I am officially retired

Shanazel

Shanazel

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from public dance performances after thirty-five years, give or take a year or two lapse during the other three times I retired. This retirement is gonna take, though. Last night my students performed and did a great job of it, too. I sat in the front row and took pictures. My thoughts pre-performance: "Hallelujah, I don't have to spend an hour getting dressed and made up." y thoughts post-performance: "Thank goodness I don't have to take off make-up and body glitter."

I think I'm really ready this time. :)

I'll keep teaching until they throw me out but I'm dumping the stage make up and selling the costumes and fancy fabric.
 

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Mosaic

Mosaic

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Happy retirement ( performance wise) to you:dance::clap: Great photo & fab achievement - 35 years dancing WOW!. You would probably have a hard time retiring from teaching, your ladies would probably wear you down until you came back.
 
Farasha Hanem

Farasha Hanem

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I wish you every happiness in your retirement from performing, and hope you still have a long and happy teaching career. <3
 
Shanazel

Shanazel

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Thank you. I've been slowing down for several years but that's not the same as DONE. ;)

You're right about my students, Mosaic. They know where I live and will be here Wednesday night for our twice yearly hafla.
 
Erik

Erik

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Well, there's another thing to make me sad, Shanazel, but you know best with regards to what is right for you. Best wishes.
 
Aniseteph

Aniseteph

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I thought for a minute you were retiring from all things belly dance... nooooooooo!!!!! I am strangely relieved it's just the performing, like it's any of my business...

Happy performingretirement, happy teachingnotretirement. :D
 
Erik

Erik

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I've been rather busy with something which is very important to me, but I still look over here once in a great while, like last night. I was shocked at first because I thought you were walking away from the dance scene altogether. Hopefully that isn't the case. :D
 
Daimona

Daimona

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Initial reaction after reading thread title: "Huh? Tired?" (misreading it as "I am officially tired")

Initial reaction after reading title for the second time and understanding what it really was about: "Noooooooo!"
Second thought: "Ah, from performing. I totally understand. I'm considering retire myself from performing..."
Third thought: "Oh, wait, you've been doing this how many times longer than me??? Sh*t! You're the goddess!!"


Happy performance retirement, and continue to enjoy driving your students crazy in class, Shanazel! :dance:
 
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PracticalDancer

PracticalDancer

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Using Daimona's framework:

First thought: NOOOOOO! My friends become immortal while they dance, and they dance FOREVER!!!!!

Second thought: You know when it's time. I knew when it was time for me to make a few dance decisions, and there was nothing ANYONE could say to change my mind. And, I am far happier now that the decisions have been made. So, I get it. I may not like it; but, I get it. Just, please, keep dispensing advice and wisdom. We need and love it. And, thank you for learning so much, and sharing it with us.
 
Amulya

Amulya

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I won't be the only retired dancer anymore here :) (though I hope my retirement isn't permanent) you will stay on here won't you :)
 
Shanazel

Shanazel

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Amulya, the only way I leave OD is for OD to leave me first. :cool: I loves all y'alls and would be bereft without you in particular, my partner in costumes!
 
Safran

Safran

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Ok, so maybe you can give up performing that easy... but getting rid of pretty fabrics and not hoarding any more... good luck dear! :rolleyes::lol:
 
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