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 Dance Ministry
"Praise (Liturgical)"

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Left To Right: Gwendolyn Cardoza (Coordinator), Cynthia Stephens, Marcel Roberts

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St. John's "Little Angels" Praise (Liturgical)
Mother's Day Performance 2016
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Back Row L-R: Names To Be Posted Soon
Front Row L-R: Names To Be Posted Soon

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Back Row L-R: Imani Charles, Trina Roberts, Angie Diovilus, Amya Henderson, Tamera Roberts, Deja Williams
Front Row L-R: Cassidy Rayside, Nya Charles, Rojani Cooper


Liturgical "Praise" Dance is dance that is incorporated into liturgies or worship services. It is an expression of worship. It can be in Christian services as well as other religions and faith traditions. Such dances can be accompanied by many different types of music. The dancers will respond with an appropriate dance which flows out of the music and is thought to enhance the prayer or worship experience. This dance may either be spontaneous, or have been choreographed ahead of time. If it is choreographed it is generally fitted to the song's lyrics or to religious concepts. Often this is performed by women, but many men also do it as well. The Praise Dance group is made up of children in the parish and the neighborhood. The children rehearse each week and perform on special occasions in the church and outside of the church. They learn to listen to the music and the lyrics and then interpret them in dance.


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Dance Instructor

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Praise Dance Instructor: Lisa Gaye


St. John's "Pops"
 Christmas Celebration
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St. John's "Little Angels" Christmas Performance


ST.  JOHN'S "LITTLE ANGELS"
PRAISE DANCE PERFORMANCE

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St. John's "Little Angels" Dance Performance at Church of St. John Evangelist (Episcopal) Christmas concert on Saturday, 12/14.

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St. John's Little Angels Performance


St. John's Episcopal Church Fundraising Committee Presented
St. John's Pops" Christmas Celebration
on sunday, December 15, 2013
3:00 P.M. Free Will Offering
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Harvest Sunday Celebration

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St. John's Episcopal Church celebrated Harvest Sunday on November 24th during and after mass. Thanks to everyone who took part in this special occasion by donating baked goods, canned food, fruits and vegetable and so much more. Your generous donations will be going to families in need during the Thanksgiving celebrations. Thanks to St. John's "Little Angels" for their special praise dance performance! God Bless you all. Click Here to Watch Videos


Dance Ministry Christmas Party

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The St. John's Episcopal Church Dance Ministry got together this past week to celebrate Christmas. We would like to extend a special thanks to the Stewardship Committee, who took part in multiple fundraising events in 2012 that all benefited the St. John's "Little Angels" praise dancers. We would also like to send a special thanks to the "Liittle Angels", our dance instructor, Lisa Gay, and the members of the Dance Ministry committee (See Link) for being there for every practice and performance. Merry Chirstmas to all and May God Bless You. Continue to praise the Lord and we look forward to seeing more performacnces in 2013. Click Here For More Party Pictures


"Little Angels" - Praise Dance Perfomances

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St. John's "Little Angels" Praise Dance Troupe entertained the congregation today with two liturgical dance performances. Special thanks to the "Little Angels" and to the Dance Ministry for getting them ready for such a wonderful performance.
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St. John's "Little Angels" DVD Sales

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St. John's "Little Angels" Praise Dance group will continue to sell their 2012 Praise Dance Performance DVDs throughout the year. Please see Gwen Cardoza or any member of the Dance Ministry to purchase DVDs. $5.00 each DVD. Your continued support of the "Little Angels" is truly appreciated!


IMPORTANT: Praise Dance rehearsals resumed on August 13th. If you have a child who is interested in joining, please see Gwendolyn Cardoza or email her at: vestry@stjohns-springfieldgardensny.org St. John's Little Angels 'Praise Dancers' meet every Thursday @ 5:30pm at St. John's Episcopal Church, 137-67 Belknap St, Springfield Gardens for dance rehearsal!!  See Link

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Praise Dance Schedule of Performances 2012 - 2013: February 26th, March 11th, April 8th, May 13th, June 17th, June 24th. July to August 9th Summer Break, September 9th, November 18th & December 23rd

"Little Angels" 
Father's Day Performance

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The St. John's Episcopal Church Liturgical "Praise Dance" group, the "Little Angels" celebrated Father's Day with a special praise dance performance on Sunday, June 16th. Special thanks to the "Little Angels" and the members of the Dance Ministry for organizing and getting the "Little Angels" ready for their annual Father's Day performance.


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Visit Links Below To View
St. John's "Little Angels" Praise Dance Performances

85th Anniversary Celebrations 2011 Part 3

FAMILY DAY 2012

Advent 2012

Mother's Day 2011

Family Day 2011

Harvest 2011

Father's Day Celebration

Family Day 2010

Thanksgiving Day 2009

Bishop Visit

Family Day 2009

Original "Little Angels"

Little Angels Christmas Celebration

Little Angels Visiting Performance

Early Praise Dance Performance

Black History Monthy Dance Performance

WOW Dance Performance

Fish Fry Dance Performances

Mother's Day Praise Dance Performance 2012

Int'l Women's Month Celebration

Chrismas Eve Celebration

Father's Day 2012 Performance

Homecoming 2009

Youth Sunday 2012


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Recognition in "Dominion Paper"

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Recognition

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St. John's "Little Angels"

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Christmas Celebration

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St. John's Little Angels were treated to a Christmas get-together by the Dance Ministry. The "Little Angels" were treated to Grab Bag gifts and dinner. All the best for 2012 "Little Angels". 

St. John's "Little Angels" Praise Dancers received a Certificate of Recognition to the Youth Group by the Brotherhood of St. Andrew Queens Assembly for their participation in "The Annual Talent and Music Festival" on April 18th, 2009

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Youth Activities
Developing and promoting youth activities is an important part of our church. Below are some of the youth activities at St. John's Episcopal that assist in their growth. The church offers several activities for our younger members. Some of the more popular activities are: *See Links to Activities Below*