It's hard to write a brief blurb about yourself when it starts like this: I graduated with a degree in Performing Arts and Social Justice, with an emphasis in Dance. I ended up in Los Angeles where I'm attempting to start a business and make my way as an artist. One day, I woke up and went hey, I think I'm actually a starving artist. I primarily perform as a professional belly dancer, but also still have the occasional modern dance gig.
These are the things that Inspire me and the things (I like to think) I've learned, especially about being a dancer in LA. I also like to pass on information about classes, auditions and more in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
8.23.11
Okay, so I have my first totally solo belly dance gig on Thursday night.
And of course I sort of procrastinated and am now freaking out. I can’t get my brand new costume to really fit me in time and trying to alter it myself has been like a comedy of errors. Plus, I have not finished my choreography although I did get permission to use 2 numbers from the dance company I’m in, so that will make it easier.
Tonight’s mission - finish fixing costume bra to the best of my abilities.
Tomorrow’s mission - figure out sound issues and rest of choreography!
If you’re in LA, come check out Sababa Dance Company at Club Fais Do Do tomorrow (Thursday) night. It’s the first real showing of our entire belly dance set so far and it’s a benefit for a couple good causes.
Inspiration: Rachel Brice
Rachel Brice is a contemporary innovator in Tribal Fusion Style Belly Dance based in San Francisco. She is the artistic director and choreographer for The Indigo Belly Dance Company and a frequent performer with the Bellydance Superstars.
All done up for my first official belly dance gig.
I’m proud to say it went really well so hopefully there will be many more to come. And it was actually my first paid dance performance EVER, so that feels pretty good.
