tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78081636851014111382024-03-19T01:47:59.117-07:00PRINCESS FARHANAMissives From The Royal Palace: Princess Farhana's thoughts on dancers and dancing; costuming, make up, reviews,vignettes and oh yeah....glitter! Pleasant Gehman/Princess Farhanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06751187419621068979noreply@blogger.comBlogger329125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808163685101411138.post-45987039755696818972017-07-18T13:17:00.002-07:002017-07-18T13:17:32.310-07:00 TAKE IT OFF! A GUIDE TO REMOVING STAGE MAKEUP FROM YOUR FACE, BODY AND COSTUMES <div class="MsoNormal">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Tons and tons of stage makeup...and it's gotta come off somehow! photo: Maharet Hughes</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Ah, stage makeup: where would
we dancers be without it?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"> By using careful camouflage and strategically placed
contouring, we can make our features look larger, smaller or way more dramatic.
We become wide-eyed, pillow-lipped seductresses with chiseled cheekbones and
jaw-lines. We morph into Pirate Wenches, Dying Swans, Roaring Twenties Flappers
and mid-century Pin Up Girls.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With the
addition of metallic powders, glitter and crystals, we turn into Fairy Queens
and Every Goddess From Every Pantheon Ever.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Stage makeup looks gorgeous
when you’re under the lights… and totally damn<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> scary</i> when you’re on your way to or from a gig, making a pit stop
at a convenience store or fast food joint!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And once you’re home, taking it off seems like such an incredible<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i>chore. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Seriously, there’s almost <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">nothing</i> worse than waking up with some
of last night’s Stage Face still on, is there? The pearly, highly pigmented
turquoise eye shadow has turned into bright blue eye-boogers and you’ve got
adhesive marks on your cheeks where brilliant rhinestones once twinkled. The
fire engine red glitter you applied so carefully to your crimson lips migrated
while you were in The Land Of Nod… and now the lower half of your face looks
like it’s broken out in a case of sparkly smallpox. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Applying stage makeup is fun
and gratifying, but sadly, most of us don’t know the best ways to get it off.
Learning to take it off properly isn’t nearly as much fun…but your skin (and
sometimes, your costumes and/or street clothes) will thank you for it!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Here’s a quick ‘n’dirty guide to cleaning up and
taking off anything related to stage makeup:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Adhesives:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Almost any type of adhesive can usually be
removed from the skin <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">without scrubbing</i>
if you use oil. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most oils will dissolve
the adhesives (or tape marks from fashion or toupee tape) very gently from the
face or body, including coconut, olive, jojoba, or almond oil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Saturate a cotton ball or pad with the oil,
apply to your skin and let it sit for 30-45 seconds, and the adhesive usually
comes off with one sweep. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Use a second
saturated pad if you don’t get all of it removed with the first swipe. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s best to avoid using on the face,
because it can make the delicate skin there prone to break outs…and that,
nobody needs! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the adhesive you were using were Spirit Gum
(Mineral Spirits) regular oil might not cut it, so it’d be a prudent idea to
invest in some adhesive remover from a beauty supply or theatrical store.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Fake Blood:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">
Though it looks gory on stage, fake blood is usually easy to get off skin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just give it a few swipes with a make up wipe
or even a baby wipe. If this doesn’t work, a few squirts of shaving cream
usually lift the discoloration immediately.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Just be careful if you’re using menthol shaving cream around your eyes!<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">False Eyelash Glue Buildup:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"> All the gunk from the lash glue builds up on your
faux lashes, and it not only makes them difficult to apply, it’s a germ magnet,
too! Cleaning off your falsies is pretty easy, though. Hold the last in one
hand, from the edge, and pick the excess, dried up gunk off the band of the lash
with a tweezers. It often comes off in a strip! If it only lifts off part way,
just repeat the process til the lash band is clean and visible. Dip a Q-tip
into alcohol, and swipe it across the band a couple of times to sterilize
it…but make sure you let the lash dry for a minute or so before applying it to
your eye!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Glitter:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"> The
best way to remove glitter that has migrated is to use tape. This is especially
great if you’re doing a couple of numbers in a show, and need to do a quick
clean up, cause using lotion or a makeup wipe usually just spreads the glitter
around- I always keep a roll of tape in my gig bag!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Any kind of tape works, from
plain old Scotch tape to packing tape…. I’ve even used duck tape, though it
gives new meaning to the term <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">exfoliation</i>!
All you do is roll a piece of tape into a loop, and press it gently against the
area you want to clean. The glitter comes right up off your skin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This trick even works for areas where the
sparkles are concentrated, like glitter lips, though you’ll have to go over the
area a few times.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Hair Dye Stains On The Skin:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"> This is gonna sound gross, but it works like a charm!
Mix up a paste of cigarette ashes and water, the thicker the better. Apply to
the hairline, (wherever the dye dripped) with a Q-tip, rub it in and leave it
on a minute or two. Rinse it off by wiping with a warm, soapy paper towel or washcloth,
finish by splashing water on the area. Remember, in the olden days, they made
soap with tallow and ashes- they’re a potent stain remover. If you don’t smoke
or the ashes are yucky to you, do the shaving cream trick mentioned above. You
can also try using rubbing alcohol, but it’s very drying to the skin, and
there’ll be scrubbing involved, so be sure to moisturize right after.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Makeup Stains
On Fabric: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Try as we might, even if we’re very careful,
our stage make up sometimes transfers to our costumes or accessories. If you get
foundation or lipstick on a “fancy” fabric, like brocade, raw silk, velvet or
satin, you’re best bet is to take it to a dry cleaner- believe me, they deal
with these types of stains <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">all the time</i>!
However, if your make up rubs off on anything washable- such as a lycra blend,
a cotton or cotton poly blend, or synthetic chiffon ( hellooo? Skirts, veils
and scarves) you can get it out yourself. I’ve even lifted foundation and
lipstick stains from 100% silk veils and skirts- but you must be sure to do a
spot-test first, to make sure the fabric dye itself is stable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All you need to remove make up is any or all
of the following:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dawn Dishwashing
Liquid, or baby shampoo, rubbing alcohol, and a commercial stain remover. My
favorite is Shout Advanced Action Gel, but seriously, almost all of them
work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">After you’ve done your test
on an inside seam or the tiniest corner of a hem and discerned that the
material you’re cleaning won’t lose it’s color, get started.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Treat the stain by spraying the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shout or whatever product you’re using
directly onto it. Apply a generous amount, and let it sit anywhere from the
recommended five minutes to fifteen or twenty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Usually, even with the product still wet on the fabric, if the stain
looks like it isn’t there, then the stain remover has done its job. If you can
still see a bit of the stain, apply a little more of the stain remover.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or, you can pour a few capfuls of the rubbing
alcohol directly on to the area. Either way works.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next, fill up the sink or your tub with
lukewarm water- and err on the cooler side, because hot water actually sets
stains!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add a few squirts of Dawn or the
baby shampoo while the water is running. Place the garment in the water and
swish it around gently for a couple of minutes. Drain the water, lightly squeeze
the excess soapy water of the garment you’re washing, and refill the basin or
tub again. Repeat this step a couple of more times til all the soap and
cleaning products are gone, and gently squeeze the clean water from your
costume. Hang to dry or lay it flat- your choice, but do not let it dry in
direct sunlight- it’s the heat thing again. If any of the stain is still
visible after your costume dries, repeat the process again, and the second time
should eradicate all of the stain.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Liquid Latex:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">
Sounds crazy, but most liquid latex comes off the skin easily and with hardly
any scrubbing by using plain old soap and water. If you get a few patches where
the latex went on heavily, dab with a bit of oil, then wash with soap and water
once more. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One last word to the wise: I always have a small
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Backstage Emergency Kit</b> in my gig
bag that has a needle and thread, safety pins, bobby pins and much of the afore
-mentioned materials: a roll of scotch tape (or even a lint roller) a travel
sized pack of make up wipes and/or baby wipes, a box of Q-tips, a stain stick
and a tiny spray bottle/mister with rubbing alcohol.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If ya want to
learn how to get stage makeup ON before you take it off, purchase my “Bombshell:
Dramatic MakeUp For The Stage, Photos & Glamorous Occasions” here:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Pleasant Gehman/Princess Farhanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06751187419621068979noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808163685101411138.post-59874559002917347832017-05-07T23:15:00.000-07:002017-05-07T23:15:01.884-07:00HEALTHY BODY, HEALTHY DANCER: THE BENEFITS OF GOLDEN MILK<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /> </span>Golden milk, sometimes called called turmeric tea, is hugely
popular these days. There’s<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>definitely a
reason- actually, there are several- that it’s all the rage among Paleo Diet
devotees and really, <i>anyone</i> whose into self care and looking after their<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>wellbeing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The health benefits of turmeric,which, along
with coconut milk, is the main ingredient in golden milk are numerous. Among
other things, it’s active <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>compound <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">curcumin</i> is a powerful inflammation
fighter, and that’s what makes this four <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>thousand year old concoction<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>relevant to…well, everyone… <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">but especially to dancers!<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We live our lives constantly inflamed from traumatic
or overuse injuries- hell, even the zits we get from our <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>stage make up are<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>caused by inflammation! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Additionally, golden milk-and it’s chief
ingredient, turmeric- boosts the immune system, improves memory<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and brain function <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">(hello-that new choreography
you’re learning?) promotes digestive health, and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>have several cancer-busting properties.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only that, it’s supposed to lower your
blood pressure, it’s a liver detoxifier and an antioxidant…and makes your skin
look<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> amazing</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"> It's also relaxing and quite filling, the perfect post-gig drink.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are several recipes for this divine warm
drink floating around the internet, but here’s my take on it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">This recipe is easy doubled
and will last quite a few days in the fridge- just heat it up well <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>before drinking. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, almond milk or
a mix of both<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 large cinnamon stick, or powdered cinnamon
to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">1 tablespoon coconut oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">1 tablespoon honey (less or
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>½ tea spoon dried turmeric (or if you’re me, a
heaping table spoon full)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>6 or 7 paper-thin slices of fresh ginger <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">4-6<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>whole peppercorns <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>( hey boost the potency and efficiency <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>of the turmeric)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">1 cup water<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Toss all the ingredients into a saucepan, and bring
the mixture to a low, slow boil before turning down the heat and simmering for
10 minutes. Stir well, don’t let it burn. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Strain the liquid<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>through a sieve<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>exclude the peppercorns and ginger- or not! I <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>don’t mind the pepper<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>( and have even been known to add in red
pepper, too)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and love the ginger <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>slices floating around.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Enjoy!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">#<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Pleasant Gehman/Princess Farhanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06751187419621068979noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808163685101411138.post-15984009047875150192017-04-30T14:29:00.002-07:002017-04-30T15:51:00.334-07:00IF ONLY THEY KNEW: A BELLY DANCER'S INTERNAL DIALOG DURING A SHOW<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> On-duty at my regular restaurant gig<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Restaurant gigs<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>are one of the primary jobs for many belly
dancers. They can be very<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>lucrative, and
they’re usually<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>lots of fun because the
dancer gets to interact with the customers<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>up close and personal. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">However, while we sometimes
are completely in the moment and being transported by the music,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>there’s also<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a litany of “dancer problems” that go
hand-in-hand with these <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>intimate shows,
which are often done in very small spaces, with no stage, dancing among the
tables. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">I’ve been dancing at restaurants
for<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>twenty-seven years…and that pretty
much<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>qualifies me as having seen (and
heard) it all… or at least<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>pretty close
to it!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While the general public is getting a<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>beautiful floor show, the scenario in the
performer’s mind- masked by a dazzling stage smile- is often <i>quite</i>
different<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>than what the audience is
experiencing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here are some of the thoughts running through
my head<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>at various times during
restaurant sets. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Can you relate?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">1. Please don’t even
entertain the notion of tipping me with your greasy hummus fingers!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2. Humiliating the birthday
boy or girl is not in my job description.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">3. Holy crap, this song’s
almost over- how the hell did <i>that</i> happen?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">4.Yeah, uptight-lady-hanging-on-tightly-
to-your man, it’s sad but true:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">the only<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>real reason I’m dancing here is because I want to seduce your<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>fat, balding husband</i>… who by the way, has
zero table manners.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>5.Please God, don’t let me get my period.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">6.Why does<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>this veil feel so heavy tonight? It’s just a piece
of silk!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>7. If that waiter crosses in front of me one
more time to refill water glasses, I’m gonna cut a bitch!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">8. Sorry dude, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>but your business card doesn’t count as a
tip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>9. Surprise! I speak English- and even though
you seem to be<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">an authority</i> on this <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>insane theory
you’re espousing<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>so loudly, I didn’t get
any ribs removed to be able to dance this way. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">10. Not taking my top off. It just ain’t gonna happen.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">11. I saw a zero on that
bill-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>please let it be a fifty-oh
please, oh please, oh please.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>12. I hope the audience can’t<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>tell that my foot is bleeding like a stuck
pig from that glass I just stepped on.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>13. While I appreciate your concern, would you
please quit yelling about-and pointing to-the dollar that fell on the floor?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">This isn’t an isolated incident…
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">it’s happened….</i>oh, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">a couple of times before.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">14. Can you keep your<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>toddlers under control?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>15. Can you keep your pubescent son and his
testosterone-infused<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>teenage pals under
control?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">16. Can you keep<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>your absolutely<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>shit-faced<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>party guests under control?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">I7. I you try to offer me a
tip that’s held in your teeth,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">will </i>pat you on the head like a dog. I
might even go “woof woof” to see if you respond in kind.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>18. I got you up to dance cause it seemed like
it would be fun…<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">for a minute or so</i>! Do
you think you could possibly manage to sit down before my shift is over? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">No? Well then how about
before I retire<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i>from my dance career?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">19. Please God, don’t let me
sneeze into these nice people’s dinner.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>20. You aren’t “offending"<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>me by offering a tip. If you knew how much
this costume cost you’d probably puke up your baba ganoush<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>right on the table!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">21. Contrary to popular
belief, a one dollar bill from a party of fifteen-plus diners is not a<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>great tip. Save it for the valet- he’ll be
only <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">slightly</i> less horrified than I
am.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>22. Oh no… I think my right eyelash is about
to fall off!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>23. Where in the actual fuck did you get the
idea that “most belly dancers are fat and have mustaches”?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>24. Do. Not. Try. To. Poke. My. Belly.
Button.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">25. I hope <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>still <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>have
some Chardonnay left <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>at home…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>#<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Pleasant Gehman/Princess Farhanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06751187419621068979noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808163685101411138.post-14376692343549434482017-01-11T19:51:00.001-08:002017-01-11T19:51:51.041-08:00WINTER HEALTH AND BEAUTY FOR DANCERS<div class="MsoNormal">
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaPAPd_1pXeHAm4S0heS3XBG2nerp0o98Jor1FbuZpnqqiokBShppbgIBXqvqLZ6ZEznSXhej-emVVLjJBXHfsKguFUShVKKXshyS_7F55r-SvbzgUj6xszjMviy-rwE_r1jEhJpEcAqnF/s1600/na-young-wu-snow-queen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaPAPd_1pXeHAm4S0heS3XBG2nerp0o98Jor1FbuZpnqqiokBShppbgIBXqvqLZ6ZEznSXhej-emVVLjJBXHfsKguFUShVKKXshyS_7F55r-SvbzgUj6xszjMviy-rwE_r1jEhJpEcAqnF/s320/na-young-wu-snow-queen.jpg" width="226" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winter beauty and health for dancers</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><b><i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is that a shimmy or<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>are you just <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>shivering? </i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Winter has hit in LA, and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m freezing! I’m<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>also reasonably sure that all you dancers in
colder climates are laughing<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>hysterically
at me, but it really <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">is<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i>winter here in Hollywood. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ve had cold<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>storms<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>non-stop the past month,
and more rain than in the past six years of drought!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But no matter <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">where </i>you live, there are<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>some things about our dance practice and presentation that <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>really <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">need</i> to change when the seasons do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And if you<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>haven’t addressed any of this yet, there’s <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>still plenty of time to! </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">So here’s some</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">winter beauty tips for you...no matter what climate you're dancing in...</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">SKIN</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">During the winter, our skin
gets dry from<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the cold and wind and also
from indoor heating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The extremes of
temperature make our skin flakey and dull…and trust me, nobody wants to see
that on stage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">About once or twice a week, I
use<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a</b> scrub to exfoliate my face. There are
tons of products you can buy, but an easy<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and totally inexpensive home made
scrub will do the trick, without causing irritation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here’s <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>all you need to do:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In a bowl, combine<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 tablespoon of dry oatmeal with ¼ teaspoon
of table salt- any kind will do. Add a teaspoon of water , or if your skin is
very dry,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>use olive oil instead. Rub it
into your skin carefully and gently with your fingers in circular motions,
going upwards. Make sure not to drag or pull your skin. Then let the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>paste sit on your face for about ten minutes,
and rinse it off with tepid water. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After this scrub, I apply<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>natural</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">coconut oil</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to my face.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You can purchase a large bottle of coconut oil at any health food store-
it’s great for cooking too. But when used on the skin, it <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>acts as a humectant, drawing<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>moisture to you and sealing <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>it in, without leaving you feeling greasy and
gross…plus it smells nice. I slather it all over my poor beat up feet at night,
then slip on a pair of thick socks and I the morning, my feet look…well… almost
presentable!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s also terrific as a
natural make up remover.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Moisturizing is necessary,
even more than<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>it is in warmer months.
As for facial moisturizers, I love <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Boots
Protect And Perfect Intense Serum-</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
use it at night, it seeps right in and my skin feels so soft every morning. For
daytime, I use <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Olay<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Total Effects 7 In One Daily Moisturizer,</b>
which is really creamy but not oily…it feels light<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and is great under make up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are tons of products you can buy, but
an easy<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>( and cheap!) home made scrub
will do the trick, too. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>COSMETICS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">As for winter make up, one of
the problems most of us have is that our summer tans are fading. Check the
foundation you’ve been using<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to be sure
that the shade still matches your skin tone. You might want to mix two colors
together, so you can lighten or darken the current<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>color you are using to match your “new”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>seasonal skin tone. For pale<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>or fair gals, bronzer might be in order…and
you can find great, inexpensive ones at the drug store!<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> E.L.F<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Studio Contouring Blush
And Bronze</b> is only about four bucks and comes in a wide variety of
shades.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you want to go a little
higher-end, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">MAC Bronzing Powder</b> is
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for under ten bucks. Also, in the winter, static electricity is a problem for
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">During the cooler months, be
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Pleasant Gehman/Princess Farhanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06751187419621068979noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808163685101411138.post-61185951591314514742016-09-20T18:45:00.001-07:002016-09-20T18:45:32.272-07:00TEN HABITS OF SUCCESSFUL DANCERS<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">How many times have you shared a dressing room
or studio space with a dancer who was a total train wreck?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every other dancer in the place just sort of
backs up and watches in horror as the crazy person -who, of course has shown up
late- digs frantically in a suitcase scattering it’s contents all over,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>yells loudly on a cell phone, or has a complete
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">We’ve all witnessed that, right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"> Baby dancers can be excused (ok, once
or twice) because they haven’t learned the ropes yet and don’t have the
experience -or guidance to know exactly what’s up. But ironically, it’s all too
common that the disorganized, noisy<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and
entitled nutcase is a seasoned pro…and sometimes it’s even the featured artist!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">There’s a big difference between
bumbling your way hit’n’miss through <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>gigs
and being a true<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> professional</i>. Even
though most of us already know (and practice) the points I’m about to mention,
they’re worth re-visiting; they’ll<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>help
you to have a long, healthy and prosperous career.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here are ten habits of successful dancers:<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make Health A
Priority<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This one seems like a total no-brainer, but
many of us blithely ignore it. It’s obvious that we can’t perform to the best
of our abilities by running on fumes. Many dancers (self included, by the way)
routinely function on insufficient sleep and “meals” that consist of a power
bar and a handful of nuts… or by pigging out during post-gig fast food parties.
