The Ten Lepers

The themes of healing and restoration are portrayed vividly in this creative dance interpretation of Luke 17:11-19. When attempting to express the miracles, or any other story, using creative movement, you should first place yourself inside the situation you wish to interpret; feel the ground beneath your feet and see the scene as it was. Become a part of it, and when you move, interpret what you see. Let the expression flow out from within, rather than confining yourself to a set routine. The story we have chosen as an example is the miracle of the ten lepers from Luke 17:11-19. The movement in this story is from confinement (leprosy) to freedom (health). We will detail first the reflection process and then a visual expression of the story. The first half of the reflection enables us to experience the freedom we already possess in our bodies. From there the second half of the reflection process draws us into the bodies of lepers who await the freedom Christ will bring. Process o…