Dance Spying Seriously

I must be a decent dancer and teacher, considering another teacher in town sends spies to my class.  This occurs once a semester.  Personally, I do not have time, energy, or NEED to do the same.  I can't keep up with my own ideas.   

IF you are a truly gifted artist, you would have no need to do this.  Anyway, no one can see the big picture by attending my class once, several times, or ever.  I can determine the students being sent mainly because of how they behave in class.  They are VERY informal, and have Single White Female tendencies.  By informal I mean they constantly ask questions throughout class, they become frustrated easily, and they walk out to the bath room with out warning to me or their class mates.  Please teach your students how to behave in an artistic, real dance setting.  These are formal & organized classes. 

I am excited to get back to the academic girls that normally attend next week :-)! 

RESISTANCE IS DEADLY!

Don't let resistance keep you from practicing your art, and much more important honing in on your craft.  Practicing with friends and hanging out, all sorts of things can in the end be a block to truly getting the work done in bettering yourself.  

Please read The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, and also The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron.  DO THE WORK.  DON'T GIVE IN TO RESISTANCE.  GET IT DONE!  When you feel those deadly urges to resist practicing and working on craft, DON'T! 

THIS CHAPTER FROM ARTIST'S WAY HELPED ME TREMENDOUSLY. 

Artist’s Way, Chapter 11, The Zen of Sports:  “Creativity requires action, and part of that action must be physical.”  “Exercise teaches the rewards of process.  It teaches the sense of satisfaction over small tasks well done…we learn to move through the difficulty.” (Pg.  185 & 187) 

***No dream comes true until you wake up and go to work.  Anonymous

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!"  ;-)

Random, Loved! Nash Shakespeare!

Fallin' in love

I had so much fun at an Egyptian Baby Shower tonight!  It is really, really special when the people that know this dance ask me to come party with them!   Oh and duck duck goose with the kids was an order!

Dude let me tell ya!  It was a hot one.  I've caught wind that I "dance til I sweat."  It really only took a dance, and it was like hangin' at the sauna ;-)!  Well, some would not have made it through, and what a shame.  Cause we rocked it!  No treys, & fancy gimmicks, just dance!  

April Showers!

Great weekend!  Danced at an Egyptian Baby Shower and then at Sahara Hookah.

To top it off, I studied with New York Dancer Ranya Renee!  In dance arts, I have learned it's more important to take direction, and not lead out, especially in a class with Ranya.  I like to get my butt whooped, as it is truly the only way to grow!
Praise God for such rich blessings!

Vanderbilt Classes and New February Appearances.

Hey all. Vanderbilt Classes just started Thursday, Jan 26th but you can still join. C'mon down. Check out my Classes page for details. Also, Habibi Cafe in Nashville, TN has booked me every Friday and Saturday in February at 11:00PM. We're starting the party tonight (1-28-12) at 11:00PM. C'mon out and smoke some hookah, eat some food and check out some Belly Dance. See you there!

Stuff!

I am praying for Coptic Christians in Egypt, after killings and injuries on Oct. 10, 2011.  I admire their courage, and hope their taking a stand will be rewarded.

I have been planning a Bellydance Presentation & Class for "Girls Night Out" at the Vanderbilt African Student Association.  I'm great at creating extra work for myself!  I need a beer & trip to Disney World!  Yep, I'm a dork!  It has been another all dance all skate weekend!      

Goodnight.  Sleep Yay.              

Bring it, Fall!

Fall is Rakin'.  Hookah Bar Dancing, Parties, Vandy Bellydance, ooh and amazing weather.  Last weekend I did some performing at a Hookah Bar in Cookeville.  Got to see my friend Ramy.  I love the long term friends that I get to make through dancin'.  Partied at the Awesome Bebos Cafe, and ended the weekend at an Egyptian baby shower with Samweal Sam.  I'll be dancing more this weekend, and I have a few theatre auditions.  These kind of weekends give me the jitters in a good way.  Shakespeare and Egyptian Dance should make for exciting times :-)!

Welcome!

Welcome to my new updated website! This blog is where I'll be posting quick updates on performances, classes, etc. To my Arabic friends, I'm looking forward to seeing you all at Memories on Saturday (10:30 PM) and Bebo's on Friday and Saturday at Midnight. Until then, enjoy the site!
                        Reischa.