The sermon, though probably the primary means of communication, is not always the most effective. Music and dance in the church employ one of the most effective, successful and spontaneous indigenous media. What makes these services so attractive to many is that it satisfies the craving for rhythm and movement. The melodies, rhythms and harmonies are usually derived from the traditional and are open to the contemporary. On account of these factors, and others, the African worship service is transformed into festivals of joy for the Lord, where nobody takes notice of the passing hours.
Dance promotes active involvement by all in the church.
However, it has been said that the reason people respond to traditional media, such as drama, song and dance, is that they go beyond the point of being just spectators, they become active participants. So, it will be left up to the spontaneity of the African Christians themselves to find forms which give a genuine expression of worship. It is an inevitable and important part of worship, the Dictionary said. There is, however, little reference to dance in the Bible. The references show, though, that dancing was as frequent as mourning, and that it was an activity so common it did not require special mention.