Graduates
ICDF DIPLOMA in DANCE MINISTRY
Alumni Outcomes
The ICDF Diploma courses will provide training in practical skills and background knowledge related to creative arts in a Christian context. Course outcomes apply to both paid and voluntary workers.
More specifically, these courses aim to give students the opportunity to achieve the following job roles:
Creative Ministries Worker/ Team Leader/Director (specialising in dance/movement) / Creative Arts Pastor
Dance Ministry Director / Creative arts performer/presenter.
Adjunct to other training - Dance Therapist, Diversional Therapist, Youth worker in church or community, Children's worker/director in churches, teacher in Christian schools in Dance or other subjects where there is opportunity for dance as a mainstream or extra-curricular activity, Minister/Pastor/Priest/Clergy, Principal or teacher of a dance school, Somatic teacher/trainer.
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Tonia Nifong
ICDF Diploma Graduate [USA]
Dance has always been a huge part of my heart and my relationship with Jesus, as I believe dance pictures the fullness of life Christ offers us – body, spirit, and soul. Dance is both a practical and spiritual tool for healing, wholeness, deliverance, and intimacy with Jesus. I’ve danced since I was a child, studying ballet, contemporary, lyrical, and modern dance styles, continuing at the college level and then finishing the ICDF Diploma in dance ministry. I’ve also had the privilege of serving as the Associate Director for Flourish Arts, a redemptive dance and arts ministry, while also dancing with their dance ministry company (Flourish Dance Co) and teaching in their community arts program. Most recently, I’ve started 40:31 Dance Collective. I’m working on teaching workshops, prophetic choreography, scripture-based breath prayer movement, and more. Outside of dance, I’m a mom to two boys, and I work in communications for a nonprofit called Young Life.
ICDF Diploma testimonial
The ICDF Diploma of dance ministry was an amazing experience and provided resources and experiences to clarify the stirring I felt in my heart toward dance and ministry. The program provided practical, hands-on training and material, while also giving me the freedom to pursue what God has called me to personally with dance. I also had the privilege of attending an international conference in India, where I got to share my academic work and choreography.
Noel Filemon
ICDF Diploma Graduate [Suriname]
Noël lives in Suriname (South America) where, for many years, he served as the National Coordinator of the Christian Dance Fellowship Suriname. Noël travels nationally and internationally to help strengthen the Body of Christ through worship in all its forms. He provides education, training and workshops in Christian Dance and movement. He has a heart for the prophetic, for leading others to find their true calling and for reaching men for dance in worship. He is also a singer, writer and preacher of the Word.
Noël has been active for more than 30 years in dance ministry, and intensely desires that the Lord comes to His full potential in the life of every born-again Christian.
