Dancing Down The Path, Year Two
July 8th, 2009
It’s a bit past the “official two year anniversary” point of my dance journey. It’s become so intense and amazing that i find it hard to articulate my feelings. I’ve gone to TribalCon (Oh my GOD, Donna Majia…life changing) and also had a Zoe Jakes, a Tempest and an Asharah workshop. I had my brain scrambled by beginning some Suhaila format drilling on top of my ongoing struggle to gain proficiency in ATS working with Natalie Brown, all the while still trying to take some time to have a few glasses of wine to cut loose and dance just for the joy of it. Technique? All bets are off! Hahaha! All the while getting closer to my classmates, my instructor, the fantastic ladies of Delirium Tribal. Becoming part of a community of women that i respect, admire, and just plain enjoy spending time with. Becoming part of a TRIBE. I’ve played with fire and had my imagination captured by the beautiful possibilities of adding flame to my dance.
I’ve worked with Columbia Alternacirque for four incredible shows….i’ve come to love my fellow performers so much, I’ve rocked out on an imaginary violin, i’ve worn dazzling mirror-bird masks, helped a mad scientist bring creepy dollies to life, i have cursed, sweated and laughed uncontrollably and felt like part of something truly magical. And now, i’ve even gotten to be part of an epic Bollywood inspired piece of madness…as an apprentice Delirium Dancer. I’ve come INCREDIBLY far….so much farther than i have ever dreamed possible for myself. I have a LONG LONG way to go…but the journey is so fun that i can’t even imagine what the destination must be like.
I am so VERY grateful for every moment of it……
July 8th, 2009 at 11:34 am
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July 12th, 2009 at 2:48 am
You are so freakin’ AWESOME that I can’t stop saying it every time I see pics of you dancing, eating fire, dancing with it and behaving like a complete GODDESS. You have my endless admiration and love forever, my dearest dancer!!!!!
July 12th, 2009 at 9:37 am
I can tell from the pics that you are living so totally and beautifully in the moment!
Performing(of any incarnation) is addictive. I am one of those types that believes in feeding the addictions that build creative infernos in ones gut.
The fire is truly alive in you.
Darling friend I owe you an e-mail.
July 12th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
You look so comfortable when you are performing! Congratulations on your journey!!
July 16th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
wow! you look awesome and you can really tell that dancing is pulling something out of you! i love it.
August 13th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
Ladies and Gentlemen…
Amanda Has found her Peeps. What and acheivement, to find your passion and good friends to share it with.
Blessed Be!
September 28th, 2009 at 1:52 am
You got a Creative Blogger Award! Please visit my blog and keep the game on!
October 3rd, 2009 at 9:25 am
Wishing to hear from you about your life and artistic journey!
big hugs,
L-GG
October 6th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
amanda, it has been SO long since I popped in and said hello!
Wow, amazing. I dabbled in belly dancing for a while and LOVED it - not quite sure why I stopped but I am thrilled for you and your journey.
you sound so very happy in this post
big big hugs,
Vanessa