think you know what an ALIVE dance practice is like?

if any of you is intimidated by a dance practice -
thinking "oh hey, that looks fun...but i'm not good and they'll probably judge me"
um.......... you would be wrong.
you would be amazed at how people pick up dance...
and everyone has fun...
and its even fun to see people think moves are so easy...
until they try them.
:)
but its ok...
because there are usually 4 other people who thought the same thing.

for instance?  if you think your abs might not be strong enough - its ok.
you are always able to practice on your own...
alone...
and come back looking like a rockstar.

and we always start with prayer - that you won't get hurt.
so don't worry about that.

it might get a little hot...
and we don't have windows that open...
BUT we do have some LEGIT mirrors on the wall,
and a sound system.
and some day we'll have a huge fan.

its truly a bonding experience...
everyone is doing something that is probably out of their comfort zone in some way.
but its fun.
if you're ever going to stretch yourself?  might as well have fun doing it...
and i think that i have laughed the MOST at some of these practices.
its all very chill.
and everyone does eventually learn it.

and at the end?
it all comes together somehow...
and its so fun.
its worship.
its gifts being used.
its God getting glory.

and its so fun to watch...  :)

so if there is anyone out there who has ever thought
"i would probably really love to try to dance and it would be so fun......but i'm scared because i'm not good and everyone else is"
stop thinking that.
and if you are a guy and thinking "dancing is lame and just jumping around and for girls"
you are wrong.
i may have thought that too -
but my mind has been opened.
and i see that there is so much more that can be done beyond my scope of creativity for dance.
so trust me.
and come to a practice.
you will not regret it.
well...you might a little ;)
but you will have fun.

- observations from a spectator

ps...we are learning a dance (a mash up of a whole bunch of different kinds) every thursday for the next few weeks at 7.
so......come check it out ;)

-ALIVE