Total Praise: The Art of Greg Perkins 2026 Wall Calendar

Lift your spirit with the extraordinary 2026 "Total Praise" calendar, featuring breathtaking digital artworks inspired by the stunning photography of acclaimed artist Gregory Perkins. This magnificent 16-month calendar captures the glorious essence of praise through movement, showcasing dancers whose flowing garments and uplifted expressions transform worship into visual poetry that speaks to the soul and inspires devotion throughout the year.

Gregory Perkins brings his masterful eye for capturing human beauty and spiritual expression to this exceptional collection. Known for his powerful photography that celebrates Black culture and faith, Perkins' original images serve as the foundation for these digitally enhanced artworks that blend photographic realism with artistic interpretation. Each month presents praise dancers whose garments billow and flow in rich purples, turquoise blues, deep crimsons, and radiant golds, their movements frozen in moments of pure worship that radiate joy, surrender, and unwavering devotion to God.

The calendar showcases both individual dancers in intimate moments of personal worship and groups unified in synchronized praise, their flowing fabrics creating stunning visual waves of color that seem to dance across each page. These digitally crafted images enhance Perkins' photographic artistry with painterly qualities and dramatic atmospheric effects, transforming each scene into a celestial celebration where earthly worship meets heavenly glory. From dancers with arms raised in surrender to those leaping in jubilation, every image embodies the scriptural command to praise the Lord with dancing.

Each monthly spread pairs these magnificent artworks with carefully selected Scripture verses that celebrate praise, thanksgiving, and worship, reinforcing the biblical truth that God inhabits the praises of His people. The generous 12" x 12" format provides ample space for recording worship services, dance ministry rehearsals, choir practices, and personal appointments, while the spacious date boxes accommodate busy schedules filled with church commitments and spiritual activities.

Four bonus months covering September through December 2025 ensure you can begin your praise-filled planning immediately, extending inspiration across 16 meaningful months. Printed on premium quality paper, the calendar showcases the rich color palettes, dramatic lighting, and flowing movement of these digitally enhanced images while maintaining durability for daily use. Major Christian holidays are clearly marked, helping you prepare spiritually for seasons of celebration throughout the year.

The stunning cover features three praise dancers in synchronized worship, their purple and blue garments creating a mesmerizing circular flow as they lift their voices and hands toward heaven. This powerful image sets the tone for a year dedicated to total praise, reminding believers that worship is both a personal offering and a corporate celebration within the community of faith.

Perfect for display in church dance ministry spaces, worship centers, homes, or offices where faith guides daily purpose, this calendar makes an exceptional gift for praise dancers, worship leaders, church musicians, or anyone who understands that true worship engages the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. Let Gregory Perkins' photographic artistry inspire your 2026 journey as you offer total praise to the One who is worthy of all glory, honor, and adoration.

The Sacred Ministry of Praise Dance

Praise dance, also known as liturgical dance or worship dance, is a powerful expression of faith that uses bodily movement to glorify God and communicate spiritual truths. This ancient practice has deep biblical roots, seen throughout Scripture from Miriam leading the Israelites in dance after crossing the Red Sea, to King David dancing before the Lord with all his might, to the psalmist's declaration that God's people should praise His name with dancing.

Within African American church tradition, praise dance emerged as a vital worship expression that honors ancestral African dance heritage while celebrating Christian faith. It combines the rich movement vocabulary of African cultural traditions with contemporary worship, creating a uniquely powerful ministry that engages congregations in visual worship experiences. Praise dancers serve as living expressions of Scripture, using choreographed movements, flowing garments, and symbolic gestures to lead believers into deeper encounters with God's presence.

The flowing fabrics worn by praise dancers carry deep symbolic meaning. Purple represents royalty and the majesty of God. White symbolizes purity, holiness, and righteousness. Gold reflects divine glory and the precious nature of God's presence. Red signifies the blood of Christ and sacrificial love. Blue represents heavenly peace and divine revelation. These colors, combined with graceful movements, create visual sermons that transcend language barriers.

Praise dance ministry breaks through limitations that words alone cannot overcome, offering a physical manifestation of spiritual realities. Through carefully choreographed movements, symbolic gestures, and expressions of joy and surrender, praise dancers illustrate themes of freedom, deliverance, celebration, worship, and victory. Their ministry reminds congregations that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and every part of our being—physical, emotional, and spiritual—should be offered in worship to our Creator. This art form celebrates the truth that praise is not confined to voices alone but encompasses our entire being in grateful response to God's goodness, mercy, and unfailing love.