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Mariana

offline 34 friends
joined on 07/15/07
last updated 07/31/09
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Duet

before Oak Street Leap Year show, February 2008
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First time "tribal"

First performance with CT
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Annette

my fabulous first belly dance teacher (Eugene, OR)
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My man

Ryan
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My Friends

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Look what I can do!

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Cute baby, Dance, Life, Love, etc.

 
These were taken by Thom Larkin at the Black Sheep in Ashland. It was a great shoot with amazing results. And we had a lot of fun with it.
Since Tribe's photo size limit is so small, they're all up on Facebook under Emily's profile.

www.facebook.com/album.php

Wed, May 27, 2009 - 11:09 AM permalink - 0 comments
 
On May 10th, Emily Gloria and I will be opening for Serpent Rouge. I have to say - although most credit goes to Emily for what "makes" Circus Tribal - I feel pretty damn good about this opportunity. I have a hard time balancing dance with my husband and young boy; sometimes I don't want to rehearse; sometimes I hate pushing myself because it means being uncomfortable and squishing my ego; sometimes I have no idea what the hell I am doing in this world of dance and art; sometimes I think I sho... read more
Mon, April 13, 2009 - 8:35 PM permalink - 1 comment
 
Wow. What a cool show. And how freakin exciting to be a part of it. I soooo wish I could go see the last of it in San Fran. I now have a new perspective on burlesque. The costumes, the way these women could dance and their incredible poses.. beautiful.
Wed, October 1, 2008 - 10:43 AM permalink - 1 comment
 
This was at the end of the show put on by Gypsy Caravan in Portland. We had to leave right after Karim's set because we had to drive down to Suhaila's in Albany, CA the next day. It was great to meet Karim and see him perform and great to see the Caravan girls again. Ex-Circus girl, Autumn, was there to support along with ex-Ashland bellydancer, Jennifer. Yay pretty dancing ladies!!

I'll post pics when I get some from the other girls.
Tue, August 12, 2008 - 10:48 PM permalink - 1 comment
 
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My Testimonials

October 20, 2008
Mariana is:

my twin sister from a parallel universe - it's almost creepy,
a dream dance partner and troupe mate,
a dedicated friend,
turning organization into art (a hamper in the car? I would never have thought of that!),
funny and fun,
creative in ways she doesn't even know,
an awesome mommy,
brave,
...and the BEST damn business guru you EVER seen!
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Me

Age
32
Location
about me
I am a dancer, a mother, a wife and a business owner. I thought I was constantly "looking" for a balance between them all, but I looked at my life the other day and realized it IS balanced. I have an amazing 3 year old boy - Sebastian, a loving and soooo supportive husband - Ryan, great friends and a successful business. In between it all I am dancing dancing dancing. I love to belly dance and want to for the rest of my active days. I do this with Emily and Gloria and Lucianna in Ashland, OR. I recently had my first Suhaila Salimpour experience and can’t wait to go back for more. I am also now in a modern improv class and hope to start ballet soon (yes I am 31 and I said "start" ballet).

I like to play with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. I love to cut up pictures and papers and make collages. I love to stare at clouds. I am lacking in the fashion department and in desperate need of a wardrobe make-over. I love to watch Sebastian play because there’s no better reminder to enjoy the present.

And I LOVE to stick my toes in the sand!
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Warm and fuzzy feelings

 
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