, Equip"
Host: Christian Dance Fellowship NY/NJ/MD
Location: Hamilton, NY
Contact: Mornique Spencer, CDF MD 443-889-5801
MICHIGAN
May 22nd —
"General Meeting"
Location: Triumph Church -- 2550 South Liddesdale (Detroit, MI)
Contact: TaKeysha Brown, Phone: 313-459-4835
tba —
"Dance Revival " (TBA)
Time: 7pm
Location: Dare To Dance, Inc Studio, Tampa, FL ( )
Contact: www.icdcommission.org
Oct 9th - 11th, 2008 —
Express YOUR Worship Creative Arts Conference
Host: Dare To Dance, Inc
Location: Greater Grace Church, Detriot MI
Contact: www.daretodance.org or eywregistration@daretodance.org or
call our office at 813-785-9983
MISSOURI
May 10 —
IDC General Meeting (St. Louis / St. Clair IL Chapter)
Time: 2:00-4:30pm
Location: Natural Bridge Public Library - 7606 Natural Bridge Road (St. Louis, MO)
Contact: Kelly Shaw and Sereas e Hampton 314-303-7386 or 618-975-5491
(Next meeting dates: Aug 23rd and Nov 8th)
May 31st —
"IDC St. Louis Voter Registration Drive"
Time: 10am to 6pm
Host: St. James AME Church family Block Party
Location: Tandy Park 2636 Billups Ave (St. Louis, MO)
Contact: Kelly Shaw - St. Louis County Coordinator Phone: 314-303-7386
Sep 4th - 7th, 2008 —
Equipping the Saints for the Work of Ministry Conference
Host: Paneh Praise Dance & Mime Ministry
Location: Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel MO
Contact: Lakita Humber www.panehpraise.com or lakita@panehpraise.com or call 618-407-6145
Sep 4 - 7th —
May 31st —
"Gospel Fest in the Park"
Time: 4:30pm
Location: Spanish Lake Park - Spirit Ballfield- 12636 Spanish Pond Rd. Spanish Lake (near St. Louis, MO)
Contact: Kelly Shaw, St. Louis County Coordinator Phone: 314-303-7386
Jun 6 - 7th —
"We Were Born To Worship" Dance Conference
Host: Born 2 Danz Ministries
Location: Madison, MS (near Jackson)
Contact: LaBoris Cole 601-278-3541
Sept 4 - 7th —
"Equipping the Saints Dance & Worship Arts Conference"
Theme: "Kingdom Building with Kingdom Authority"
Times: 11:00am - 5pm Workshops / 7:00pm Evening Celebration
Location: Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel - 9801 Natural Bridge Road ( )
Contact: Lakita Humber 618-407-6145 www.praisedanceministry.com/conference
NEVADA
June 21 —
"IDC Nevada Voter Registration Drive"
Location: Jimmy's Grocery (Las Vegas, NV)
Contact: Helen Hassel 702-202-8590
Dates - —
"Dance in the Expanse 2008" Praise Dance Festival
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Hills Park (Las Vegas, NV)
Contact: Rekesha Pittman, 562-208-8592
NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY
Dancing Preachers 2008 International Conference
"The Called Out Ones"
Aug 7 - 9th —
"Refresh, Renew, Restore, Equip"
Host: Christian Dance Fellowship NY/NJ/MD
Location: Hamilton, NY
Contact: Mornique Spencer, CDF MD 443-889-5801
June 21st —
"IDC New York Meeting / Sabrina McKenzie Book Signing"
Location: St. Paul's Pentecostal Church, Brooklyn, New York
Contact: DeEtte Mitchell Phone: 202-442-6862
NORTH CAROLINA
Jun 27 - 28th —
"Dancing Under The Glory Cloud" Dance Conference
Host: New Generation Fellowship Church
Location: Clayton, NC (near Raleigh)
Contact: Marjorie Douglas 919-623-1167 or 919-373-9682
July 17th, 2008 —
Next Level Dance conference
Host: Oasis of Hope Church Dance Ministry
Location: City Hotel and Bistro, Greenville, NC
Contact: www.oasisdancers.org or info@oasisdancers.org or 252-753-7815
Jul 18 - 19th —
"Drenched in His Presence" Dance Conference
Host: Healing Waters Ministries
Location: Newport, NC (near Raleigh)
Contact: Pastor Julie Willis 252-646-3276
Aug 16th - 17th, 2008 —
Dance Conference
Host: Dancing Preacher’s International
Location: New Bethel Baptist Church, 605 E. Young Street, Rolesville, NC
Contact: LaTricia Holloway www.newbethelrolesville.com or 919-556-5395
OHIO
June 16 - 20th —
"Summer Dance Intensive"
Location: Kingdom Institute International Studios (Maineville, OH)
Contact: Apostle Dr. Lyrica Joy Smith 513-239-3885
Jun 30th - Jul 12th —
"Vitoria Dance Summer Intensive"
Host: Vitoria Dance Company
Location: Plain City, OH (near Columbus)
Contact: helsea Myrick 614-551-5423
PENNSYLVANIA
Jun 07 —
"0 You're on Assignment III - Arts Summit"
Host: Christ Center for Dance
Location: Blue Bell, PA (near Philadelphia)
Contact: Julia Graci 888-886-4354
SOUTH CAROLINA
Sep.7th —
"International Liturgical Dance Day" "Raging War" by CeCe Winans
Host: IDC Charleston, SC
Location: Charleston, SC
TEXAS
Aug 7 - 9th —
"International Dance (and Arts) Conference"
Host: David and Yvette Gaines Ministries
Location: Humble, TX (near Houston)
Contact: Min. Lorraine Williams, Coordinator 215-465-4224
TENNESSESSE
Jun 21st —
"Front Line Battle: Praise as a Weapon, Worship as a Lifestyle" Worship Arts Conference
Host: Appointed Praise Ministry
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Contact: Aujia Wood 423-362-1212
WASHINGTON STATE
Jul 25 - 27th —
"2008 Anointed Praise Dance Conference"
Host: Anointed Praise Dance Ministry
Location: Bellingham, WA (near Seattle)
Contact: Indica Mitchell 888-398-8031
WASHINTON DC
November 1st —
"Regional Workshop"
Location: tba
Contact: DeEtte Mitchell 202-442-6862
June 9th —
"General Meeting"
Time: 6pm-9pm
Location: Oxon Hill Library (Washington, DC)
Contact: DeEtte Mitchell 202-442- 6868
WEST VIRGINIA
June 18 - 20th —
"Worship is My Passion" Dance Conference
Host: Restoration Cathedral / God’s Platinum Soldiers
Location: Beckley, WV (near Charleston, West VA & Roanoke, VA)
Contact: Pastor Earline Neal 304-253-9649
WISCONSIN
May 22nd —
"General Meeting"
Time: 6pm - 7pm
Location: Washington Park Library - 2121 North Sherman Blvd (Milwaukee, WI)
Contact: Sherry McCoy 414-534-6590
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