And what about ignoring injuries, preferring to dance while in pain rather than
sitting a few shows out? Raise your hand if you’ve been there- we’ve <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">all </i>done it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Needless to say, we’re only
given one body per lifetime. Taking care of yourself is vital if you want a
long, healthy career. So rest up, eat clean, take your vitamins, and see a
doctor when you need to, and know the world –or your career- won’t end if you
miss some time due to an injury.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Be Dependable<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be impeccable with your word. If you
confirmed a gig, you gotta be there…and you need to show up on time. If you’re
running late, call or text. If you know in advance can’t make a gig or if a
sudden emergency comes up, let the show producer or venue owner know
immediately. Suggest a substitute, and share their info or offer to contact the
sub yourself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Manage Time
Wisely<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There’s damn few dancers who have managers,
publicists and booking agents, so if you want a successful career, you’re going
to have to handle all of this stuff by your lonesome. That means that even if
you’d prefer being onstage or in the studio, someone’s gotta do the
administrative work…and that someone is<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">
you</i>. This includes everything from making lesson plans for your classes to
promoting your gigs, from updating your website to booking shows, travel and
studio time. There are only so many hours in a day, but it’s crucial to carve
out some time to take care of business, it’s necessary. Set aside an hour or
two a week<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> just</i> for administrative
work, and you’ll probably notice a huge difference in your career.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be Organized<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This actually relates to the previous point,
because good organizational skills will save you time!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep a pre-packed dance bag to bring to
class, whether you’re taking or teaching- that way, you won’t be wasting twenty
minutes looking for your ballroom shoes, resistance band, or iPod.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Store your costumes with all the pieces and
accessories (jewelry, wigs, shoes) you need for that particular act.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Decide what supplies you need for any gig.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Create a master checklist if you need to, and
refer to it as you pack.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Focus<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep yourself on your toes physically by <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">mentally</i> envisioning what you want to
achieve. Be in the moment; no “phoning in” your dancing at rehearsals, and
certainly never onstage or at an audition.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Set Goals<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Never stop striving for what you want. Set
your goals, and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>make a timeline for
what you’d like to achieve. Break down the steps you think it’ll take into
bite-sized, do-able chunks, finishing each task before starting on the next
one. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Stay Grounded<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No matter how talented you are, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">nobody</i> wants to work with a diva. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Entitlement is an ugly trait in anyone, no
matter how famous or in demand they are. This old saying might sound a little
brutal and cutthroat but it’ll help you remember to stay humble. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">There’s always someone younger, prettier,
more talented, and easier to work with waiting to take your place.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Practice<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Baby dancers are addicted to practice cause
it’s so new and fun. But once we get comfortable and established in our
careers, many of us tend ignore home practice, or reviewing the fundamentals by
drilling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>World famous ballet dancers do
their barre exercises every day, and Olympic medalists train like crazy people,
also every day. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No matter what level
you’re at, you are no different- your performances will grow by leaps and
bounds if you get back to basics.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Don’t Compare Yourself To Other Dancers<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is much easier said than done, because
it’s in our nature to compare and contrast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s one thing to want to perfect
a move because you like the way another dancer does it. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But all too often, comparison leads to us
beating ourselves up, because we perceive we’re lacking something that another
dancer has.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once you realize that every dancer is
different and each has individual strong points to offer, it’ll be much easier
to stop comparing, and feel comfortable and happy in your own right. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Never Stop Learning<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">always</i>
something to learn. The more you broaden your horizons, the better dancer
you’ll become. Learning is a process; it can be active and intentional- as in
taking a class in a style you’ve never studied, or it can be passive, like
watching another dance’s performance on You Tube.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’re receptive, you can learn things
that will improve your own dance technique even by studying unrelated
subjects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even your beginner students
can teach you something relevant. Inspiration and “A-ha moments” can strike at
any time. Stay open and be curious.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Pleasant Gehman/Princess Farhanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06751187419621068979noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808163685101411138.post-4896885283392675932016-08-28T17:25:00.001-07:002016-08-28T17:25:35.227-07:00 TECHNIQUE TIPS TO IMPROVE TURNS <div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Turns and spins may <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">look</i> effortless on stage, but the components that go into them are
many, and sooo much more than just moving through space. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">When I first started dancing, turns seemed
like an elusive, unreachable goal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
knew nothing about the mechanics involved... and all too often, I found myself in
classes where it wasn’t properly broken down, either.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It seems that outside of beginning ballet
classes, it’s just assumed<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>that dancers
already have the foundation technique <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">or </i>innate
ability to execute a turn-or series of turns- and that’s simply not true!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To begin with, clean well-executed turns of
<i>any</i> kind all start with balance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Achieving and maintaining the center of
gravity in the body is crucial to dance in general, and specifically for
turning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This sense of stability
activates three different parts of our physical bodies, and they must work
together, constantly shifting and adjusting to make up the clean execution of
turn technique.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first is our vestibular system, located in
the inner ear. Without getting too scientific, it’s the primary place that
controls our ability to move our bodies. The vestibular system sends messages
to our brains about kinetics, or the ability to fuse movement with
balance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is why people affected
with inner ear problems or an ear infection often experience vertigo or
dizziness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The second is our motor
control skills, which govern the interaction between our brains and our
muscles, bones and tendons. The motor system sends cognitive information from
the central nervous system to our musculoskeletal system, enabling us to
perform every day movements and tasks…and to dance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The third component is the
ocular or visual system, which not only allows us to see, but registers depth
perception and physical orientation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of
course, the eyes send info to our brains when we dance. It’s important to know
that during a turn, unless you’re a crackerjack at spotting, your eyes won’t be
fixed on a certain point, putting your equilibrium a little out of whack.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All three of these bodily systems work together as
reflexes to aid our proprioception<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">, or</i>
the sense of our physical body in space. A common example of the use of
proprioception<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(or lack of it!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> i</span>s the field sobriety sobriety test where an
offer commands a potential offender to close their eyes while standing on one
foot and touching their nose? A sober person can usually do this easily, but
someone who is impaired or intoxicated cannot.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><i><b>Ok, so now that you’ve got a
little background, let’s move on to some exercises that will get you turning
like a champ.</b></i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Develop Your Proprioception<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my classes, to demonstrate what proprioceptive
orientation is, I ask my students to close their eyes, extend their arms, and
stand on one foot for as long as they can.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Some can do it for an extended time naturally, while others start to
sway and waver… while sober!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Proprioception
works almost without any visual cues, it’s our body’s sense of “righting”
itself. The good news is that by doing exercise better proprioception skills
can be developed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Improve Your Balance<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check and see where your weight is by rising
slowly up onto the balls of your feet and maintaining the position for as long
as you can. Notice where the brunt of the weight is. If it’s on the outside of
your foot, towards the small toe, that’s showing a weakness in your ankles. This
position is not optimal for turning, and it could potentially injure you. A
“classic” Dancer’s Sprain occurs when the foot rolls over onto the outside
edge, during dancing or any type of day-to-day activity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Try this exercise to get your weight placed
properly:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With feet just under your hips, rise up slowly
onto the balls of the foot, pressing your toes into the floor. Keep your weight
over the middle of each foot, and a little towards the big toe. Hold this
position for at least eight counts, and slowly lower down to the floor. If you
need to, use a ballet barre, a chair or even a wall or doorframe to maintain
stability. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hold on as lightly as
possible, trying to let your body do most of the work. Repeat at least four
times, slow and steady.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another exercise is to stand with the feet
hip width apart. Pick up one foot- not too far off the ground- while making
sure the foot you’re standing on has equal weight distribution between the ball
and the heel. Hold in place for at least thirty seconds, before switching to
the other foot. Repeat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Strengthen And Stabilize Problem Areas<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even though we dance constantly, all of us
are stronger in certain areas…and those areas over-compensate for where we are
weaker. One of the most notoriously weak areas for many dancers (of all genres)
is in the hip. My chiropractor taught me these strengthening and stabilizing
the hips.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first is to strengthen the calves. Stand
on a staircase and lightly hold the railing, stand on one step with the toes
and ball of both feet on the stair itself. Raise both feet to releve’ position,
hold for sixteen counts, then as slowly as possible, lower the feet so that the
heels are pointing downwards, towards the next lower step.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Repeat at least four times. This will strengthen
your calves and give a nice stretch to your hamstrings, too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">For he second exercise on the
stairs, turn sideways to face the railing, holding it lightly, keeping the
knees soft. Keep one foot on the step itself, and slowly lower the other foot towards
the next step. If this is difficult, your hip is weak; you also might notice
that one side is stronger than the other. Repeat the exercise on both sides at
least four times initially, building slowly towards eight, then twelve
repetitions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Find Your Weight Placement For Turning<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Practice each turn in its most basic form; <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">even if you think you’ve mastered it already</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This will help you with the “intention” of
the turn, and burn it into your muscle memory. Do the turn in slow motion on
flat feet, planting each foot firmly down onto the floor before taking the next
step. Next, do the same thing, but with your eyes closed. After you’ve repeated
these movements a few times, do the turn full speed and you should notice a
marked improvement.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Engage Your Core While Turning<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While we perform or rehearse, we are in dance
posture:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>spine elongated, abs engaged,
ribcage lifted, shoulders back and down. But sometimes in class or during
solitary practice, we forget our posture because we are so focused on mastering
technique. In order to execute a great turn, keeping dance posture is
essential…and that includes keeping your core tightly engaged. This will
provide you with far better bodylines, and provide an essential center of
gravity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Learn To Spot<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spotting keeps the dancer’s eyes and heads
oriented in a certain place to alleviate dizziness and to enhance control during
turning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The way it works is that a
fixed focus for the eyes will help you to keep control and retain your balance.
While the actual turn is happening, the dancer’s body will rotate at a certain
speed… but the goal of spotting is to have the head actually get through the
rotation a little more quickly, in order to control the direction of the turn
or series of turns. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Spotting is simply the act of
focusing on a certain <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">spot </i>while
turning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To practice spotting, pick a
location on a wall or the studio mirror, and practice turning very slowly,
beginning and ending each turn with your eyes on the place you’ve picked as your
spotting point.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you practice these techniques, your turns should
show a marked advancement in a fairly short time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Happy dancing!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Pleasant Gehman/Princess Farhanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06751187419621068979noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808163685101411138.post-1010772759933389592016-07-26T00:02:00.002-07:002016-07-26T00:07:17.536-07:00 CAMOUFLAGE 101: HOW TO HIDE TAN LINES AND LOOK GREAT IN YOUR COSTUMES<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"> You put on your favorite costume, the one
that always makes you look and feel amazing, but like a slap in the face, you suddenly
realize you can’t possibly wear it. It’s not because the hooks need to be replaced
or you’ve gained or lost a few pounds, and certainly not cause you dribbled
some form of condiment while scarfing down a post-gig meal
backstage. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><b><i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s because your summer wardrobe doesn’t
match your dance costumes!</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Maybe you wore a halter-top
this past weekend and your SPF wore off. Your chest and midriff are now evenly
tanned… but the tops of your boobs look like two giant glow-in-the-dark white
Hostess Cakes. Or perhaps you got a sunburn while wearing that Kendall
& Kylie “celeb style caged harness” swimsuit from Top Shop…and now there’s
such an insane network of pink lines on your torso, it looks like you’ve contracted
a hideous tropical skin condition!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">If you’re not religious about using sunblock -and you damn well should be- you’ll wind up with a tan or a painful burn. </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">But even if you’re careful
about using sunblock, you can still get those pesky tan-lines. And believe me, they look like absolute %@$# on stage!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"> I am super-anal about wearing sunblock, but because of my
mixed heritage and olive skin, I tan in a heartbeat, no matter what.</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Seriously, I can take out the trash in the early
morning, and by the time I get out of the shower fifteen minutes later; I’ve
got stripes across the tops of my shoulders from my tank top.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hey, it’s summer; we’ve <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">all </i>been there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But let’s get you back into your favorite
costume, shall we?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">To get rid of tan-lines
quickly, first thing you need to do is exfoliate, cause it gets rid of all the dead
cells on the surface of your skin. Exfoliating will literally buff away a bit
of your tan, and it’ll keep your skin looking fresh and dewy, too. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please note that this works only for those who
are tanned, not burned. If you’ve got a sunburn, it’s an absolute must to let
it heal to the point where it’s not painful or tender, because you don’t want
any scarring to occur. Instead, slather the burned area with <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Aloe Vera gel</b>. Straight from the plant
is best, but there are also plenty of gentle commercial formulas on the market,
too. Take an aspirin or two, stay out of the sun and let your skin heal for a
few days before exfoliating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A nice
all-natural spray to relieve sunburn pain is <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">black tea</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brew up a strong
pot of black tea, let it cool in the fridge and transfer it into a spray
bottle. Spritz the cool mixture on your skin after you bathe or whenever you
want. The misted tea is refreshing and calming to the sensitive sunburned
areas. But black tea also contains a high amount of tannic acid, which will help
fade the marks on your body quickly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But back to exfoliation: I recommend<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Oil Of Olay Exfoliating Body Wash</b> or <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">St. Ives Purifying Sea Salt Body Wash.</b> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both are terrific, inexpensive options, plus they’re
under ten bucks at most chain drug stores like Target, CVS, Rite Aid or
Walgreens. If you wanna splurge a bit more, try Guyton<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Exfoliating Body Wash</b>. It’s available on from <a href="http://www.glytone-usa.com/">www.glytone-usa.com</a> or from Amazon; some
department or beauty supply stores carry it, too. The glycolic acid isn’t a
chemical peel, it’s easy on your skin, but helps your cells to shed and your
skin to rejuvenate faster. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">To make an ultra-cheap (but
very efficient) <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">D.I.Y exfoliating scrub</b>,
get a large glass bowl and add in these ingredients: a tablespoon of sugar with
one cup of baking soda and half a cup of water. Mix it well, until it becomes a
thick paste. Bring it into the shower with you, and with bath mitts or your
bare hands, glob it onto your skin, scrubbing in long strokes or small swirls <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(your choice, just as long as your hitting the
affected area) like your damn life depended on it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once you’ve exfoliated, now it’s time to camouflage
those hellish tan lines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’re skin
is medium, olive-toned or dark, get a matte bronzer in a shade that’s a close
match your actual skin tone; a shade or two darker is fine. If you’re fair, a
rosy pink ought to work well. Just make sure you don’t use pearly or metallic
shades- it won’t look natural and will only draw attention to your “disguise”. You
can use cream or powder, whichever you prefer, both are fine. With a small soft
dome blush brush – or even a cotton ball- dab the product onto the lighter
area, but then blend it out onto the tanned area as well. If you apply the
makeup only on the un-tanned skin, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>instead of hiding the tanning marks, it’ll <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>make them look way too obvious.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After you’ve applied the product, make sure to
set it so it won’t rub off on your fancy costume. There are several makeup-setting
sprays available. One of my go-to fixers is <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Ben Nye Liquiset</b>, which is a theatrical makeup sealer in a spray
pump.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s pretty inexpensive and really
keeps any pigments in place, even when sweaty from performance. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, aside from Amazon, it’s usually only
available at costume/theatrical stores and some beauty supply places. There are
drugstore brands that work just as well, such <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">as L’Oreal Infallible Fixing Mist</b> or <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Urban Decay Chill Cooling And Hydrating Makeup Setting Spray</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of these products are made to be worn on
the face, but they work just fine for tan marks on the body, too. None of them
crack or smudge, and they come off with whatever sort of makeup remover you use
also.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My very favorite camouflaging product, which I
use with or<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> without </i>tan lines, is <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Sally Hanson’s Airbrush Legs</b>. It used
to come only in a spray, but now, they’ve added a cream formula as well. This
stuff is pure magic- it makes you look like the best filters on Instagram! It
stays much better than any self-tanner, never looks streaky, doesn’t cake, and
really lasts on stage, even through multiple performances. It gives your skin a
gorgeous look, truly like you’ve been airbrushed. I’ve used it to hid bug bites,
bruises, and scratches from my kitties, and even to completely hide my tattoos<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">! Let it fully dry before you put on your
costume, though</i>. After it sets, it won’t rub off on anything. The only
other thing you need to know is that if you’re using the spray, it would
behoove you to use it in the shower, cause it could stain clothing (or a
carpet) and it’s kind of smelly to use in a dressing room. However, the smell
goes away as soon as the product dries. Also, sometimes it stays on the skin
for an extra day or two, even after bathing… but who doesn’t want to look
airbrushed, right?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">These tips will allow you to
have fun in the sun, but still look great onstage- tries them out and sees for
yourself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">#<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Believe me- that jawline, cheekbones ( and my cleavage) were NOT given to me by Mother Nature...just sayin'!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Contouring has always been
around, but suddenly it seems to be all the rage. The shading and highlighting
techniques that were once the sole realm of <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>high fashion<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>photo shoots- or drag queens- have practically gone viral- suddenly;
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">everyone</i> is chiseling, shaping and
molding their features as part of their every day makeup application. All the
major cosmetic lines have introduced contouring kits, and every inexpensive
drug store or<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>knock-off brand has
followed suit. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">With the right colors and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a little practice, we all can have higher cheekbones,
a defined jawline and a longer- or shorter, or narrower nose. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">But contouring for the stage is a<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> very </i>different animal than just adding a little boost to the
face<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>that your gene pool gave you.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To begin with, you must understand - and most
of you already do- that strong, bright stage lighting will erase every one
of your features. Seriously, if you’re thinking of wearing daytime (or even
party-time/clubbing make up) on stage, your face will appear blank and washed
out in performance. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You need to pile on everything from lashes to
lip color…and even then, it might not be enough! Trust me: when done properly,
stage makeup contouring will look downright <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">horrifying</i>
up close, but under the hot lights, you’ll look like a perfect Grecian statue.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Though it’s always fun to get
new make up, you really don’t need any special contouring kits for this. Often,
you can find the perfect shades among the cosmetics you already own!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Go ahead and splurge on Mac, Anastasia Of
Beverly Hills <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>or Kat Von D if you
want to, but it’s totally not necessary to get the look you’re after. It really
doesn’t matter at all if you’re using an eye shadow to sculpt your cheeks- it’s
only the color that counts! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">However, I <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">will</i> say that while cream formulas work
fine for every day contouring, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>for<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the stage you’ll probably want to use powders
or pressed pigments - they stay better, last longer, and are much easier to
work with when building your performance look.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First, you’ll highlight areas you want to
bring forward, like the planes of your cheekbones, the tip of your nose, the
jawline, and the inside corners of your eyes. For day-to-day make up, depending
on your skin color, you’d be using a matte ivory or maybe a very light rose gold, or bronze color for darker skins.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Onstage, you can use matte shades to
highlight, but frosty shades look much better, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">because they attract and refract light</i>. What might look over-the-top
and…yeah, kind of…crazy... in real life will be just right for a large stage!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Depending on your skin tone- and the effect
you want to project in performance- you can use any color for your highlights,
from bright pearly white to lavender, light pink (or even baby blue) to
metallics like bronze, silver or gold. With a fluffy brush, get a load of
pigment on your brush, and tap or blow off the excess. Then go to work on any
features you’d like to bring forward.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Swirl the frosty highlight color on the tops
of your cheekbones, working it all the way into your temples. Dust a faint line
down the center of your nose, and lightly around your jawline- not underneath
it, but right along the jawbone itself. Blend all of these areas a little <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">but not too much</i>-remember, you’re doing
this for the stage, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">not </i>every day
life! Onstage, we want our features to pop, in order for them to look
“natural”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With a fine-tipped brush, use the same frosty
shade to draw a thin pearly area just under your eyebrow and the brow bone itself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dab in some “eyelights” at the inside corner
of each eye. This will give a gorgeous, wide-eyed affect, really opening up
your eyes-no matter what size they are. To do this, use a Q-tip, placing it
just above your tear-ducts and slightly into the side of your nose. Just load
the cotton swab with pigment, blow or tap off the excess, and place a precise
dot of highlighter at the inside corner. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This doesn’t even need to be blended. It will
look quite odd up-close but the illusion onstage will look fantastic. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you want to exaggerate the wide-set, doe-eye
look, bring the color up the inside of the eye to the eyebrow, blending it into
your eye shadow.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;">For
all the areas you want to recede, you will use a matte color. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> not </i>use
pearly or frosty cosmetics for shading, because they attract light, and you’ll
be using your contouring colors on the specific areas you want to appear to be
shadowed. Once again, there’s a wide range of colors that can be used for
shading, depending on skin tone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pick
out colors that are about two shades darker than your own complexion. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Darker skinned gals can use anything from a
matte medium brown to chocolate brown; olive-skinned dancers should use a taupe or
dark beige, and a slightly rosy brown or even a brick tone will work well for
those with fair skin. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Use the
same size brush (or a slightly smaller one) than the one you used for
highlighting to dust on a darker contouring shade to the places you want to
recede. The shadowed areas will usually be just<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> under</i> the places you’ve highlighted, such as underneath the
natural cheekbones, and under the jawline, from ear to ear. When working on the
jawline, make sure to dust the contour shade all the way from the center of the
neck to past your earlobes, and all the way to the bottom part of the tip of
your chin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To make a wide nose appear narrower, apply a
thin line of the shading tone up each side of the bridge, blended well. To make
a long nose appear shorter, dust some of the contour shade under the tip of
your nose, again blended thoroughly. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With a clean dome brush, make sure you buff out
and blend the shadowy parts- because you want to look like a chiseled goddess,
not a trashy 1980’s Mall Rat!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you want to make your lips look fuller, you
can contour<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>them, too. This time, you’ll
be using your lipstick and lip pencils. To give the illusion of a pouty
lip,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> use </span>a darker lipstick on the top lip,
and fill in the lower lip with<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a color
in the same family, but one or two shades lighter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you want your lips to look lush and
bee-stung, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>start out by lining them with
a flesh tone or white<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>pencil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This will bring out your natural lip-line and
make it look more pronounced and prominent. Next, use<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>just one <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>shade for the top and bottom lips- a true red
with blue undertones works best <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and has
the added bonus of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>making your teeth
look whiter, too. After you’ve applied the color, blot it, apply a second coat,
and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>take a finger full of frosty white,
light pink or gold powder and smudge it into the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>center of the lower lip. Bingo- better than
having “work” done and your lipstick will stay put through your performance
without smudging!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #434343; font-size: 14.0pt;">These same face contouring
techniques can be used to highlight your body, especially when wearing costumes
that show a lot of skin, to accentuate your muscles and curves. It’s a pretty
simple process: whatever body part is lighter will stand out, and those that
are darker will recede. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #434343; font-size: 14.0pt;">With a full, fluffy brush, apply a thin-ish stripe of pearly white,
pinkish bronze or golden highlighting powder down the<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> center</i> of the arms and legs to make them look longer. While you’re
at it, dust some of the same powder around the curves of your shoulders, and
lightly across the tops of the breasts to make them appear fuller and more
prominent. Drawing a soft, smudged line in the center of your cleavage will
accentuate it and make it seem deeper. Make sure the actual line isn’t visible-
blend it very well- you can<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>even dust
on a coat of translucent powder over the highlighter and contour colors instead<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i>of blending it. Since your arms, legs
and torso are much larger areas than your face, you don’t need to be quite as
careful with the blending.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #434343; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Play around and experiment with
these applications, and with the colors you use, then snap a selfie or two to
see what looks best on you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With a
little practice, you’ll get these looks down to a science!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16pt;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /> For even more make up tips, purchase my instructional how-to stage make up DVD “Bombshell: Dramatic Looks For The Stage, Photos and Glamorous Occasions or “The Belly Dance Handbook here: </span></b><a href="http://www.princessfarhana.com/shop.htm"><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16pt;">http://www.princessfarhana.com/shop.htm</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Bombshell: Dramatic Makeup For The Stage, Photos And Glamorous Ocsaisions, instructional stage makeup DVD<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16.0pt;"> August 1, 2016 I'm teaching a 1970's retro stage makeup look as part of the "LA Legends Of Belly Dance" intensive. Info here:</span></b><br />
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Pleasant Gehman/Princess Farhanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06751187419621068979noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808163685101411138.post-17517655483510068372016-06-14T20:42:00.000-07:002016-06-14T20:42:04.244-07:00FINE FEATHERED FRIENDS: MAINTAINING FEATHER FANS, DANCE COSTUMES AND HEADDRESSES<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Feathers look absolutely sensational onstage. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt;">Whether you’re using huge Sally Rand fans, rockin’ a lusciously fat boa, or wearing a
costume and/or headdress <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>trimmed with
feathers, they always look glamorous and amazing. The plumes waft through the air
looking elegant and ethereal or flirtatiously accent every shimmy. They also
make the audience swoon like nothing else. But beautiful plumed costumes, props
and accessories are also <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">expensive…</i>.so
you should definitely know how to maintain them!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first thing you need to know is that
plumes pick up oils from your skin quite easily. Our natural sebaceous
oils will adhere to the feathers and attract more dirt. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt;">Always
wash your hands before using your fans or wearing your boas; please don’t wear
any oily body lotions when using these props. And remember: lip gloss is
literally The Kiss Of Death onstage – not just cause it will mess up
your feather props and costume pieces, but because you’ll spend the
entire show spitting errant fluff out of your mouth!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i><span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt;">Here are some tips on
maintaining your feather props and costume pieces:<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt;">Feather Fan Storage<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt;">Store your
large ( or smaller) plumed fans <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>in one
of those long, sturdy locking plastic containers. Rubbermaid makes a terrific,
rectangular giant sized one… but you can find several types at
places like Target or Walmart, too. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt;">You
can easily fit a couple of sets of <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sally
Rand fans- and more, if they’re smaller- in these without cramping them. Make
sure to lay the feathers into the container with the plumes facing up so
you won’t break the spines. Before sealing the box for storage, add
in cedar chip sachets or plenty of cedar balls to prevent insect
infestation- <i>moths adore fans! </i><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">You can also use good old mothbalss, but I dislike them for two
reasons:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>they stink like chemicals, and
more importantly, they’re toxic to pets.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fan Maintenance</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Check
and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>if necessary, repair your fans <i>thoroughly</i> before
each performance. Keep a Fan Emergency Kit with you in your
bag whenever you’re gigging. It should include an
extra hex bolt in case the one on the butt-end of your
fan blades gets stripped, a tube of crazy glue in case
your feathers start releasing from the staves, some pliable craft
wire and a jewelry pliers. You’ll also need a “stubby screw driver”-
an adorable teensy tool that often comes with both a straight head
and a Phillips or star-shaped head. They’re really inexpensive and
even come in bright colors like purple, pink and aqua<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt;">Fan Transportation<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt;">I
have a specially made carrying case for transporting my Sally
Rand fans to local gigs, but a long, wide document tube
or Fed Ex box would work just as well! For air travel, your fans will
undoubtedly need to be checked ( they’re usually too long for
the storage bins in the cabin) so make sure you pad
whatever container you’re using well and include your little tool kit.</span><span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Storing and caring for<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Boas, feathered Costumes And Headdresses<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt;">Store
your feather boas in the same way you would your Sally Rand fans or
smaller feather fans- in a tightly sealed plastic container, with
cedar chips to keep moths away. Depending on the size of the boa, you
can use abig round container, the type made for large cakes. Coil the boa
up like a snake ( a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">boa</i> snake, of
course!) and close the container. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt;">Larger
boas might not fit into a cake container, so some gals store their boas in round
hat boxes. When I do this, then I seal the boa
in a large plastic bag with the cedar
chips before putting it in the hat box- just to be extra
careful about insect infestation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt;">To
store headdresses, I have found that the easiest way is to
place them on a Styrofoam wig stand, and pin them securely onto the wig head
itself. I then wrap the headdress in plastic wrap, sealing it firmly
around the bottom of the wig-head, and store the entire thing on a shelf.</span><span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 13.5pt;"> </span><span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt;">Again, throw in a
sachet of cedar chips. If your headdress is large, you can also stick an
opened-up wire hanger or two into the Styrofoam,
to create a “tent”, holding the plastic up so it won’t break or bend
the feathers. You might also have to weigh down the bottom of the
stand to prevent it from toppling over due to the height and weight of the
headdress.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt;">Feather
boas and feathered headresses are simply the height of glamour- but
since feathers are basically an animal ( or rather, <i>avian</i>)
product, they tend to dry out over time and can become droopy
or flattened out and limp. To restore your boas to their
brand-new fluffiness, you’ll need to care for them
and maintain them occasionally. </span><span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt;">Grab
your boa and briskly but gently feathers between your hands.
