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Iona

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joined on 05/06/05
last updated 11/13/09
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Zills Workshop ( events » arts ) This workshop is designed for an intimate take on bellydancing with finger cymbals (i.e. zagat or zills). We'll learn patterns, lay them over bellydance moves, and talk about the musicality or a dancer being a musician as well. Workshop will be t... read more
event starts Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 1:00 PM
Spirit of the Dance Recital 3 ( events » arts ) Come see the students of Lotus Dance Studio perform their dances of 2008! Instructors, Spirit of the Lotus, and Amani Lotus to perform also!

Family event - come and support your favorite dancer or just see what bellydance is about!

Event is... read more
event starts Sunday, February 8, 2009 - 5:00 PM
First Night Charlotte ( events » arts ) Spirit of the Lotus to perform at First Night Charlotte event in Uptown Charlotte. Bring in the New Year in Uptown Charlotte and enjoy all of the performances of the evening, including ours! You can find out more at www.firstnightcharlotte.com.
event starts Wednesday, December 31, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Haflaween! ( events » community ) Lotus Dance Studio (NC) will be hosting it's Halloween Belly dance Party on November 1! Wear your (family friendly) costumes, and get ready to belly dance to all kinds of Halloween music while enjoying creepy crawly good food! If you wish to do ... read more
event starts Saturday, November 1, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Bellyrama @ Lotus Dance Studio (NC)! ( events » sports / rec ) Wanna find out what the Unlimited Class Card is about? Stop in and get your bellydance buffet! We're going to feature 20 minutes of each specialty class currently offered at the studio. And you can enjoy them all for $5! Check out the details ... read more
event starts Friday, June 20, 2008 - 7:00 PM 1 RSVP
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...Iona, Ona, I, O, Ono, Onie, Oner...

Gender
Female
Age
34
Location
about me
Owner of my first studio! lotus-studios.com
Member of Spirit of the Lotus Dance Company - Charlotte, NC
Alumni Member of Yasmine and the Magic-Hips Dancers - Charlotte, NC
Geek at a small computer shop in Redmond ;)
Soror of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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We can dance if we want to..

I've been moving so fast that I can't keep up!

But I wouldn't be right if I didn't tell you about my babees recital!

Yep, those girls are at it again at our Spirt of the Dance Recital. You can find out more at www.lotus-studios.com/events.htm

I've been looking at that picture - kinda outdated, huh? :) Maybe I'll get in a new shot from recital and you can see all of the changes. :)

Read through a couple of inspiring blogs about why people dance, and had a small moment of why I ... read more
Thu, February 5, 2009 - 2:48 AM permalink - 0 comments
 
A part of me was excited about making new goals because they were..well..new! But a part of me was a little anxious about it because it also meant that I would have to examine my current goals to see if I'd made any traction. So 2008 looked like the following:

1. Perform my first fusion solo.

I not only did one, but TWO of them! And I even added zills to the second one! I go girl! :) But doing so has also unveiled a realization for me. I love egyptian cabaret - it's my roots, but... read more
Thu, January 1, 2009 - 6:18 PM permalink - 2 comments
 
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They Like Me! They Really Like Me!

October 17, 2007
This Lady is da' Bomb! I met her through Magic Hips some time ago and she has always stuck in my mind. She is a beautiful person and performer and I'm so glad that she and Nayna has branched out and opened their own studio. You go, Girl! I look forward hearing about many more great things coming your way! Many, many hugs to you and your beautiful baby girl!!
August 14, 2006
I met Iona at the Gypsy Caravan workshop in Charleston with the other Magic HIps girrls with their ringleader Yasmine! They were so nice and welcoming to this Florida girl and my honey, Greywolf; and Iona just cracks me up! Her smilin' spirit will light up a room and her personality and her laugh is just infectious! I can't wait to meet the new life that Iona is bringing into this world! Iona and all the other Magic Hips have an onstage chemistry that is so delightful to watch and a pleasure (and a riot!) to hang with at dinner! Hope to see ya'll again real soon!
June 20, 2006
Iona is the best director evah! She is like a momma duck keeping all her "babees" in a row/line/formation. Not only is she a great dancer, but she is an awesome person with a contagious smile and a zillin' villain!
October 21, 2005
Oner - WOW. What a woman! She manages to do it ALL. When I'm lagging or whining about having too much to do - I think of her and get over myself. In the past 3+ years I have watched her grow (and shrink) and laughed and marveled the whole way. She picks something she wants to do or work on and just DOES it. Her tenacity is breathtaking. Besides, she's got the best sense of unexpected humor of my girls. And her music collection rocks! Love you, babe!
da ouikki
August 26, 2005
Oner!!! The one person I try very, very hard to not ask any computer questions, because I know everyone else and their mother comes to her with their 'puter problems. :)

Iona is a troupemate and friend of mine, and where oh where do I start? Shes brilliant in mind and in spirit, she rocks like nobody's business on stage (seriously, I've never seen *anyone* looking like they have as much fun as Iona does on stage), and I have always admired her ability to balance the various aspects of her life. If only we all had such centered-ness.

Smooches!
Ahlam
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