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The Belly Dance Movement
About Me:
My name is Jeannie and I am an
Artist. I
am not famous and I am not accredited- not even a legend in
my own mind. What this means to me is that I am ecclectic; can be eccentric; and I
must, must, must- create.
In the early 2000's I had been doing extensive work with a
spiritual healer and in one of my sessions, she suggested that find something new... something that was all my
own; an activity or place that was just for me. She threw out some
examples, but I really didn't give it much thought.
Then one day out of nowhere, my inner voice said,
"Learn to Belly Dance".
Now, I don't know what your inner voice sounds
like, but mine sounds just like me- only much bossier. When I hear it, I
always get my own attention.
I couldn't shake the thought. I
had never had this desire before; had never been drawn to Belly Dancing;
and never had any exposure to it; I did not know anyone who had been
involved. The next thing that happened was: I told a friend that I was thinking
I'd like to learn to Belly Dance and she said, "Me too- I've always wanted
to try it". (Isn't that odd? You think you know people...?)
And so
I was off. I began dreaming and wondering what this was going to mean in
my life. My friend found the place and the time, and I basically just
showed up.
My world at this time was a trainwreck-
mentally, emotionally and spiritually, I was not doing very well. The
first Belly Dancing Class was s-o-o-o exciting and fun, I couldn't believe
it- it all seemed so magical to me. After that first class I realized
that during that hour, I had not had one thought of other things that were
going on in my life. Not one. I had been completely present and totally in
the moment... nothing else existed while I was in that class, except the
music; the movements; the MAGIC. I knew this was for me and I was
hooked.
In a world of noise and
chatter; and sometimes heartache or unrest, I have peace because I
have found a place- where in that time- nothing else exists but
the beauty of the music and the grace of spirit... which quiet my
soul.
I remained a student there for 3 years and I had much
fun- most of the time. I love everything about Belly Dancing-especially
the costuming; the beads and the baubles, and the sparkles and the
glitz... and I have always felt a gypsy spirit lived within me and now she
was coming out.
Eventually I stopped going to that
class, but wasn't
able to let it go and move on. I missed
it terribly, and it felt so sad for me, but I did not return
for personal reasons.
I
must tell you that Belly Dancing is
difficult for me physically.
Quite frankly- I suck at it. (I shouldn't have
said that). I do have limitations and restrictions, but I should know better
than to say things like that. This kind of statement to the
universe holds a lot of power.
This year, I began to take private Belly Dancing Lessons-
mostly to satisfy the hunger, I think. But also to be involved; to
express some creativity; to participate in Belly Dance. I can contribute, get
exercise, and hopefully get back into shape physically and stay in
shape spiritually.
I have
no desire to try and take the Belly Dance World by
storm. (If anyone ever wants to do a Belly Dance Bloopers Video-
sign me up!!!). I believe that what I am doing right now will work for me. I
have other skills that will ultimately contribute to the Belly Dance Movement
and to my own spiritual well-being.
And in
the meantime, I feel I am getting closer to my niche in the realm of Belly
Dancing. This website is part of my desire to contribute and to
stay connected with something that I love. I believe I have other things
to contribute and suggest like patterns, ideas and products, and
especially Belly Dance Training DVD's ...
I will use this website for as many things as I can think of that have to
do with Belly Dancing. (I hope that you will use it too-especially if you
dance and would like a Dancer
Profile
page on
this website.)
Please sign up for the Newsletter-
The BellyGram. I have a couple expert
writers and contributors in mind and I believe it's going
to be an exciting adventure. Hopefully, you will consider sharing
your
adventure with us!
Peace to You,
-Jeannie