A Little Song & Dance

Music and Art = A Life Enchanted

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Our dance club president posted this video the other day, and it delighted me so much it nearly made me cry.  As a big girl, one doesn’t tend to see many examples of performers who look like you on stage; much less those who are beautiful, talented, polished & wondermous, and who really do make you proud to be just what you are- a curvy lady…  So this performance really hit home for me. :)  

I love her exuberance, the sharpness of her movements, her expressions, and her animated, delightful energy.  She has SUCH a sense of fun here, as well as awesome showmanship!  Plus, she looks truly amazing & polished in her gorgeous red costume, and her whole countenance is vibrant & alive. ^_^  (Not tired and droopy- which are characteristics that can plague dancers of ALL sizes, but which may take a much greater toll on a big dancer’s performance; and give some unknowing audience members the idea that we’re all just worn out & lacking in overall stamina & energy.)  

Plus the interplay between her and the drummer is a riot, and exactly like what I’ve been taught should exist between a dancer and his/her drummer. :)  She connects with both audience and musicians, and that seriously rocks. ^_^

So what do you think of her work?  Her appearance?  I think she’s gorgeous, and as an example to other fluffy dancers everywhere, I find this video heartening & inspiring as hell. :)  How ‘bout you?

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    Reblogging to add to bellydance collection~~ She’s amazing ;___; I miss dancing so much
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    She is so awesome. Her control… Her beautiful facial expressions. I need more pratice. All the practice. I am nowhere...
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    This beautiful dancer proves to the world that bellydance is for women of all shapes and sizes! Her gorgeous smile and...
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    wow cutie!!!
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    goddamn the way she moves just goddamn
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    Ab So Lu Te LyG O R G E O U S
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    So freaking cool =] She is so gorgeous and is an awesome dancer! I hope to try belly dancing one day =]
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    Second belly-dancing related thing I’ve reblogged today! I am in love. My first reaction was: “I wish I could do that.”...
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    I can’t add anything of substance to this amazing commentary…….but holy shit is she fun to watch. A lot of dancers...
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    I hope I can dance like this one day. I’m a bigger girl too, with the same frame so this gives me hope. She’s beautiful...