Why Should I Be Afraid (ICD Dance Choreograph, Lyrics & Videos)

WHY SHOULD I BE AFRAID - ICD Dance Video

WHY SHOULD I BE AFRAID - ICD Dance Video

WHY SHOULD ... - Teaching Video (After Commercial)

Lyrics:


The Lord is my light and my salvation why should I be afraid
Whoa whoa oh
The lord is my strength and my strong tower why should I be afraid
Whoa whoa oh
He will hide me in his sanctuary in the day of war
And I will stand and see the victory for the battle is the Lord's
Oh oh oh
The Lord is my help in times of trouble why should I be afraid

Whoa whoa oh
He will hide me in his sanctuary in the day of war
And I will stand and see the victory for the battle is the Lord's
Oh oh oh
And high above my enemies I’ll stand and shout the victory
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh


Artist: Paul Wilbur

Choreograph:


Candle dance – dancers divided into two groups – A’s & B’s.  Dance begins with dancers walking into sanctuary in one like A, B, A, B etc… A’s turn ½ turn R to face the first B behind them who will be their partner.

Part I  Prelude starts in 1 line & ends in 2 lines facing each other but moving apart
4cts      (with large steps R) RF steps R (RH raised R, LH low L)
               LF crosses RF (hands cross at wrist waist high)
4cts      RF yemenite R (hands extend low R, raise up R & circle L & lower L)
4cts      (with small steps L) LF steps L (LH raised L, RH low R)
               RF crosses LF (hands cross at wrist waist high)
4cts      LF yemenite L (hands extend low L, raise up L & circle R & lower R)
               & pivot ¼ turn R to face partner about 4 feet apart, dancers in two lines A’s in one line
               and B’s in one line across from A’s, facing partners
Repeat Part I in 2 lines A’s & B’s across from each other 4 feet apart, in front of partner
& pivot ¼ turn L to face partner each line moving R

Part II Verses - 2 lines A’s & B’s across from each other 4 feet apart, in front of partner & 
              slightly to the left of partner         
4cts          RF step together step F (RH raised F, LH low F) coming toward partner
4cts          LF step together step F (LH raised F, RH low F) with partner to your right
8cts          RF 2 count box around partner & pivot ½ turn left on last step of box
4cts          standing back to back with partner RF step together step F (RH raised F, LH low F)
4cts          LF step together step forward (LH raised F, RH low F) 
4cts          RF steps backward & hops, LF steps backward & hops & pivot ¾ turn L to face L & hold
                   with right shoulder facing partners right shoulder in 2 lines, A’s facing L, lined up one
                   behind the other & B’s facing L, also lined up one behind the other

Part III Interlude - (words say “Oh, Oh, Oh…”)
              2 lines A’s & B’s across from each other 4 feet apart, in front of partner &
              slightly to the right of partner          
2cts          RF steps R & hop (R hand raised R, L hand low L)
2cts          LF steps L & hop (L hand raised L, R hand low R)
6cts          RF hopping 3 pt turn R (passing on the left side of partner stopping face to face)
6cts          LF hopping 3 pt turn L & pivot ¼ turn R to face partner in 2 lines
Repeat Part III in 2 lines A’s & B’s across from each other 4 feet apart, in front of partner
Repeat II, III

Part IV 1st Bridge – (words say “He will hide me…”)
           2 lines A’s & B’s across from each other 4 feet apart, in front of partner straight in       
           front of partner
4cts      RF steps F & hops (hands raised ½ way), LF steps F & hops (hands fully raised)
4cts      RF steps B & hops (hands lower ½ way), LF steps B & hops (hands lower)
8cts      RF 2 count windmill starting with RF stepping into center & pivot over L shoulder
               (RH raised R, LH low L)
4cts      RF steps F & hops (hands raised ½ way), LF steps F & hops (hands fully raised)
4cts      RF steps B & hops (hands lower ½ way), LF steps B & hops (hands lower)
4cts      RF 2 pt hopping turn L in place with RF crossing over LF & pivoting L & LF hopping in
               place &  hold,  facing L LOD
Repeat III, II, III, IV, III,
Part V 2nd Bridge - Repeat Part I – (words say “Hide above my enemies”) starting in 2 lines each facing L with R shoulder facing partners R shoulder & moving closer to each other  (ie: open, cross, R yemenite ending face to face with partner in 1 line, then open, cross, L yemenite & pivot ¼ turn R to face partner Repeat Part I in 2 lines A’s & B’s across from each other 4 feet apart, in front of partner each line moving R
Repeat Part III 2x, IV, III 2x, pause 16cts
When the words sing “It’s not by power” repeat Part V fist part only & hold 4cts
Repeat III
Pause 8cts for the words say “And all who call upon the Lord” & pause 2cts
Repeat Part III 3x, IV, III2x
When the words say “We put our trust in You” both lines walk forward toward each other R,L,R,L & the line with back to the congregation pivot ½ turn L to face congregation and kneel with their partner behind them,
Raising RH high over head and LH lower in front creating a 2 tier menorah or hanukiah & hold


Choreographer: Dawnita Carlson
07-07-2011