Archive for September, 2011
Recent arrivals that have knocked me over!
Natacha Atlas - Mounqaliba Rising: The Remixes
Amazing! A major keeper.
Midival Punditz - Hello Hello
Stellar!
Diana King - Tougher Than Love
Sublime!
:: Further thoughts:
No doubt you’ve noticed that I am in “Music mode”. My task today – one of them at any rate, was primarily aimed at putting together a playlist of my fav tunes for the wedding reception. I have HOURS of music that I love! but will it translate to a wedding party? yIkes!!
So, I sent out an email to asking for assist from close friends and what I got in return were suggestions from Frank Sinatra; ABBA, to the Village People; regular pop culture stuff that I typically don’t follow.
But look at what I’ve discovered in my travels! So perfect for my library, but for my party?
You tell me…
Que Veux-Tu (Madeon remix) by Yelle
Radio guy: Martin Starr
Dancers: Nathan Barnatt, Jenny Fine.
Madeon – Pop Culture (Dance Video), posted with vodpod
Olive Borden, silent film star nicknamed "The Joy Girl"
She was a distant cousin to Lizzy Borden.
David Hallberg, principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre will become the first American dancer to join the Russian Bolshoi Ballet Company.
Kings Of The Dance, Opus 3, posted with vodpod
Sweet!
Managed to upload a bunch of new wedding shots onto Flickr but am having a glitch configuring the widget to display properly, so here’s a link to more playa goodness: Tink & Cha’s Wedding Album
Karsavina posing in costume for "Firebird"
Adolph Bolm and Thamara Karsavina in Firebird 1911 : E.O. Hoppé
She Got It! She amazing!!
Fringe Meanderings: Sublime love, posted with vodpod
I love it! 75:25 technique to costume ratio is my bet! Any takers?
I WANT MORE!
I love accomplished performers who dance with props, when the prom transforms into a partner instead of a shield or a showcase item that’s meant to hide behind. Dancing with a prop is very very difficult.
I recall the first time I watched Myra live dance with a veil, I was transfixed! Have never much cared for veil work, as it always struck me as an exercise in fluff, but watching Myra’s artistry, the veil came alive with life that danced along side with her, not merely around her. I caught my breath just watching.
This comes really close, especially towards the end. Beautiful!
AMAZING Giant Hula Hoop Skills, posted with vodpod
I liked the music very much also.
:: h/t to Gemini for the find!
We’ve Done Did It!
What an amazing and unexpected experience.
Credit: Eric Schwabel [http://blog.schwabelstudio.com
Thank you! for sharing some very special and memorable moments with us. Lauren, as ever, you are superlative and I am so grateful to you for honoring us both by officiating our ceremony. You all are truly in our hearts for standing witness to our love and union of commitment – That’s the amazing part, and we both feel so honored by your support and love.
Credit: P Ricciardi
The unexpected aspect came from the new awareness that each of us now has of being married. We’ve been together for 7 years now, and we each didn’t expect that this type of ceremonious declaration would have much impact, but it has to a degree! The best way that I know to describe, is that there seems to be some unseen tendril of new intimacy that deepens the everyday connections. Like a quiet awareness. At least, that is how it feels to me anyway, and I’m sure Tink has his own take it, but there definitely is a subtle difference.
What a remarkable day! Preps were low-drama, but of course last-minute playa-time being what it is, we arrived at the appointed spot after our guests and loved-ones. One of the multitudes of items I had neglected to print off before leaving town was our ceremony and vows, which Lauren had conscientiously sent to me for edits, so I had to handwrite transcribe them from my laptop so she could officiate. Lauren, extra big kudos for schlogging through my handwriting!
Credit: P Ricciardi
Credit: P Ricciardi
Credit: P Ricciardi
Credit: P Ricciardi
Afterwards, our lovely bridesmaids crew through us a great reception soirée back at our camp featuring amazing friends; Paella, and Champagne, and lovely hugs.
Tink and I had a wonderful day! Made even more special because of each of you. Blessings to you all of you come from a very special place in our hearts.
Credit: P Ricciardi
Next up! We are off to be legally married in Washington DC later this month [Yikes, just in a couple of weeks!]. We’ve engaged with Tiffany Newman to officiate for us while we’re there, NOT that it will be recognized here in Nevada anytime soon, but hey, look how far equality has come thus far! Every raindrop feeds the ocean, right?
Credit: P Ricciardi
Our friends have been sending more photos, so as they come in, I will add them to an album I’ll host somewhere. More than likely, I’ll post a link in the side-column for easy access. They’re great, as they keep the remembrances of these very special days ongoing.
Love and Blessings!!
From Mr & Mr Two Old Fairies
Superb!!
Illan is an eighteen year old French tribal-fusion dancer who is mesmerizing. One to watch!
Illan. Tribal-Festival. Hannover. May 2011, posted with vodpod
:: h/t to Meredith Yayanos @ Coilhouse.
Remembrance & dreams:
Do you recall where you were, and what you were doing when you learned the news 10 years ago?
An amazing shot posted by Brooklyn Theory:
Credit: Never Forget, NYC - Brooklyn Theory
Split Tribal Fest Samantha Emanuel 2011 Improv …, posted with vodpod
Arrived in my inbox: Samantha Emmanuel Improv ar Split Tribal. More than a performer in my view – an artist, a dancer of art.
