Magdalene
Cheeky and playful, this Diva is the leader and founder
of the Diva Soma Troupe. Possessing a love of all forms of
Dance, she has shared her vision and gift with many
women through her classes and performances.
Cheeky and playful, this Diva is the leader and founder
of the Diva Soma Troupe. Possessing a love of all forms of
Dance, she has shared her vision and gift with many
women through her classes and performances.
Bellydance name: Magdalene
What does it mean? Refers to Mary Magdalene, picked this name after seeing
an interview w/ Tori Amos where she talked about Magdalene being a priestess
in her own right. This resonated very strongly with me and I've been a
Magdalene groupie ever since.
What is your favorite thing about belly dancing? I love having a more
intimate knowledge of the capacities of my body. I can soothe stomach cramps by
doing belly rolls. I can burn off stress by shimmying around my home. I can
stretch and tone my spine by doing camels. In short, this dance helps me heal
myself.
Favorite movement or combination: I could do hip circles all day long.
What else should people know about you? I can be very shy and introverted -
so if you see me at a workshop or when I'm not teaching, I'm not avoiding you
because I don't like you, I'm just kind of quiet like that. I love to tell stories of my
spiritual journeys, so if you ask, be prepared for a whole array of tales. But be
open, because if I get the vibe that you think my tales are weird, I'll gracefully
change the subject.
What does it mean? Refers to Mary Magdalene, picked this name after seeing
an interview w/ Tori Amos where she talked about Magdalene being a priestess
in her own right. This resonated very strongly with me and I've been a
Magdalene groupie ever since.
What is your favorite thing about belly dancing? I love having a more
intimate knowledge of the capacities of my body. I can soothe stomach cramps by
doing belly rolls. I can burn off stress by shimmying around my home. I can
stretch and tone my spine by doing camels. In short, this dance helps me heal
myself.
Favorite movement or combination: I could do hip circles all day long.
What else should people know about you? I can be very shy and introverted -
so if you see me at a workshop or when I'm not teaching, I'm not avoiding you
because I don't like you, I'm just kind of quiet like that. I love to tell stories of my
spiritual journeys, so if you ask, be prepared for a whole array of tales. But be
open, because if I get the vibe that you think my tales are weird, I'll gracefully
change the subject.