This will shake off any dust as well as fluff up the
“nap” of the feathers, making each one look perky again.</span><span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt;">You
can also clean the feathers on your headdresses the same way- but instead of
using your entire hand, fluff each feather individually with your fingers.</span><span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt;">For
a costume that has feathered accents, do the same – just fluff the plumes with
your fingers.</span><span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Next,
steam your boa or headdress. If you have a clothing steamer, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>hang the boa up by one end and steam it
this way, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">being super-careful not to get
the tip of the steamer too close to the feathers-</i> you want the
fine mist to cover the boa, but you don’t want it
dripping wet! Steam each section of the boa only for a few seconds, until
the feathers have opened up. For a headdress, do this while the
headdress is sitting on the wig stand.</span><span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt;">If
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<span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt;"> If
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large pot full of boiling water to
steam your boa, holding it horizontally over
the pot or kettle, steaming it in sections. For
headdresses, make sure to hit only the tips of the feathers with
steam- try not to get the crown wet. I do not <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>recommend this method for costumes with
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<span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt;">Be
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more so- than boiling water!</span><span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #343434; font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Make sure to turn off the flame on the stove burner off
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you maintain your gorgeous feathered
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If there’s one thing <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>dancers have in common, it’s that we are all
absolutely certifiably insane when it comes to injuries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An injury is our worst nightmare. We dread
them, we fear them, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>many of us ignore them, hoping they will go
away. Ultimately, we work through them, but <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>no matter what, we always<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> obsess</i> about them. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Though
many of us can easily identify the difference between a major<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>acute injury and those that are minor or
temporary, we still stress out over the very thought that we <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">are</i> injured… and this leads to obsessive
behavior<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Recently, my
left <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>knee was acting up. It wasn’t an
acute injury, but something that had started slowly and intermittently. An
injury that creeps up like this is usually an RSI, or Repetitive Stress Injury,
something that occurs over a period of time, due to<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>making certain movements over and over. I was
experiencing<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>medial ( inner side of the
knee) pain, and I knew it was an RSI, because I dance every damn day. So I iced
it a bit and let it rest as much as I could. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">But<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>as the
nagging discomfort came and went, I went through a series of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>my own “diagnostic tests”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These included <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>repeatedly standing with my full weight <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">only </i>on the injured leg, as well as going
into movements- without an<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>adequate<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>warm up, I might add-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>just to see if I could reproduce the odd
little pops, clicks and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>twinges of
pain<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>that I was getting every so often
while I danced.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let me tell you
right now that I am familiar with anatomy- as well as<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the way my own body feels when it’s working <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">properly</i> as opposed to being injured.
But my <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>self-performed “diagnostics” were
not only invalid and uninformed as far as<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">
real</i> physical tests go, they were just plain stupid! And even though I knew
that, I just couldn’t stop my neurotic OCD behavior. It was like an oddly
satisfying nervous tick, kind of like when a little kid loses a tooth and is
completely preoccupied with poking their tongue into the raw, tender hole where
the tooth had been.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I discussed
this phenomenon with several friends, all of whom are seasoned performers
and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>instructors; other belly
dancers,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ballet, jazz, hip hop,
burlesque<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and contemporary dancers, and
guess what? </span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">They all do
the same thing!</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe it’s just
an intrinsic part of our dance-life mania, but it sure isn’t helping in any way,
shape or form. At best it causes discomfort; at worst, it can aggravate-and
prolong- the injury itself. </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As
frustrating as it may be, you gotta let that injury rest! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Quit “testing” it to see if the status has
changed in the past ten hours…or ten minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As the Beatles said, “Let It Be”. It might be easier said than done, but
leaving your injury alone is probably the best thing you can do for it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s absolutely vital to understand that you
need to baby your injury- at least for a while- if you want it to get better. It’s
much more prudent to cancel a few classes or gigs than try to flail your way through
your regular schedule while your injury is in full force. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>R.I.C.E or Rest, Ice, Compression and
Elevation are always good; you can ice and injury for fifteen or twenty minutes
every couple of hours to help the inflammation calm down. Over the counter NSAIDS
will also help with the pain as well as combatting inflammation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In the meantime, during your recovery, you can work on any
areas of your body that <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">aren't </i>injured.
To stay conditioned, stretch and strengthen the rest of your body before
returning to your full-on schedule of rehearsals, classes and shows. The last
thing you want to do is impede your recovery by ignoring the advice of your
physicians and/or physical therapist…or by performing any<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> dumb-ass </span>“self diagnostics”.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">There are many things you can do to keep learning and
to help you feel as though you are progressing, even if you can’t actually
dance yet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ask your instructor(s) if you
can audit their dance classes- you can gain insight and learn technique just by
watching a class and taking notes. Watch dance videos; analyze the styles or
technique you are seeing, and observe more subtle things like stage presence,
emotional connection to the music, and the costuming the performing is wearing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Once you’ve been passed the
acute phase of your injury, and with your doctor’s ok, you need to start rehab.
If you’ve been prescribed a course of physical therapy, attend the sessions
religiously, following your homework exercise regimen to the letter. You might
also try Pilates, which was actually designed as a strengthening program to
help dancers rehabilitate from injury. Make sure to find a certified instructor
and let them know<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> how</i> you are
injured.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Start out simple, and basic- if
you’re feeling pain from any movements, don’t do them yet… and no matter what,
don’t push yourself too hard, because you certainly don't want to exacerbate
your injury. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s better to err on the
side of caution. Walking is a terrific and low- impact aerobic way of keeping
fit, and often a brisk walk will lower your overall physical feelings of
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">If your injury has recovered
enough that you have the ability to dance- but aren’t quite at a hundred
percent, you will need to make necessary adjustments. However,<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> you need to make sure that whatever you are
doing doesn’t throw your body out of alignment. </i>For example, if you’re
still unable to completely put your full weight on one leg, do not assume that
you’ll be fine bearing all that weight on the other leg! It will only lead to
more problems. The more you “protect” the injured side, the more likely it will
be that you’ll sustain an injury on the side that’s working over-time.</span></div>
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are recovering, ok? Be grateful for your body’s healing capabilities, have faith
in your recovery process, and take the necessary time to recover fully before
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<span style="font-family: "" "times" "" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> People tell me that me that when I perform, my presence is so large that it fills the entire venue. But it wasn't<i> always</i> that way. Over the years, on what I call my "Work/ Study Program", I learned to master the art of crowd control...<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">especially</i> in venues where tipping was encouraged. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "" "times" "" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">As a baby dancer, I avidly observed
professionals working. I studied the way they handled crowds, watched their
interactions with the audience, the way they got the crowd all fired up, how they accepted tips and the crowd control tactic they employed for
handling rowdy customers. I noticed that the dancers <i>never</i> broke from their stage persona, even when in a small venue where they personally could relate to the audience, all up-close and personal.</span><br />
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</b><b><span style="font-family: "" "times" "" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="font-family: "" "times" "" , "serif";">T</span>he most <i>important</i> thing I noticed was
that direct eye contact is paramount! </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "" "times" "" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Dancers always appreciate a lively,
demonstrative crowd, and<i> it’s our job</i> to get the audience riled up and
festive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So don’t be afraid to make
direct eye contact with your audience members- it’s the surest way to make them
feel connected to you- <i>and to get them to tip you!</i> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "" "times" "" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> As for
rousing a reticent audience, by using eye contact gestures alone, you can have
the entire crowd clapping along to the music, or get them to be silent during a
quiet part of your set. If you want to break the ice with a tough crowd,
the best way to do it is to call a child up to dance with you- they’ll almost
always jump at the chance, it’s totally cute and of course, people love a good
photo op! If there are no kids around, select a pretty, vivacious-looking
woman, and pretty soon her friends will join in... cause it’s a great social
media moment!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "" "times" "" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If someone you’ve gotten up to dance overstays
their welcome, just “present” them to the crowd, and get them all to
applaud- <i>everyone</i> will understand the idea that their <i>dancin’ machine</i>
friend is now taking a bow, and should return to their seat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "" "times" "" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> As for tipping- at
belly dance shows, it's a popular practice that stems from hundreds-if not
thousands of years of tradition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both
the audience and the dancer enjoy tipping; the performer makes supplemental
income, but tipping also allows for audiences to interact with the dancer and
show appreciation for her skills..and once again, if you want to get tipped, eye contact is crucial!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "" "times" "" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As far as tipping goes, most clubs and
restaurants have a system in place where an employee, such as the manager or a
waiter, will pick up the dancer’s tips and bring them to her dressing room
after the show. If tips fall from your costume and a customer notices, they’ll
sometimes let you know. In this case, I either assure them the waiter will
get it for me or ask if they wouldn’t mind retrieving it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "" "times" "" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Inevitably,
you’ll encounter some show off that’ll offer you a tip… <i>held in his
teeth.</i> I’ve found that the best way to handle this
is with humor and pantomime. I’ll either pat the guy on the
head as though he was a dog with a bone in his mouth, or gaze directly at
another member of his party, point at the offender and pull a comical face that
silently asks “What’s <i>he</i> doing?” Usually, someone will make
him stop- <i>or they’ll grab the money and tip you properly! </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "" "times" "" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Once in a
while, things can get a little out of hand, especially if the venue serves
alcohol. If <span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">an audience member </span>does
anything during your show that pushes your personal boundaries, interferes with
your comfort-zone, or personal safety, or is just being disruptive or seems intoxicated,
you have two choices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can enlist the
service of the nearest waiter or simply remove yourself from the situation
right away and report it to the management. This type of behavior is always
frowned upon- there <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">are </i>definitely
certain circumstances where the customer is not “always right</span><span style="font-family: "ms 明朝"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "" "times" "" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "" "times" "" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Many
audiences are unsure of tipping protocol, and don't want to offend the dancer or
do something impolite. There are a few discreet ways to let them know that
tipping is OK. Often, dancers will <i>seed</i> their belts with hidden a bill
or two (which can be prudently revealed mid-set) giving the audience the idea
that tipping is acceptable. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Another
way to do this is to have the servers help you out before you go on by
courteously asking patrons if anyone needs change to tip the dancer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "" "times" "" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Whenever you
get tipped, make sure to thank the person who tipped you, either verbally or with
a nod of thanks, and big smile...once again looking the audience member directly in the eye!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "" "times" "" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "" "times" "" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Tipping is a way for the audience to tell you how much your performance
meant to them. It’s our job as dancers to transport the audience, and by
receiving their tips graciously, you can also take satisfaction in knowing that
you have done your job… and done it well.</span></i><br />
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Pleasant Gehman/Princess Farhanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06751187419621068979noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808163685101411138.post-60108344389294648722016-02-04T20:07:00.001-08:002016-02-04T20:07:46.742-08:00 THAT'S JUST HOW I ROLL: TIPS FOR AMAZING ABDOMINAL WORK<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">See that long vertical line going up my belly? That's my rectus abdominis muscle. Photo by Marcus Ferrando</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Strong
abdominal work is something that all belly dancers-and audiences- love and admire. Among dancers, abdominal technique is
always coveted, but rarely mastered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spectators go crazy for rolls and flutters, too. Dancers and “civilians” alike regularly
ask if I have an alien in my belly…or if I do crunches to get such strong abs. However, though
I occasionally enjoy pretending that I’m a Reptilian Hybrid from a distant
planet, the answer to both questions is a resounding <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“no”. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-language: JA;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Seriously, the only way I train my torso is
with belly dance abdominal work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Though
I love Pilates, and have dabbled in Yoga, I knew zilch about either discipline
when I started working on my abdominal technique.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span> I’m here to tell you that all it takes for
amazing belly work is a little knowledge of proper technique… and a lot of practice
time. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’re willing to put in the
time, you’ll have a wild “alien belly” just like me, I promise!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-language: JA;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here are a few tips for achieving strong
abs- and there are no<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i>sit-ups,
crunches, or cross training involved. With practice, you’ll be able to achieve
mind-bending rolls, undulations and flutters yourself.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-language: JA;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First, let’s discuss undulations. There are two
types: Muscular and Muscular Skeletal. The first kind uses only the muscles of
the abdomen; a belly roll is <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">muscular
only</i>, meaning that the bones or joints-or combinations thereof- are completely
still.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-language: JA;">The second
type of undulation uses muscular engagement combined with bone/joint movement,
usually coming from the pelvis and ribcage. A fine example of this would be the
movement most of us know as a Camel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But
even though a Camel appears to be coming from the pelvis itself, it requires
the interior abdominal muscles to engage in order to look really
pronounced.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I perform this movement,
I tighten up (or engage) my lower abs –<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">and
also the muscles of the pelvic floor</i>- when I pull back with my pelvis, and
release them when the pelvis itself pushes forward.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-language: JA;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The muscle predominantly used in belly rolls
is the<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> rectus abdominis,</i> a long, strong-banded
pair of vertical, parallel muscles, which run up the length of the torso.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The banding in the muscles is what creates
the hot “six pack” on guys who are super- fit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The banding creates natural sections in the muscles, which are enhanced
by training. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But for us belly dancers, even
though the bands are present, the movements we do while dancing enhance the
muscles length-wise, or vertically, so they look a little different…I like to
refer to this as our chick<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> pack.</i> Most
of us have a very strong <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">rectus abdominus</i>…but
only around our middle band, the one that falls at our natural waist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We often don’t use the parts of the muscle
that is above or below that spot- <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">and
getting those areas stronger is essential for heavy-duty belly rolls.</i></span><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-language: JA;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-language: JA;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>A great way to train for rolls is to locate
the muscles of your pelvic floor and tighten them up, much the same way you’d
do a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">kegel </i>exercise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pull in with the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">rectus abdominis</i> as though you were zipping up a zipper all the way
to the top of your rib cage. Hold it there for a moment, and then try to zip
the “zipper” downwards again.</span>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-language: JA;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My flutters <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>are even, highly sustained and large enough
to see from the back of the room- no matter what size the venue is. They do<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> not </i>come from an ability to move my
abdominal muscles in and out quickly. I could definitely do that if I wanted
to!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, if I engaged my abs by
pulling them in and out super-fast, then I wouldn’t be able to layer belly
rolls with my flutters…a movement that I call the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“flundulation”.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-language: JA;">The main
secret for crazy flutters is to keep your<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>abdominal muscles soft and relaxed, while your skeleton remains in standard
dance posture- pelvis neutral with the tailbone tucked slightly towards the
floor, ribcage lifted, and shoulders back and down. This sounds a lot easier
than it actually is!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-language: JA;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Think about it: our abdominal muscles are
constantly engaged, whether we’re conscious of it or not.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When enter in performance, our abs are always
engaged- we’ve been trained to do that!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When we walk into a party or social gathering, we automatically pull up
into a regal posture, without even thinking about it. Trying on a costume or an
item in a store’s dressing room, we immediately suck in our stomachs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Letting our
bellies remain loose and relaxed is completely conditioned <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">out</i> of us by society, so it might take you a while to get the hang
of keeping your skeleton engaged and your abdominal muscles soft. When I was
training to do this- and I taught myself, no one showed me- I’d place my hands
on my sides, actually hooking my fingers just under my top ribs, so I could
really feel my ribcage staying lifted as I let my belly go soft.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It looks kinda dorky, but try it- it works!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-language: JA;">After you’ve
gotten comfortable with that, it’s time to discover your <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">diaphragm</i>, which is the place of initiation for all my
flutters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The diaphragm, the large,
major muscle that controls our breathing, is strong and kinda dome-shaped,
sitting in the lower middle of your torso. Though we’re usually not aware of
it, the diaphragm contracts rhythmically as we breathe as we breathe in and
out. But if you concentrate, you can control the diaphragm- like when you
breathe in deeply, holding your breath before diving into water. Think of your
diaphragm as an inflatable ball. It fills up as you inhale and deflates when
you exhale. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So you can feel it in
motion, place your hand on your diaphragm and breath slowly and deeply. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-language: JA;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once you’ve located your diaphragm and felt it
moving naturally, try it a few times with conscious control, breathing in and
out slowly and deeply as you keep your skeleton lifted and your abdominal
muscles soft and un-engaged.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, try
exhaling sharply, cutting the diaphragm’s muscle movement off. You’ve done this
correctly if you feel a little clutch or catch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Repeat this a few times, allowing yourself a couple of moments of
regular breathing in between, so you don’t hyperventilate and become dizzy.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-language: JA;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A word to the wise: while many people advocate
catching your breath and “cutting it off” at the throat, I don’t like this
practice at all! Not only are the little “catches” you make while doing that visible
to the audience, the movements also cause the tendons in the neck to pop
out and look stringy and ugly…even on younger dancers!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead, try to visualize the little clutch
or catch staying<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>just at the top of
your ribs, directly under your cleavage…or, if you're a guy, directly under and
between your man-candy pectoral muscles.</span></div>
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Pleasant Gehman/Princess Farhanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06751187419621068979noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808163685101411138.post-28438100281091383512015-11-22T21:05:00.000-08:002015-12-07T17:35:03.369-08:00 THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF DRESSING ROOM ETIQUETTE<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charlton Heston in the 1956 version of <i>The Ten Commandments</i></td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">1. Dance Is The Lord Your God, The Dressing
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We worship at the altar of dance;
we live and breathe for it. Seriously, to a dancer, dance is spiritual; it’s a religion.
That means preparing for a show is <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">an act
of devotion.</i> The places we usually “worship” in aren’t made of alabaster
pillars and draped in brocade, filled with priceless relics. They’re often up
or down steep flights of well-worn stairs, the <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>walls covered in graffiti, full of lamps with
missing light bulbs. They’re stuffy and musty or too drafty, and no matter how
spacious they are, they’re <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">always</i> too
small. But just like an ancient temple, what happens inside a dressing room is
pure magic.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> 2. </span>Thou Shalt Not Hog Mirror and Counter Space</span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></i></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">It’s always a good idea to get into the dressing room
early so you can claim a prime spot for getting ready. But just cause you
arrived at the venue on time doesn’t mean that you’re allowed spread out over
half the backstage territory. Hang your costumes up if there’s a rack and stow your
gig bag- with your street clothes in it -under your make up station or in a
corner, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">not</i> on a couch or chair that
someone might want to sit on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep your
cosmetics contained to an area that’s roughly the width of your shoulders- the room’s
going to get crowded soon and mirror space will be at a premium. If you’re done
with your stage make up and there’s somewhere else you can go, it’s courteous
and professional to offer your mirror space to another performer, especially one who came in from out of town and didn't have the leisure of getting ready at home. If you’ll need
your spot back later- like to put on a wig, do a make up change, or costume
change, just say so.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">3. Thou Shalt Cleanse Thine Dressing Area
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’ve blown through five make up wipes and
half a package of Q-Tips while getting you’re Stage Face on, if you've just
wolfed down a power bar, used a bunch of double-sided tape, opened a new package
of hose, unwrapped a gift, or finished a bottle of water, throw that stuff away
pronto! There’s limited<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i></b>space in any dressing room- no
matter how large it is – and that’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">before</i>
a bunch of dancers start cramming into it. Quarters are always tight and space
is at a premium, so it’s seriously doubtful that other cast members would be
super-enthused about preparing for the stage amidst your trash. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">4. Thou Shalt Not Run Thine Number Within
The Sacred Inner Sanctum Of The Dressing Room</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some dancers pop in their ear buds and quietly
listen to their music while they’re getting ready. Others practice in the
hallway, on the stage after tech rehearsal is over, or <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>go
outside the venue to run their numbers a few last times. However, many
soloists, and even troupes somehow think it’s ok to crank up their music and rehearse
right there in the dressing room, amidst the suitcases, cosmetic bags, garment
racks, and all the other dancers, many of whom are trying valiantly to get
dressed while dodging somebody else’s elbow during a quick turn sequence. We’ve
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">all</i> seen this, cause it happens
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dancing in the dressing room is a really big
no-no. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s extremely discourteous to
other cast members, on many levels. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Consider the following ideas and you’ll get
the picture. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many dancers don’t want to
hear <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">your</i> music, they’d rather hear
their own…and that’s precisely why they brought their ear buds. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Others desire a peaceful environment so they
can get in character, or into The Zone for their performance. Several performers
of all levels of experience have serious stage fright, and a boisterous
rehearsal in a tiny space will work their last nerves. And nobody wants to have
his or her costumes knocked off the rack or get a black eye cause you wanted to
rehearse! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">There’s a reason it’s called
a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">dressing room,</i> not a rehearsal hall
or dance studio.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please respect that. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">If you truly need to run your
number and the only place to do it is inside the dressing room, at <i>least</i> give everyone
fair warning before you start, and limit running the number to one time, ok?</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">5. Thou Shalt Only Use Thine Inside Voice
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s always terrific to have some serious
backstage bonding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The dressing room is
often the single place many of us get to catch up with close friends we only see
a few times a year. We joke, we crack each other up until we’re crying, and we
gossip and swap dancer war stories. We compare costumes and trade make up
hints, some of us enjoy a glass<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(or more
likely, a plastic cup) of wine together before or after the show.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A lively group of dancers who’re stoked to
see each other and all amped up on performance adrenalin can make for a really fun ‘n’ rowdy
time. Although we dancers know that the “real” show often takes place backstage,
it’s important to remember that there’s an actual show<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i>going on, and the performers onstage –as well as the audience-
really don't need to hear us shrieking about the latest rumors or the adorable
pair of boots someone just got on sale.</span></div>
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have notoriously bad cell reception, so please remember not to scream into your
phone, and that it needs to be put on vibrate or shut off just before the
curtain goes up. Oh yeah, and if there’s a toilet in your dressing room, don't flush
it until intermission!</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">6. Thou Shalt Switch Off Or Unplug All
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do this for safety’s sake! How many times have
you seen a red hot curling iron left plugged in on a dressing room counter top,
when the owner is nowhere in sight… and there are highly flammable costumes
nearby? Can you count that high? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t.
