Hi Blog,

Last night I danced at the Sacramento World Festival, and had a great time. This was my first time performing at this event so I did not know what to expect. I am not familiar with Sacramento or it’s happenings, but was very pleased with the support everyone had for this event.

The other performers were positive, talented and so nice and the staff treated me well -felt like a supastar…extra points for that(hee hee) The theatre was HUGE, and about every seat was filled. The stage was large as well with pro sound and lighting and I got a spotlight like I wanted which was super duper. The audience was very lively and positive which is always a plus and just great energy all the way around. The show was a mix of ethnic dance and live music acts. Only downside was that I did not get to see many of the acts which is always a bummer - they put me next to last which is great for a performer, but I missed everyone..boo. There were great troupes representing dances from Russia to Polynesia

I am very honored to be the only solo dancer chosen to perform at the big show and tickled when I was asked to dance on a Sacramento morning news show to promote the event. I was interviewed and got to dance in 3 teasers and a full performance on TV. 'Yay'! for representing Bellydance in a positive light!

Thank You World Festival for helping raise the art form and awareness of Ethnic Dance.

Whats next…I have several high profile events this and next month and dare I say….a wee break in November…maybe…

Happy Shimmies

At Mary Ellen Donald's Birthday Bash. I 'll be dancing to live music and there will be cake, yum! The show is about sold out with only a handful of tickets left so this should be fun...www.maryellendonald.com

Yay! I got a new dance space and I'm thrilled with the possibility of having more classes, weekend and week long intensives. The studio is across the street from Grand Lake Theatre and there is good parking on Lakeshore in the evening. Ballet barres will be installed next month, but we have portable ones to use until then. My Basics students will be thrilled that there will be an extra one added and more in the future. 454 #B Santa Clara Ave Oakland

My new schedule for August session is:

BASICS:
Wednesdays 6:30pm
Saturdays 11am

DANCE TECHNIQUE INTENSIVE:
Wednesdays 7:50pm

INTERMEDIATE:
Mondays 6pm

ADVANCED:
Mondays 7:25pm

TROUPE REHEARSAL:
Thursdays 6:30pm