Dancey dance
A quick-ish note to say how much I'm loving being a troupe member of Transcendence Tribal. There is seriousness but fun, lots of growth, useful constructive criticism, and just a sense of ease. It's like each time we have a practice I feel relaxed and focused. Not all of my experiences have been like that all the time and I'm grateful. Dancing in the shows I can make with non pressure, even while there is a prodding to push myself. It's just GOOD.
I have a little performance break now and I'm taking some time to reflect on where I've been and where I want to go. I see more choreo ahead, after doing so much improv lately. Also, cane! And I'm digging deeper into North African dance, particularly Moroccan Shikhat lately, with the hope of performing that style at Art of the Belly, and beyond. I just love the driving rhythm and the whole body effort and humming that it involves.
Also, I want to keep my schedule a bit more open so I can respond to unexpected opportunities -- even while I'm on the hunt for opportunities to perform at public events :-)