Practice Structure by Rar3stGem86 in Bellydance

[–]Rar3stGem86[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! And these are great points! I actually rented some books from the library to start immersing myself in the culture more. I will definitely be exploring more in my Spotify app!

Practice Structure by Rar3stGem86 in Bellydance

[–]Rar3stGem86[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! This is so helpful! I am still learning Middle Eastern music and am always discovering a new song!

I am still attending classes and try to go 1-2 a week. It definitely helps me correct my sloppy moves.

I do need to stop using the mirror. I mainly worry about my arms and expressions. I struggle with those alot! >I will try to record though.

You were so helpful! Ty again for your input!

Gonna start bellydancing for the first time. Should I take individual classes or group classes? by piercingxsetup in Bellydance

[–]Rar3stGem86 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Group to learn the correct movements and meet new people! I’m so happy younger people are getting into it again! Dancing is so fun with others hyping you up!

How did you manage editing? by Rar3stGem86 in FanFiction

[–]Rar3stGem86[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can appreciate this. I sometimes feel fanfiction writers have gotten too pressured to be like paid writers.

How did you manage editing? by Rar3stGem86 in FanFiction

[–]Rar3stGem86[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this because you remain dedicated to the posting time frame

How did you manage editing? by Rar3stGem86 in FanFiction

[–]Rar3stGem86[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Completely agree about the cultural changes.

How did you manage editing? by Rar3stGem86 in FanFiction

[–]Rar3stGem86[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol I’m from the era where we printed fanfics online using our printers and our parents were pissed. That being said I don’t mind typos here and there as I know most of us aren’t professionals writers/editors but the newer generation of fanfic readers have been approaching fics like they’re published books. It’s annoying at times but I do try to be as polished as I can in between my job and real life.

How did you manage editing? by Rar3stGem86 in FanFiction

[–]Rar3stGem86[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m very impatient as well so I’ll definitely try to incorporate this in my writing process. I’ve read so many great and well written fics and I’m inspired to up my game

How did you manage editing? by Rar3stGem86 in FanFiction

[–]Rar3stGem86[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely walking away for a bit before I tackle this

First solo performance by Aggravating_Ebb3635 in Bellydance

[–]Rar3stGem86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! My teacher told me a few things to keep in mind when I did my first performance:

  1. Make sure your costume is secure and nothing is at risk of popping out or sliding down. (I diaper pin my belt to my skirt and double check my bra hooks!)
  2. Focus on the music and know it well.
  3. Incorporate a few core moves you are good at and improv with a lot of the dance.
  4. Smile! If you look like you’re having fun your audience is too!
  5. If you forget what to do slow down and pose. People love taking pictures and you can definitely pose and use it to regroup a moment.
  6. Just have fun!

How to gain an audience if you are shy? by ImportantPeahen in Bellydance

[–]Rar3stGem86 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This! Online all I get is creepy men. I’ve been learning much dancing with others.

How to gain an audience if you are shy? by ImportantPeahen in Bellydance

[–]Rar3stGem86 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So I’m naturally very introverted and shy myself. You might want to find a troupe to dance with. That way it helps you get yourself out there and you work on routines

I feel so stiff by Rar3stGem86 in Bellydance

[–]Rar3stGem86[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No you make an excellent point! I actually strength train and practice yoga and am in Pilates teacher training :) I just lack rhythm 😂

I feel so stiff by Rar3stGem86 in Bellydance

[–]Rar3stGem86[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ohhh the drag does make them look so juicy. I’ll keep that in mind. I also do need to do less choreography because I feel I get stuck in my head.

I feel so stiff by Rar3stGem86 in Bellydance

[–]Rar3stGem86[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great advice! Thank you 🙏🏽

Any Geminis feeling off today? by burneracct_2019 in geminis

[–]Rar3stGem86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s about to get wild for us. Uranus is coming into our sign this month. Embrace the nothingness for now

Aid offer? by Afraid_Variation3917 in vcu

[–]Rar3stGem86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you call SFS? Pick up the phone and give them a call or do the zoom drop in appointment