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Tayissa Blue

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"Every day is lost on which we do not dance at least once"

-Frederick Nietszche

As a child growing up in rural New Hampshire the highlight of my year would be to walk through the sweltering July heat to our town street fair. The delights were myriad, rides, cotton candy, balloons, shopping, and face painting. For myself however, a young girl at the age of 10, the best part of the entire experience was to witness the grace of the belly dancers. Beautiful glamorous women, shimmering sequins, silken veils, high heels and flashing smiles filled with a love of life that I could only just begin to see and feel in my own heart. At the time I could not even conceive of being so amazing.

Over the next 10 years, like most young people I encountered a wide variety of life shaping experiences. I was quite shy and insecure about who I was, but with a grim resolve I decided that I could be whoever I wanted. I
signed up to take my first bellydancing class. Lorraine Purdy was my instructor. She had been dancing for over 20 years and had, not surprisingly, been one of the women I had first seen dance at those street fairs.

Thus began my journey of dance.

Another decade has passed to bring me to the present. In that time I have traveled the globe and learned from many amazing instructors, always in search of further dance. Along the way I have endeavored to share the knowledge I have gained with others. As I have learned more about myself in this way I have discovered a simple truth, dancing makes my entire being feel good. It feeds not only my body but also my soul. I Am one of those beautiful glamorous women that I remember from my childhood, not because of sequins, make up, or veils, but because we are all creatures both amazing and divine if only we allow ourselves to be.


Dance allows me to dream, Dance is My connection to the Divine, Dance is the gift I give to myself.
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I am looking for a few bass drums for use in the Solstice Parade. If you are interested in drumming yourself, have one you would like to loan, or sell inexpensively please contact me for more information.

I am working with Delilah and Eric of Visionary Dance Studios. Come and join the fun!

-Tayissa Blue
www.twilightoasis.com/parade.html
tayissablue@yahoo.com
Tue, May 6, 2008 - 1:58 PM permalink - 0 comments
 
Greetings All,

Fremont Solstice Parade is right around the corner and this year I am going to be leading a tribal section of belly dancers within Delilah’s famous Parade March. It is going to be lots of fun and many of us, myself included, will be challenged to coming up with cool tribal gear in fuchsia and bold pink colors! I will be looking to Kajira of Black Sheep Bellydance for inspiration on this one.

The theme this year is “Women for Peace” exploring the power that we have as dip... read more
Wed, April 30, 2008 - 3:45 PM permalink - 1 comment
 
Don't miss your chance to see amazing performer Frederique in one of her only North West Performances in 2008! This is a wonderfully intimate theatre with some of Seattle's best Tribal and Tribal Fusion acts. Just to clarify, the Dalai Lama will NOT be seen at the Seattle Center on Saturday he will be attending Quest Field in south downtown instead.

www.twilightoasis.com/voixdeville.html

There are also a few slots left in the workshops if you are burning for the hottest tribal fu... read more
Sun, April 6, 2008 - 9:54 PM permalink - 0 comments
 
It took me twenty minutes to get the makeup off, put moisturizer etc on, brush teeth and get ready for bed. When did that happen? What happened to the days of getting into bed and going to sleep?

-Tayissa
Tue, March 25, 2008 - 11:03 PM permalink - 5 comments
 
Registration is open for workshops and show with the amazing Frederique! Hailing from Oakland California, her signature style of tribal fusion bellydance will push your skills and provide a fresh outlook on bellydancing!

Check out the website for registration details:

www.twilightoasis.com/frederique.html


The workshop and show will take place at the Seattle Center House on April 12 and 13.

Saturday night show will include two sets by Frederique, Skin deep, Troupe Hipnotica, Twil... read more
Sat, March 1, 2008 - 9:06 AM permalink - 1 comment
 
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