I may not have much money, but it only cost a little to go out to the DC Tribal Café, have a nummy li'l cheeseburger n' sit and kibbitz with a good, old friend that I haven't seen in many, many ages. (It's been FOUR YEARS, can you believe it??) It was great to see her, and although it was a teensy bit awkward at first, we soon quicky warmed right back up to each other, and it was like hardly any time had passed by at all. :):) ![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
galena , if you're reading this, it was a pleasure to see you last night. ^_^
I had fun seeing her and meeting most of her dance troupe-mates (from a group called "Sestraluna"), and encountered Joe H. again; a man who (very artfully and beautifully) photographs many bellydancing events in the area- among other things. :) You can find his wicked work here.
Along with that, I got to see some fantastic bellydancing. A lovely swirling maiden with skirts to die for, an elegant, smiling beauty who entranced us all by her renditions of an ancient, Indian style of dance, and always lovely Mavi, whose sweet off-stage demeanor is matched only in beauty by the grace, personality and artfulness with which she dances. ^_^ There was a LOT of great music spun through the night too- both on-stage and off- by the talented DJ Melly-Mel. (I kept finding myself doing the same thing I tend to do whenever DJ Solaries plays- saying "oh geez, I LOVE this song!!" ;D)
Great fun was had by all, and in the bargain I got some pretty neat photographs to boot.
Peoples' Exhibit A:
I'm thinking of editing this by doing the normal clarifying and brightness/contrast adjustments, but I'm reticent to. I think I like it just the way it is. :) (Although, I'll have to see this on a monitor that's not dark and on it's last legs to make the final judgement for sure.) I really hope that those of you who like bellydance will like it, and that perhaps w/getting to know more of the members in our surprisingly active & thriving bellydancing community in DC, I'll have the chance to get active not only in the dance arena, but also in the vocal performance, photography & podcasting realms as well. ^_^
Anyway, that's it for me. I hope you all have a tremendous day/evening, and that no matter what you're doing, you're smiling about it. :)
♥ Always,
Nae
galena , if you're reading this, it was a pleasure to see you last night. ^_^I had fun seeing her and meeting most of her dance troupe-mates (from a group called "Sestraluna"), and encountered Joe H. again; a man who (very artfully and beautifully) photographs many bellydancing events in the area- among other things. :) You can find his wicked work here.
Along with that, I got to see some fantastic bellydancing. A lovely swirling maiden with skirts to die for, an elegant, smiling beauty who entranced us all by her renditions of an ancient, Indian style of dance, and always lovely Mavi, whose sweet off-stage demeanor is matched only in beauty by the grace, personality and artfulness with which she dances. ^_^ There was a LOT of great music spun through the night too- both on-stage and off- by the talented DJ Melly-Mel. (I kept finding myself doing the same thing I tend to do whenever DJ Solaries plays- saying "oh geez, I LOVE this song!!" ;D)
Great fun was had by all, and in the bargain I got some pretty neat photographs to boot.
Peoples' Exhibit A:
I'm thinking of editing this by doing the normal clarifying and brightness/contrast adjustments, but I'm reticent to. I think I like it just the way it is. :) (Although, I'll have to see this on a monitor that's not dark and on it's last legs to make the final judgement for sure.) I really hope that those of you who like bellydance will like it, and that perhaps w/getting to know more of the members in our surprisingly active & thriving bellydancing community in DC, I'll have the chance to get active not only in the dance arena, but also in the vocal performance, photography & podcasting realms as well. ^_^
Anyway, that's it for me. I hope you all have a tremendous day/evening, and that no matter what you're doing, you're smiling about it. :)
♥ Always,
Nae
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