alonewiththemoon | yes i've got a video

I've got two new videos, actually--I just posted the footage that Nadira Jamal took of me at Shimmies for a Cure on YouTube.

Part 1: Cane and taqsim.

Part 2: zar

I'm generally happy with these. My shoulders are a little hyperactive in the cane piece, but I'll know to keep them under control the next time. I am actually wearing shorts under the dress, I'm not as naked as I look! But lesson learned about light colors and bright lights, perhaps I'll add a slip to the costume.

I had a good time at Amira Jamal's recital on Saturday. It was lovely to see the newbie dancers get their courage up and perform their hearts out, or see the improvement in those who have been dancing for a couple of years, and I enjoyed seeing what all the more advanced dancers did. I danced to one of the same songs that I used at the Morocco workshop show, and this time around I danced it like I meant it. Haven't seen video yet but I am much, much happier with this performance of it at least from the perspective as experienced. Totally forgot to do a few things that I usually do, but you know, maybe that's why I enjoyed it more.