Greetings all - Sa'eeda

[adiemus]

I'm Bronnie, from Christchurch, New Zealand, very new to this dance form but loving it! Judith (Kashmir) is my teacher, who is very patient and thorough, and I am learning heaps from her - Thanks!
My daughter and I (my daughter is 14) decided to learn MED because my partner is a reluctant salsa partner, and I love to dance. My daughter Michelle has come along and despite posing a lot in front of the mirrors, is learning so quickly (and her flexibility is incredible, oh to be young again...).
I've joined this forum to learn more, have a place to ask dumb questions and hopefully make contacts with people who have a similar interest.
Other things in my life include photography, painting, design, and I've been a sewer from way back, so costuming is a real interest. I'm also studying my PhD about 'resilience' in people with persistent pain, and I work at a pain management centre as one of the psychosocial team.
I'm looking forward to cybermeeting you over time!

 

[slinks]

hey adiemus ... hello and welcome .. lots to read, lots to write, lots to play, and lots to watch ...

join the bellydancing club it's addictive !!

 

[adiemus]

Thanks Slinks - I noticed, about an hour has passed by just skimming the threads already!! plus I went onto Amazon to pick up a DVD and costuming book! Aaarggh! This dance form is addictive all right!:lol:

 

[belly taz]

 

[Shakeelah]

Hi Adiemus, and welcome to the forum from a fellow kiwi from Auckland.

You will find lots of good information here to suppliment Judith's wonderful teaching! Enjoy

Shakeelah

 

[adiemus]

More kiwi's is a great thing! Thanks for the warm welcome, this is a very friendly place!

 

[Safran]

Welcome, Bronnie! it must be fun to attend classes with your daughter. And you've got the talent for costuming... Hmm, I say you're in a right place :dance:
And if you really have an interest in dance, none of your questions will be considered dumb. Enjoy the forum!

 

[MiaMi]

Welcome to the forum!!!

~:clap:\:dance:/:clap:~

 

[adiemus]

Thanks for your welcome - it's an amazing resource and a friendly place to be (oh how many hours will I waste?!!) :redface:

 

[Safran]

Don't call it waste of time, call it investing into your dance knowledge and network

 

[adiemus]

Yes!! I like you - great rationalisation! And I've learned a lot (how to spend time on YouTube, costuming advice, new steps, how time flies.....)!

 

[Yshka]

Welcome Bronnie!! You're addicted already I see, always good to see another bellydance-addict here. Happy posting and reading (and spending time on youtube, learning, making time fly...)

 

[adiemus]

Thank you! I probably should be spending this time working on my shimmy, but hey everyone needs a break now and then!