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About iDance Ministry

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Educate, Elevate and ​Impact the World through dance. ​

iDance Ministry 

• serves culturally and economically diverse communities who seek meaningful experiences in dance and mentoring 

• uses dance and art to explore awareness to mental health, addiction and disabilities 

• is at the forefront of providing a safe space for individuals to explore dance and address their holistic needs.

• is a trailblazer in creative instruction and
choreography


•  is a positive environment for dancers to learn dance, perform and grow.


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Most Recent News Features

​• CBS NY News Feature: Project BrOKen

• Eyewitness News Feature in Nassau, Bahamas: Project BrOKen

Awards and Recognition

• 5 Mayoral Proclamations 

• Recipient of a Joint Resolution from the NJ Senate and Assembly for a meritorious record of service, leadership and 
exemplary work using dance to enhance quality of life

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Volunteer Service Award

• Professional Woman of the Year Award

• Outstanding Director of the Year Award

• Director's Award-Dance the World Disney


• Impactful Organizations that Go Beyond

• National Dance Foundation Spotlight  ​
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When we teach others how to grow
in their artistic gifts, 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, lawyer and mentor). 

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María is the creator of:

1) the Hip Hop Experience Dance Class (featured on CBS and NBC)

2) Project BrOKen 
(featured on CBS NY and Eyewitness News Nassau, Bahamas) and

3) 
the Healing Stage Workshops.

María advances dance education in public and private elementary schools in New Jersey and in New York City. 

María is a member of the National Dance Education Organization, Dance New Jersey and a Proud Partner of the National Dance Foundation. 

Part of our Team: Aliyah

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Aliyah is an accomplished dancer and choreographer.

Specialty: Hip Hop Dance. She is a Certified Hip Hip Experience Dance Instructor.

​Other Styles: Tap, Jazz and Latin Dance.

Aliyah is an Artistic Associate,
Instructor and ​Team Lead 

Choreography and Dance credits
 

• Finale Dance in, Sympathy, a Hip Hop Opera

• Choreographed award winning competition routines 


• Lead Dancer: Disney World Performance, NY Fashion Week and the McDonald's Gospelfest

Part of our Team: Isaac

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Isaac is an Guest Choreorapher,
Consultant and ​Lead Dancer 


Specialty: Contemporary

Other Styles include: Jazz, Graham technique, ballet, Hip Hop Dance and African Contemporary Dance. 

He assisted in setting House Dance Choreography for the Alvin Ailey company.

​Performances include: the Chaddick Dance Theatre and Charles O. Anderson.

He was nominated by the Austin Critiques Choice Awards.

His aim is to create dances that educates others about Autistic experiences, different socio-economic and political backgrounds and diverse perspectives. 

Sneak Peek: National Dance Week: Graham based Lauriane Nabet (iDance Ministry)​

​Notable Performances

• Disney World (Hip Hop Dance feature)
• Disney World Magic Kingdom Parade

• NY Fashion Week Performances 
• Bahamas: World Council of Dance
• Hip Hop Opera (an American premiere)
• Wawa Welcome America Festival 
• National Dance Week (2015 - present)
• McDonald's Gospelfest (2017-2019)
•  Miss Newark USA
• NCAA Half-time Dance UVA Basketball
• Circle of Sisters (New York WBLS event)
• Hershey Park
• Christian Hip Hop Video features
• Half-time Dance Camden Monarchs 
• Philadelphia Christian Fashion Week
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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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(below) Unstoppable
PREVIEW

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


​ iDance Ministry. Our motto is to:
                                 •  Educate  
                                 •  Elevate 
                                 •  Impact the World through dance.

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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