During Shabbat services- we do not condone any form of dancing during Shabbat services or other solemn gatherings. However during celebrations and the like, dancing is perfectly fine. We are aware that many Christian and Messianic assemblies allow dancing during services. We however do not find any evidence in the Torah, the Prophets, the Writings, and or any of the New Testament letters that the believers in the bible ever danced in the temple of God or synagogue during any Shabbat gathering.

The reasons for this are quite simple. First when we are assembling before Adonai, it is meant to be a time of communing with Adonai through praise, prayer and study. This is a time to be still before the Creator of the Universe. Secondly, dancing will cause the typical person to sweat and most likely that person will become smelly and sticky. This is not a pleasant situation for other believers close by. Not to mention we are to present ourselves to be clean and sweet smelling when we go before Adonai- this is a sign of respect unto Him. Thirdly, it is common in other congregations for men and women to dance in the same area and even with each other during services. In our view, this only provides fodder for distraction and temptation.

Many people today enjoy "Davidic Dancing" at the services and even have books and classes on this style of dancing. This despite the fact that the bible records King David dancing one time- in the streets, but not in the temple. No one to our knowledge actually knows how King David danced and we do not consider it relevant or important in regards to our daily walk with Adonai. Our view is that too much is made of dancing, and of Davidic dancing. We do understand that dancing can be an outlet for self-expression and even for stress. But there is a time and place for everything- Shabbat services is not one of them.