Thursday, August 20, 2009

Phaedra

Opa! I had a *great* time Sunday at the Middle Eastern dance convention. I was glad I started on my makeup so early, because we were rushed as it was. We rehearsed 3 times instead of just once, which we needed, but it did set us behind in preparation. I've worn eyeliner maybe a dozen times in my entire life, and I piled the makeup on, but everyone kept telling me to put on more, because the lights really wash everything out. Leslie from Beaumont was nice enough to help (hugs!).

I did make a few minor flubs, but no one noticed, so that's a good thing! :) It went by so quickly! I tried not to think about the crowd, but pretend I was at home practicing by myself, but it is very distracting having a large audience.

Afterwards, we went back stage, and I jumped up and down for joy. I was soooooo happy! We hugged each other, but had to be really quiet so we wouldn't be heard up front. It was nice that there was a monitor back stage so we could watch the other dancers.

I soon went to the check in table, to show my costume to Thelma. She's the one who showed me how to make my costume. I became very emotional, because other than dancing in the studio in class of for a very small group, I had not performed in over 20 years. I sure do miss it! I gave Isis a big hug, and told her thank you, because she put in a lot of work to get me back to where I wanted to be. Opa!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuhlYo4aDdA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqWwbMdMrhQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sb-SVPJM4L4

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