A quote about yoga practice, but really about any classroom..."When you're burdened with a million errands and anxieties, what your well-being requires is an exercise regime that, first and foremost, leaves no room for mental wandering."This is exactly why you students must challenge yourselves in class. When it's easy, your mind wanders right out the door into the past, into the future. When you ...
Dance Shay or Personal Shay? Or Both?Hello lovelies!Okay, I could use a little feedback here!Starting this journal, my intent was to keep it strictly dance and art related, with a few sillies thrown in here and there for fun. I have a separate personal journal that hasn't seen much action as of late, except to put up some of my knitting and crocheting patterns and projects, and recipes I have bee...
Q. Slow Songs? Fast Songs? Folkloric Songs? Techno? Can we dance to anything with tribal bellydance?A. While yes, you can step to the beat of any song and dance tribal style movement, some music is better suited to a more powerful overall look and feel of tribal bellydance. Having some funky modern music in your practice, jamming with friends, and even in some appropriate performances, is a lot of...
Hello lovely dancers!
I am so excited to be back teaching this week! Being sick sucks, and I have missed you all so very much. Looking forward to seeing everyone and jamming together!
Here are some announcements:
THIS WEEKEND - JOIN THE CIRCUS! INFUSION TRIBAL FOR BOOBIES!!!
PHINNEY WINTERFEST, DEC 5th
NEXT SESSION, THEN GOOD BYE 2009!
LEVEL 2B NEXT SESSION
THIS WEEKEND - JOIN THE CIRCUS!
INF...
I have often been asked by dancers in small towns or remote areas about the dilemma of not having a teacher in their area, and what they can do to learn and dance with others as they would like. Particularly for us ATS/Tribal dancers, you can't really dance without a group to dance WITH, so it can be frustrating to be stuck without a community to draw from. Many times they think their only option ...
Anytime you think it's all been done, and there is no way to truly innovate anymore, go out and seek those who are making new art and new ideas every day. Be moved by them.Those who have seen the movie August Rush have already been introduced to Guitar Slapping, but for those unfamiliar, or those who love it and want to hear more, check this out.See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeH...
From http://www.artnewsblog.com/2007/06/what-is-art-what-is-artist.htm"I have been thinking about the word "artist" and what it means to be one. Obviously it's a person that creates art, so why do we have to still get into debates over whether a person is an artist or not? Why do some people still believe that only the chosen few should have the title of "artist" stamped to their forehead?The conf...
On the first night of every Level 1 session, I do some orientation and introductions. I tell them about sign-in procedures, tell them where the bathrooms are, what I suggest they bring in their dance bag, and the like. I also tell them about the class culture, and what to expect--nuggets of advice such as reminding them to not compare themselves to other dancers in the room, but instead focus on ...
Earlier this year, a fellow dancer on the Tribal Bellydance tribe asked about the skills it takes to be a strong choreographer, and asked some really key questions. Here is the majority of her post:I'm wondering how those of you who do a lot of choreographing set yourselves up for it. I don't know if there are training programs out there, but the good, great, and wonderful choreographers I've work...
PORTABLE GLAMOUR: A BELLY DANCER'S GUIDE TO TRAVELING IN STYLE
Some great advice from the queen (princess!) of glamor. If she can pack light and look so great, then you know we mere peons can!
http://princessraqs.blogspot.com/2009/06/portable-glamour-belly-dancers-guide-to.html
Some great advice from the queen (princess!) of glamor. If she can pack light and look so great, then you know we mere peons can!
http://princessraqs.blogspot.com/2009/06/portable-glamour-belly-dancers-guide-to.html
Hello lovellies! Here is the latest class news!NO CLASS FIELD TRIP NEXT WEEKJust a notice to Monday night students that we will NOT be taking our field trip to Pyramid Lounge next week as previously planned. Renee has been struggling with an injured back, and was forced to pull out of the performance, and inFusion along with her. So class will be held as usual next week. SKILLS N' DRILLS CLASS TO...
If you need a reason to feel really good today, watch this video. It's a bit old, so maybe some of you have seen it make the rounds already. I had not, and let me tell you....made my week!
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