Meet Anna
Anna is a passionate pursuer of equipping those in the Christian faith through exploration of God’s word, Christian dance movement and prayer.
Based in Hampshire, UK but delivering Christian dance workshops and Christian dance leadership training both in Surrey, Hampshire and online. Anna is dedicated to helping liberate those stuck with a perception of what being a Christian means. Leading them to a greater understanding of the unique love God has for them as they are. This means that their journey of faith is unique and like no one else’s.
Anna’s journey with teaching and sharing first began in 2000 when it was mainly focused on children and young people delivering Christian dance workshops that put simple movement to worship songs.
This began a journey of recognising the relationship between faith, dance and movement.
UC Grace HQ
Right now, UC Grace HQ is in Odiham, Hampshire. With in-person workshops in Farnham, Surrey and wherever they are called. However, they have not always been there! As a military wife, early in the UC Grace journey Anna embraced the ‘passion in a suitcase’ way of running UC Grace. This encompassed packing up, moving around, adapting and changing to what was needed at the time. They have been where they are currently since 2015.
UC Grace HQ
Right now, UC Grace HQ is in Odiham, Hampshire. With in-person workshops in Farnham, Surrey and wherever they are called. However, they have not always been there! As a military wife, early in the UC Grace journey Anna embraced the ‘passion in a suitcase’ way of running UC Grace. This encompassed packing up, moving around, adapting and changing to what was needed at the time. They have been where they are currently since 2015.
How did I start dance and movement?
As a young child I witnessed the freedom worship brought. This desire to give 100% to God and be totally lost in his presence and wonder as you did. I had a youth leader Barry who worshiped with such energy that it was infectious and awe inspiring. What I saw in him was someone whose only desire was to be close to God, it didn’t matter what that looked like. He used his whole being, giving his movement, heart and mind to God.
How did I start dance and movement?
As a young child I witnessed the freedom worship brought. This desire to give 100% to God and be totally lost in his presence and wonder as you did. I had a youth leader Barry who worshiped with such energy that it was infectious and awe inspiring. What I saw in him was someone whose only desire was to be close to God, it didn’t matter what that looked like. He used his whole being, giving his movement, heart and mind to God.
Our dance and movement vision
To create a network of people across the country, connected by workshops, events and training, by empowering individuals and churches.
Our dance and movement vision
To create a network of people across the country, connected by workshops, events and training, by empowering individuals and churches.
I love to welcome participants who…
… recognise that their faith constantly changes and that’s okay. But want to seek different perspectives and opportunities to grow it. With a particular interest in worship and prayer using their body as a tool to communicate and grow closer to God.
They must be passionate for Jesus, have a willingness to understand more about the Christian faith. Wish to be equipped with skills and passion to pass on to others, and have a desire to relay that journey through movement and dance.
Our Mission
To generate deeper conversations with God, seeking to find grace and movement in the everyday. We do this through:
- CHRISTIAN FAITH – Sharing inspiring Bible verses, passages and blog posts which generate conversations.
- CREATIVITY – Passing on our knowledge, skills, and mindset passionately. By going outside the box, through various events and training, and challenging the use of resources across the arts.
- ENCOURAGEMENT – For each person in who they are, providing training and advice, a listening ear and empathy.
- DEVELOPMENT – Providing opportunities to develop dance technique, interaction of movement, faith foundation and skills, by supporting, praying, and growing people
- SHARING – Creating memories, through teaching, videos, blog posts and more. Allowing movement to bless others and be blessed through movement ourselves.
Our Mission
To generate deeper conversations with God, seeking to find grace and movement in the everyday. We do this through:
CHRISTIAN FAITH – Sharing inspiring Bible verses, passages and blog posts which generate conversations.
CREATIVITY – Passing on our knowledge, skills, and mindset passionately. By going outside the box, through various events and training, and challenging the use of resources across the arts.
ENCOURAGEMENT – For each person in who they are, providing training and advice, a listening ear and empathy.
DEVELOPMENT – Providing opportunities to develop dance technique, interaction of movement, faith foundation and skills, by supporting, praying, and growing people
SHARING – Creating memories, through teaching, videos, blog posts and more. Allowing movement to bless others and be blessed through movement ourselves.
Our Connections
These are the people we love to work alongside. Who we’ve had the privilege to share our story with and volunteer our time.
