Randy Rhoads

RIP Randy Rhoads & Happy Birthday! My significant other showed me a photo of Randy.  This was of him while traveling with Ozzy.  He was looking through the yellow pages for some one to study with, despite that he was already amazing.  Never Stop Learning or You Will Stop Growing!  Don't get too big for your britches!  And Give Credit For Crying Out Loud!  Trust me I am watching karma work it's magic for the reverse.  

Not completed related, but it is my ramblings page.  I gave dancers opportunities to perform that they never acknowledged me for, neither then or now.  Not as they do now, where they thank their performance mates publicly and abundantly.  I am getting closer and closer to getting through my hurt from that.  On the flip side, I have come to realize, without having the troupe, I have been able to grow so much, whereas before I would have been held back.  

Things really do play out as they should.  Thank Heaven! 

A Quote From Martha!

 

Martha Graham to Agnes de Mille:
There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuabl...e nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep yourself open and aware to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open. ... No artist is pleased. [There is] no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is only a queer divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others.

Our Coach Caroline at NAS read this to our acting class last night. Don't block your art! AKA Don't not practice, take classes, create, whatever it takes.

The Busy Bee...ZZZZZ!

Excited!  Be Excited Too!  Look for HAWT but simple updates on my site here ;-).  I hope I can put them into motion!  Theatering, Dancing, Vandying...Slammed Lately!  I pray for a few days to catch my breath and CREATE!  

I really appreciate the "likes" and love I feel from our Strong Middle Eastern Community in Nashville.  That's who I love / want to appreciate My Dance Work!  Humbled & Appreciative I am...to have learned so much from them!  Their evaluation of me is not tainted with jealousy and arrogance.    

Ramblings

Like here's a thought, and it's just a suggestion:  If you are a part of the belly dance community in some way - dancer, musician, dj, planner - like when you go to another performer's show can you not turn your head like OMG! it should be you and not that other person on stage.  One of my theater friends has a great way of putting this :  On this show it's not your turn on stage.  But support this other show, and that way they'll support your show, and we avoid looking like 10th graders. Just an idea. 

Amged & His Family!

Fun weekend at Sinbad Hookah yesterday! & Today was Amged's Daughter's Birthday Party where DJ Tom put down the rhythm so we could Bring it! I really think Amged's daughter liked me alot.  Too soon to tell ;-), but she would cry when I'd walk away.  te he.  Thanks to those guys for inviting me and OMG for Shik Shak Shok!

A Dance Form On Loan!

Humility is one of those values that gets lost in Belly Dance World.  I really can not understand this
:-/!  My own belly dance community refuses to acknowledge my existence, but makes sure I hear how I am excluded I am ;-)!  Well, that is alright.  Because the people that hire me tell me they oppose the "Superstar" Attitude, but love working with me because of its absence.  I have seen many of my dance dreams come true already.  So,any who, hush up about your own body, butt, hair, dance moves, and get your nose out of the air.  Instead, go take a ballet class a few times a week, and they will knock the ego right out of you! 
   

Owen Phyfe & LBDC

"May you live your lives with the ones that you love, so that when you grow old together... you'll find that it is the lives of happiness and laughter that have grown permanant."  - Bard Owen Phyfe.

These words were written for my friend Hamish, by Ren Faire Performer Owen Phyfe.  Owen lost his battle to cancer in recent weeks.   Owen was a talented artist, with a resoundingly, beautiful voice.  Thank You Owen for leaving us with great memories, words, and art. 

Thinking on Labyrinthe Belly Dance today - October 1999.  Clay's creative concept began that year, and I am excited to see how it continues and grows ;-).   I am grateful to him & many others for thinking of me, and giving me opportunities along the way.  I don't want to be popular - Lord knows I am not popular - but just grow as a person & artist.  My journey has reunited me with friends from those first years recently.  The people that are the right people, and kindred spirits, have stayed true.         

Oh yeah.  And more famous words from my high school friend Scott Crain, "Officer, What happens at Ren Faire stays at Ren Fair!"  ;-)