"I dance......."

topic posted Mon, April 14, 2008 - 2:27 PM by  offlineGladys
"I dance......."

I dance because it makes me happy.

I dance for my health.

I dance to be closer to the divine.

I dance because it makes me feel beautiful.

I dance to celebrate life!
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Why do you dance?

I'd like to know. I'm going to be embarking on a photo project where I'd like to explore this question. How will this work, you ask? The project will involve a portrait of you, the dancer. You will be asked to wear your favorite costume or dance gear. After about a 30 minute session in front of my lens, you will be asked to complete the sentence, " I dance..." I will then digitally incorporate your quote into your image to create a finished piece. The end goal is to have a "photo essay" of sorts that can be shown at various venues.

What I'd like to know is:

Are you interested in participating in this project?

You will receive a finished digital copy of your image as a thank you for your participation. I used to dance, and sometimes still do. I know what dance meant and means to me. I dance because it makes me happy. Why do you dance?

Watch for further details.
posted by:
Gladys
SF Bay Area
  • Re: "I dance......."

    Mon, April 14, 2008 - 3:22 PM
    great question! (and YES I'll participate)

    I dance.....
    ...as an external expression of creativity, beauty, art, and love.
    ...to feel a greater sense of connectedness to fellow dancers, to the forces of nature, and to the world at large.
    ...to move my body in ways that reflect my femininity, sensuality, spirituality, and oft times - goofiness.
    ...to show others that the female body is a beautiful thing - regardless of age or size.
    ...because it gives me an excuse to dress up, apply ample amounts of glitter to my lips, and hang out with some of the most amazing women I've ever met doing something that we all really love.
    ...because life is simply better when I do.
    • Re: "I dance......."

      Tue, April 15, 2008 - 3:23 PM
      ....because it makes me feel good.
      .....because it really tunes me in to my inner Goddess.
      ......because it makes me happy.
      .......because I love the energy we create while dancing.
      .........because I love to play dress up!!!
      ..........because I have the best dance partners around! I *love* these girlies!!!
      ...........because it makes people happy
      ............because I honor the Goddess
      .............because it is a magickal experience
      ..............because I love the creativity
      there's lots more reasons........but this should get it started!
      ..............)O(..............

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