"Anointed Chosen by Grace" Dance 4 Life

Modern dance should be brought to the stage as the roots from the Gospel Church. As Anointed Chosen by Grace expresses from the heart to others, they speak about the “experiences” of life and the presence of God through it all.
Dance is implemented throughout the bible and the History of dancing in the church goes back a long way, Velneeta and ACBG was gifted with the true spiritual dance of praising God and understands this “Dance of Praise” staying true to the gospel of praise unto the Father, we " Dance for Life” in Christ" No matter where we are called to Dance we worship and bring the experience of God. We believe from the heart and dance from the soul, that anointing that can only be given to you by the Father, it comes from the “Experiences of Life. You see, it’s every pain, hope, beauty, joy and hurt that we all have endured and experienced the presence of God as He strengthen us through every experience. We come to empower Faith and Hope of who we truly are in Christ and all we hope to be in Life as we Minister spiritually through the gift of Dance our deep down love for Christ. We look forward to opening your events and introducing Christ from this Worship and Praise of Dance.

We “Dance for Life” as He gave it.
Alanta Gospel Choice Awards 2016 Special Guest
ANOINTED CHOSEN BY GRACE OF KANSAS CITY, Bryana Carter, Fatimah Hamlett, Velneeta Lady V Hamlett (Atlanta native), Brianda Carter and Avery Harris all of Kansas City Communities. Our young people are the spirits of tomorrow. Let’s embrace strengthen their minds and hearts with Love, Joy and Hope. While introducing Christ Jesus as their Lord and Savior who will be with them always. We express through our dance of Praise that we can do all things through Christ; who strengthens us. “Faith and prayer is the key to who God has created us to be in Life. Jeremiah 29:11 for I know the thoughts that I think toward you, said the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Velneeta Bio with Anointed Chosen by Grace:
IT’S NOT THE “DANCE” IT’S THE “PRAISE IN THE DANCE”
Velneeta Huff Hamlett Born in Mt. Vernon, Alabama and lived most of her adult life in Atlanta, Ga. Velneeta is very inspired by the Lord and continues to rise to the spotlight as a phenomenal Dance Director, Choreographer and Gospel Dance Producer. Her genuine love for the performing arts has inspired her to dance, create and teach powerful Christian dance genres. Velneeta taught her first choreographed solo at the age of 15 for her Sister, who performed a dance solo for Robinson school of Dance. Velneeta’s passion for dance started a very early age, but with five sisters, her parents could only send one child. Velneeta moved to Atlanta, Ga as a young adult. She studied dance at the Atlanta Artistic School of Dance. Velneeta continued her passion in dance throughout her young life. Choreographing and creating dance routines for others. In 1990 she moved to Kansas City, Mo where she became known for her natural dance ability which ultimately pushed her to the front line in style and creativity. Velneeta, started to further her education in dance by enrolling in college, when she was struck with the news of having a nervous system disease called MS. This disease of the central nervous system will shut down all activities of the limbs, Velneeta was told based on her test results, she only had two years before she would lose her ability to speak and walk.
In her darkest moment of life, she asked God, what you would have me to do. He spoke “Dance”, puzzled at Gods response; Velneeta never knew that you could dance before God, other than what she had learned growing up in Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Once God called her, she accepted the calling in 1999 as she approached the late Bishop WB Henderson of Trinity COGIC. Bishop Henderson encouraged Velneeta to teach dance in his church as history would be made, she was the first dance director to ever teach dance in Trinity Temple COGIC. After teaching dance for five years in Trinity, Velneeta continued her struggle with MS diagnosis as she kept meeting with doctors. In 2005, well into her calling, Velneeta returned to KUMED Center for her final results before talking the MS medicines. Doctors told Velneeta that, they had made a major mistake with her diagnosis. The top neurologist of KU Medical Center informed Velneeta that based on what she had reviewed and the test results they have monitored for five years, She informed Velneeta that she did not have MS and to go live her life.
Velneeta moved on her calling even higher, as she realized that God had called her to not just Dance; but to go into the deep of Praise Dancing to Inspire and empower young people with this gift of dance and worshiping His name. Over the next ten years Velneeta developed an even stronger passion and commitment to Ministry. As God spoke to her, “This is the new era of Gospel Music” “This Praise will reach the unreachable”. Her career expanded to cover accomplishments with credits that include show openings for gospel icons as Dorinda Clark Cole, Dewayne Woods, Tonex, Tramaine Hawkins and appearing on Tamela Mann stage in Arlington, Texas. In 2010 Velneeta group Anointed Chosen by Grace formerly known as the Temples of Praise started to excel higher in history. Their experience and skills in the gift of Praise dance landed them as a nationally known group “Anointed Chosen by Grace Of Kansas City” a spot on the Bobby Jones Gospel Presents in 2010 (Word Network Television) and this group was called back to the show by viewer’s choice. After these appearances on the Ambassadors show Velneeta was asked to create a national praise dance production on Dr. Bobby Jones stage to be aired on International Television “The Evolution of Praise Dance”. Velneeta auditions and called teams from all over the country to meet in Nashville; Tn. She hosted the show with Dr. Bobby Jones and Nationally Known Dance Director Shawn of Krash Krew dance Ministry in July of 2012. This showed aired on Impact Television where Velneeta is now creating her own show with very high reference. The show Evolution of Praise births her new national ministry “A Movement of Praise”. that consist of teams from around the country, who are focused on the purpose of Praise Dance and understands “We are not here to Entertain, but to Obtain souls for the Kingdom with a “Kingdom mind set”. ”. As her choreography continues to multiply by former group members, she gives God all the Glory. As she welcomes everyone with the true anointing of Dance.
A Movement of Praise featuring her group Anointed Chosen by Grace travels the country and internationally spreading the word of God through the gift of dance. They come together in different states as one body, to honor God in dance. Essence of Praise (Atlanta Ga, Oklahoma Ok, Mobile Ala, St. Louis Mo, Arlington TX and Dallas TX just to name a few. Additionally, her dance experience has led her to serve as Liturgical Dance Director for her church and for many major events in the gospel world. Managing many dance styles Velneeta combines dance teams into one ultimate praise with a high number of members up to 60 plus. Velneeta now has taken on a new Ministry as she continues her purpose and calling in Dance. She will go beyond the four walls of the church to gather young women from all walks of life, with focus on the under privileged. Anointed Chosen by Grace with Velneeta will go into the deep of Praise Dancing by reaching into the communities all over the Kansas City area and United States, to Inspire, encourage, motivate and most of all empower young people in Christ. Our purpose and mission is to instill within the homeless shelters, group homes, hospitals and other organizations to create sponsorship and partnering in ending the crisis of our youth. “It is not the Dance “It is the “Praise ‘ in the Dance” This teaching will not just teach our people to dance, it will bring understanding to why we dance and usher in the knowledge of who their creator is “The Great I am is within You”. Because He created you and he is with you always, he is with you today, tomorrow and forever. This is why we praise him in Dance. “Velneeta brings it to Life” in His Name for he is God and his will shall be done on earth as it is in heaven. Our children must know there Father, this praise is catching their attention. As God commands: Psalms 149:3 Let them Praise Him in the Dance.