Once I was in a green room where some idiot had left a flat iron <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">plugged into a wall socket</i>, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">sitting in a puddle of water in the sink!</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Turn off or better yet<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> unplug</i> everything with a cord after you
use it, including but not limited to hot rollers, electric kettles, flat irons,
electric shavers, blow dryers and curling irons. And don’t forget the vanity
lights on the mirrors when you’re done with your make up- if no one else is
using them, they don’t need to be on, because they’re so damn hot they can turn
a crowded dressing room into a sauna in no time at all!</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> 7. </span>Thou Shalt Not Leave Food Or Drink In Close
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go on… and there are many dancers who simply can’t <i>live</i> without chocolate or
red wine backstage- but please <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">do not</i> leave any
of this sustenance sitting out next to someone else’s make up and costumes!</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">8. Thou Shalt Respect Thy Neighbor’s
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probably <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">covet thy neighbor’s costumes</i>
(who doesn’t?) please don’t touch anyone else’s stuff without their permission.
Period. End of Story. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">do not</i> move someone else’s things- no
matter what it us-for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">any</i> reason,
unless you ask first.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Somebody could
need a specific prop, accessory, wig or cosmetic product for a quick change;
your dressing roommate might’ve placed it there specifically so they could
access it immediately. If you absolutely<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i>must<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i>move something when the owner isn’t
there, let them know about it the second you see them. If you’re about to go
onstage and have just moved an item, ask someone else to inform its owner that
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">9. Thou Shalt Issue Forth A Spritz Alert
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before you douse yourself in hair spray or
your favorite fragrance, please announce to everyone that you’re about to use
self-tanner, perfume or Aquanet, or whatever, and make sure it’s ok… someone
might be severely allergic to the product(s) you’re about to use.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">10. Thou Shalt Leave Thine Dressing Room In
Better Condition Than Though Hath Found It</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some productions have a volunteer crew to tidy
up the dressing rooms, or assign small backstage cleaning tasks to each dancer,
but many do not. Also, many venues actually charge show producers<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>cleaning fees for dressing rooms that were
left looking like a tornado hit them. No matter what condition the dressing
room was in when you first entered, it’s just plain old good karma to leave it
spotless!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Khalil Gibran wasn't ever a dancer... but apparently he knew all about trolls!</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every
profession has its pitfalls, and the world of dance is no different. But the
arts and the entertainment industry -dance in particular-definitely has it’s
own set of rules. There have always more performers than jobs, and it’s probably
been that way since cave people built the very first prehistoric stage. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every community built around <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a certain profession has its stars… and<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i>it’s problems, but with dance, there
are always critics ready to pounce, or an underling whose just waiting for
their own personal <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">All About Eve </i>moment.
In the world of <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>dance, perhaps more than
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">any </i>other profession except maybe
acting or modeling, there will <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">always </i>be
someone stepping forward to judge you on everything from your technique to your
looks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>those who’ll delight in taking you down a few
pegs…or taking your place. Unlike other artistic<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>communities, where the naysaying and unwanted
reviews often come from<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>an outside
source, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>for dancers,our worst critics
are usually our peers, colleagues, students or a disgruntled friend.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The undermining, snide comments and offhand compliments
are<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> meant</i> to sting, and outright hate
can take many forms: face-to-face, behind your back, and more often for the
past few years, online. Perhaps the online trolling and bullshit – yes, I said
that- is probably the worst, because even though many social media sites have
an anti-bullying policy and options for blocking<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“hate speech”, often it’s still pretty damn hard
to get those ugly comments taken down.</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Usually, when
anyone- even a sister dancer- acts like this, it’s because they’re operating
from a base of fear. Often they have self-esteem issues and feel bad about
themselves…so they take it out on <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">you,</i>
hoping to ease their own pain. These hate campaigns can be outright and overt
or very subtle, but they still do the damage they’re intended to do!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">And sometimes online, the people-or should I say <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">subhuman</i>s masquerading as people- lurking
can actually be dangerous and need to be reported.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here are examples of a few of these bullies
and their hurtful, trolling behaviors- and some tips on what to do about them
if you’re the target.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>FRENEMIES</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We all know
about the concept of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">frenemies</i>- the dance
pals who’re all tight with you… until the green-eyed monster of jealously
strikes. They believe you’re getting the opportunities that they deserve, or you’re
more getting more attention than they are.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In reality, they could be envious of anything: an unintentional slight
you made, that expensive costume that looks great on you, or maybe you got an
audition they wanted. It could even something you have no control over
whatsoever- like the fact that your spouse or partner is supportive of your
dance career and theirs isn’t.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No matter
what the reason, suddenly they turn on you.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Society has conditioned us all to be nice and not to
make waves…so frenemies try to “kill you with kindness”, meaning they’ll use an
indirect-and seemingly <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">innocent</i>- way of
ruining your self worth. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t be
fooled: this is straight up passive/aggressive behavior. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If someone says something to you that seems
patronizing, makes you feel inferior about <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">anything</i>,
or just doesn’t sit right, you’re dealing with a frenemy. The comment could
possibly be unintentional, so let the first time slide. But if this behavior
continues, it’ll only escalate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Trust
your gut instinct: if your stomach knots up when someone says something- even
if they wonder why you’re making “a big deal about it”, you have a few choices:</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let it roll off:</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> for
whatever reason, your very existence is alarming to your frenemy. You make her feel
small and unimportant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Look at your frenemy
with empathy and compassion, and just let the comment go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Take the high road and be the bigger person!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Detach and refuse to
engage</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">: She’s throwin’ some shade out like a fishing line,
hoping you’ll bite- so don’t join in and try to one-up her, cause that’ll only
spread more toxic vibes. Your reputation is waaay more important than getting
back at someone, whether you're a professional performer, an instructor, or
just in the same dance class.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Try speaking with the
frenemy privately: </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again, be as compassionate as possible, but
don’t be a damn doormat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be open, honest
and don’t blame, cause that will put your frenemy on the defensive. Use<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“I” language, such as “I felt hurt” or “I
have been wondering why…” At best, this will open up a dialogue, and it can
also be healing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But you might have to…</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Disengage: </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If any of the tactics above didn’t work, you
may ultimately have to cut this person out of your life, or at least be around
them as little as you possibly can.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You
don’t need someone that negative around you… <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">especially if they’re making you feel like crap about something you
love- dancing!</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Say BUH-BYE!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But make
sure to say it silently, inside your own head…and don’t ever even consider diminishing
your own success- or even ceasing to lightly brag about your
accomplishments!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You worked damn hard
for what you’ve got- celebrate what you’ve achieved. If your frenemy put as much
effort into her dance practice as she did with trying to make you feel
insignificant, she’d be probably celebrating, too.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>PROFESSIONAL UNDERMINERS</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Underminers
have many faces, and they’ll use similar tactics as frenemies, but the
difference is, often the people who are undermining you are also in a position
to <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">help</i> you, so you need to be very savvy
about the way you treat them!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A professional
underminer can be an instructor, a show or event producer, or even a dancer you
don’t know very well, who is a bit<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“above” you career-wise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These
underminers are often well-respected dance community members, but again, for
some reason (like your frenemy peers) they feel <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">threatened</i> by you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
reasons are many- and often crazy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Could
be that they’re feeling their age and are jealous of your youth -and the entire
lifetime of opportunities you have in front of you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perhaps they’re offended by something
non-dance oriented, something that’s ridiculous and commonplace…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>like the blue streaks in your hair or your
tattoos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More likely, your talent,
technique and skills- intimidate them and they see you as an “upstart”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In order to put you in your place, an
underminer will make damaging remarks to you or to people your know, verbally
or in print on the internet, that could potentially tarnish your reputation- or
interfere with your entire career! </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The underminer M.O is a bit different than the
tactics a frenemy uses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes they’ll
make catty comments<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to you, with no
constructive value whatsoever. But even worse, under the guise of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“professionalism”, an underminer will be
nice- and often extremely flattering- to your face, but will gossip to others
about you behind your back <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">OR show their
dissatisfaction by denying you opportunities.</i> </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">There are two<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>basic ways to deal with underminers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They’ll both involve eating a little crow, but once you know<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>that you’re making <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">a wise career decision</i>, you’ll be able to swallow that crow up and
ask for seconds!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first
tactic is to have a private conversation, exactly the same way I suggested<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>for frenemies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do this in person or write a heartfelt email-
or even a handwritten note- and begin that note with a few sincere sentences
bout how much you respect the underminer, and admire their accomplishments.
Only then can you bring up the fact that you’re wondering what<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>you did to upset them.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The second
idea- and the one that’s usually way more <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">effective</i>-
is to seek that person out, look them straight in the eye, and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">ask for their advice. </i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even if you don’t want or need it, think up
something- anything- to ask them about. Psychologically, this immediately puts
the underminer in a position of authority, which is exactly what they need to
feel good about them, especially where <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">you</i>
are concerned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also implies that you
respect them and hold their opinion in high esteem, which’ll give them oodles of
warm fuzzies towards you. Everyone wants to feel needed and admired!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’ll even make some underminers feel <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">protective</i> over you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the very worst, they’ll feel all puffed
up and proud, and might back off a little. And at best, who knows?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>you’ll actually become friends, or get a for-reals mentor.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">RANDOM INTERNET TROLLS
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">These days, with social media rockin’ everyone’s
world 24/7, it’s inevitable that you’ll encounter an Internet troll… they’re
all over the place!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These are the
killjoys-often total strangers- who post negative comments on Facebook or
Twitter feed, or write stupid, mean stuff<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>(usually misspelled!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>on your
YouTube channel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If it’s only a comment
or two, just delete it… that person is probably sitting in their office cubicle
at a boring job – or in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">their mom’s
basement</i>- feeling small and insignificant and gets their jollies by posting
crap about people who are actually having fun and being productive.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">But if the comments continue and/or grow aggressive,
block and report that person!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And do not
in any way, shape or form take to heart anything that idiot said, OK?</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>OVER-ZEALOUS, NEEDY FANS </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These are
people that you don’t know at all, or maybe you barely know them- but they simply
adore you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, they’re probably
living through you! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These are true fans,
and often about as nerdy as it gets. They’ll post effusive, positive comments
on your social media sites, and if you see them in real life, they’ll often
talk your ear off, sometimes even bring you a little gift or flowers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These people are truly well-meaning- they
really are true fans- but they can also get to be a little much.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Be nice to these people if you see them - do say hi
at shows, but keep a little distance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Chat for a moment but excuse yourself quickly- tell them you need to get
backstage and get ready, or pack up your stuff.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>On the internet, you can occasionally “like” their comments or type a
brief answer back, but don’t do it too often, or they’ll barrage you with
comments non-stop.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Notice I used
the word “needy”, and not <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">obsessive</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If someone is obsessed with you, the situation
can quickly turn dangerous, which leads us to…</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">STALKERS</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hopefully, you’ll never have to deal with a
stalker; I speak from my own experience- stalkers can be really scary, and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>many of them are also potentially violent<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">. </i>Several dancers have had a stalker at
some point in their lives- I know one person whose had a stalker for over
twenty years. He’s really annoying but relatively harmless; however, her
situation is probably an anomaly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Stalkers can be male or female… but if they’re crazy, and prone to
violence, the stalker’s sex doesn’t really matter that much- anyone can own a
gun!</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do not mess around with a stalker</span></i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">; do not engage in any way,
shape or form, even if it’s an ex of yours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Go directly to the authorities; make a police report, and get a
restraining order. Once you have one, make copies and always keep a copy with
you. Keep a log of any incidents with the date, place and time, and also note
if there were any witnesses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make sure you are accompanied at all times,
change the locks on your doors if you need to and secure your house. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Vary the patterns of your day-to-day routine. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Change your phone number if you need to, and
use a Google Voice number or something similar on your business cards and
promotional material.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course, we all know it’s not smart to post
the address of your residence on the Internet or anywhere public; but we
dancers often post the addresses of our studios, or the places we perform… <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">and that are where your stalker will be
waiting</i>! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make sure you leave these places
with a large group always- and with a male accompanying you whenever
possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you sense-or know- that
someone is following you on foot or by car do not go home! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’re driving, go directly to a police
station; if you’re walking, hotfoot it to a well lit, public place as fast as
you can, and in either situation, dial 911, or whatever the emergency code is
in your country.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I
know the past few paragraphs about stalkers are somewhat unnerving…in fact, it makes
your frenemies look like angels!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But no
matter what-or who- you’re dealing with, the whole point is to keep yourself as
physically, mentally and emotionally protected as possible… so you can
concentrate on doing what you love, to the best of your ability.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The fringe I'm wearing here is the kind that gives the illusion of lengthening the torso. Photo: Maharet Hughes</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As performers, our job is to create a gorgeous
illusion onstage by transporting the audience out of their everyday life and
into another world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Aside from dance technique
and dramatic skills, you’ll also need to look<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> larger than life. </i>Terrific theatrical costuming and stage make up
often involves a lot of playing around with <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">optical
illusions.</i> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The idea is to trick the
audience’s eyes so that you appear as the best possible version of you…or the
character you are portraying.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">In real life, we have less leeway
with creating illusions because people see us “up close and personal”, but on
stage there’s a plethora of tweaks we can get away with because we’re much
farther away from those discerning eyes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Here are some smoke and
mirror tricks that’ll help you look your best on stage:</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>COSTUMING
ILLUSIONS</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Fringe Elements</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">We dancers love all the
blingy bells and whistles that accent our costumes, and we loooove us some
fringe! It sparkles like crazy under the hot lights swishing and swinging,
accenting even the smallest of movements. But in order for fringe to really <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">work </i>onstage, the placement has to be
pinpointed for optimal effect- or it can do a lot of collateral damage.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Always make
sure your fringe is <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">proportionate</i>. </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">For example, extra long
fringe can make a short dancer look way smaller than she actually is; it can
even<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>make her appear squatty by
literally “eating” her body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">A good rule of thumb is: shorter dancer, shorter
fringe.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Heavy fringe all over the
cups of a bra can also overwhelm a busty dancer and make her look really a
little<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> too</i> top-heavy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For a streamlining, there are a couple of
pretty trick-the-eye effects that even out body proportions by lengthening the
torso.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The first would be to leave
fringe off the cups entirely and just have the fringe as an accent, hanging in
the middle, right at the cleavage. Another way would be to use one row of short
fringe along the top of the cups, pointing down in a “V” shape, also towards
the cleavage, because this will make the cups look smaller and the torso longer
and more lithe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Many belly dance costumes
come with fringe hanging straight or in loops all the way around the bra band,
and this too can make a dancer (of any body type) look like they have a
shorter-and stockier- midriff.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
usually remove the fringe from every place along the bra band except for the
center; sometimes I let the fringe under the cups remain as well. On most
Egyptian and Turkish costumes, the fringe is easy to remove, because it is
pre-strung and knotted between the strands, which means it can be cut without losing
any of the beading. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To remove fringe, turn the costume wrong side
out, and you’ll often see the fringe hand-stitched straight onto the bra band.
Sometimes it’s tucked in between the costume base and the lining, open the
seam, and you’ll see it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">If you want to be extra
careful, before you cut the fringe, take some clear nail polish, dab it at the
place you’re going to cut, and let it dry before you slice into it. Cut the
fringe all or partially away, and tack the ends down. Sew the lining- if there
is one- back up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A bonus to this <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">fringectomy </i>is that you can always sew it right back on if you
don't like it…ad if you do, you’ll have some extra left over fringe in case
some of the remaining fringe wears out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Fringe is always the first thing to go on a costume, because it gets so
much wear and tear so this, as Martha Stewart would say, is A Good Thing.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Belts</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many belly dance and burlesque<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>costumes have a hip belt, and often it’s hung
with fringe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The shape of that belt can
alter <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">your</i> shape! Belts that <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>are thick<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>or vertically “tall” or those that are cut straight across tend to make
your torso look shorter; if they’re hung with long fringe of a uniform length,
they can also make your legs look shorter!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Belts that are cut with a dip or “V” shape in the front lengthen the torso.
To make a flat derriere look bigger and rounder, opt for a<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>belt <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>that’s narrower in the front but graduates
into <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>butt-hugging “U” shape in the back.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">If you make your own
costumes, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>keep these ideas in mind when
you’re crafting.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Stripes, Animal Prints And Other Patterns </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The same rules regarding stripes that apply to
every day clothes go<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> double</i> for dance
costumes: vertical stripes will make you look taller, horizontal stripes will
make you appear wider, diagonal stripes look great on almost anyone, they
flatter many body types. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Very thin stripes will <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">not </i>show up well on a larger stage,
they’ll sort of melt into each other; a costume with thin black and white
stripes can actually look gray to the audience. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thick stripes can look jarring
or comical -and unless that’s the look your after, it’s better to forgo them.
For the best and most flattering effect, look for stripes that are about one to
two inches wide.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Patterned fabric may or may
not work onstage, it all depends on the size of the pattern itself, the colors
being used, and the type of material it’s printed on. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Florals are always beautiful and feminine, but
onstage, unless the audience is extremely close to you, an all-over print of
tiny daisies is not going to look nearly as stunning as, say, fabric printed
with larger sunflowers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most brightly
colored, medium-to-large sized floral prints look gorgeous and luxurious, and
will <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">prettify </i>dancers of all shapes
and sizes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’re going with an animal print costume,
check that the print is large enough to register onstage. An itty-bitty leopard
or cheetah print will appear brown or rusty to the audience instead of wild and
safari-like, so look for spots that are about and inch and a half in diameter. It
goes for any reptile print -or any kind of mermaid costume. Make sure the
squares or “scales” are significantly sized so that it reads <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">reptilian</i> or <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">aquatic</i>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In real life, we all adore wearing black- it s slimming,
expensive-looking and elegant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Soignee
and somewhat mysterious, black also has a rock’n’roll or Goth, witchy edge to
it. While black is awesome for real life, be careful when you wear black costumes!</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Wearing black onstage is not impossible,
but it can be difficult.</span></i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First of all, you need to know that black can
wash almost any performer out, so you’ll need more stage make up than usual…
and many of us still don’t wear enough to begin with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Black costumes need strong eyes, lips, and,
unless you want to look like Morticia Addams (and some of us do!) tons of
bright blush.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This next thing I’m about to tell you are
super-important to know about black costumes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">If the background of the
performance area is black, a black costume can cause the performer’s skin -which
is<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> always </i>lighter than the costume,
no matter what your race is- to produce an unpleasant optical illusion. The
black costume pieces will appear to recede and the performer’s lighter skin
will appear to jump forward, causing the dancer to look oddly heavy. This
effect is doubled if the performer has dark hair, which will also recede into
the background, effectively making the performer look bald…or like she has a
floating face! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">If you are going to wear a
black costume onstage- <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">and I’m pretty
sure 99% of us own a black costume-</i> make sure that it has any or all of the
following, and you should be ok: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">* Choose fabric that has a
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will allow your skin to show through</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">* A black costume that has
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orange, gold, silver, white or any <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">loud,
rich </i>color will still read “black” but won’t look dull and drab</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Costumes that look terrific on a large stage
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These two types of costumes can be extremely different in color, decorations
and construction, cause it’s all about the audience’s<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> perception</i>.</span></div>
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long as it’s sparkly</i>- and it will look great! Seriously, you would not <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">believe </i>what some stage or film costumes
look like up close. Cheap fabrics, plastic rhinestones, faded sequins, pieces
of broken jewelry and chunks of missing fringe… all held together with safety
pins.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Basically, the costume can be a
jumble of trash, and look <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">horrific </i>up
close. But under bright lighting, as seen from the audience, these cheap-o
thrown-together monstrosities always look spectacular!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Seriously, some of the absolute crap I’ve
worn on stage or in videos and movies is so outrageously bad up close it’s
almost a joke, but as long as it’s seen from <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">far away</i> and the lighting is strong, it looks amazing. I was just
telling a pal the other day that one of my most iconic Mata Hari costumes is
awful up close. For real, it was constructed so slap-dash (over night, for a
video shoot) that it’s one step away from having bits of macaroni on it- it
looks like a summer camp arts and crafts project!</span></div>
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intimate venue, you must understand that there are <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">no way</i> you can get away with wearing what I like to call “garbage
costumes”. When you’re doing shows where the audience will be very close by,<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> always</i> opt for costumes made of quality
materials that are in good repair…the best costume you can afford! And of
course, they need to fit well, because needless to say, you will<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> not</i> be using safety pins as closures!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Fishnet hose comes in many
colors, but the best for stage use are nude (<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">many</i> shades are available to match different skin tones) and black.
Because of the open net pattern, black will create an optical illusion and make
your legs look more <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">curvy</i>; nude or
flesh tones will make your legs appear <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">longer</i>.
Though The Radio City Rockettes and Las Vegas showgirls are already
long-stemmed, they almost always wear skin-toned fishnets with neutral
high-heeled shoes precisely because this combo makes the legs look like they go
on for miles. </span></div>
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the stage, stay away from white, as it will make your legs look chunky.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, be sure to get a style that has smaller
“windows”- some of the fashionable styles have larger squares, and though that
may look cute up close at a party, it isn’t at all flattering to a dancer’s
legs when she is onstage. Decide what your costuming needs are and which
illusion-longer or curvier- you are after. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m sure we are <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">all</i> aware of the benefits of strategically placed padding…but some
of us aren’t sure about the optimal way to pad a bra!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the most boobaliscious look, open the
lining of each cup at the sides- <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">not the
bottom- </i>and insert your pads vertically, arranging them so that the bottom
of the pad sits under the girls, and the upper portion pushes in from the side
to create more cleavage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shhhh- doesn’t
tell anyone- I often use two sets of pads this way for a fuller look.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If your bra cups are bigger than your actual
breast size, but not by too much- you can use three sets of pads. Lay one pad
across the bottom of the cup, and slip two into each side.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And a word to the wise: shoulder pads are
much less expensive than brassiere pads, and work just as well!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">If you want to look younger,
fresher or just more healthy onstage- no matter whether you’re sick, hung over
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domed blush brush up with powder, blow or tap off the excess product and gently
brush the product into the center of the apples, then curve it slightly
up, in a “C” shape towards your temples. For stage there’s almost no such
thing as too <i>much</i> blush, but if you feel like you’ve applied a bit too
much color, gently blend the blush with a dry cosmetic sponge or tone it down a
little with some translucent loose powder.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In these photos of Marilyn Monroe, you can clearly see her over-lined lips... and that the top lip is slightly longer while the bottom lip is much more rounded</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">If you’re going with a bright
red or pink lipstick onstage- and I know most of us do- always make sure it’s got
a blue undertone. Blue-red or blue-pink makes anyone’s teeth truly appear
pearly white! As we age, our teeth- no matter what our habits- tend to
become a bit more yellow… and some people naturally have teeth that are more
ivory than white. This optical lip illusion works wonders, creating a
super-snow white smile!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Onstage, I am a <i>nut</i> with
lip-liner; I go for the full Joan Crawford Effect by over-lining my lips almost
a quarter inch <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">outside </i>their natural parameters.
