CDFM is a chartered member of the International
Christian Dance Fellowship (ICDF) which has connection
with more
than 25 nations around the world. We are a fellowship
of believers that links individuals, groups, churches
and performing arts organizations
involved in dance. We also serve as a consultation
center for all Christian creative arts and dance ministries
in Malaysia and abroad.
Our aim is to educate, network
and provide resources, training, encouragement, vision
and fellowship in dance
and other related movement arts as a creative expression
of the Christian faith and unity. We support and promote
all forms of dance that exists in Malaysia through
education and training, performances, dance-related
publications, research and engaging in international
exchange programs.
CDFM is incorporated on the 15th
April, 2004 under company Act, 1965 as CDFM Berhad
(649201-P). We are
a non-profitable organization supported by donation
and membership subscriptions.
Our theological base is
transdenominational, affirms the major creeds of the
Christian Church and bases
faith and doctrines on the Bible.
OUR GOALS
1. To honor the Lord Jesus in all our
activities.
2. To serve the church, the dance community
and the community at large
3. To introduce and build
an understanding in the Christian community of the
theology and ministry of
dance and movement.
4. To provide networking, encouragement,
and fellowship for Christians involved in dance/movement
and building
up of faith and experience in the Lord.
5. To provide
a way of bringing together Christians from different
traditions, backgrounds and denominations
within the body of Christ who are interested in creative
movement and dance works. The focus includes many expressions
of ministry through dance and movement including worship,
prayer, teaching, evangelism, performance, entertainment,
fitness, healing and community building. Many different
styles of dance are used.
6. To be a positive Christian
presence in the secular dance world
7. To provide training
through workshops, classes, seminars and conferences.
8.
To provide resources such as magazines, books, videos,
teachers, dancers and choreographer.
9. To encourage
excellence, creatively, suitability, adaptability,
right motivation and biblical foundations.