A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO

TAMBOURINE DANCE
"Praise Him with the timbrel and dance." Psalm 150:4
Dance is a praise and worship offering to the Lord and a response to being in the Divine
Presence. Dance is demonstrated by motioning the body, hands, and/or feet rhythmically,
using prescribed or spontaneous steps and gestures. Every movement is to be expressed
in a manner that gives glory to Elohim rather than to ones self. Dance is creative and
reflects our Master Creator from whom creativity originates. Playing the round
tambourine drum as a percussion instrument and combining dance movements constitutes
a powerful and unique expression which reflects upon the end-time celebration in heaven.
Each series of movements and tapping of beats of a particular routine or choreography
called a "pattern." All patterns are given a title, a key scripture verse, and an explanation
along with a choreography diagram and detailed instructions. A specific Biblical
principle is assigned to each pattern much like a word is correlated to a hand motion in
sign language. When we play our tambourines and dance we are declaring Torah and The
Prophets in our lives and in the earth.
The tambourine or timbrel is the Jewish symbol of victory and jubilee. Miriam, the sister
of Moses, picked up the tambourine and led the women in triumphant dancing after
crossing the Red Sea. Adonai freed Israel from the bondage of slavery in Egypt. He then
prepared and led them to the Promised Land where they could freely worship. As we pick
up our tambourines and dance, we join in the freedom found in the Exodus story. The joy
of our deliverance is kindled afresh each time we play our timbrels and we look to the
future when Elijah returns.
Jehova-Nissi means, "The Lord is my banner," Exodus 17:15. In Song of Solomon 2:4b,
the banner of the Lord over us is love. The ribbons placed on our timbrels represent God's
banner over us and a testimony of what God has done, is doing, and will do in our lives.
Just as a timbrel dance pattern has specific Biblical meaning, so does each ribbon pattern.
Each color and number of ribbons signifies a particular Biblical standard. Psalm 20:5a
shouts, "We will sing for joy over your victory, and in the name of our God we will set up
our banners."
It is our reasonable service of worship to present ourselves as living and holy sacrifices
acceptable to Adonai. Anyone who is willing to study and explore new expressions of
offering love and gratitude to Elohim and Messiah Yshua will gain insight and spiritual
fruitfulness. The tambourine and dance ministry can increase intimacy with Adonai in
worship. What an exciting opportunity for any individual regardless of age and skill to
enhance their prayer and praise experience! Everyone can learn to expand and extend
themselves, whether privately or corporately, to deeper dimensions of worship.

1996 2008 2016 Minister Wendy Hadassah Campbell All Rights Reserved.

A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO
TAMBOURINE DANCE

EXAMPLE OF A CHOREOGRAPHY PATTERN

This pattern also includes a study portion and explanation of movements.

Title: Upright
Key Scripture: The upright will behold His Face. Psalm 11:7b
[Word study omitted]
[Explanation of movements omitted]
Diagram a series of taps, shakes, and loops

1996 2008 2016 Minister Wendy Hadassah Campbell All Rights Reserved.