Churches Embracing Dance in Services
By Josh Jarman
Associated Press Writer
Sun, Jun. 10 2007

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Tanya Washington closes her eyes as the first strains of music fill the church sanctuary.

With a nod, she opens them and strides forward to the upbeat tempo of a modern gospel tune. Her gossamer robe flutters as she moves in rhythm with the other dancers gathering before the altar.

But Washington is not concentrating on the dance steps she is about to perform, or the congregation watching from the crowded pews.

She's thinking about God. the rest photo