I've not been able to post lately on here. My life has been taking some pretty hard turns and I'm just getting back on track it seems. The basics have always been a hard one for me, and keeping up with the dance is so frustrating when you can't financially invest in "any" costume gear or shows, classes, etc... I can get to one dance class and do a trade class with a local Egyptian Cabaret Instructor. She's quite the powerful one. Really knows her stuff and really puts the whole Egyptian flare in her movement. All those subtleties only another dancver can catch. She is one of the most strongest people I know and is currently going through kemo (sp?) therapy from Breast Cancer. We hope all will run smoothly for her finish in late November.

For my writing class, I'm writing a 5 paragraph essay on the different stereotypes of "Bellydance", it's history and theory, and how it is objectified. This is a beginning. I will then start my journey through developing an art documentary piece on "Bellydance" and how it has shaped modern peoples' lives all over the world and about intention, power, health, the body, and spirituality behind the dance.

One upcoming show is a student performance with my Tribaret Bellydance class 'Severina' teaches at Gypsy Caravan Studio. It's a real dark, earthy, more sunsual piece. The rest of the show will have a live local middel eastern band with my good friend and mentor, Brenda, a ViolinCellist. There is also a zar, doumbek, guitarist, and oud plyer for the few of us (including myself) who are doing solo's. I maybe able to get the recording of it put on YouTube to share.

I love you all and hope to be dancing with you as son as we can set those travel dates.
Much love and respect,
~Skylar