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About iDance Ministry

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Educate, Elevate and ​Impact the World through dance. ​iDance Ministry is more than a dance program. iDance is

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a dance mentoring program
• a trailblazer in creative instruction and choreography
• a positive environment for dancers to learn dance, perform, compete and grow.
• a program that serves ​​the community
• a one of kind dance experience

When we teach others how to grow
in their artistic gifts and in Christ,
we develop the next generation of leaders who then influence our community and the world.
 
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Founder and Artistic Director

Marí
a A. Daniel, Esquire

(dancer, choreographer, educator, author, attorney and mentor). 

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María is the creator of the Hip Hop Experience Dance Class (featured on CBS and NBC) and the Dance of Healing Workshop series.

María is the Founder and Artistic Director of iDance Ministry (a dance  mentoring program). She is a member of the National Dance Education Organization,a member of Dance NJ and an Ambassador for the National Dance Foundation. 

Part of our Team: Niara

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​Accomplishments
• Hip Hop Dance Ministry of the Year
• Outstanding Director of the Year Award
• Director's Award:Dance the World Disney
• Recipient of 2 Mayoral Proclamations
• Artists of the Week Award
• National Dance Foundation Spotlight 


Notable Performances
• Disney World (Hip Hop feature dance)
• Disney World Magic Kingdom Parade
• NY Fashion Week Performances
• Circle of Sisters (New York WBLS event)
• McDonald's Gospelfest (2017-2019)
• Hershey Park
• Hip Hop Opera (an American premiere)

• Christian Hip Hop Video features
 
Competitions 
•First Place Awards (local and State)
•Best of Show Award (District)
•High Gold and other Top Honors
•Finalists (International Competition)
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 Dance and Choreography Experience

Hip Hop, Jazz, Liturgical, Ballet, Gymnastics Dance, Stepping, HBCU Danceline, Modern, African, 
Cheer Dance, Pageants, Candlelight Dancing and Ribbons/Flags.
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Hip Hop Ministry and Outstanding Director of
​the Year 

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Interesting Facts about Founder
María Daniel

• She received the "Most Talented Award" for her dance at the Miss Black Minnesota Pageant
 

• She won Miss Black Minnesota 

•  She was a finalist in the Miss Black USA pageant

• She is a founding member and co-captain of Mahogany in Motion premier Dance Squad for Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA.
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Niara is a member of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts, an accomplished dancer and choreographer.

Niara is an Artistic Associate,
Instructor and ​Team Lead for the Dance Ambassadors

Choreography credits
 

• Finale Dance in, Sympathy, a Hip Hop Opera

• Choreographed award winning competition routines 

Dancehall - Song "Jesus" 
African-American Cultural
​Arts Festival

Calling to Dance

After losing feeling in both legs (due to an illness), María was devastated at the thought of never dancing again.

God restored feeling in her legs. She was led by God to create iDance Ministry.

​The rest is history.
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Liturgical Dance to Psalm 150 
Dramatic Reading:Betty McDaniel​

Liturgical Dance: ​My Chains are Gone ​(Below)

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Dance Ministry Leadership Experience



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 iDance Ministry


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● Glorious Praise Dance


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oldiers of Christ​​
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​                    iDance Ministry
                                 •  Educate  
                                 •  Elevate 
                                 •  Impact the World through dance.

iDance Ministry:

Our mission explained.


●  teach others about dance technique, dance history and movement  

●  minister through creative and edifying multicultural choreography and dance

●  become spiritual and cultural ambassadors of dance


Let everything that hath breath Praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6  

Our client review

Pastor Carrier
As a Children's Pastor, I have worked with iDance Ministry on several different occasions from outreach events at our church to Christmas programs and training workshops. They are excellent and do everything they do for the Glory of the Lord. You can feel the spirit in their worship anytime they dance.

What PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT US:

Alex  Boyé. "That's awesome Maria!! The kids look amazing, like little warriors of light! Thanks for choosing my version of drummer boy to help share the message of the season!" (regarding our dance to) 
“The Little Drummer Boy" by Alex Boyé. 


CBS News Reporter, Jasmin Caldwell. "If you've got a love for dance and the stamina to keep up with Maria Daniel, I strongly suggest you or your kids enroll in one of her classes."  

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