From the stage, under hot lights, this is another fabulous (and very anti-aging)
optical illusion, because as we get older, our lips lose collagen and become
thinner and less plump…or maybe you just have a smaller mouth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">When you line your lips, a
rounded Cupid’s Bow always looks much more pillowy and kissable than a pointed
one. Also, after I have my “full mouth” on, I always go into the bottom corners
of the lip and wipe the color out of them. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This makes the top lip appear a little bit
wider and the bottom lip look just a tad fuller. I stole this trick from<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the legendary Hollywood makeup artist Whitey
Snyder, who was such a whiz that Marilyn Monroe wouldn’t let anyone except him touch
her face!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, it was Snyder who created
Marilyn’s signature bombshell face.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
you look at any of her photos, pay attention to her lips and you’ll see exactly
what I mean.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Taking this lip treatment a
couple of steps further, before you line them in your regular colored liner, draw
the top line on <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">first </i>with a pearly
white pencil- it will make your lips stand out and look pleasingly puffy on an
Angelina Jolie level. After penciling in the white, then over-draw the shape of
your mouth in a bright color that matches your lipstick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And when you’re done with the lipstick, rub a
little dot of pearly white eye shadow into the direct center of your bottom
lip, an effect that makes it look more luscious, but also gives the illusion of
shine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">A super-fab trick for making your eyes
look brighter is to use dark blue liner... as opposed to black or brown.
Blue liner plays an optical trick, making the whites of your eyes really
alabaster-white. For stage, I apply the dark blue powder shadow first, and
then go over them with a black gel liner, which adds definition while retaining
the softer look of the powder.</span></div>
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some or all of these tricks…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>seriously,
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Pleasant Gehman/Princess Farhanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06751187419621068979noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808163685101411138.post-1794551321748540822015-09-03T23:25:00.003-07:002015-09-04T00:01:42.738-07:00A WEEKEND IN THE LIFE OF A TRAVELING DANCER<style>
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So many people- friends, family members, aspiring dancers and even random strangers sitting next to me on airplanes- are always very curious about what it's like being a traveling professional dancer. My standard answer is usually something along the lines of :<br />
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"It's a lot of fun, but it's also a lot of work!"<br />
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But that doesn't really begin to scratch the surface.<br />
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There are indescribable highs, like getting paid to travel the world doing something you adore, seeing fabulous sights and meeting wonderful new people. There are extreme lows, too, like working when you're absolutely exhausted and riddled with jet lag or working while injured. Both of these are constants, no matter how young, flexible or healthy you are, no matter how well you eat or how much you try to take care of yourself. Often, your injuries don't have <i>time</i> to heal because a) you need to work constantly and b) you never get enough sleep-<i>ever</i>! Homesickness can be an issue too. Even if you love to travel, when you're doing it all the time, you miss your loved ones.<br />
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Unless you've "been there", you really can't imagine what being on the road is really like. But here's a blow-by-blow approximation of one of my typical weekend trips,which I do two to four weekends a month-unless I'm on an actual tour...enjoy!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">7:00- 7:15 AM </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wake up, hit snooze on the alarm, prepare strong coffee and a green smoothie. Drink both while rinsing off your face, popping
in contact lenses, feeding and petting the kitties. Get dressed in sweats and
sneakers.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">7:15-8:20 AM</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Swift 20 minute walk. Shower, apply body
lotion and moisturizer. Put on the clothes you’ll wear to the airport and apply
just enough make up- eyebrow power, mascara, lip gloss and a touch of blush- so
that the general public won’t scream and run when they catch sight of your
sleep-deprived, puffy face.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">8:20-9:00 AM</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Cut up some veggies to take
on the plane while scarfing down an apple mixed with Greek yoghurt and
cinnamon...which you use liberally because of it's anti-inflammatory properties. Drink another cup of coffee while paying for your checked bag online and
printing out your boarding pass. Stuff your Tempur-Pedic pillow into the bag of
teaching clothes and merch you’re checking through to your final destination.
Go through your cosmetic bag to make sure all liquids and gels have been
removed and placed in the TSA Approved quart-size plastic bag that will live in
your purse. Do a “dummy check”, making double sure you have every piece of the
two costumes that are already sitting in your carry-on bag.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">9:00 AM-10: 30 AM</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Open the Uber app, request a car and bring both suitcases
outside. Say goodbye to your boyfriend and the cats. Load your bags into the
car when it arrives, ride through gridlock Los Angeles rush hour traffic to
LAX.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">10:30-11:15 AM</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Arrive at the airport, check your bag
curbside. Get in line to go through Airport Security, trying not to become
disgusted with the idiots who haven’t obeyed the “3-1-1’ quart baggie rule and
are holding up the line. Find your departure gate. Purchase a hideously
overpriced liter of water. Discover (yet again) that the notoriously bad Free Wi-Fi
at LAX isn’t working well enough for you to log onto Facebook. Buy a tabloid
and read it until your flight starts boarding.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">11:50 AM </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Your flight finishes boarding
and takes off. Go through the notes for the workshops you’re teaching, even
though you’ve taught them many times. Glance at the schedule for the
weekend;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>happily you don’t have to judge
a competition, only<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>teach and perform. Finish
the tabloid and donate it to the flight attendants. Eat your veggies, trying
not to cave in to the salted peanuts being passed out, because if you eat them, you'll arrive looking like The Elephant Man. Idly browse though the
airline magazine tucked in the pocket of the seat in front of you while trying
to ignore the loudly whining child whose repeatedly kicking <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the back of your seat.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">4:40- 6:45 PM CST</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You’re now on Central Standard Time, laying
over at ORD, aka Chicago O’Hare Airport. Take the shuttle between terminals to
your next departure gate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Text your
sponsor to let her know your plane seems to be taking off on time. Rejoice in
the fact that the ORD free Wi-Fi actually has a strong signal. Do some administrative
work during remaining hour before your next flight, returning emails about an
up-coming class series, sending workshop descriptions to a potential sponsor
for next year and photos to producer designing a poster for a show you’re doing
in five months. Buy a salad at an airport kiosk. Text your sponsor again,
letting her know that due to stormy weather, your flight has been delayed for a
half hour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Board the next plane, eat
your salad and try to discreetly stretch in the aisle near the galley and
restrooms while the rest of the passengers doze.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">9:45PM- 12:20 PM EST</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Arrive on the East Coast, wait twenty minutes
for your checked luggage to appear, drag both suitcases out to the curb to meet
your sponsor. Sponsor arrives, greets you with a hug, helps you load luggage,
and you both chat while she drives you to your hotel and you check in. Bring
luggage up to the room, call boyfriend to tell him you are safe at your
destination. Go out in search of food. Most places are closed at this hour;
drive around for nearly thirty minutes, winding up at TGI Friday’s perusing the
menu for something healthy to eat. Have a glass of wine with sponsor, eat, giggle.
Return to hotel room.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">12:20-2:10 AM</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Turn on the television;
cruise through the channels until you find a suitably riveting reality show. Unpack;
hang up costumes, iron skirts and veils for tomorrow evening’s show. Move dance
togs and merchandise into your carry-on bag to bring to the workshop in the
morning. Remove make up, wash face, brush teeth, set alarm for 6:45 am, and try
desperately to fall asleep. Finally, you do.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">SATURDAY</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>6:45 AM</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wake up, hit the snooze button repeatedly on your phone.
Toddle down to the lobby in the clothes you wore on the plane, make a “to go”
plate of the only things you can eat at the breakfast buffet- hardboiled eggs,
a banana, an apple. Pour a huge Styrofoam cup of super-weak hotel coffee. Go back up
to the room. Dump a pack of Starbuck’s Via instant coffee into the hotel coffee,
find another reality show, watch it while guzzling the doctored-up coffee and
eating your breakfast, to which you’ve added a one of the nutrition bars you
packed in your checked luggage. Get in the shower.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">7:45-8:37 AM</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Dress in your teaching
clothes, apply make up so as to look as though you are actually a member of the human
race. Remember that students will want selfies with you, so apply a little more
eye shadow and a brighter lipstick so that you will vaguely resemble the promo
photos for the event that are plastered all over Facebook. Sponsor texts you
saying there will not be time to return to the hotel after the workshops and
before the show, and that she will arrive in fifteen minutes to bring you to
the studio.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Madly dash around the hotel
room, packing your costumes and cosmetic bag into the suitcase with the
merch…so much for the ironing you did last night! Take elevator to the lobby,
wait outside for the sponsor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She pulls
up, helps you get your bag in the trunk and hands you a tall latte with an
extra shot of espresso. Hear angels singing as you sip the coffee, trying not to
spill it as the sponsor races to the studio.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">9:00Am-1: 29 PM</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Arrive at the dance studio,
set up your merch, greet students and make small talk. Class begins ten minutes
late due to stragglers. Teach for an hour and a half, take a break and sell
some merch, pose for photos with students. Resume teaching.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The workshop is supposed to end at noon, but
everyone wants more photos. Chat with students while they are taken. Lunch is
supposed to be from 12:30 to 1:30, but since you’re being mobbed, the sponsor
has thoughtfully sent out a volunteer to get you a salad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eat the salad sitting on the floor in the studio while returning
emails.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Call your boyfriend and leave a
message. Check Instagram and Twitter. Students trickle in to the studio, chat
with them and take more selfies. </span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">1:30-4:49 PM </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Teach your second workshop,
sign a few DVD covers and sell more merch during the break. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Three dancers you’ve taught several times
before in two different states greet you and there are hugs all around.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They’ve driven for <i>four and a half hours</i> to
come to this event. One of them gives you a gorgeous necklace; the others
confide that they have a bottle of champagne for later.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pose for a class shot with the sponsor and
all the students; pack up your merch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Drag luggage to the car, put it in the trunk.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">5:15 PM</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Arrive at theater; claim a corner in the
dressing room, lay out costumes, and hang up veils. Do a tech check for sound
and lights.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Go to men’s room to apply
Stage Face undisturbed, since the venue is overrun with female dancers,
and the lighting in the dressing room <i>blows </i>for make up application. Eat some grapes somebody's sharing with a nutrition bar and call it dinner. Guzzle a sport-sized
bottle of water mixed with powdered green juice mix.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">7:00 PM<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The doors in the venue are
open.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Warm up and stretch in a hallway
backstage along with a few other performers while listening to your set on your
iPod. Socialize in the dressing room and have half a plastic cup of the
champagne your friends are passing around.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Change into your first costume.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">8:30 PM </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The show has started. Shimmy
non-stop backstage and try to stay somewhat quiet as more selfies-this time
with crazy faces- are taken.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Text the BF
at home; he answers back that the cats are all good. Watch bits and pieces of the show from the wings of the stage…many good dancers are performing tonight.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">9:15 PM </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Intermission. Much of the cast is in the lobby
mingling with friends and family. Pack up your first costume; change into the
second one. Put your hair up in pin curls and stage-proof the wig that goes
over them. Change your lipstick color to a darker, retro shade. Touch up your eye make up. Warm up...again.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">10:00 PM</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The show went great, the
curtain call was fun, and the cast has given you flowers. Pack up<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>your stuff<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>while socializing amidst a dressing room full of shrieking dancers all still
high on stage adrenalin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Give gentle critique
to the dancers who (inevitably) ask for it. Go to the lobby, pick up your
merch and payment from the vending table. Pose for more photos. Grab your suitcase
from the dressing room and drag upstairs and to the street.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Throw in the sponsor's trunk.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">10:42 PM- 1:38 AM<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">After party at a local
restaurant. Of course your bag comes into the restaurant with you because
you’re too paranoid to leave it in the car.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Drinks are served; you nurse one because you have to be on point in
tomorrow’s workshops, plus you’re super-tired…and <i>starving</i>. The restaurant is
crowded with tables full of rowdy, elated dancers. Make the rounds and chat
with everyone. Take pix and post them on Facebook and Instagram. The food is
taking forever; you’re ready to eat the furniture.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">2:11 AM</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Arrive at the hotel; try
to work up the energy to scrape all the glitter and eyelash glue off your face.
Turn on The Weather Channel for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Storm
Stories</i>, switch to a true crime show because you’ve seen that episode
before…last week, in fact…in another hotel room, in a different state.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unpack your costumes and drape them over a
chair to air out. Repack your carry on with merch and teaching clothes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wash your face as the killer whose being
profiled on the crime show is being sentenced. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">2:53 AM</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Call your boyfriend to say
goodnight because it’s three hours earlier in Los Angeles. Slather your sore
hips with Arnica, your face with heavy-duty moisturizer, guzzle water and take
vitamins. Try valiantly not to pick at the “road zit” that’s developing on your
left cheek. Cover it in toothpaste, which works as a pinch-hitting astringent,
replacing the Clearasil you apparently forgot to pack.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Listen to the uproarious racket of dancers
having an after-after party down the hall.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">3:16 AM </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Turn off the television and
lights, grateful that the workshops are starting at 10:30 am; as opposed to
9:00…you get to <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">sleep in</i>!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pass out cold.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">SUNDAY</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">7:32 AM</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Somehow, you’re wide-awake. Lounge
in bed for twenty minutes returning emails before getting up for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">real</i> when your phone alarm goes off.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>8:00 AM</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Stumble down to the lobby,
noticing under the fluorescent lights in the buffet line that your limbs are still
coated in glitter from last night’s show.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Become ridiculously happy that there’s scrambled eggs and bacon for
breakfast because it’s Sunday. Eat tons of food in the lobby’s café area, semi-
incoherently rehashing last night’s show with a couple of dancers who are also
staying at the hotel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They admit they’re
extremely hung over, but are excited about today’s workshops. Steal a couple of
bananas from the buffet for later and fill a to-go cup with coffee. Stop by the
front desk and print out your boarding passes for tomorrow morning’s flight.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">8:36-9:59 AM</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dump two packets of Starbuck’s via into your
shitty hotel coffee, shower, make up and stretch to <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Real Housewives Of New Jersey</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Return emails; one of them is from and LA dancer asking if you can sub
her class the day after you get back. You accept and note it on your calendar.
Another is from a sponsor asking about your music for a show that’s happening
in a month and a half. You write back, saying you’ll send it when you get home
the next day. Try not to notice the road zit, which is reaching massive
proportions and looks like it’s going to blow like Mt. Vesuvius at any moment. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">10:02 AM</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sponsor -fully made up but looking half asleep- arrives
to pick you up from the lobby. She suggests stopping for espresso at a local
coffee drive through and you practically jump on her in gratitude.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">10:30 AM- 12:30 PM</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Teach your first workshop, which gets off to
an awfully slow start because everyone’s bushed from the show and parties the
evening before. Pose for photos, sell merch. Take a call from your boyfriend,
the kitties are good. You miss them terribly and feel guilty about leaving them.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">12:40 PM-1: 25 PM</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lunch at a Mexican joint near the studio with
lots of dancers. Shovel a tostada salad into your mouth, wishing it was
enchiladas... and that you could have a margarita and nap after you licked the
plate clean.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">1:30 PM-3: 30 PM </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The second workshop actually
starts on time; the dancers pick up technique quickly, and it’s a blast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Take a class photo, sign some books. Dancers
who are leaving the event come up and say their goodbyes, take more photos with
them.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">4:00 PM-6: 7:17 PM</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Three private lessons in the studio, two
single lessons and one small group who wants pointers on choreography in
progress. They show up in full make up and costume, running there number-which
looks great-like a well-oiled machine.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">7: 20 PM<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Return to the hotel to drop off
your suitcase, change and freshen up for dinner. Call the BF, no answer. Return
emails from the lobby while waiting for the sponsor to arrive.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">7:45 Am -9:50 PM</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The sponsor and her troupe members
bring you to dinner at lovely local restaurant. Everyone is exhausted but happy,
dinner and cocktails are ordered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hear
about some local dance drama during appetizers. Share dessert with everyone and call it a night.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">10: 14 PM- 1:44 AM</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Arrive back at the hotel; listen to <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Scared Straight </i>on television while packing
your suitcases. The checked bag is considerably lighter because most of your
merch was sold. Yay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Talk to your
boyfriend and your sister.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Facebook chat
with a European sponsor ( it's morning over there) about an upcoming workshop weekend. Write a cursory
entry in the journal you didn’t have time for all weekend long. Start working on a
new blog post while listening to some creepy paranormal documentary on<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Nat
Geo</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Get ready for bed. Pass out.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">MONDAY</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">6:45 AM</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Wake up, shower, and grab
breakfast in the lobby while trying to write another journal entry. Slip an
apple and a hardboiled egg into your purse to eat on the plane. Take the
elevator back up to your room, pack up your toiletries, do a dummy check, and
leave some change for the maid. The Do Not Disturb sign has been up on your
door all weekend and the bathroom in particular is a horror show, full of wet
towels covered in glitter and body make up plus an overflowing trash can.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">7:57 AM-9: 02 AM</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sponsor meets you in the lobby to check you
out and pay you. Sit on a floral couch under a gaily-colored over-sized annoying
"corporate art" painting while going over the finances for the event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She pays you and asks you back for the year
after next. You accept. Load the suitcases into the car, drive to the airport.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">9:30 AM</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sponsor drops you off, you hug. It was a
fabulous event. Thank the Universe silently for TSA Pre-Check as you whiz
through the long Monday morning security line.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Find your gate; buy a liter of electrolite water and a copy of<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> Allure</i> to read on the plane. Board the
plane, silently surround your row with White Light, praying that no one will
join you and you can stretch out. Your prayers don't work, but you congratulate yourself on being anal about always booking an aisle seat.</span>
</div>
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Pleasant Gehman/Princess Farhanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06751187419621068979noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808163685101411138.post-12936842494981278732015-08-21T13:16:00.002-07:002015-08-21T13:16:36.452-07:00PLAYING WITH FIRE: EGYPTIAN RAKS AL SHAMADAN
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGTbbKbxeMcL7DhQLIL-tnOEzCMOex_QDrbR7ncFfnK7IC07oFaVf9WkldnIkOy9lH75a03jmT75DumPFDwz2VA9SC2eTm1fyvejkVSRolDUUKWRPRCo56st3mitfcKFXhhTG4iQroZ6dp/s1600/Vintage+Egyptian+movie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGTbbKbxeMcL7DhQLIL-tnOEzCMOex_QDrbR7ncFfnK7IC07oFaVf9WkldnIkOy9lH75a03jmT75DumPFDwz2VA9SC2eTm1fyvejkVSRolDUUKWRPRCo56st3mitfcKFXhhTG4iQroZ6dp/s320/Vintage+Egyptian+movie.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Raks Al Shamadan</i> as performed in an Egyptian Golden Age film</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">One of the most elegant belly dance props
ever is the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">shamadan</i>. Spelled
phonetically in various ways, the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">shamadan</i>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>is a large candelabrum balanced on top
of a dancer’s head, in a tradition unique to Egyptian dance. This beautiful
dance prop is historically used in the Egyptian wedding procession, or <i>zeffah</i>.
The Arabic word <i>zeffah</i> literally means “procession with noise”.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me performing raks al shamadan, 1995 in Los Angeles</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">I became interested in Egyptian <i>Raks Al
Shamadan</i> at the very beginning of my belly dance career, and began
performing it early on. Not only was I attracted to the fiery beauty of
balancing a large candelabra on my head while I danced, the tradition
surrounding <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">raks al shamadan</i> is
fascinating. In my dance career, I have performed <i>raks al shamadan </i>at <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>many theaters and night clubs, as well as at over
a hundred Egyptian and Arabic weddings. The traditional Egyptian wedding music,
"<i>Zeffah</i> Al Arousa" gives me goosebumps and makes me cry <i>every time</i>,
even if I have never met the bride and groom before bringing them in! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">I've also performed this gorgeous dance at
the weddings of many belly dancers... one my favorite belly dance wedding
performances was for Jillina's nuptials, where a huge line of belly dancers
including myself, Neena and Veena Bidasha, Louchia, and many more all made the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">zeffah</i> procession in ruby red and gold
costumes, playing our cymbals for all we were worth, and<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> zaghareet</i>-ing like a bunch of banshees! The other was for
Arkansas-based dancer Lena Regina, who was hosting me as a workshop instructor
for the annual event Shimmy Fest. The night before I left for Arkansas, she called
me at midnight to tell me that her and her boyfriend has decided to have a surprise
wedding...<i>at the event, directly after the show</i>! She wanted me to lead
the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">zeffah</i>, so of course I did! Lena
was a beautiful bride in bright orange, and the whole crowd and all the
performers joined in the surprise wedding, it was pretty spectacular!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Performing non-traditional shamadan fusion, 2003</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Now as in years past, a<i> zeffah</i> is a joyous
wedding parade, usually taking place at night, consisting of hired dancers
(with or without candelabras atop their heads) musicians, singers and family
members, winding through an entire neighborhood, taking the bride to her
groom’s house. In the years before electricity was used, dancers would balance
large, lit-up lanterns- and later specially made candelabrum- on top of their heads,
to illuminate the bride and groom’s faces during their first appearance as man
and wife. These dancers were hired, and depending upon the wealth or status of
the wedding party, there could be a large range of shamadan dancers, from just
one or two to many performers. Today, though outdoor <i>zeffahs</i> still occur
in Egypt, many are performed in hotels or rented banquet halls, making the
wedding procession much shorter in duration.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Raks Al Shamadan</span></i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> as part of the<i> zeffah</i> procession began in the
early 20th century. Prior to that time, the lighting for the <i>zeffah</i> was
provided only by long, over-sized, decorated wedding candles as well as by
illuminated lanterns ( <i>klob</i> in Arabic) which were carried by members of
the wedding procession. It is believed that the dancer Zouba El Klobatiyya (
also spelled in various ways) was the first performer to dance with a
lantern-or <i>klob</i> balanced on her head- hence, her name. If she wasn’t
actually the first dancer to perform with a lantern balanced atop her head, she
did at least become the first to gain recognition for it. She was followed in
quick succession by a Coptic Christian dancer, Shafiya El Koptyyia ( Shafiya
The Copt) who also performed this skill. Legendary Egyptian dancer Nadia Hamdi,
who is known the world over for her shamadan skills and floor work including
splits, is noted for her skills with shamadan, having been trained by the
original dancers, and is still in action today, preserving the tradition. As a
young girl, Nadia Hamdi learned the practice from observing Zouba El Klobatiyya
first hand, and then was formally trained in the tradition by her grandmother,
a contemporary of Zouba El Klobatiyya and Shafiya El Koptiyya.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Older versions of Egyptian-made <i>shamadans</i>
(even as late as the early 1990's) were fitted on the bottom with a slightly
inverted cup, which balanced by sitting on the on the crown of the dancer’s
head, a skill which took precision, grace and- usually- years of practice.
Today, most modern shamadans are constructed with an attached head band which
fits around the dancer’s temples. This beautiful dance prop is still used today
in the Egyptian wedding procession, or<i> zeffah</i> as well as in folkloric
and theatrical shows, and sometimes even incorporated into <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>night club or theatrical belly dance routines.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1980's <i>shamadan </i>dancer in Egypt</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">For a brand new imported or Egyptian-made <i>shamadan</i>,
expect to pay anywhere between USD$100.00-$300.00 (as of this writing) outside
of Egypt. This is because they are all hand-constructed, and heavy to ship.
