Lecturer: Gillian Hipp
Lesson Two
Today we did a belly dancing workshop with Gillian. I was dreading it, because I was sure I wouldn't be able to do it, but I absolutely loved it! It came so naturally to me and I was really good at it. I'm not used to being good at dance, so it was a big, but pleasant surprise. I felt so free and relaxed and for the first time, I could really appreciate dance and feel that sense of achievement I feel in acting and singing when I do something right and really well. I really want to use it in Arabian Night. I think that would be so amazing. There's a part in Alibaba when Mijana has to dance for Alibaba, his Son and the disguised captain of the 40 thieves, and I think that would be the perfect time for it. She could start by herself, then the ensemble could slowly drift in and dance around her. It could also be used in a wedding celebration, as there are lots of them in the stories.
I think my strength in this workshop (apart from being good at belly dancing) was my complete confidence in myself and what I was doing. I didn't feel nervous, or worry about anything. I just did it.
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