Diary of A Praise Dancer

About the Book

When the Holy Spirit directed me to start dancing for God, I felt honored and privileged that I was chosen to carry out such an enormous task and my heart was overwhelmed with joy. Praising God through dance is my inward relationship with God. I am not just dancing; I am telling Gods story through movement. During my journey in dancing, I have learned valuable lessons in faith, fear, love, joy, prayer, peace, patience, trust, endurance, spiritual warfare and how to show the love of God to others in the spirit of dance. I pray that every hand that touches this book be blessed in a mighty way. My testimony to Dance Ministers all over the nation is for us to remember that we are Gods hand maidens anointed and appointed. However, it does not mean that we are exempt from the woes of the world in which we live in. When we find ourselves facing the daily challenges and struggles of life, we must remain, strong, faithful and prayerful in our character and remember the grace and favor that God has bestowed on our lives.

About the Author

Patrina is a woman whose connection with God found her way to be a blessing to others through liturgical dance. She was born in Brooklyn, New York. Patrina received her calling to the ministry of liturgical dance in 1997, while studying with the Jubilation Dance Company at her home church; Mt. Sinai Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Curtis L. Whitney, Pastor

Patrina began her formal Dance training at New York City College under the direction of the late Martha Graham. She also attended the (Raise Him Up Praise Dance School (On Our Toes for HIM) under the leadership of Wendy Heagy and also attended various sacred dance workshops and conferences.

Patrina currently directs, teaches, choreographs and ministers in church services, Christian benefits and productions. She is a Praise Dancer as well as the Dance leader for The Daughters of Ruth Dance ministry for mature women at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, JWC Women of Purpose, Founded by Jacquline Braithwaite at the Brownsville Recreational Center in Brooklyn and also Gods Growing Angels children’s’ ministry at the National Church of God in Christ in Brooklyn, founded by First Lady Carrington. In pursuit of her calling, her goal is to continue to spread the word of God to others through liturgical dance.