The soul-stirring harmonies of the African American spirituals are a testament to the indomitable human spirit of the enslaved Africans in the U.S. Experience the history of early African Americans through dance.... This instructional guide introduces African American spirituals to your congregation through dance. Practical steps and accessible choreography are provided to help contemporary dancers bring ten historical African American spirituals to life. This guide is designed for liturgical and praise dance groups of all ages, faiths and ethnicities. This book will help ministers and lay people alike bring spirituals to life in their own congregations.