performance pics

[abka]

A lovely woman from Cape Cod sent me some pictures of my Women's Challenge performance. (Aren't curlers just the nicest people!) I think they came out pretty well for things taken while I was dancing (or perhaps she just didn't send me the unflattering ones).

As I forgot to ask anyone to take pictures for me these, and the cell phone videos from flt (thanks!), are the only documentation I have.

Major differences from the dress rehearsal:
-I'm wearing false eyelashes and a lot more eye makeup
-I have a silver headband instead of black clips in my hair
-my straps are taped to my shoulders (last minute decision that caused a delay but prevented a wardrobe malfunction, thanks for the help cmshaw)
-it was really, really dark (this woman has a very effective flash) so the costume and makeup looked more mysterious and less gaudy
-I was a million times more nervous

There's one behind the cut and they're all here (you may need to scroll down).

Comments

[invader-jim.livejournal.com]

Cool! I wished I'd gotten there in time to see you perform.

[abka.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I'm glad we got to see you!

[lifeinlondon.livejournal.com]

You look awesome! You make me want to belly dance. I think if I had a costume like that I would wear it every day when I got home (instead of changing into my velour yoga pants and Dartmouth sweatshirt like I do now).

[abka.livejournal.com]

Hee thanks. You should totally belly dance, it's so much fun! Velour yoga pants sounds classier than old shorts and Denis's ancient t-shirts :)
I don't suppose you'd be interested in being commissioned to design and sew a custom belly dance costume?

[coffman.livejournal.com]

Awesome! I think it's very cool you've taken this up. It sounds like a lot of fun. If we hadn't had this silly ocean in between us we totally would have come and seen your show.