Testimonials

Protestant Churches

First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette, Illinois

Michele works carefully with the Scripture and theme of each service to help create a liturgy that includes dance and movement, never as a distraction, always as an enhancement to the worship experience. My congregation had never experienced liturgical dance before our Confirmation Sunday, when we invited Michele to dance with red ribbons representing the Holy Spirit. A magically sacred moment occurred as each young person stepped forward to be confirmed and Michele joyfully waved the ribbons over their heads. There was not a dry eye or un-moved spirit in the house, and people still recall and rejoice in that special service.

The Rev. Sarah Sarchet Butter, Pastor

New Hope United Methodist Church, Chicago, Illinois

Michele is wonderful! She made us think about the Woman at the Well in a new way -- what a gift!

The Rev. Bob Campbell, Pastor

Saint Paul Lutheran Church, Villa Park, Illinois

Your movement helped me participate in what was unfolding by drawing me physically into the events. Those were movements I could have made as I participated in the events.  This made it "come alive."
So my skepticism was answered. I did not view your work as performance because the movements seemed to be natural and familiar as human response to momentous events. While you were "front and center", you still seemed part of it all. Perhaps the amount of time you spent on each movement helped that to take place. I never thought you were at it "too long" so as to draw attention to yourself unnecessarily; it was always about the message and events.

Paul H. Gahl, Worshipper

Roman Catholic Churches and Convents

Holy Innocents Church, Chicago, Illinois

It was like seeing God’s words transformed into motion before my very own eyes. It left me wanting to follow and participate because it had a deeper meaning that touched my heart and will remain in my mind.

Carmen Santoyo, Parishioner

Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago, Illinois

To watch and pray with Ms. White as she unites her dance with the liturgy is truly a blessing. Her graceful movements tend to life one’s spirit and enable a person to pray in a way that brings devotion and deep meaning to our quest for God.

The Late Monsignor John J. Egan

Old Saint Patrick’s Church, Chicago, Illinois

Michele choreographed our annual Labor Day ‘Mass in Celebration of Working Life’ that she designed through a prayerful and participative process with lay members of the community. The result was a liturgical experience so moving and powerful that people in the community were literally brought to tears.

Al Gustafson, former director, Crossroads Center

Felician Sisters Convent – Mother of Good Counsel Province, Chicago, Illinois

Every gesture was a prayer.

It was totally innocent and beautiful. No one could feel threatened by anything presented. Good job. Very well done.

The sincerity of the presenter helped me pray. She did not draw attention to herself. She led us to Mary.

Made me promise myself that saying the rosary daily will be more “intense” with much more feeling and devotion to Mary.

Comments from Felician Sisters after rosary prayer hour

Retreat Centers

Sinsinawa Mound Center, Sinsinawa, Wisconsin

I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the program you did at the Mound. It's the sort of thing that grows on you. I think of it and reflect on what I did and what I learned and I wanted you to know I appreciated it long afterwards as well.

Christine Dougherty, participant

Photo: Michele incenses the altar at Grace Episcopal Church in Oak Park.

Photo by Debra Sawyer.

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