institutional church vs. original Christianity

[Dave]

<QUOTE author="etherea,Sep 14 2006, 12:22 AM">

...but what about choreographed dance? Can somebody really participate in choreographed dance if they are not the ones dancing? Maybe that's a whole other subject!

Very briefly, yes in my view.



In performance, there is frequently an interaction between performer and audience, such that those watching are "drawn in" to what's being danced and can identify with it. In my experience (and I work with a dance ministry that performs choreographed dances) you can definitely participate in choreographed dance even if you're not dancing.



The same is also true in worship - dancers can express themselves on behalf of others who (for various reasons) are not dancing. And again, those watching can identify with the dancers and become part of the dance.



(And as an aside, worship and performance are not mutually exclusive).



Hope this helps,



Dave