Karitos 2009 - Dance/Mime Faculty

Yvonne Peters: is an anointed movement artist, choreographer and teacher. She has been one of the leading pioneers in Christian dance ministry. Yvonne travels nationally and internationally lecturing, performing and giving seminars on cross-cultural dance, composition and the restoration of the Tabernacle of David. She is also on staff with the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem, Israel as the principal choreographer and dance company director. She and her husband Carl are currently on staff at Christian Assembly in Columbus OH, establishing 24-hour Worship Watches.

Releasing the Prophetic Dance- We will explore the difference between Spontaneous and Prophetic dance. Come examine and experience the three Corinthian guidelines for which prophecy serves the body of Christ.

Worship Watch Psalms- This is a time to participate in worship through the reading of scriptures, dance, waving of a banner and flags or even a song. The Worship Watch leaders are there to facilitate and insure that our freedom of expression maintains continuity, direction and stability.

Crafting the Sights and Sounds of God- This is a choreography class. There are major ingredients necessary for creating a dance. We will explore and learn different dynamics necessary to keep your message and movement strong and clear.

Processional Rehearsal - Dancers who would like to join us in the closing processional Saturday evening must attend both rehearsals. Ladies come with a modest, full length Praise Garment; complete with leggings and gaucho underskirt. Men, long sleeve shirt, and black pants. Alyce Roeder & Yvonne Peters & Linda Wade facilitators.

 

Innovo Physical Theatre-formerly Mimeistry- “Suspending time to experience eternity, molding space to see the invisible, imagining the impossible to encounter hope.”
Theo and Jolie Williams: As Masters and Ordained Ministers Theo & Jolie travel worldwide, leading troupes, performing and teaching as far as God calls them. Theo and Jolie were married in 2004 and are proud parents of their first child, 8 month old Aria.

Theo: Traveling internationally as a recognized expert in the art of mime and arts theology, Theo brings a vivid and original vision on the arts. He is known for his excellence in performance, directing and choreography. Theo has received training from Yvan Bacciochi, Guerassim Dichliev, Todd & Marilyn Farley and the world famous Marcel Marceau, who acknowledged Theo as "the Future of Mime". He grew up in South Africa where he received a Shodan (black belt) in the art of Karate and graduated from the University of South Africa (UNISA) in Social Work, with a minor in Psychology. As Executive Director of Innovo, Master of mime and Ordained Minister he travels worldwide, leading troupes, performing and teaching as far as God calls him.

Jolie: Known for her excellence in choreography, storytelling, and strong performance, Jolie is an Executive Director of Innovo and Principle Teacher of Innovo's Conservatory of Physical Theatre. Having completed her Masters, Jolie is now studying for her Doctorate in Worship Studies at the Robert E. Webber Institute of Worship Studies in Florida. With skill in improvisation and choreography, Jolie offers a full show including original music and stories. Jolie was mentored by Marilyn Farley and personally invited by Marcel Marceau to study with him in Paris, France. Experienced with missions (DTS, Youth With a Mission), she has assisted many teams in Mexico, Guatemala and the Philippines.

Mime 101: Learn to tell a story without words or props. Using only the body and its movement, this class will explore body symbolism and illusions such as the wall and robot.

Intermediate & Advanced Physical Theatre: This class covers body control, weight sharing, physical interpretation and improvisation.

Forms: Through the inspiration of instrumental and Christian music, this class explores physical theatre techniques and applications through improvisation. Following a master in movement, embody thoughts, emotions and story through the poetry of mime and dance.

Creation and Development: For those new to choreography, you will gain helpful tips and techniques to enable the creation of your own pieces. For those with mimes and skits prepared, this class offers you a chance to take your choreography to the next level.

Physical Movement in Worship: Why did God give us physical bodies when He expects us to worship "in spirit and in truth"? Discover the wonder of David's dance, the mystery of God's word delivered in mime, and the reality of Jesus' physical body in our worship experience.

 

Pastor Karen Williams: Director of Waves of Glory (warfare praise dancers) at Glorious Life WorshipCenter, Chicago IL. Pastor Karen served as Minister of Music at her father's church, Bethel House of Prayer in Chicago for many years. She studied music at the University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago State University, and graduated from Bible Training Institute in Cleveland, Tennessee. As Director of the Gospel Choir at the University of Illinois for eight years, Pastor Karen was greatly used of God to birth and develop many ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She is an ordained minister under the authority of Glorious Life Worship Center in Blue Island, Illinois, where she and her husband serve as pastors.

Winning Warfare While Wounded- You will experience God’s Spiritual Strategies for pulling down strongholds through the art of Combat Warfare.

Warfare Praise- High energy, urban/gospel praise-with no apologize. You will learn a dance to take back to your churches. Recommended for Youth!

Dressed 4 Battle Inside and Out- Proper garments are essential for a Spirit filled ministry; but a praise garment will not protect you from the attacks of the enemy. We will teach you to arm yourselves Physically and Spiritually. Come prepared to do battle.

Cory Ratliff: worship leader and movement minister. Assistant Liaison and Creative Production Pastor at Sign of the Dove Church, Waukegan IL. Cory studied music at the University of Illinois where he also took classes in modern and jazz dance. In 2004 he began teaching dance as a part of worship. Pastor Cory has traveled to Eastern Europe where he has had the opportunity to instruct young people in the dance. He is currently the Director of a boy’s movement ministry “Bring It On” which uses dance to encourage young people to come to Christ.

Modern Dance – Discover how to take this non-formal dance style and inspire audiences to ponder your eternal message.
You will be challenged to be passionately expressive from the top of your head to the bottom of your feet.