There are many different styles, some are extremely intricate, and others are
more utilitarian. <i>Shamadans</i> from Egypt are large and sometimes not
altogether stable the arms may move around, but this can be fixed with pliers
or by soldering or gluing them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
crown of the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">shamadan </i>should have a
snug, almost tight fit around your head, resting just above the temples. If
your <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">shamadan</i> is too loose, it will
wobble on your head. It is easy to glue sponge rubber or some other type of
padding to the inside of the crown to prevent it from slipping around, and this
will provide you with a more comfortable fit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In fact, I even know some belly dancers who<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>share their<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>candelabrums<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>with various troupe
members; in order to<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>allow the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">shamadan</i> to fit every gal, they actually
use self-stick<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>maxi pads inside the
headband, adding or subtracting the pads as needed!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Larger <i>shamadans</i> look very impressive,
but slightly smaller ones are more portable, and much easier to work with.
There are now even “collapsable” (portable) shamadans, though I have never used
one myself. Never leave a<i> shamadan</i> in your car or trunk for even a short
length of time- even the slightest heat in a short amount of time will melt the
candles! When traveling with a shamadan by car, lay it on it's side wrapped in
a towel, or strap it in with a seat belt. The crystals or beads and coins
decorating some shamadans can be repaired if the chains break with a jewelry
pliers or even, in a pinch, a regular set of tweezers. These crystals can also
be replaced by purchasing new strands at stores that sell lamps and lighting
fixtures. If the crystals get covered with wax drippings, remove them from the
shamadan , put them in a baggie and put them into the feezer for a few hours,
the cold wax will pop right off the glass, and they will be good as new.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">After every shamadan use, clean out the
candle's drip-cups, or the wax will build up and be more prone to spill onto
your hair. You can either use a butter knife and pry the dried wax out, or you
can train a blow-dryer set to high heat on the wax drippings, which will soften
them up enough for the wax to be wiped away with a cloth. Since shamadans are
still constructed by hand, and candle sizes vary, some of the candle holders
may be loose- wrap your candles with tinfoil for a snug fit. Remember that
longer candles or long dinner tapers are also heavier, short emergency candles
look good and are lighter on your head, they're also cheaper than dinner
candles-remember, you're going to have to use at least nine, maybe twelve
candles. Even if a candle is "drip less", there's no such thing when
it's on your head! Make sure that you always keep a book of matches or a
lighter and extra candles with your shamadan, as well as a small craft pliers
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An Egyptian <i>shamadan - </i>notice how some of the drip cups are tilted</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">When dancing at a wedding or on a stage,
avoid ceiling air-conditioning vents, as it will blow the hot wax onto you, all
over your hair and costume. Be careful of ceiling and doorway clearance, and of
course, be very wary of draperies. Also- makes sure to thoroughly check with
your venue and the local Fire Marshall concerning fire/open flame/insurance
laws. Many places do not allow open flames, or require performers working with
open flames to carry fire insurance. In this case, if you are un-insured, you
can purchase LED or battery-operated candles (from a craft shop or florist
supply store) but note that these candles will be much heavier and therefore
more difficult to balance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">As far as costuming goes, especially if you
aren't used to wearing a<i> shamadan</i>, don't select a costume to wear which
will allow the inevitable wax drips will show up <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>( because, believe me, wax <i>will</i>
be dripping!) and potentially ruin it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Many <i>balady</i> or <i>hagallah</i> dresses
made in Egypt are made of netting, which<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>make it easy to pick <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>off the
dried, melted wax. Of course, these are best if you don’t want to stain your
costume. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you get a stubborn patch of
wax on your net costume, put it in a plastic baggie and place<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>it into the freezer overnight. The wax will
freeze and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>stiffen up, so that you’ll
just be able to pop the wax off with a flick of your finger! When using real
wax candles, don't light up until just before you're about to dance because of
the wax-drip factor. If you're not doing a zeffah (Egyptian bridal procession),
pick a slower song or a taxim, because dancing quickly with a shamadan negates
its stately beauty.</span><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Shamadan</span></i><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"> resources:</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Watch a video of me performing <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">raks al shamadan</i> here:</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFRNCEam7OE">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFRNCEam7OE</a>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Purchase
my instructional DVD<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“BELLY DANCE AND
BALANCE: THE ART OF SWORD AND SHAMADAN”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>by clicking <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>here:</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><a href="http://www.princessfarhana.com/shop.htm">http://www.princessfarhana.com/shop.htm</a></span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Purchase a gorgeous<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> shamadan</i> from Turquoise International here:</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><a href="http://www.turquoiseintl.com/filigree-shamadan/">http://www.turquoiseintl.com/filigree-shamadan/</a>
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Pleasant Gehman/Princess Farhanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06751187419621068979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808163685101411138.post-20738118029438698682015-07-27T00:24:00.000-07:002015-07-27T00:24:53.757-07:00DANCERS BACKSTAGE RITUALS: ROSA NOREEN<style>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rosa Noreen in Giza, Egypt 2015</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Rosa Noreen is a shining beacon
in the belly dance community. Hailing from Portland, Maine, she lights up the
stage like the famous lighthouses that illuminate the New England coastline. An
up-and-comer in the world of Oriental dance, Rosa is the proprietress of Bright
Star<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>World Dance, a beautiful, airy
studio on the top floor of an arts center in downtown Portland.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She teaches several classes a week there as
well as bringing in dancers from other states for workshops, and she produces
several dance events per year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This past
April I had the pleasure of teaching at her studio and performing in one of
these events, which wasn’t “just” a hafla.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“Springtime Spectacular” was held at a beautiful small theater called
One Longfellow, and featured local musicians, singers and belly dancers as well
as many performers from New York, Vermont and Massachusetts.</span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rosa
made her first pilgrimage to Egypt recently, and loved it so much she’s already
booked another trip for December, 2015. Her ballet background and ethereal
stage presence <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>plus the two
instructional DVDs she’s produced and starred in (<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Delicious
Pauses: Negative Space In Movement</i> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and the brand new <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Rhythm And Pause</i>, a 2-disc set including an Arabic rhythm CD
by<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the talented Jonatan Gomes Derbaq)
have made her a popular workshop instructor. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
first time I ever saw her perform was onstage at The Las Vegas Belly Dance
Intensive a few years back, and I was blown away by her sheer elegance. However,
as<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>refined and polished as she appears
in performance and authoritative in class, she is not <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">always</i> that way in real life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When she’s off duty, she’s fun and extremely silly,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>is a doting kitty mom, and has what some
would call eclectic taste in entertainment. We liked each other a lot<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the first time we met, but <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>something happened while we were getting ready
for the One Longfellow show that <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">really</i>
bonded us. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I heard horrible screams
coming from<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the room where Rosa was
getting ready…. and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>somehow, it sounded
strangely familiar. I walked in and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>asked,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">“Hey, are you watching some <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">murder show</i> ?”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She looked at me, blinking <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>her huge, doe-like brown eyes and replied
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">It was apparent she was
grappling for any excuse that would make her pre-show<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>routine seem legit and hoping I wouldn’t
think she was completely crazy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“I adore crime shows!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I declared, “What one are you watching?”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">I immediately informed her
that I too have a penchant for watching “murder shows” while I get ready. She looked
at me almost suspiciously before <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>saying,
“You do?”</span></div>
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</span>her that my “happy place” while getting ready<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to dance<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>is watching <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Cold Case Files </i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>or <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Lockdown</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>she<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>heaved a sigh of relief<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>before we both started giggling.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“For me, the most effect way to prepare for a performance is
to work hard in advance, and <i>not </i>work on it at all the day of the show itself.
That helps to ensure that the performance itself is fresh and not
over-rehearsed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">While I'm putting on my make-up, I like to watch murder
mysteries. CSI Miami, Midsomer Murders, and Criminal Minds… they take my mind
off the upcoming performance and they generally make me giggle at the
preposterous nature of the scenario (or the writing) at one point or another!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is that terribly grim?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Before my entrance, I like to do a warm-up that is centering
and familiar. I lead my students in this warm-up at the beginning of each
class, before we begin belly dance movements, and before any group
performances. This reminds me to breath consciously, which is an important
aspect of performance. Without conscious breath my dancing will be stilted or
hurried or both; with breath I'll be in the moment, I'll remember to enjoy the
movements, my face will be more relaxed--and everyone will have a fun time!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The more warmed-up, the better, so I also like to dance to
everyone else's music while backstage if I'm at a multi-dancer show. If it's a
bellygram or similar, I'll at least spend a good chunk of time shimmying and
playing my zills (silently) in my changing area. </span></div>
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nowadays--I'll do ballet barre exercises, interspersed with belly dance
movements. Ballet technique is all consuming, and it feels like coming home.
But in ballet your center of gravity is much higher, and you're specifically
trying NOT to move your hips. So putting some belly dancing movements between
the barre exercises reminds me to ground myself, to be ooey and gooey, while
ballet comforts and gives extra confidence. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If I'm performing in a show with a backstage and an
intermission, I believe in staying backstage for the duration of the act I'm
in. This is my theater and ballet background showing… in theater there is very
specific rules that everyone needs to follow in order to ensure that the
production goes smoothly. Sometimes that means boredom (though who can be bored
when there is dance?). Sometimes that means you don't get to see all of the
other performers… Those are some of the sacrifices we make in order to
experience the glory of sharing your dance with an audience! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Having some set rituals is grounding. It is comforting. It
helps me know where the boundaries are… and then, once everything is as it
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Purchase<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rosa’s fantastic instructional <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>DVDs – ON SALE until July 31, 2015, here:</span></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Work with the shape of your eyes by lengthening them instead of trying to widen them. Photo: Maharet Hughes</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><i> I get so many questions about stage make up for deep set and/or hooded eyes that I'm re-posting this article that was originally published in 2010. If you're a "hoodie"(like me) I think you're gonna love this! Enjoy... </i></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Onstage, a dancer’s face is every bit as
important as her body. As performers, it’s imperative that we convey emotion to
the audience, and without a well made up “stage face”, that task is nearly
impossible. I have always been adamant with my students about the importance of
wearing appropriate stage make-up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">When I perform, depending on the venue, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the make-up I wear runs the gamut from
Standard Stage Face to Ridiculously Over The Top Extravaganzas… yep, that means
I like to pile it on, with all the bells and whistles! Of course, like most
women, I enjoy playing with make-up in my “civilian” life, especially if I am
going out at night. But contrary to popular belief, I don’t go overboard with
cosmetics 24/7, I do give my skin a rest on <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>my days off. Much to my amazement, even when I
am wearing just a<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> little</i> make-up on
the street or in class, people shower me with compliments on my “beautiful big
eyes”, my “ exotic cat eyes” and my “bedroom eyes”. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Why does this surprise me? Because, as the
late magician Doug Henning was so fond of saying,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">“It’s an illusion!”</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My eyes with no make up at all</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Have a look at the pictures here, and you
will see my eyes with and without make-up. In truth, my eyes are small. Very
small. They are also narrow, almond-shaped, deeply set, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">extremely</i> hooded and they actually turn down at the corners. If you
want to get all scientific and official about it, my eyes have a very
pronounced Epicanthic Fold…. which sounds a lot more exciting than it actually
is. The Epicanthic Fold is a common genetic trait among many Asians, Eastern
Europeans, Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders… and since I am an American
Mutt with at least two if not three of those gene pools, I got hooded eyelids
in spades- more than anyone else in my family, who all have big, wide peepers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">My Epicanthic Fold is so extreme that when my
eyes are open, none of my eyelids visible at all…and my eyelashes actually
recess back into the fold as well. On my face, the Epicanthic Fold looks almost
like Asian eyes, but the area above my eyes is puffy, not flat, and always has
been. People have often speculated about my ethnicity because my eyes are not
an average shape.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With "civillian" evening make up</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Growing up, I suffered severe Eyelid Envy,
and always wanted “normal” eyes, with big lids and cool eye sockets that made
hollows under the brow bone. We always want what we don’t have, right? I
flat-out HATED my eyes-and all the brutal teasing I endured in school because
of them- with a passion. That is, until I discovered eye make-up. When I turned
twelve, one of my mother’s theater students gave me a little tin of Mary Quant
Eye Crayons and a tube of mascara… and my life changed forever. I learned,
through trial and error, how to turn a “flaw” (my hooded, deep-set eyes) into
an asset. Suddenly both men and women were drooling over my exotic eyes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">I got so good with make-up and wore it so
consistently that once I even fooled my landlord of four years into thinking I
was someone else. He came to demand the<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">
very</i> late rent; I answered the door sans make-up, and he had <i>no idea</i> that I
was!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">“ Please tell her I stopped by”, he said,
earnestly. I closed the door, amazed that he didn’t recognize me. Ah, the power
of make-up!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">As an adult, I realized that many women have
eyes exactly like mine, or eyes that share similar traits. Out of curiosity, I
looked up some tutorials for hooded eyes on You Tube. Yes, there are many of
them, but sadly, most of the videos seem to get the make-up application all
wrong. They mostly focus on creating the impression of a lid or crease, which
to me just looks kind of weird. They try to “bring out” the eyelid by applying
a lighter shadow there-, which might work theoretically, but is absolutely
useless if your hooded eyelid recesses under your Epicanthic Fold. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">There is such a dearth of information on
applying make-up for eyes with this unique shape, I thought I’d share some of
my tips and tricks. They will make your eyes look strong and exotic onstage,
and you can use fewer products and a lighter touch for an every day look as
well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">If you have hooded eyes, don’t believe all
the “experts” who say that dark eyeliner will make your eyes look smaller. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Au contraire</i>- dark liner, ringed around
the entire eye, will actually make your small eyes look much bigger. If you
don’t believe me, try this on only one of your eyes, then look in the mirror and
see what a difference the dark liner makes! Don’t be afraid to play around and
experiment, you will probably need a few tries before you get comfortable with
it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">First of all, instead of trying to “draw the
lid out” from the hood with a lighter shadow, line the entire eye with a dark
color. You can use black, dark or light brown, deep blue, green or grey- the
color doesn’t matter- it’s the deep richness and darkness that does.Make sure
you use a powder eye shadow and a soft thick eye shadow brush, not a sponge
applicator, which tends to feel almost sharp, and doesn’t hold as much product.
Get a lot of pigment on your brush, tap the brush or blow on it sharply to
remove the excess powder, and line the entire upper and lower lids, working
from the roots of the lashes outwards. I do this with my eye shut, working the
shadow well into the lash-line. Making sure that the entire upper and lower
lids are covered evenly, I then fade the dark color up above the crease onto
the hood, or Epicanthic Fold, for a smoky effect. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">In order to make the most of your narrow,
lidless or hooded eyes don’t fight their shape; work with it, instead of
against it. Trying to fake a crease will probably only make you look weirdly
surprised, or like you have raccoon eyes! Instead of trying to create the
illusion of a crease, or wide-open eyes, go for extending the<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> length </i>of your eye. Applying the powder
shadow a bit past the outer corner can do this. This can be done a few ways: by
applying the shadow straight across, by adding a bit more shadow in a V-shape
smudged at the outer corner, or by winging the shadow sharply upwards along
your the hood of the eye for a cat-like effect. For stage, I always use a black
liquid or gel liner to intensify this lengthening effect, especially on the lower
lid. Personally, I don’t always use eyeliner extended outwards on the upper
lid, because on my eyes (and perhaps also on yours, depending on how hooded
they are) the upper line won’t be really visible. It might work for you,
though, so try it out on both top and bottom.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">From the center point of my lower lid, at
about the middle of the iris when I am looking straight ahead, I use my
eyeliner to draw a thin straight line over the powder shadow and extending
outwards, to just beyond the edge of my eye. I then take white liquid eyeliner,
and draw a thin line of white just above the black liner. From up close, this
looks a little strange, but from the stage, it actually tricks the audience,
giving the impression of extending the whites of your eyes, making them appear
much longer-and larger- than they actually are. You can also use a soft eye
pencil in white (MAC makes a great one) or use some frosty or matte white
powder shadow applied with a thin brush, for the same effect.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">If your eyes are hooded, chances are that
once you open your eyes, your natural lashes will almost disappear. For every
day wear, using an eyelash curler with a few coats of mascara may help make
them more visible, but for stage, false eyelashes are essential. There is
nothing that highlights and frames your eyes better than faux lashes and they
look lush and gorgeous. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">If you have never used false eyelashes
before, you may be a bit apprehensive, but once you get the hang of it, the
application is simple. Many newbies tend to opt for a lash that looks natural,
but if you’ve got hooded eyes, a shorter lash just won’t cut it, it will get
lost as easily as your natural lashes will. It’s length and volume you’re
after, so bigger is better! That being said, if you haven’t used false
eyelashes before, they may feel a bit heavy on your lids, so try a medium sized
lash and work your way up to full blown drag-queen length slowly.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Most faux lashes are manufactured to be
intentionally too long length-wise, so they can fit a variety of eye shapes and
sizes, so trim them if you need too. The outer ends generally are longer, so
trim the lash from the shorter hairs on the band, the part that will sit on the
inside corner of your eye. Some faux lashes are designed especially for Asian
eyes. Instead of the lashes being longer on the ends, these are longer at the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">center</i>, and tapered on each end and they
look terrific on hooded eyes. A friend brought me some Korean eyelashes that
were shaped this way, and I wore them until they disintegrated. Unfortunately,
since the label on the box was in Korean, I have no idea what they were called!
Some brands available in the USA that make false lashes which are longer in the
center are Japonesque and Sonia Kashuk, whose make-up line can be found at
Target. You could also try hunting down lashes like this at Asian beauty supply
stores, or finding them <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>on the Internet.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">After you’ve trimmed your lashes, roll the
band of the lash around a little with your fingers to make it more pliable, so
that it will conform to the shape of your lid more easily. Apply a thin band of
glue to the base of the false lash, (you can do this with a toothpick, painting
it on the band to avoid any big glops of glue getting onto the lashes
themselves) and let the wet glue sit for at least 30 seconds, even up to a full
minute or two, until it gets tacky. The brand of the glue, or the amount you
put on the lash will determine how quickly it dries, as will the climate. If
you are in a humid area, (or are doing your make-up in a small dressing room
full of sweaty dancers) it may take a little longer to get tacky enough to use.
The most common mistake most people make when applying lashes is trying to
stick them on when the glue is too wet. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">I recommend "DUO" lash glue in
clear/white, or Revlon's Precision Lash formula because they hold extremely well and are also the least irritating
of any brand I've used. Clear glue will dry invisibly, making any mistakes less
obvious. To apply the lash, sit it on your upper eye-lid, just above your
natural lash-line. Press down lightly in the middle first, and then tap the
lash down lightly towards inner and outer corners. Keep your eye closed for a
moment, to let the glue take hold. You may have to gently press the lash
upwards, towards your brows, with the pad of your index finger. This will give
a more “open” look to your eye.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Many women cut the lashes in half, and use
them only from the center of the eye to the outer corner for a wide, doe-eyed
effect. Also, the lashes are a little easier to apply this way, and this
technique will also aid in the producing a cat-like look.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Your eyebrows are very important for
expressing emotions on stage, so make sure they are accented too. I like to use
a stiff, slanted eyebrow brush and powder for eyebrow shaping, and also to fill
in any bare areas. Use light, feathery strokes, and follow the natural shape of
your eyebrow. You can also use an eyebrow pencil, but make sure it’s sharp, and
again fill in and darken up your brows with feathery, short strokes. To add a
lift to my entire eye area, when I am doing make-up for the stage, I usually
extend the brow upwards and outwards towards my temple at the outer edge.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Heavy brows sitting over hooded eyes tend to
make them look smaller, so if you have very thick eyebrows, you may want to
have them shaped by a professional.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">After I’ve done my brows, I finish up by
contouring the hooded area just under them. I cover the inner corner of my eyes
under the brows with a powder shadow shade that is a little darker than my skin
tone, or in the same color family as but a little lighter than the shade I used
to lie my upper and lower lids. I then add frosty white powder shadow as a
highlighter just under the brow from the middle of the eye, extending it to the
outer corner. I generally tend to keep the highlight thin, because on hooded
eyes, a lighter shade spread over the hooded part will only accent its
puffiness more. Sometimes I add a little bit of pearly white powder shadow to
the area just above the tear ducts, or inner corner of the eye. For stage, I
often use a small dot of white liquid eyeliner here- again; an effect that
looks kinda bizarre up close, but it really opens up the eyes (by making the
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">If you’re a “hoodie” like me, take some time
to play with make-up, and see what works for you. Fool around with colors, and
with different techniques for shading, lining and shaping. You’ll learn to love
your unique, exotic eye shape. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Through mere osmosis, belly dancers absorb a
lot of Arabic and Turkish words.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Just by</span>
listening to our favorite songs, we know that “habibi” means sweetheart, and “ana
bahebek” means “I love you”. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But do you know the difference between a taxim
and a chiftetelli? What the heck is a mergence? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here is <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>list is a <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>short compendium of some <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>basic, often-heard<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Arabic terms relating to music and
dance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of these words are commonly
used<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>by belly dancers, others, not as
often.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Though I’ve included names of<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> some</i> popular rhythms (definitely not all
of them!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve left out the names of
instruments, because there are so many, it could be a blog post on its own.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>BALADI (variously spelled BELEDY, BALADY) In </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Egyptian Arabic, this word <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>means “of the country”. For example, “bint al
baladi” roughly translates to “country girl”, and in Egypt,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“baladi bread” is what they call home made
pita.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But baladi also refers to the name of a rhythm, as well as
dance and musical traditions that developed when Egyptians from the countryside
migrated to urban areas like Cairo and Alexandria in the first half of the 20<sup>th</sup>
Century.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Raks Al Baladi refers to the social
dance of every day people, while Raks Sharqi<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>(“Dance of The East”) is the refined - and often staged- version of
women’s solo dancing. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>BALADI PROGRESSION </span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;">This</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;"> is an improvisational interlude stemming from
folkloric Egyptian musical traditions. The structure of a typical baladi progression
usually begins with an improvised solo-or series of solos by several
instruments. Usually, the baladi progression begins without percussion, and as
it progresses along the rest of the band, including the drum<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(tabla or doumbek) is added in, gradually building
to a climax that often culminates in a full-blown drum solo. There are patterns
in the music such as a call and response between the tabla and whatever
instrument(s) is soloing, so that each and every version can be identified as a
baladi progression.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">CHIFTETELLI<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A Greco-Turkish
rhythm, often used in context with a<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">
taxim</i>.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Doum tek
tek-a-tek-doum-doum-tek</span></i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">HAFLA </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">The original meaning of this
word describes informal dance party where guests get up to cut a rug. Nowadays,
within the belly dance world, this word basically means the same thing, but
with dancers performing in costume, to live or recorded music. Also, it can
refer to an event where admission might be charged.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">MAKSOUM </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">An Arabic time signature similar to baladi, even though many dancers refer to maksoum as “baladi”.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Doum Doum Tek A Tek Doum Tek A Tek</span></i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">MAQAM<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(plural- MAQAMAT) </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">There are many different maqamat
or Arabic musical scales, which are or melodic modes arranged in quarter tones
as opposed to the Western version which uses half-tones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The word “maqam” in Arabic means “place”, or
position or location.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">MAWAL (or MAWWAL</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">) A traditional vocal prequel
to a song, wherein the singer will demonstrate and highlight his or her prowess
and talent through a series of non-metrical improvised calisthenics<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>using the voice alone.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;">This is usually performed in colloquial (as opposed to
classical) Arabic language (kind of like American Blues music) and has roots in
the historical traditions and Arabic poetry. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">MERGENCE (variously spelled MAGENCEY,
MAGENCIE) </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">A
complex, dynamic multi-rhythmic Oriental opening piece, meant to display a
belly dancer’s skills. A mergence is often written specifically for a dancer,
such as “Set Al Hossen”, which was composed for Nagwa Fouad by composer Mohamed
Sultan. Some other examples of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the
mergence:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“ Ma’shaal”, “Alf Layla Wa
Layla”, “Sahra Saeeda”(written for Sahra by Ashraf Zakariah)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Amar El Laily”, written especially for Russian
star dancer Katia, who lives in Cairo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Though many classical Arabic compositions are multi-layered and have
many parts, such as “Enta Omri” by Om Kalthoum, they are not necessarily a
mergence, because they are usually too slow or moody to be used as an opening
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">RAKASSAH (variously spelled
RAQQASA, RAKASA, RAQESSA, etc.) </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">A female professional dancer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The male version of the word leaves the “a”
at the end off, spelled “rakass”…or any of the other ways.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">SAIDI </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">is a term relating to Upper
Egypt. Saidi is an Arabic rhythm as well as a folkloric style of music. Saidi
dancing often-but doesn’t always- include raks assaya, or dancing with a cane?</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">SAGAT </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">is the Arabic word for
finger cymbals, known in Turkish as <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ZILLS</b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">SHAA’BI </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Modern street music, often
an urbanized version of older or more traditional songs. Often, the lyrics are
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>TAKHT </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">A small orchestra or ensemble of musicians. The word
itself means “bench” or bed, and in the old days, musicians often sat on
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">TARAB</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> The transporting sense of
pleasure, elation or ecstasy that manifests in listeners while hearing soulful
Arabic music…the term tarab can also be applied to dance, singing, or other
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">TAXIM (variously spelled
TAXEEM, TAKASIM TAQSIM)</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> Many dancers think a taxim is a song- but it is not- it is an improvised
presentation of the Arabic maqam or scale, performed by a solo musician. Though
many taxims are recorded (giving the impression that they are, in fact a song)
when played live, the taxim is an improvisation, and in the context of a live
performance, the dancer and musician improvise together, presenting a seamless
representation of the music. Though it may seem so, the improvisation being
played isn’t really free form; it follows the rules of Arabic musical theory,
with an emphasis on the player’s emotion and expression. A taxim can be played
by a solo instrument (an oud, nai, accordion, kanoun, organ, violin, etc.) and
is usually never played on any percussion instrument, such as a tabla or
riqq.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes the solo instrument is
backed by a drone, or even with soft percussion, usually set to the maksoum
beat, making it a “balady taqsim”. A taxim is also popularly set to a
chiftetelli beat; but many dancers use the terms “taxim” and chiftetelli
interchangeably, even though they are <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">not.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i>A taxim can be a chiftetelli, but a chiftetelli
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">For most dancers, an injury
can almost seem like a death sentence. Though many of us have come to the point
where we can identify the difference between major injuries and those that we
deem we can work through, we still stress out about<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the very thought that we <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">are</i> injured.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For us, being sidelined is a black hole of
frustration. The sheer <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>helplessness and
physical inability that comes<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>along
with a serious or accute injury (and the accompanying pain) goes against every bit of the
dance training we’ve ever had!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is of course, the valid fear of losing income
by being unable to perform or teach- and because most of us are self-employed
independent contractors, there’s no way of getting Workman’s Comp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also- shudder the thought- there is the very
real possibility that once you <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">have</i>
recovered, your body will never be the same as it was before you were injured, which
on its own is a horrible idea but made even more so by the fact that it can
potentially reduce our earning power.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Pain provokes a veritable
grocery list of emotions in everyone who experiences it. With pain from a recent
injury, but especially chronic pain, the individual suffering is likely to experience
stress, frustration, irritability (which often manifests as anger directed towards
those around you) anxiety and depression. Anyone in pain is not a happy camper...especially if they're a dancer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Something many doctors neglect discuss with
their patients is that pain can potentially create a vicious circle that involves
the emotions and psyche.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you are in
pain, your discomfort level is often so high that it often prevents sleep, or
at least <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">quality </i>sleep.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Without sufficient restorative REM sleep, our
bodies simply cannot repair themselves, which in turn creates more pain…and
more anxiety, which leads to even less sleep, exacerbating the initial problem!
