I am my mother's daughter - Loud and Proud...

I love my Mom for never telling me I was "too". I was never too quiet or too loud. Never too dressed up or dressed down. Never too serious or too silly. She of course guided me as to what was appropriate to a given occasion, but overall, she let me be me. And I grew up to be a women who was not afraid to ask for what I want, speak my mind, love and be loved, or generally mold my life into what I feel I need. I am a powerful woman, and I am a reflection of my powerful Momma.

Happy Mother's Day to my beautiful Mother.

DTBD Newsletter - May

Happy spring everyone! Here is the latest from Double Take Bellydance:

Performance Opportunities!

This summer holds two performance opportunities in July, and we want you to be a part of it. YES YOU!!  Students of all levels are invited to join in the fun.  And for one event, even your friends and family can get involved!  If you are interested in participating, contact Shay immediately to receive information on rehearsals, costuming, and other details.
Med Fest - July 16 or 17 (day/time TBA)
ALL LEVELS
Join Nomaditude on stage at the Mediterranean Fantasy Festival (Med Fest)--Seattle's longest running celebration of bellydance!  All day shopping, schmoozing, and performances on two stages.
Greenwood Seafair Parade - July 27th, 6pm
ALL LEVELS + PARADE PALS
Everyone is invited to take part in a performance with Nomaditude in the Greenwood Seafair Parade, even your non-dance friends and family!   This is a completely playful, exhilarating opportunity to get dressed up and spread the joy in this annual tradition.

Student Spotlight - Jeni Bonano

Name:  Jeni Bonanno
Age: 45
Profession:  Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Hobbies:  Movies, tattoos, art, music, fashion, traveling, shopping, and bellydancing

When did you first see bellydance? What were your first impressions?

I first saw it on TV and thought it was beautiful and sensual.

What motivated you to finally take your first bellydance class?

I saw a listing on My Ballard blog for a bellydance class and thought that it would be a fun and challenging thing to try…. and it certainly is challenging!