I have watched Devi from her first dance class with Kathy Kali to the present. Wow, what a change! She has come a looooong way, baby. You should see our videos from back in 2003/2004 - yikes! But now, she's an amazing dancer who feels the music and conveys the feeling back to the audience. I watch her and am so proud of her. Devi is a very stubborn, oh, I mean tenacious person who has worked hard to improve her skill. She's just going to keep on getting better and better. Keep watching her, you'll see! Oh, and she's also a terrific friend who would do anything for you, and a great troupe member. Love ya!!
Devi has such an amazing gift. She's always the hostess with the mostess and can make absolutley *everybody* instantly at ease. Add that on top of some great Hula girl antics and Bellydancing to boot!
We are going to FUSE several different types of music and use 'old school' south island moves [and yes I give you the names of the moves. ] I will have some notes for you so bring a pen.
SAMPLE: Hela, Arabesque,Ami...arms are in 2nd then 3rd finished with 'wind' This is a great movement for when the music rises and takes a big breath ...[and I will explain the meaning of breath and the heartbeat and pulse in music ]
had a fab weekend hang'n with my girls... we wondered and people watched and ate yummy food, then danced with live music !..thanks Americanistan =-) you always RAQ!
favorite thing.. the glow stick people on parade and glow stick jump roping!..Maia is the Zumwalt Olympics Gold medalist!.. I took home the Silver ...belly dancers 2 everyone else 0 [=-)
I am teaching the the Polynesian Fusion workshop in place of Zoraya [due to her injury]
We will focus on soft hands, using your legs for balance and frame, and applying your obliques in movement. Hula is a very earthy dance that is very connected to the elements. There are many things that can translate into belly dance:
Strengthen your arms for veil dancing
Learn how to stabilize your core to support tribal and fusion movements.