This can lead to <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">chronic pain</i>, which
is usually diagnosed as any pain that lingers after the point of projected
recovery, or any pain that lasts longer then three to six months. This includes
the low-grade, constant pain of an RSI or Repetitive Stress Injury- something
that many dancers suffer from, caused by our repeated actions in rehearsals,
classes and shows. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Way too many of us
are over-achievers who try to work through RSIs without giving our bodies a
sufficient recovery period. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But even if
you try to soldier through your agony and act like everything’s normal (which
it totally isn’t) your pain is always in the forefront of your mind, affecting
everything you do- <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">or can’t do</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">All of this is magnified for
dancers, because in addition to experiencing the pain itself and the
accompanying psychological response to it, there are extremely <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">legitimate</i> reasons to feel stress and
anxiety. For non-dancers, or anyone who doesn’t lead an athletic lifestyle,
although the paint in fact hurts, it’s typically a temporary
inconvenience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For dancers, it seems
like The End. Period. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I myself didn’t realize <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">any </i>of this until 2009, when I sustained a serious car accident
that resulted in a sideways whiplash and seven herniated discs- and intense chronic
pain that lasted almost four years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After the initial period of rest, I went through three separate courses
of physical therapy, and still didn’t feel any better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A few “concerned parties” suggested that
maybe it was time I gave up dancing… I wouldn’t hear of it!</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since I wasn’t healing up in the projected
time frame for my injuries, I cautiously (and with my doctor’s permission) went
back to work teaching and performing, gritting my teeth when I hurt- who was pretty
much all the time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One day, while
writing in my journal, I looked at a sentence that I’d just completed and it
really shocked me cause it was just so…wrong.</span>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">“I’m really sad that I’m so stressed out
all the time!”</span></i></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A light bulb went off in my head, and I
googled “pain and depression”, and fell down a rabbit hole of reading about the
emotional and mental ramifications of pain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Once I realized that what I was experiencing was a legitimate chemical
reaction to my own pain and I wasn’t going crazy, I stopped seeing my clueless
“mainstream” physician, who not only never made the connection between pain, sleeplessness
and anxiety, but who literally threw opiates at me while wondering out loud how
I could be so physically flexible while claiming I was so sore.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I went proactive
immediately, booking standing twice a week appointments with my chiropractor
-who <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">did </i>discuss the emotional and mental
side effects of pain- I got regular massages and acupuncture, bought a new bed
(and my own TENs machine) did Pilates and completely changed my diet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And
though I never used anti-depressants, I took comfort in knowing that if I
needed them, they would be available to help me get through this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a long road to recovery, but by<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>sheer will- and everything I mentioned
above- I made it. Though once in a while I’ll experience pain where my injuries
occurred and it’s doubtful I’ll ever be able to do a backbend again, my life
has pretty much returned to normal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The tips for the physical,
mental and emotional recovery I’m about to give you definitely helped me get through
that very rough period in my life, and I hope they can help you.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Consult Your
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Duh…this is obvious; if you’re seriously
hurt, of course you are seeing your doctor pretty regularly! However, if you
are experiencing disrupted sleep because of your pain, or are starting to feel
depressed, it’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">definitely</i> time to
talk to your doctor again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like I said, I didn’t take anti-depressants,
but I knew I <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">could</i> if I needed to.
What really helped me immensely was prescription sleep medication. I’m not
advocating sleeping pills for everyone, and there is quite a real danger of
them becoming habit forming. I took Ambien four nights in a row- and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">finally</i> after months of dreamless,
restless slumber<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">, </i>getting a few
nights of actual r<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">estorative</i> sleep- I
felt like a new person. Once that initial sleeping <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“re-set” happened, I found I only needed to
take the pills maybe once a week, if that. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Seriously, it was like a miracle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It not only made my body feel better, it
helped my mood and calmed my pain-related anxiety.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are wary of taking prescription meds, try
an over the counter medication for a couple of nights. If f you are anti-drug,
try some herbal supplements, such as valerian or melatonin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chamomile is also great; chamomile tea
tastes nice and it has a soothing effect. You can also try a number of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>proven<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“sleep hacks” that don’t involve drugs at all, such as not watching
television or staying on any device (cellular phones, tablets or computers) for
at least an hour before bedtime. Using a white-noise machine<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>or listening to a recording of something
like ocean waves might help too, as does removing any sources of light from
your bedroom. Taking a long bath is always good to induce drowsiness, or even
having some warm mikl might do the trick, too. As I said before, massage and acupuncture can help with your pain, which in turn will aid you in sleeping better, too. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Strengthen Your
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once you’ve been passed the acute phase of
your injury, with your doctor’s ok, you need to start strengthening and
rehabilitating your injury.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’ve
been prescribed a course of physical therapy, attend the sessions, and follow
your homework exercise regimen to the letter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You can also try yoga or Pilates, which was actually designed as a
strengthening program to help dancers rehabilitate from injury. Yoga will help you stay limber and toned, Pilates will strengthen the areas around your injuries as well as make you stronger in general.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In either discipline, look for an instructor
in either of these practices who is certified, and make sure they know that you are
injured.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Start out simple, and basic;
if you have pain from any movements, don’t do them yet… and no matter what,
don’t push yourself <i>too</i> hard, at least at first, because you certainly don't want to aggravate
your injury. Walking is a terrific and low- impact aerobic way of keeping fit,
and often a brisk walk (or as brisk as you can take it while recovering) will
lower your physical feelings of discomfort.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Stay
Connected With Dancing In Non-Physical Ways</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are many things you can do to keep
learning and to help you feel as though you are progressing, even if you can’t actually
dance yet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ask your instructor(s) if you
can audit their dance classes- often you can gain insight and learn technique
just by watching and taking notes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Same
goes for viewing dance videos; analyze the styles or technique you are seeing,
and observe more subtle<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>things like
stage presence, emotional connection to the music, and the costuming the
performing is wearing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Of course, you can also use
your down time for dance-related things, like<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>costume repair, learning and analyzing music you’d like to use in the
future, writing choreographies and planning up-coming dance projects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once when I was sidelined for n injury,
which occurred years before the one I mentioned before, I wrote the entire
script for my Belly<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> Dance And Balance:
The Art Of Sword And Shamadan</i> DVD.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The silver lining to that injury was that if I’d been performing and teaching
during that particular period, I probably wouldn’t have had the time to devote
to planning<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>that DVD at all, let alone
getting the material all written out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Get
Back In The Game Slowly</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once you’ve been green-lighted to return to
dancing, start off gradually.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even just
being out for a few days can make a difference in your stamina level or
muscular condition and control. Take it easy, and do not push yourself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Work up your strength gradually, warm up
thoroughly and baby yourself a little.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Remember, you’ve been sitting around for a while<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> dying</i> to get back<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to
classes and shows, and while your enthusiasm is terrific, you don't want to
re-inure yourself by “making up for lost time”. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Your body is different now. </i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your injury has <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">changed</i> your physical being… even if it’s just temporary. As you
test the waters, take things gradually and see what you are capable of. Your
strength and command will probably take a bit of time to build up again.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Make Adjustments As Necessary</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">If your injury has changed your
body<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> permanently</i>, but you still have
the ability to dance, you will need to make necessary adjustments to your
dancing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my own case, after that
major car accident, my back was so damaged that it will never, ever be the
same. I actually had to sign a legal document<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>at the time of my settlement, which stated exactly that; my spine was
changed irrevocably.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My neck alone was
so messed up that I doubted I’d ever be able to do sword balancing again, and
it had been a specialty of mine for years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I also haven’t done a backbend since the accident… used to be able
to<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>get my hands down to the floor from
a standing position. Am I bummed about the lack of backbends? At first I was-
but then I started looking upon them as a nice part of my past, kind of like an
old boyfriend. I loved doing them at the time, bit I was leading a different
life then… they just didn’t fit in anymore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As for the sword balancing, I was determined. It took over three years –
and a lot of work- to get up to speed again, but by golly, I worked up to it,
and can now do everything I was able to do with a sword that I used to.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve also helped many other dancers re-think they’re
dancing to <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">disguise</i> their injuries
and limitations. One woman I worked with had been burned badly in a fire- the
fingers on her left hand were completely fused together. Together, we devised
hand and arm movements that would make her hands look uniform with each other
as well as not distracting to the audience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When she dances onstage nobody notices that her left hand isn’t
flexible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another dancer I worked with
had a metal plate in her spine, and couldn’t raise her arms above shoulder
level. We worked on a series of movements and gestures<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>that would make her arms <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">appear</i> to be changing levels<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“normally”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We used arm pathways, lines and angles and even facial gestures and head
movements to create the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">illusion</i> of
varied arm positions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To She worked her
butt off practicing, and again, not a single person in the audience notices her
limited range of motion.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Think Positively</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sounds trite and clichéd, but<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>your emotions really can have an affect on
your healing. Remaining optimistic and having the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">will</i> to recover will really help with your physical recovery!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stay away from naysayers and negative
people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During the recovery from my car
accident, I can’t tell you how many trolls had the nerve to blithely say<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the dreaded words<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>‘Maybe It’s time for you to retire…’ Color me
crazy or chalk it up to my punk rock past, but my reaction to this<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“helpful advice” was mostly composed of four
letter words! Some <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">idiots actually </i>delight
in the misery of others, and someone who is injured is a prime target for that
sort of negativity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Haters always want
to hate…so turn a deaf ear to their malicious glee, or just outright cut them
from your life- at least temporarily. You have enough on your plate right now physically;
you don’t need any more mental or emotional feelings than you’re already
dealing with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t let anyone bring you
down!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dancing is a<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> gift</i>, one that many of us almost take for granted because we do it
so often…until we are injured.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Being injured
is horrible, but as far as life lessons go, it makes us realize just how precious
dancing truly is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be grateful for your
dancing, be respectful of your<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>gift,
have faith in<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>your recovery process, and
use your time on the sidelines to find out just how strong you truly are.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">It’s Memorial Day Weekend-
officially known as the first weekend of summer!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">For some people, this weekend
marks the beginning of beaches, barbeques and Day Drinking. But for us dancers,
it also marks Open Season on Daytime Dancing…are you ready for all the outdoor
gigs that are coming your way?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">First of all, it’s imperative
to stay hydrated. Bring along extra water, even if you think you might not need
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dancing outdoors in directly
sunlight can really sap your H2O reserves, and water is way better for you and your energy than
guzzling sugary sports drinks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Coconut
water tastes yummy and is extremely hydrating, too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember to apply sun block…. and to<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> reapply</i> it as needed. </span><span style="font-family: ""Times New Roman"","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">You’re definitely
going to need it, and should be using it every day, anyway. There are many
non-greasy formulas on the market today made for babies and small children-
those are great, but there</span><span style="font-family: "MS 明朝"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "\0022Times New Roman\0022"; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS 明朝"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: "\0022Times New Roman\0022";">’</span><span style="font-family: ""Times New Roman"","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">s also a
plethora of products made expressly for use on the face, so invest in one of
them. And a word to the wise: make sure to cover – at the very least- your
arms, neck, chest, torso and legs with sunblock, too, cause sunburn blisters and
tan-lines in the pattern of your costume are <i>not</i> attractive!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ""Times New Roman"","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you use perfume,</span><span style="font-family: ""Times New Roman"","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> go
with natural essential oils rather than a regular scent, because once in a
while, regular perfumes can have a chemical reaction under the strong sun rays
and actually stain your skin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ""Times New Roman"","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Bring some
dance shoes even if you prefer going barefoot. If you normally dance in heels
or ballroom shoes, make sure to have some flat slippers with you as well...
there could be </span><span style="font-family: "MS 明朝"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "\0022Times New Roman\0022"; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS 明朝"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: "\0022Times New Roman\0022";"></span><span style="font-family: ""Times New Roman"","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> a
possibility you might be dancing on grass at a private party or outdoor
festival, and if you</span><span style="font-family: "MS 明朝"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "\0022Times New Roman\0022"; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS 明朝"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: "\0022Times New Roman\0022";"></span><span style="font-family: ""Times New Roman"","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> wear
heels, they will</span><span style="font-family: "MS 明朝"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "\0022Times New Roman\0022"; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS 明朝"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: "\0022Times New Roman\0022";"></span><span style="font-family: ""Times New Roman"","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> sink into
the turf!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus, at many outside events
such as Ren Faires and neighborhood festivals, the pavement, stages, sand, the
grass and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">especially</i> Astro Turf get <i>very
hot</i> when direct sun has been shining on them for hours, and you could
literally get burned. Shoes are mandatory!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: ""Times New Roman"","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Also,
make sure to bring something light and airy to wear after your gig- you definitely
do not</span><span style="font-family: "MS 明朝"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "\0022Times New Roman\0022"; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS 明朝"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: "\0022Times New Roman\0022";"></span><span style="font-family: ""Times New Roman"","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> want to be
standing around for hours in your costume!</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: ""Times New Roman"","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> For</span><span style="font-family: "MS 明朝"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "\0022Times New Roman\0022"; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS 明朝"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: "\0022Times New Roman\0022";"></span><span style="font-family: ""Times New Roman"","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> performing
during the day, you’ll need less make up than you would</span><span style="font-family: "MS 明朝"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "\0022Times New Roman\0022"; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS 明朝"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: "\0022Times New Roman\0022";"></span><span style="font-family: ""Times New Roman"","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> use for a
large stage or a dark nightclub, but you still need to apply more – <i>and
different</i>- makeup than you’d wear on the street. This could, of course,
mean using more liner or applying powder shadow a little darker and a vivid
shade of shade of lipstick… but there’s also more to consider.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: ""Times New Roman"","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Go over the perimeters of your face- forehead,
cheekbones, and jawline- with a matte bronzing powder, both to contour and to
make your face look healthy and glowing. Iridescent, sparkly or glittery
bronzers are best saved for evening.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: ""Times New Roman"","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">For
daytime gigs, because of the </span><span style="font-family: "MS 明朝"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "\0022Times New Roman\0022"; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS 明朝"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: "\0022Times New Roman\0022";">“</span><span style="font-family: ""Times New Roman"","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">sweat factor" I
stick with powders and gel eye liners <i>only</i>. I never use cream
blush or eye shadow, and I skip any sort of pencil, because all of these
formulas tend to melt, smear and crease in summer sunlight. I don’t even
use eyebrow pencils- too waxy. I fill in my brows with powder, using a small
slanted brush. As for lips, matte formula lipsticks are much better for
day work than shiny ones like slick glosses or softer, more easy-to-melt
products. Select a lip color in a bright “natural” shade, like a blue red
(makes the teeth appear whiter) a youthful rose pink or a nice peachy-coral
tone. Even if you’re dark skinned, stay away from anything too dark, like
burgundy, brown or taupe. Apply the lipstick, blot your lips on a tissue,
powder over your lips with a translucent powder, re-apply the color and blot
again for maximum staying power. If you want to give the illusion of lustrous
lip gloss, dip the pad of your finger into the same pearly white eye shadow you
used as a brow highlighter, and apply a dot of it to the center of your lower
lip, which will mimic the pretty sheen of lip gloss, but will stay in place,
and won’t be greasy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Far be
it from me to <i>not</i> want to be as risqué with my costuming as possible- but I<i>
always</i> tone things down a few notches for my daytime gigs. Remember that there
will probably be kinder present and that many of them will want to be
photographed with you, so err a little bit on the conservative side
costume-wise…. even I do that!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, s</span><span style="font-family: ""Times New Roman"","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">ince you’ll be
outside, fun accessories like big blingy earrings, glittery bindis
and rhinestones around the eyes really catch the sunlight, so pile them on! But
it's not like I have to tell any of you readers to wear more bling, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: ""Times New Roman"","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">One
last thought- undoubtedly </span><span style="font-family: ""Times New Roman"","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">you will be wearing
sunglass to and from, as well as before and after your shows- so make sure that
any pigment or congealed foundation that has</span><span style="font-family: "MS 明朝"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "\0022Times New Roman\0022"; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS 明朝"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: "\0022Times New Roman\0022";"></span><span style="font-family: ""Times New Roman"","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> collected
under your sunnies before you go onstage!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If it has, try to spot-check it with a make up wipe (keep some in your
dance bag) and just powder over the area tapping on the powder lightly to camouflage
the area. Wiping the pigment off may result in streaky lines under your eyes,
and you don</span><span style="font-family: "MS 明朝"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "\0022Times New Roman\0022"; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS 明朝"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: "\0022Times New Roman\0022";">’</span><span style="font-family: ""Times New Roman"","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">t want to hit
the stage looking like a Picasso painting!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: ""Times New Roman"","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Have fun, and Happy Summer everyone! </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"></span><br />
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</span>A few days ago, a friend of mine posted <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>on my Facebook profile page, and it <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>caused quite a response from a lot of people,
many of whom I don’t know. Maharet’s post said I was the healthiest person she
knew, that I looked twenty years younger than my actual age (thanks doll… did I
mention I love you madly?) that I was always full of energy, and she thought it
was because of my diet. The post mentioned that I am sugar-free, which is true,
and that I<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">basically live on green smoothies and Greek yogur</i>t”, which isn’t
entirely true… but I do consume insane amount of both those things. She said
that the smoothies I made were better than any she’d ever had, and ended the
post by asking, “I wonder what would happen if I ate exactly like you for ten
days?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">All this resulted in a happy uproar;
there was a barrage of comments clamoring for information on my diet and the recipes
for my smoothies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, I’m gonna give
some outlines on my food habits, in case they might work for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">you,</i> and of course I’ll and share my
smoothie recipes with you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My first major dietary change occurred at the
beginning of my career. When I started dancing professionally twenty-five years
ago, my food consumption habits changed almost by themself. Without even realizing
I was doing it, I moved from eating three meals a day to eating five or six
small meals, just because I found it uncomfortable to dance on a full
stomach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Three months later, much to my
astonishment, none of my costumes fit cause I’d dropped over twenty pounds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I didn’t even realize that this was <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Eating
To Fuel, Not To Fill</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Apparently,
eating like this keeps your metabolism going, but when I began having multiple
smaller meals, I didn't even know it was a concept! It just worked for me
dance-wise, and the weight loss was a bonus. It may or may not work for you,
but it’s worth a try.</span></span></div>
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<span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At
that same point in my life as a new professional, I started waking up every
morning ravenously hungry. That was weird to me- I’d always been one of those
people who began the day with a ka-razy strong cuppa joe, and wouldn't even<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> think </i>of eating until three or four
hours later.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But my dancing suddenly
demanded that I <i>needed</i> breakfast, so I obeyed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was then that I discovered <b>Eating</b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">
Breakfast Is Really Important</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
still need my really strong coffee, but there’s no way in hell I can imagine
skipping breakfast! </span></span></div>
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<span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
second big “food breakthrough” I had was in 2009, after a severe car accident.
