Also Rachel's & Ariellah's DVDs are probably good places to start, though I know that Rachel has said her arms & ... read more
discussion post on Thu, July 17, 2008 - 2:05 PM
taking a long look within
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I like shiny objects, slinky hips, loud music, and wine. I am a member of Lotus Bloom, a tribal and tribal fusion student troupe helmed by Christina of Chicago's Blue Lotus Tribe. I'm lucky to hang out with such a great group and be part of such a fun and supportive scene.
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After an extended period of allowing myself to become a thin coat of color over a very large area, it's time for me to pull back toward my core and take care of what's most important. There is a huge amount of change and challenge going on at some very root levels of my life, and I haven't really had time or space to connect fully with these developments or to help them to occur in a conscious and supported way, though it's been clear for some time that it's necessary for me to do so. The m...
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Mon, June 23, 2008 - 9:37 AM
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Ever since I went on my hinky shinky pilgrimage in March I have been fortunate enough to tap into an entirely different and evolving relationship with my neck. Due to the force of "maximum verticality," in which our heroine (namaste Rachel) uses pranayama to lengthen and tone both the sacral and thoracic regions of the spine and to create exquisite spinally supported posture, I find that I am better able to release my shoulders and gain some degree of height or lightness along my entire spina...
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Sun, May 4, 2008 - 7:51 PM
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Four jobs I have had in my life:
Fri, January 11, 2008 - 9:51 PM
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1. University teaching assistant 2. Marketing director for a Chicago radio station 3. Regional music marketing director for the world's largest promoter & presenter of live entertainment 4. Waitress (I sucked) Movies I've watched more than once: 1.Sleepy Hollow 2. Heavy Metal 3. Anchorman (which may be the Caddyshack of its generation) 4. LOTR +1 (thanks Emilie) Four places I have lived: 1. Elgin 2. Chicago 3. Elgin 4. Chicago 4.0001 Kenosha... read more 
The older I get, the more I believe that there's something to be learned in every experience life throws at you. Every moment is "teachable," and with humility, awareness, and strength we can take lessons from many very difficult situations.
Mon, December 31, 2007 - 8:42 AM
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That said, 2007 sucked hard and I'm really glad it's finally over. I'm also very happy and optimistic about my prospects for 2008, which can be summed up in four words: drink less, dance more. To elaborate, that means focusing on opportunities for c... read more 
So this past weekend was a big one for the Lotus Bloomers -- first a demo on Sat. at the City of Elgin Centre where we take class, then multiple outdoor performances on Sunday at the new FoxFire Fest in the new zillion dollar park with the new billion dollar fountain across the street from the new million dollar town homes next door to the not so new gajillion dollar riverboat that pays for all of these civilized amenities.
Mon, August 6, 2007 - 9:50 PM
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The gigs both came up pretty quickly, like with about five weeks... read more
I Do Go On, Don't I?
Re: preparing for golden opportunity
(in The Indigo Belly Dance)
I'm sure it couldn't hurt to pick up a copy of Yoga for Wellness by Gary Kraftsow. Check out the section on lengthening the core.
Also Rachel's & Ariellah's DVDs are probably good places to start, though I know that Rachel has said her arms & ... read more
Re: Sharon & Deb Yoga/Bellydance retreat in Hawaii!!
(in !!Sharon Kihara ~ Luv'er n' squeesh'er!)
Deb you are killing me with these events. This totally sounds like paradise!
discussion post on Fri, July 11, 2008 - 9:29 PM
Re: Thanks, Pixie!
(in Rakhshanda Tribal Belly Dance)
You guys are gorgeous! I love the sass in these, it's so very you!
discussion post on Fri, July 11, 2008 - 5:49 PM
Re: Counterfeit advice?
(in The Indigo Belly Dance)
if a drag ballet company can enjoy years of success and critical acclaim, why not a drag bellydance company?
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo: www.trockadero.org discussion post on Fri, July 11, 2008 - 5:46 PM
Re: Mardi & Zoe highlight SF MECCA IMMERSION!
(in The Indigo Belly Dance)
how much more could there be?
discussion post on Fri, July 11, 2008 - 5:43 PM
My Tribes
! Cammi Vance's ARMY !,
! Sexiest Smile !,
!!BlackSheep, Tribal Fest & Kajira,
!!Sharon Kihara ~ Luv'er n' squeesh'er!,
###HIGH ON FIRE###,
<<~FrederiQuencies~>>,
**Melodia Designs**,
**Official Melodia Design Tribe**,
*Beauty Secrets for Divas*,
..~tribal-bay marketplace~..,
All Yoga,
Ariellah Gothic Goddess,
Ashar Dance Company,
ATS,
auralynne's design space,
Ayperi & Misha - El Genneyya Bellydance,
BCA - Bellydancer Costuming Anonymous,
Belly Dance Electronica,
Belly Dance Video Clips,
bellydance and professional courtesy,
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