Gotta toot my own horn!!

[Caroleh]

I had to share with everyone something that I did today...I performed in my very first dance recital!!! As some of you know, I've been taking bellydancing classes since the first of the year. It was up to each of us if we wanted to take part in our spring recital, so I decided to try it and I'm glad I did. I really lack self-confidence, so it was a really big step for me to perform. We had a full house which was 155 people and I didn't mess up!!!! I did it!!! I did it!!! I did it!!!! and I think I'll do it again next year!!!

[SgtTigger]

Way to go Carol.....................



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[SodaPopMGK]

:congrats:, I'm glad it was a great experience for you!:thumbsup:

[princessjojo]

That is great!!! I, like you, am often lacking in self-confidence and find it difficult to do things like that frequently. I am really excited for you. Keep up the good work! I hear it's really great exercise, too!

[tink179]

Good for you Carol! Like you I have also been taking belly dance classes since september. I take a beginner class which has 30 people or so, and also an advanced class. I had my teacher ask me to perform with her at a private show for an optimist club at a hotel at the end of April. She has just asked me to perform with her again for a guys 75th b-day for 200 people. I love belly dancing! Great exercise and a great boost for your self esteem! I thought it was very interesting running into a fellow belly dancer on this site! :mickey:

[crazypoohbear]

Good for you!!!!:thumbsup:
You should feel very proud of yourself.
I'm sure it was a great confidence boost for you.
You must be walking on :cloud9:
Keep up the good work!!:party:

[MsMin]

:fworks: Congrats sounds like you had a great time!!:thumbsup:

[Goofeygal]

Congrats I am so happy for you!!!!:mickey:

[kakn7294]

That's great Carol! I remember you posting about starting the classes. I think it's a wonderful way to build your self-confidence and get some exercise as well as have fun at the same time. Congrats on your recital and your perfect performance!

[Marilyn Michetti]

:clappy: WAY TO GO !:clappy:

[PAYROLL PRINCESS]

That's a kind of dancing I would like to try. Does it tone your belly?
Congrats on getting up in front of the crowd. I have no problem being the first one on a dance floor, but I don't know if I could perform like that!

[gueli]

:yay:
Lets all give a hand...:cheer:

Self esteem is so important.
way to go...

[vizsla]

Congratulations:thumbsup:

[Caroleh]

That's a kind of dancing I would like to try. Does it tone your belly?

Since I've started I've lost 4 1/2" in my hips and 2 1/2" in my waist. You really learn to isolate different muscles, so your toning more then just your belly. I recommend it to everyone. It really makes you feel good and feminine.

[Mickey'sGirl]

Way to go Carol! I hope you took pictures!! :dance::trio:

[princessjojo]

Since I've started I've lost 4 1/2" in my hips and 2 1/2" in my waist.

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Now that's what I'm talking about! Keep up the good work. :thumbsup:

[pogo]

:congrats: Buddy........ I'm proud of you. :thumbsup:

Is the video on U Tube yet ? :D

[mtown71]

Way to go Carol! So proud of you! Keep up the good work! :thumbsup:

[Caroleh]

Is the video on U Tube yet ? :D

Not yet---:secret:. There is a video though!!!;)


Way to go Carol! I hope you took pictures!! :dance::trio:

I got behind the scene's pictures. I'm hoping we can purchase pictures taken by the professionals...gotta have them for my scrapbook!!!

Thank you everyone!!!! I went out tonight with one of my friends and she was telling how my DH kept saying he was SO pround of me!!!

[Jeff G]

That is awesome Carol!:thumbsup:

It's great that your tried something new and were able to perform in the recital. That must have done a lot for your confidence.

[mrsgaribaldi]

Congratulations Carol:thumbsup:

[disneydeb]

Way to go!!:thumbsup:

[disneydrmr]

I have several belly dance tapes - it's something I've been wanting to learn.. but I lack the self confidence to even try it (I'm not a very good dancer)...

BUT.. CONGRATS!!!! to you! That really is awesome! And hearing that you have lost weight and inches - well.. maybe I will put forth more effort to learn it myself! Keep up the good work!

[conorsmom2000]

Congratulations Carol!!! :high5: I think it's awesome that you took part in the recital - you should be really proud of yourself!! :thumbsup:



Self esteem is so important.
way to go...
:exactly: It's not always easy to boost our own self esteem, but it's so important to try! :mickey: