Well, she came, she saw and she conquered...

Empress Carolena Nericcio was amazing at Majma , Glastonbury, 2, 3 and 4 March 2007.

She taught an alert, fascinated and hungry crowd of enthusiastic dancers, who just couldn't get enough of her. We couldn't believe she was here.....
She taught, performed and spoke the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Megha Gavin (Tribal Pura) also joined her- she was amazing with her winning, open smile and face, vivacious personality and skill. They made a winning combination. I loved Megha's finger cymbal class- she got EVERYONE playing finger cymbals, no matter how inexperienced they were!

Carolena, petite, serious and Mediterranean looking, had such authority and deep knowledge. Her experience of dance , anatomy, culture and working towards empowerment for all, simply blew my mind.....

She was also very modest, articuate with a fabulous sense of humour, which was delightfully self- deprecrating.

I think Carolena and Megha both were in love with Glastonbury, because Glastonbury does that to you!

I felt it was of the best Majmas, I'd been to. There was a variety of styles, from Guedra to Flamenco -Arabe, Shaabi, Ghawazee, "Gypsy"(Rom) ATS, Persian...... Oh, yes, Raksan, the German belly dancer and peformance artiste was another amazing person. I loved her work with us on Rom dance. She worked with a small range of Turkish Rom dance vocabulary, and helped us to explore elements of Rom culture and modes of thinking and feling. So invaluable, it has given me a stronger understanding about different types of Rom dance. Thank you, Raksan.

It was lovely meeting up with old and new friends. The weather did get a bit gloomy. It was the first time I had seen rain, while I was there ;D.


Well, Empress Carolena was certainly worth waiting for. She has certainly conquered many parts of the world, with her ATS, which is why I'm calling her Empress ;D. We're not worthy!!!


Until next time. You're both always welcome, here.

M x