Duet & Partnering- Your choreography should have a non-verbal message that imparts God’s vision. Improper movements can distract and taint the message. Cory will give the male perspective in partnering, and Dance Eternal the female, so you can learn to be creative and powerful in your dances.

 

 

Alyce Roeder: danced with Nashville Ballet for three seasons before joining Milwaukee Ballet in 1991 - 2002. She was one of two dancers in the United States to be awarded the coveted Solo Seal of the Academy of Royal Dancing. Alyce is currently the director of Dance El Elyon at Elmbrook Church, Brookfield Wisconsin. She’s a teacher, choreographer, national and international movement minister. Alyce’s great joy is teaching others worship thru her ballet school “Steps of Grace”.

Advanced Ballet/Praise Class - Alyce will give an intermediate-advance technique class. This is a class for dancers with 4 or more years of formal ballet training. You will experience how to use your training for heavenly glory.

Beginner Ballet – God deserves excellence! Basic ballet technique is a foundational discipline every dancers needs to give God the best. Training also frees the dancer and helps to expand your vocabulary for choreography.

Choreography Clinic – Alyce Roeder, Maura Hoagland & Linda Wade: This is your chance to share your dances with the Faculty. They will share their thoughts and suggestions. Come ready to dance with CD. First come; First served.

Processional Rehearsal - Dancers who would like to join us in the closing processional Saturday evening must attend both rehearsals. Ladies come with a modest, full length Praise Garment; complete with leggings and gaucho underskirt. Men, long sleeve shirt, and black pants. Alyce Roeder, Yvonne Peters & Linda Wade facilitators.

 

Dance Eternal; Kim Brunner & Linda Wade: teachers, choreographers, and evangelistic ministers. Kim: Founder of Dance Eternal through Eastbrook Church Milwaukee, WI. She currently teaches ballet at Above the Clouds, Inc in addition to being Dance/Movement Director for Karitos. Linda: President of inner city arts program “Above the Clouds” in Milwaukee Wisconsin attends Berean Family Worship Center. Her desire is to teach others to apply God’s Word in their Praise Dance as well as give them a strong biblical foundation on worship.

Duet & Partnering - Your choreography should have a non-verbal message that imparts God’s vision. Improper movements can distract and taint the message. Cory will give the male perspective in partnering, and Dance Eternal the female, so you can learn to be creative and powerful in duets and partnering.

Processional Rehearsal – Dancers who would like to join us in the closing processional Saturday evening must attend both rehearsals. Ladies come with a modest, full length Praise Garment; complete with leggings and gaucho underskirt. Men, long sleeve shirt, and black pants. Alyce Roeder & Yvonne Peters & Linda Wade facilitators.

Praise HIM With the Cheer!! : Laura Brunner will share how the youth can be involved in Cheer leading for Christ! She will teach them movements that she has used in competitions and they will learn a cheer. Recommended for youth!!

Maura Hoagland: has received extensive ballet and modern training in dance companies of Boston, MA and Louisville, KY. Her and husband Phillip, are ordained ministers and founders of Adveniat Regnum Tuum Ministries in KY She danced with Israeli folk groups at MIT, Harvard University and Ruach Israel Messianic Congregation. Maura was the founding Coordinator of the Christian Dance Fellowship of New England and Dance Immanuel, an interdenominational dance ministry.

Discovering YOUR Dance. - A series of simple exercises will give you a heightened awareness of movement in order to unlock the vast resources of physical expression inside you. Develop movement vocabulary that goes beyond traditional technique. Recommended for all levels.

Drama for Dancers-You work hard to develop your technique, but technique alone isn’t enough—without character and story, technique doesn’t minister. In this class, we will discuss basic dramatic concepts—plot structure, conflict, motivation, character development, textual analysis, and theatrical conventions—and how these elements are woven into arresting choreographic images of human experience. Phil Hoagland, Karitos Drama Director will join Maura.

The Hora Horror/The Mayim Crime-Traditional Israeli folk dances done in circles can build wonderful bonds between dancers. However, when performed on stage, the choreography often commits the "crime" of alienating the audience outside the circle. In this class you will learn choreographic principles which will enable you to use the Israeli folk dance steps to create engaging presentations to minister to your congregation. Instruction will be tailored to the level of the participants in the class.

Choreography Clinic – Alyce Roeder, Maura Hoagland & Linda Wade: This is your chance to share your dances with the Faculty. They will share their thoughts and suggestions. Come ready to dance with CD. First come; First served.

 

Cindy Green: Cindy has six years of ballet training. Her Worship Tool training is through Shachah Ministries International where she is at the Advance Level 2 in Flags and Tambourine and has received a grade of Excellence in Steamers. Cindy is a homemaker and mother of three children who was called to dance for the Lord at the age of 35, proving you're never too old to begin to dance. She is the Dance Ministry Director at Living Water Community Church in Bolingbrook, IL. Her desire is to inspire others to worship the Lord in movement and to equip them in different elements of worship tools.

Worshipping with Streamers: This class is designed to help you develop your ability to use streamers during your worship time. You will learn patterns to give your streamers a language with which to flow from and increase your coordination of both hands along with simple dance movements. You will also learn creative ideas on how to use your streamers as a group. Please bring one pair of streamers to class, preferably no longer than 8 feet. Streamers will be available for purchase at the conference before class if needed.

Beginner Flag Twirling: If you're new to flags then this is the class for you. This class will give you the foundation that you need for basic flag twirling. Instruction will be in how to hold your flags correctly, arm positions, and wrist movement. You will start with using one flag and then graduating to two. Please bring one pair of baton style twirling flags to class. Flags will be available for purchase at the conference before class if needed.