Christian Dance Fellowship of South Africa

Christian Dance Fellowship of South Africa KWAZULU NATAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION CDFSA Kwa Zulu Natal is excited to host a Provincial Dance Conference at Manning Road Methodist Church, Glenwood Durban, on the 18 & 19 May 2018. Conference Theme The Theme of the Conference is “ Praise Him in Dance ” as in Psalm 149:3 and Psalm 150:4. During this Conference, dancers will have an opportunity to freely praise Him in dance during the praise and worship sessions. You will also learn to use flags, swords, shields, ribbons and dance technique to enhance your expression of worship to the Lord Jesus Christ. Who May Attend?  Dance Teachers and Dance Leaders are invited to attend the Living Dance International sessions covering Grade 3 & 4 syllabus as well as the Jazz & Contemporary style.  Anyone who is interested in learning more about Christian Dance in all its various forms  Young ( and not so young ) dancers who are keen to learn the hip hop dance style  Our Assistant National Coordinator Serena Reddy Melo as well as Sue Hodson, a Founding Member of CDFSA and the Living Dance International SA representative, will be attending and teaching at this Conference.  Anyone in South Africa may attend. We already have commitments from delegates from Port Shepstone, Richards Bay and Pietermaritzburg. How to Register Complete the Conference Registration Form, make your payment and send the Proof of Payment and your registration form to: [email protected] Conference Fee  Living Dance International Syllabus – cost per class is R150.00 or R 500.00 for the day. 

All other classes are R80 per class or R200 for the full day.

Payment  The Registration fee is NON-REFUNDABLE and is required ASAP to secure your place.  Bank deposits / transfers should have the following Reference: KZN + name & surname.  Please email completed registration forms with proof of payment to [email protected] CDFSA Banking Details

Bank : ABSA Type of Account : Savings Name of Account : CDFSA Account Number : 908 941 3114 BranchCode : 632005 Reference : KZN + name & surname CDFSA Kwa Zulu Natal Conference

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Programme: 18 May 2018 7:30 – 8:30

REGISTRATION

8:30- 9:00

PRAISE & WORSHIP

9:00 – 9:30

INTRODUCTORY TALK FOR ALL DELEGATES * CDFSA * Living Dance International (LDI)

LDI Ballet Grade 3 Syllabus

11:00 - 11:15 11:15 -12:45

LDI Ballet Grade 4 Syllabus

16:30-17:30

Sue Hodson assisted by Lecia Hale

Main Hall


Main Hall


Main Hall


Main Hall

LUNCH LDI Jazz & Contemporary

15:00 - 15:15 15:15- 16:30

VENUE

TEA BREAK

12:45 - 14:00 14:00 - 15:00

Main Hall

ADULT WORKSHOPS WORKSHOP TEACHER

TIME 9:30 – 11:00

All delegates

TEA BREAK LDI Jazz & Contemporary

REHEARSAL FOR DANCE GROUPS TAKING PART IN THE DANCE SHOWCASE

KIDS WORKSHOPS (Ages 5-12 years) 15:15 - 16:30

Hip Hop

CDFSA Kwa Zulu Natal Conference

Josheldon Govender

Upper Room A

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Programme: 19 May 2018 7:30 – 8:30

REGISTRATION

8:30- 9:00

PRAISE & WORSHIP

9:00 – 9:30

INTRODUCTION TO TEACHERS & TESTIMONIES

All delegates

Main Hall

ADULT WORKSHOPS TIME 9:30 – 11:00 (Choose One)

WORKSHOP

Sue Hodson

Main Hall

Dance Technique

Lecia Hale

Upper Room A

Ribbons

Serena Reddy Melo

Main Hall

Flags , Swords & Shields

Suzette Swartz

Upper Room A

Cuan Botha

Main Hall

TEA BREAK

12:45 - 14:00 14:00 - 15:30

VENUE

Expressive Dance

11:00 - 11:15 11:15 -12:45 (Choose One)

TEACHER

LUNCH Hip Hop

15:30 - 15:45

TEA BREAK

15:45 -16:30

Talk by Sharon Lourens

16:30 - 17:30

Dancers sharing their testimonies through dance

KIDS WORKSHOPS (Ages 5-12 years) 9:30 - 11:00

Flags

Serena Reddy Melo

Upper Room B

11:15 - 12:45

Dance Technique

Lecia Hale / Ruth Fanner

Upper Room B

14:00 - 15:30

Ribbons

Serena Reddy Melo

Upper Room B


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PROGRAMME INFORMATION Friday 18th May 2018 : Living Dance International ( LDI ) Accredited Course offered by CDFSA. The Course will be presented by Sue Hodson from Cape Town who is one of the founding members of CDFSA and is the current SA representative for LDI. Sue will be teaching the LDI syllabus Grade 3 & 4 as well as the Jazz and Contemporary syllabus for Dance Teachers and Dance Leaders. The aim of the Course is to expose Teachers and Leaders to this NEW WAY of teaching ballet - “a syllabus with a MODERN FLEXIBILITY & SOPHISTICATION, drawing on the heritage of centuries past” – Beth Bluett. For experienced teachers there is no examination required to teach the work but you must have completed the course up to Grade 3. Students may want to enter the exam and work towards a qualification in teaching the LDI syllabus Christian Dance. 

We encourage all dancers who want to learn the LDI syllabus to attend.

Josheldon Govender will be teaching the Kids Hip Hop on Friday Saturday 19th May 2018 Delegates will have to choose between two classes which will run concurrently on Saturday: 1. 2.

Expressive Dance and Dance Technique Class Ribbons and Flags, Swords & Shields

Everyone will be doing the Hip Hop class with Cuan Botha. Sharon Lourens is a motivational speaker and will be bringing the word . We will end off our Conference with groups presenting their dances with the emphasis on the “Word”. Dance Showcase We require a short synopsis of your dance as well as the music to be submitted prior to the presentation as this will feature in the programme. Full costume must be worn. This is to encourage other teams who might be new to Christian Dance. A dance Rehearsal time has been set for the Friday . Both days Tea, coffee and muffins will be on sale during tea time but please bring your own lunch / food / snack. There will also be a table selling Ribbons , Flags , Christian jewellery and CDFSA merchandise. Please visit our website www.cdfsa.co.za for more information on the various workshops and workshop leaders. Looking forward to meeting all of you and sharing our skills and expertise to enrich you in your ministry of Dance. Shalom

Lecia Hale CDFSA Kwa Zulu Natal Provincial Coordinator


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