http://danceadvantage.net/2010/08/11/define-dolly-dinkle/ I had never heard of a Dolly Dinkle before, but it sounds all so familiar when compared to complaints and opinions voiced in the bellydance community. All artists have the same concerns… One commenter wrote: “Dolly Dinkle schools offer … Read More
Gotta love it: “There are very few rules in Tribal Fusion, but in my humble opinion the one constant is that the dancer or group is versed in American Tribal Style as taught by Carolena Nericcio. Her stylistic approach to … Read More
When I first got together with a troupe, we were a democratic group, with no director. Everyone contributed music and costuming and choreographies to their best ability. There was one member who always brought really diverse music that was fun … Read More
Once upon a time there was a character named Jack Skellington. Jack was very very good at Halloween. Everyone looked to him for leadership because he was so good at it. As time went on, Jack became bored of Halloween. … Read More
More blasts from the past today! After I found that old class outline, I also found a repository of some of my old articles from various publications. Below is an article I wrote for the now-defunct Caravan Trails quarterly newsletter … Read More
This topic has come out of a discussion that is being bandied about on one of our local discussion groups here in Washington. One of the many micro-topics within it had to do with the idea that dance need not … Read More
OMG I LOVE THIS! Several folks on my Twitter feed linked to this, and I adore adore adore it. It is SO true for all aspects of art and work. We deserve to be be paid, people! And if we … Read More
Know Your VenueA fantastic article by Seattle’s own Laura Rose on considerations one must take into account when planning a performance.
I wasn’t even at Tribal Fest this year, but its reach is far… My first reports came from close friends who had attended. And I noted something key in all their reports. They very offhandedly reported “Oh you know…Our Favorite … Read More
So part of why I dug up my older kudos-post to Asharah is because she continually asks the tough questions, and gives some thought-provoking and worthy answers. Her most recent post about “Vintage Fusion Bellydance” is again right on the … Read More