I was in a lot pain and all the physical therapy and drugs I was taking didn't
seem to be helping all that much, so I started researching nutrition. There are
tons of foods and spices that have anti-inflammatory properties, and I began
eating them in ridiculous amounts, mostly out of desperation!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I ate tons of citrus fruits and tomatoes
because of the healing properties of Vitamin C. I overdosed on berries and flax
seed because they fight inflammation…as does cinnamon, turmeric, oregano, thyme,
rosemary, cloves and ginger. I began using these spices as much as possible, preferably
fresh, but dried will do. I ate as much raw food as possible, and went "krazy for kale".</span></span></div>
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<span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A confirmed sugar addict, before the accident I’d actually <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“shoot” a package of Sweet Tarts the way a kid
tosses down tequila on Spring Break…until I found out that refined sugar is
really <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">bad </i>for you in many ways,
<i>especially for your joints and for inflammation</i>. So, it was<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Bye-Bye</b>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Sugar</b> !<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some people find it extremely difficult to
quit sugar, but I was-pardon my French- feeling so shitty from my pain I was
willing to try <i>anything</i>. I just started looking upon sugar as something that was
poisoning me, and seriously, it wasn’t hard for me to quit. If you know
something will have terrible consequences, you know it’s better <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">not</i> to ingest it, right?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I didn’t, and it really wasn’t a
problem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That led to me becoming
virtually<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Gluten Free</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The no sugar scenario really was making me
feel better, so I tried deleting gluten, that wasn’t hard either, and soon I
noticed my energy was off the charts. </span></span></div>
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<span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">An important caveat to all of this
is-<i> I made these changes willingly</i>, and they worked for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also didn’t consider it a “diet”, or that I
was <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">depriving</i> myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I simply found that I was making <b>Healthier</b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Choices</b>…and I got to say, I’m not
totally anal about them. Once in a great while, I’ll have a piece of someone’s
birthday cake (especially my own!) and sometimes at a fancy restaurant, I’ll have a piece of bread…slathered
in butter.</span></span></div>
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<span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Also, if you are considering going
sugar and/or gluten free, there are many things to consider. One of them is that
artificial sweeteners are probably worse than sugar itself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The other is that many gluten free foods are <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">loaded</i> with sugar!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make your dietary changes slowly, see how you
feel, and don’t beat yourself up if you backslide a little. Remember, for most
of us, they are <i>choices</i>, not mandatory.</span></span></div>
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<span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And now on to my <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Smoothie Recipes</b>:</span></span></div>
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<span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the recipes that call for yogurt, use<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> only </i>unsweetened, plain Greek Yogurt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I prefer the brand Fage; I’m addicted to it! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m a FAGE HAGE!! It comes in 2 % fat, 0% fat
or full fat- I’ve used any of these in my smoothies, and no matter what, they
come out terrific. Obviously, the full fat version will make a more <i>satisfying</i>
smoothie, but it’s your call.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many brands
pretend to be “real” Greek yogurt, but are full of sugar or artificial sweeteners, and many also have
some kind of gelatin in them to thicken it, so especially if you are a veggie, check
the label carefully before you purchase!</span></span></div>
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<span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For all the following recipes, use <i>only</i>
organic fruits and vegetables.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I buy
fresh fruit, like bananas and pineapples, chop them up, pop them in baggies and
freeze them, because it not only lasts longer, it makes the smoothie thicker,
like a milkshake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can put any kind
of berries in baggies and freeze them, and I often freeze greens like spinach,
kale and chard specifically for adding to the smoothies. </span></span></div>
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<span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Most of these smoothies have an odd
color- usually bright green or brown, and that immediately puts some people
off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Also, if you are regularly eating sugar, these smoothies, though not acidic, may not taste as sweet to you as they do to me. Feel free to add more fruit if they're not sweet enough for you. </span>But once you’ve tasted them, you’ll learn what you like, you can add or subrtract ingredients, and will also
not to trust the scary color, because they’re all totally delish!</span></span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 Handfuls of spinach or chard, or one handful of each</span></span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 Four-inch section of zucchini, chopped into “pennies”</span></span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2 small broccoli
florets</span></span></div>
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half of a large apple (any type of apple is fine, I like Honeycrisp or Fuji)</span></span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you are using a Nutri Blend Magic Bullet, fill the
blender cup with liquid to the “Fill” line. I use a mixture unsweetened coconut
milk and water. If you are using a regular blender, use 2 cups of the coconut
milk and water mixture. Blend until liquefied. </span></span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The smoothie will look bright green, but it tastes just like
apple pie!</span></span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/2 Large hothouse cucumber (about five inches long, cut
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3 to 5 Leaves of mint, depending on how minty you ‘d like it
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veggies into the blender tightly. If you don’t have a juicer for the orange and
lemon, cut each fruit in half and squeeze the juice into your blender through a
strainer.</span></span></div>
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Nutri Blend Magic Bullet, fill the blender cup with the juice of the lemon and
the orange, and pour in water to the “Fill” line. If you’re using an ordinary
blender, use about a cup and a half of water. If the mixture is too chunky, for
your taste, just add a little more water.</span></span></div>
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I make a huge batch of this and sip it all day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In the summer, I’m <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">all</i> about
the watermelon, and instead of using the orange juice; I just add more
watermelon chunks.</span></span></div>
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Large handful of frozen pineapple segments, or about 10-12 pieces</span></div>
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Frozen banana chunks</span></div>
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Handful kale, spinach or chard</span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1
three-inch section of zucchini, sliced into pieces</span></div>
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Tablespoon organic virgin coconut oil, put directly into the blender</span></div>
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coconut milk, or coconut water</span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pack the fruits and veggies into the blender tightly.</span></span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you are using a Nutri Blend Magic Bullet, fill the
blender cup with liquid to the “Fill” line.</span></span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I use a mixture unsweetened
coconut milk and water, or you can use straight coconut water, either way is
fine! If you are using a regular blender, use 2 cups of the coconut milk and
water mixture. or the coconut water. Blend until liquefied. </span></span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">CARROT CAKE SMOOTHIE</b></span></span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2-4 Chunks of frozen pineapple</span></span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 teaspoon <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>fresh
ginger, finely grated</span></span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cinnamon to taste</span></span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unsweetened almond
milk or unsweetened soy milk</span></span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pack the fruits and veggies into the blender tightly.</span></span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you are using a Nutri Blend Magic Bullet, fill the
blender cup with the almond milk to the “Fill” line. If you are using a regular
blender, use 2 cups of the almond milk and water mixture. Blend until
liquefied… regular blenders might yield a slightly chunkier version of this,
cause the carrots don’t always puree up fine. If the smoothie is too chunky,
add a little more almond milk, or some water.</span></span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The smoothie will look rusty brownish-orange, but it tastes
yummy, just like carrot cake!</span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>BLUEBERRY MANGO SMOOTHIE</span></b></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 Large handful or one cup of frozen
blueberries</span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1
medium mango, pitted, skinned and sliced</span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 handfuls
spinach, kale or chard, or mixture of greens</span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 broccoli
florets</span></div>
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Juice of one small lemon</span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
Juice of one small orange</span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pack the fruits and veggies into the blender tightly. If you
don’t have a juicer for the orange and lemon, cut each fruit in half and
squeeze the juice into your blender through a strainer.</span></span></div>
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Nutri Blend Magic Bullet, fill the blender cup with the juice of the lemon and
the orange, and pour in water to the “Fill” line. If you’re using an ordinary
blender, use about a cup and a half of water. If the mixture is too chunky for
your taste, just add a little more water.</span></span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ok, this smoothie looks kind of disgusting, it’s a dark
purple brown, but boy its it sweet and tangy!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-language: JA;">1 large handful or 1 cup frozen raspberries </span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-language: JA;">1 large handful or 1cup frozen unsweetened cherries</span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-language: JA;">1-2 chunks frozen banana</span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-language: JA;">2 generous dollops Greek Yogurt</span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-language: JA;"> 2 teaspoon fresh ginger , finely grated</span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-language: JA;">1 Teaspoon ground flaxseed: buy it pre-ground or grind in blender before
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<span style="color: #343434; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Juice of one large orange</span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Juice of one small lemon</span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fill the blender with the berries, cherries, spices and
yogurt. If you are using a Nutri Blend Magic Bullet, fill the blender cup with
the almond, soy or coconut milk to the “Fill” line. If you are using a regular
blender, use 2 cups of whatever “milk” you’re using. Blend until liquefied. If
the smoothie is too chunky, add a little more soy, coconut almond milk, or some
water.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2R2TGFMuLFL91T9hyDXbfFbSQkBBmzHtGLYpF7u6mfKU3YBiDr7c-Xwn-Cbm8cSXL2DJfCcB17UZNO_Lfa3o4j51L_oGayJ1IedBha6y4_gdpDuzJLJIdt9PD4xAlJHhl12GKTmqTapPq/s1600/Palladium.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2R2TGFMuLFL91T9hyDXbfFbSQkBBmzHtGLYpF7u6mfKU3YBiDr7c-Xwn-Cbm8cSXL2DJfCcB17UZNO_Lfa3o4j51L_oGayJ1IedBha6y4_gdpDuzJLJIdt9PD4xAlJHhl12GKTmqTapPq/s1600/Palladium.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The chorus at the London Palladium, 1950's</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most of us attend dance classes and workshops
regularly, and many of us also teach them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It goes without saying that for dancers, being a perpetual student- no
matter what your level- expanding your horizons and pushing your physical
boundaries is what it’s all about!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
take classes for a variety of reasons: to improve our technique, to learn a
certain choreography or a new style, to hone aspects of a dance genre that we
already perform, because we get a chance to study with a local or visiting
master, or just because <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">we need to move</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because dance presents a challenge that is
mental as well as physical, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">we can never
truly stop learning</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And of course,
if you want to push yourself, you should take as many classes as possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But that’s not always the case.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes, entering the studio for class with
a specific intention in mind will help you grow even more as a dancer. Taking
classes to consciously improve on your <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">weaker</i>
areas will ultimately make you a stronger dancer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Sometimes I’ve spoken with
dance instructors who are hesitant to take workshops alongside their students,
for fear of looking bad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While that
might be a somewhat valid consideration, the main point is that <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">nobody should feel bad about learning! </i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s also a terrific way to set a model for your
students, showing them that there is no limit to improving themselves. This is
especially true if they’re at that “advanced intermediate” stage where they
think they know it all; you know, that little peak that occurs before they find
out that there will never be enough hours…or years…or <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">decades </i>to learn everything? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Learning humility and being open to challenges
are as much a part of dancing as the movements themselves!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The way I see it, there are many
and varied reasons for taking classes, but if you define your <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">purpose </i>for going to a particular class,
you’ll get a lot more out of it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Here’s the way I break down
my own needs and what I want to accomplish by taking certain classes:</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Technique Maintenance And Improvement</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are no boundaries for improving your
technique- there’s always something new to learn. Longtime professionals and
famous dancers take classes often, if not daily, for this reason alone. Just look
at any ballet company-everyday classes are <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">mandatory</i>.
Did Mikhail Baryshnikov and Suzanne Farrell ever skip a day at the barre?
Probably not. Did Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire slack off on rehearsing cause
they had better things to do? Doubtful. Though great dance technique is not
strictly Use It Or Lose It, the more you actually use it, the better it will
be! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">No matter what level dancer
you are, the experience of being in a class solely to hone your technique will
make you a better dancer. While practicing or rehearsing on our own, we strive
and sweat and get things done. But knowing that <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>in class, you are <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>performing under the watchful eye of an
instructor is different- it pushes us to <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>focus and work a little harder…and to accept
corrections or make little tweaks in execution that we might not have noticed
on our own.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Learning And Inspiration</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nothing gets a dancer’s brain synapses firing
like learning a new style. We want it all, and we want it now! Many studies
have proven that dancing of any kind helps to increase cognitive abilities in
people of all ages…and most of them have shown that dancing was the<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> only</i> physical activity that actually
staves off Alzheimer’s!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Aside from that, learning a new type of dance
or being inspired by another dancer’s interpretation is thrilling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The movement differentiation that comes with studying
a new dance form is a welcome challenge and is usually lots of fun. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’re used to soloing, try a partner dance
like tango, swing or square dancing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
you’re trained in classical ballet, test-drive some street dancing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even if you’re studying a genre you’re already
familiar with, seeing how another dancer-the one you’re learning from- moves
will motivate you to look at your own technique in a whole new way. Often,
breaking out of our own personal boxes and becoming an eager newbie once again
will stimulate our creativity and encourage us to excel both in class and in
our own familiar genre of dance.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Improving Retention And Sharpening Motor Skills</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Some of us prefer
choreography to improvisation or vice-versa, but for right now, that’s a moot
point. Taking a choreography class (or learning a choreography for a show) is a
terrific way to think on your feet, improve your cognitive abilities and aid
your retention skills. For many of us, memorizing<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>choreographed sequences or intricate combinations
is a bit of a downfall, but the good news is that with time and practice, you
get better at it. This occurs because your brain is actually learning this
process through repetition. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once you’ve
mastered this type of study- even unconsciously- it makes it much easier for
your brain to apply this skill in the future.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another plus is that every time you learn a
choreography that someone else has written, you’re opened up to a whole new way
of seeing and hearing things. Even in a dance genre you’re quite familiar with,
musicality <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(and personal style) is a
highly individual thing, there’s not any right or wrong. It’s stimulating to
see that everyone hears the music-and interprets the phrases-differently. While
you might think of hitting accents at a certain point in a musical composition,
another dancer might slide right through them and save the dynamic rhythmic
references for elsewhere.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At first this
might be maddening, because we've learned to rely on own instincts, but
ultimately it’s refreshing. When you become used to these little<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“surprises” by working with a number of new
choreographies, it opens up a world of new possibilities, by breaking down any
conscious or unconscious preconceived notions you have about dancing. Even if
you never plan on performing the piece you’re learning, it helps you to grow as
an artist.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I said before, everyone hears music
differently, but they also feel, respond to and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">interpret </i>it in their own individual ways. This can be an
incredible learning experience for you, too. By witnessing someone else emoting
to a composition, whether it’s a set gesture done as part of choreography or
just a fleeting, genuine moment of emotion, it can be quite illuminating. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">If you’re learning or
enhancing an ethnic dance genre, such as belly dance, flamenco or samba, watching
your instructor respond to the music itself- or lyrics that are sung in a
foreign language-is invaluable. The classes you take to improve your
performance skills don’t even have to be movement-oriented. I always recommend
acting classes or workshops to my students, because they get you in tune with
accessing your emotions and will help you to build confidence for your
non-verbal performances in dance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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</span>your own dancing, the easier it will be to let the music move you and
let your unique feelings shine through…and that is<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the key to what makes a good dancer a<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> great </i>dancer.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">HEAD GAMES: MENTAL PREPARATION FOR DANCE</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ever had one of those moments where you’re
about to dance and your mind totally blacks out?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
rehearsal, you’re not sure if you remember the choreography that you’ve known
for ages. Or maybe you’re<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>in the wings
waiting to go on and can’t even recall how the song you chose goes?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The panic is indescribable and very real…until
the music comes up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then, as if by
magic, everything is ok.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As dancers, our <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">bodies</i> know exactly<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i>what to
do when the music starts because it’s ingrained in our muscle memory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It doesn’t matter whether we’re taking a
class, teaching a class, or stepping onto the stage, our bodies understand why
we are there and what we need to do. The only problem is, our minds don’t always
get the memo!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or maybe you have extreme stage fright or are
feeling unmotivated. Perhaps you feel like you’re falling behind in class even
though you work as hard as you can, or that you’ve hit a plateau and are stuck
in a personal rut.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The reason all of these things come up is
because we don’t train our minds to perform in the same the way we train our
bodies. </span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Intellectual preparation for dance is not
something that most instructors teach-or even address- in their classes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dancing, of course, is a physical activity.
But in order for a dancer to excel, there needs to be mental and emotional
technique in place, too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Physically, we’ve learned to dance through
repetition by constant drilling or rehearsing. Through repeating and perfecting
technique, combinations or choreography sequences, we unconsciously merge the
mental memory of those actions with our motor control skills, so we barely need
to think about what we’re doing. This is why we can perform every day tasks
with little or no thought, or why we can go ten years without riding a bicycle,
then hop on one and ride away as though we’d never stopped for an entire
decade!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mental preparation for dancing is hugely
important, because it actually helps your brain to stay focused<i> intellectually</i> on
what you are doing physically. It also helps you to get emotionally “ready” for
what dancing onstage, in rehearsal or a class.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here are some ideas that ought to help you get
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before you enter a studio for rehearsal or
class, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Focus</b> on what you’re about to
do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This means completely clearing your
mind of any non-dance clutter that could interfere with what you’re about to
do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If possible, arrive a little bit
early, and start warming up your own. The warm-up will prepare you physically,
but it’ll also help you to shift gears, providing a smooth transition into your
dance headspace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">If you tend towards stage
fright, as you warm up for class or rehearsal, take note of your muscles, where
they are tight and where they’re loose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As you work each muscle, think or say these cue words: Loose and Tight. If your
shoulders feel like steel, think “tight”, as they loosen up, acknowledge that they are
now feeling supple by saying or thinking “loose”. This might seem strange, but
if you make this a regular part of your warm up, it will become a habit, the
same as your muscle memory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When we get
stressed or nervous- like in an episode of stage fright- many of our muscles automatically clench up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’ve taken the time to train your mind
to be aware of this, when you’re at a show, audition or competition and experiencing
stage fright, you can put this concept into play and your muscles will co-operate
by limbering up and relaxing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, remind
yourself to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Breathe</b>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Often when we concentrate, we unconsciously
hold our breath.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This can make your
dancing look stilted cause it impedes flow. If you’re nervous or anxious
before a performance, taking a few deep, even, slow breaths will calm your
jitters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During Tech<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Rehearsal</b> especially, stay focused. Teching is a long and
sometimes boring process, but if you don’t pay strict attention to what you’re
doing, the odds are against you for having a quality show.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As you wait for your turn onstage, watch the
other performers doing their tech, and take note of where the lights are the
hottest and where the stage is dark- this will save valuable time<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>when you’re onstage for your own tech.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">If you’re working in a venue where
there isn’t a tech rehearsal, scope out the stage or performance area
thoroughly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You’ll want to look for
lighting, but also other things, like a uneven floor surfaces and possible
areas of danger, such as cords, musical equipment or sound monitors on the
stage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also look for the best places to
enter and exit the stage smoothly.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Observation </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">is
a powerful tool. It’s something you can do with your eyes in class, and with your
<i>mind’s</i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> eye</i> before a performance. In
a class or workshop, watch the instructor demonstrate combinations or
choreography<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> before</i> you try to
perform it. This is hugely important, because your brain will then have a
visual frame of reference when it comes time for you to act physically. You
know how everyone says that little kids absorb everything like a sponge? That’s
literally what they’re doing!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
simply sit back to observe and absorb<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">,</i> allowing
the all the information soak into their brains completely before attempting to
do what the adults around them do. Watch your instructor run whatever it is
you’re learning <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">before</i> you jump right
in and start trying the moves yourself. At first this may seem counter
intuitive, but believe me, it’ll make a huge difference.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For <b>Performance</b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Preparation</b>, we warm up and run our number, but often don’t
address the mental and emotional aspects of our dance. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">On the evenings leading up to
a show, go over the choreography in your head just before you fall asleep.
Envision yourself dancing to it onstage and excelling at it. Connect to the
character you’re portraying; think about their motivations. If you’re not going
into character, but just dancing as YOU, imagine the lights on your skin, the
way your costumes feels, and picture yourself looking out at the appreciative crowd as you
glide across the stage. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Research
has proved that going over the movements mentally will help to ingrain them
into your <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">psyche</i> as well as your
muscle memory. It’s the same for your character work- your pre-sleep “fantasy”
will allow you to connect emotionally to your characater and the music as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Once you’re backstage, it’s a
given that everyone’s out in the hallway with their iPods on, dancing full
out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead of joining them, try
avoiding the hallway (it’s pretty crowed anyway!) and find a quite corner to
get into your zone. You’ll notice that from the previous nights you’ve spent
running your number before sleeping, that your connection will now be full and
effortless. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Run the number in your imagination
a few times, both with and <i>without</i> music. This quiet time will center you and allow you to re-familiarize
yourself with your piece</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> in a calm, serene way, so you can really <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">own it </i>once you get onstage. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Positive Self Talk</span></i></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> is something we humans-let alone dancers- don’t
engage in nearly enough. We’re constantly judging ourselves, and often the “judging
panel” can get awfully vicious. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’re
too fat, too skinny, too old, too dark skinned or white as a ghost. Our noses
are too large, our eyes are too small, our legs are too thick, too thin, or
they don’t have enough muscle tone. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh
yeah, and we can’t dance: our technique sucks, we can’t retain choreography, and
we’ll never be able to master certain props. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Stop that right now!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anytime you have a negative thought about your
body, your technique, your learning curve- whatever<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">-</i> you’re literally wiring your brain to believe that it’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">true.</i> Would you be this blunt or mean
with a friend?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s highly doubtful. So
whenever a negative thought rears it’s ugly head, take a moment to assess
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be logical and rational: is what
you’re saying actually a fact? Are you devaluing yourself? Why? Is this coming
from a moment of exasperation? Would anybody else think this about you? More
importantly, would you actually talk like this to a family member, friend or
another dancer?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> No, you wouldn't. </span>We all have our moments
of self-doubt, but constantly putting yourself down is <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">emotional abuse</i>. If someone else spoke to you like this, you’d
probably cut them out of your life! </span></div>
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critic to cheerleader. You can’t constantly degrade yourself and then expect to
perform to your best capabilities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do
whatever you can to be gentle with yourself without allowing mediocrity. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Acknowledge your weak points, but give yourself
credit for trying… and then try <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">harder.</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be constructive in your self-critique, not
destructive. If you feel like making affirmations out loud or leaving encouraging
notes around the house for yourself, then by all means go for it, but just start
focusing on urging yourself to excel. Executives do it, athletes do it, actors
do it… and they do it cause it <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">works</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Try it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For dancers, there’s almost nothing as
important as getting enough <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Sleep</b>,
unless it’s <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Nutrition</b>. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Without
sufficient rest and fuel, your body cannot perform to its best ability…<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">and the same goes for your brain!</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These days, eating and sleeping
well seems like a tall order. We’re always rushing around, focused on getting
everything done or being distracted by<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>calls, texts and social media. After a great show or inspiring class,
sure, we’re all jacked up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But there’s
ten million other things that happen every day, and they sometimes prevent us from eating nutritious food or
getting quality slumber.</span></div>
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what you’re putting into your mouth, and prepare healthy snacks to bring to
gigs and classes. Put your damn phone down, get off Facebook, and get into the
groove of relaxing before going to bed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> need </i>sleep to keep our
brains alert and stay on top of our game. With poor sleeping habits, your
dancing will suffer. Your memory disintegrates and you won't be able to retain
anything you learned in class or practiced at rehearsal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You’ll be so tired that you won’t get those
flashes of creative brilliance while you're building a performance. If you’re
running on empty, you also might get cranky and emotional, which can potentially
lead to diva-like behavior that’ll alienate those you work with- including show
producers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">..and you want to be doing more gigs, right? </span>Show and festival orgamizers hire performers who
are easy to work with and behave professionally, not those prone to flakiness or temper tantrums. Be vigilant about getting your
rest and it’ll make you a better dancer- and better to work with all around.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Last but not least, before
you take the stage, remind yourself to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Relax</b>
and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">to Believe In Yourself. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Whether you’re a newbie at your first
performance or a seasoned pro, remind yourself that you’ve been working towards
your goals for a long time, and right <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">now
</i>is when all those endless hours of training and striving are about to pay
off. You can do it!</span></div>
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