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Vallerina

I'm getting paid to bellydance!

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This is as though someone said, "Here you go. Take this money and go make a fun jump!" :D

Recently, my instructor asked me to perform at an upcoming hafla. I was flattered, and, of course, I agreed to. I've been practicing to a drum solo that I love, and I've been trying to find a top that matches some harem pants that I made (err...assisted my mom sewing.)

I really love performing in shows, and I can't believe I'm going to get paid for it! :D
There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning

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That is cool. I actually have started doing belly dancing again recently. We actually started out as just a fun night of sipping wine and shaking our tushies. Tonight we have a bunch of ladies getting together to actually learn a routine that we might do for some people. We may even make some of our own outfits.

I love belly dancing....what a great way to get excersize. Maybe when we meet you can give me some pointers ;)

Good luck with your performance.
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I love belly dancing....


Me, too! I took a ton of dance lessons growing up (even had the opportunity to learn from some Chicago big names), but bellydancing is by far my favorite dance that I have ever done.

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Tonight we have a bunch of ladies getting together to actually learn a routine that we might do for some people. We may even make some of our own outfits.


Oooh! That sounds like so much fun!!!! My instructor has "costume clinics" where she teaches everyone how to make certain things. It's a lot of fun, and it saves me money!

Yes, if we meet we should shimmy together! :)
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My instructor has "costume clinics" where she teaches everyone how to make certain things. It's a lot of fun, and it saves me money!



Are these clinics on tape, or does she do a class in person? I would love to learn how to do it myself and save money for skydiving!! :)
You will have to send some pictures when you get your costume made, I would love to see it.
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Are these clinics on tape, or does she do a class in person?


They're in person for right now. She's going to be coming out with an instructional dvd in a year or two, so I'll definitely give that as a suggestion to her!

Thanks, Mel!!! You are so sweet!

Also, another cool little story from last night.... We have our regulars in class, and there are a few people who I recognize that show up every now and then. Last night, a woman that I had never seen before was in class, so I introduced myself to her, and she started chatting with us regulars for a bit. Class started, and I tend to glance over at people because it's neat to see everyone move. I look over at the "new" lady, and she is an amazing dancer!!! We chatted with her some more after class and found out that she teaches at a Chicago suburb and has been dancing for years. Her mom even danced. She said that she's been wanting to actually take some classes again, and she had been doing a tour of the Chicago schools. She was really impressed with my instructor, and she thought that we were the friendliest! :D So, she purchased a 10-class block! :)
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wow, she's beautiful val.

i miss belly dancing. i used to get paid all the time to travel around southern california putting on shows every weekend.
but for some reason i just sorta stopped.

im feeling inspired again, thanks!!

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i used to get paid all the time to travel around southern california putting on shows every weekend.


Ooh! Ooh! So, you could recommend a place to go to when I come down there in May???? Wanna go with?? :D I hear all about the bellydance scene in CA and how great it is....I would love to check it out for myself!
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i used to get paid all the time to travel around southern california putting on shows every weekend.


Ooh! Ooh! So, you could recommend a place to go to when I come down there in May???? Wanna go with?? :D I hear all about the bellydance scene in CA and how great it is....I would love to check it out for myself!



why sure val! i took classes in laguna beach (about an hour from perris, and quite possibly the coolest little town ever).... i haven't been back in FOREVER, but if you want, i can take you to Jheri's class on a tuesday while you're here. she's SOOO rad!!!
have you been on Pink Gypsy.com? look up JJ and the Habibi's.. I wonder if she's still on there....
there's also a bunch of kick ass restaurants in orange county that have belly dancers on the weekends. i'm not a big fan of restaurant dancing, i think it's watered down and not very respected, but i can show you some of those places too if you'd like.

how fun!

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have you been on Pink Gypsy.com?


I bought a few things from there! :D

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i can take you to Jheri's class on a tuesday while you're here. she's SOOO rad!!!


That'd be really fun!!!!

Hehehe!
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Will you be doing that in Chicago?
(or Rantoul??????;))



I was just going to ask the same thing, (Rantoul)
let me know if you are interested, have any friends that might want to also, I think it would make for a fun night!
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