Dr. Denita

Hedgeman

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Dr. Denita Hedgeman

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Award-winning and world renowned, Dr. Denita Hedgeman, is an author, speaker and choreographer who inspires people to reach their goals and live their purpose through inspirational messages, training/consulting and performing arts.  She is also a career, personal, business, ministry and fitness coach. 


She has won numerous awards in career development, dance and ministry including "Best Choreography" award in Nice, France; "Most Creative Dance Group" by Destined 2 Dance; "National Talent Search" by Dance Ministry Award Show; "Esther 25 Women Leaders in Ministry Award" by the National Coalition of Women in Ministry; and "Best Campus Liaison" and "Director of the Year Award" by the National Urban League.

She has traveled extensively and has performed with artists such as: Foreigner, Tonex, Howard Hewitt, Jonathan Slocumb, CeCe Winans, Kurt Carr, V. Michael McKay, Smokey Norful, Dennis Quaid, Isaac Hayes, Eric Johnson, Sharon Glass, Larnell Harris, Jason D. Williams, Hal Ketchum, Kenneth Davis, Everett McBee and Juanita Bynum. She has been featured on TBN and The Bobby Jones Show and in movies, TV, plays, commercials, Off-Broadway, MTV and training films. She plans events, consults and facilitates workshops for conferences, businesses, churches, ministries, colleges, fitness programs, etc. 


Dr. Hedgeman was the Founder and Minister of Dance for the Mississippi Blvd. Christian Church Dance Ministry from 1990-2006 and is a member of the National Liturgical Dance Network (NLDN).

She is the author of "While I Wait" and Guidelines to Starting and Maintaining a Church Dance Ministry". She is the producer/choreographer of the DVD, "Dancing Into Your Calling" which is an instructional and exercise program for Praise Dancers. She is also the Founder and Choreographer for the outreach award-winning group, Disciples of Dance. She also has published articles in national magazines such as The African American Pulpit "A Dance Ministry in Your Church" and the HBCU Career Guide "Finding Your Purpose and Applying It to Your Career Search" which landed her on the cover of the latter. 



She has an undergraduate degree in Journalism/Advertising and a Masters and Doctoral degree in Religious Dance. 



She was a motivational speaker for monster.com, the Director of Career Services at LeMoyne-Owen College and is the Youth Services Event Coordinator for the City of Memphis Office of Youth Services. She is also the owner of Denita Hedgeman, Etc. which is a consulting and professional development organization.



Acclaim

"WHILE I WAIT" BOOK REVIEWS

"Dr. Hedgeman has captivated the Christian mind in way that makes us all learn and grow. She inspires us to be better Christians and better believers."

- Sheri Jones-Moffett

National Gospel Recording Artist

"Encourage Yourself" 

"Dr. Hedgeman truly has a passion for helping others and provides heartfelt, insightful and practical information to those who wish to make positive changes in their lives."

- Jennifer Crum

Director of University Relations

Career Media Solutions (HBCU Career Guide)

"GUIDELINES TO STARTING AND MAINTAINING A CHURCH DANCE MINISTRY" AMAZON REVIEW (5.0 out of 5 stars)

“Excellent book!!! This book is scripturally based and makes dance ministry very clear and easy to understand. It covers everything from the origin of dance; reasons dance is a crucial part of our church service today; to the mechanics of Dance ministry. Every Dance ministry should have each of their members read this book. It's an excellent book choice, for both, pastors and dance ministries, alike.”

By Strive

"GUIDELINES TO STARTING AND MAINTAINING A CHURCH DANCE MINISTRY" BOOK REVIEW 

“Thorough, valuable information, necessary for any serious minister of dance. It is obvious Dr. Denita poured her heart and soul into this book to equip the body of Christ and to advance the Kingdom of God. This book is a must for every dancer’s library!”

Dr. Pamela Hardy

National Coordinator for Christian Dance Fellowship

“Dr. Denita Hedgeman is a pioneer on how to develop the art of dance ministry. The biblical study on dance is fundamental. A must read for beginning and mature art ministries.”

Lavivian R. Henmy

Founder, Dance Ministry Magazine and Prosperity Dance, Inc.

EVENTS

Dance Ministry Universe Conference & Awards

06/24/21, 7:00 PM

Orlando, FL Red Lion Hotel Lake Buena Vista

June 24-27, 2021 Mentor Workshop Facilitator Performer Award Recipient

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