Dance can be a divisive topic. Physically. Socially. Spiritually
Dance has certainly changed physically and socially through the years.
Some folks can be dismissive of dance as one ages and choose to sit out.
When people think you're too old to learn new tricks (steps)....take a "tap" class or Zumba Gold and show 'em! ) or not!
What about spiritual? Again, choices vary.
Certain congregation participants refuse to clap or raise hands within their sanctuary, regardless of the music that plays---hymns or praise songs. Others dance in the aisles. Not wrong, just different.
Dancing is mentioned in the Bible and used in the OT as a means of worship.
Read a few Bible verses and decide for yourself.
In 2 Samuel 6:14, "David dances before the Lord with all his might," an example of surrender to his Maker
"Let them praise his name with dancing..."(Psalm 149:3)
Psalm 150 includes ways of praising the Lord with trumpet, harp, lyre and dance, along with other instruments.
"...there is a time to dance." (Ecclesiastes 3:4)
Lamentations 5:15 illustrates, joy leaving our hearts when dancing has turned to mourning.
That would be my choice. What's yours?
Dance is still a choice....no answer is right or wrong, just different.
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