*twirls*

[listersgirl]

The show went really well. It was much more low-key than I was anticipating (helped by a smaller-than-usual house and two extraordinarily exhausted organizers), the choreography was fine, the soloists were excellent, the dancing was so much fun, the bands were fantastic, especially the gypsy brass band. Everyone seemed happy to get up and dance, so we didn't have to drag people out, and someone did my makeup for me, which was brilliant.

The costumes were lovely, too - beautiful circle skirts made from heavy satin, which were so much fun to swoosh around in, although we had a bit of an issue with flashing when we first tried them on. We definitely have to learn to twirl with a little less enthusiasm, or else buy cuter underwear. And I now have bruises on my collarbones from the little straps of my halter top, which I obviously tied too tightly in an attempt to keep myself somewhat perky sans bra.

I'd forgotten how much fun it is to just get up and dance, in a smoke-free club, to live music. I think I'll go back next month (when the Flying Bulgars are playing) even though I'm not dancing in the show.

Comments

[offscreen.livejournal.com]

Awesome! I'm so envious of your dancing ability... belly dancing is part of my heritage [I'm half Lebanese] and one of my cousins does it really well, but the one time I tried I was absolutely abysmal at it :)

[listersgirl]

I definitely wasn't (am not) a natural at it - I've known people who tried it for the first time and were dancing professionally 6 months later. Me, I just keep taking classes. :)

[sarcasma.livejournal.com]

Bah!

You were fabulous. :)

[morag-gunn.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! I wish I could have seen it. I've never seen live bellydancing. Maybe sometime next year I'll come see you dance in TO. ;) Glad it was such a success.